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Community Events Department of Vehicle & Drivers’ Licensing The Department of Vehicle & Drivers’ Licensing wishes to inform the public that both offices (West Bay & Crewe Road) will close on Wednesday, 19th August 2015 for a staff retreat. Normal…
EU Evaluates Radar Project
Two experts contracted by B&S Europe on behalf of the European Union (EU) and local stakeholders examined salient aspects of the 4-million-euro Kearney Gomez Doppler Weather Radar project at an evaluation workshop, Friday, 7 August 2015. The radar was a…
Cayman Islands National Gallery receives new Bridgeman artwork
New Artwork by David Bridgeman donated to the National Gallery’s Permanent Collection Local artist Mr David Bridgeman recently donated two pieces of art to the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands’ (NGCI) Permeant Collection. The 18” x 24” acrylic on…
Cayman Islands Minister says youths “from a young age become emotionally connected to society”
From Ministry of Community Affairs, Youth and Sports Minister Osbourne Bodden’s Message for UN International Youth Day 2015 The United Nations has earmarked today (Wednesday, 12 August 2015) as International Youth Day, with the theme being “Youth Civic Engagement.” I…
Cayman Islands police conduct operation in North Side
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) conducted an operation in North Side on Sunday (8) to address residents’ complaints regarding speeding by motorists and riders on illegal motorcycles, as well as drunk driving, during the popular Sunday drive to…
The Editor Speaks: Do we actually need a third political party?
Chris Saunders, who was an unsuccessful candidate in the 2013 election when he ran under the United Democratic Party (UDP) umbrella, is reported as being one of the key organizers for a new political party group. According to Saunders both…
Meet Cayman Islands Tower Marketing’s Summer Intern… Moya Williams
As part of Tower’s ongoing commitment to offering career pathways for young Caymanians, by providing mentoring and opportunities for our young people to reach their potential, we are pleased to introduce our newest summer intern. Moya Williams is a third…
Cayman Islands: Best water activities kids love in Grand Cayman
By Mimi Slawoff From Minitime Things to do with kids in Grand Cayman Family-Friendly Destinations The largest of three Cayman Islands in the Caribbean, Grand Cayman is a water lover’s paradise with a plethora of family-friendly activities and attractions at…
Cayman Islands’ Tower Consumer Survey to go live for 12th year
Other than the census, the Tower Consumer Survey is the longest, most robust piece of research activity conducted in the Cayman Islands, for the last 12 years. Based on the Omnibus technique of asking 30+ core demographic questions to over…
Statement by the Caribbean Tourism Organization on the influx of Sargassum seaweed
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Tues 11 Aug 2015 – The seasonal influx of Sargassum seaweed on Caribbean beaches has got the attention of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and tourism policymakers and practitioners across the region. Sargassum is a natural occurrence believed…