Cayman Islands: Appeal for help – victim of robbery – $1,000 reward
From Michael Myles Dear members of the Media and colleagues of the RCIPS I am appealing for your support. Kevin Line is a dedicated volunteer to youth of our country. Kevin has volunteered many hours at the Black Pearl Skate…
Cayman Islands Human Rights have Cuban migrants concerns
The following are two letters sent to Cayman Islands’ officers regarding concerns with the large number of Cuban migrants currently housed here in detention centres. The concerns are serious and concern sexual assault. LETTER 1 Mr. Bruce Smith Acting Chief…
Cayman Islands have a Starfish Protection Squad
The Starfish Protection Squad, better known as the SPS, have devoted their time, energy and resources into educating the public on how to properly handle Starfish. This group of Cayman International School (CIS) Grade 7 students took special interest in…
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Grand Cayman power plant upgraded with two MAN engines Two new 18.5-megawatt MAN 48/60 engines have been commissioned at the Grand Cayman power plant, joining join five existing MAN engines onsite. The retrofit increases the plant’s overall capacity to…
Cayman Islands dangerous plants and animals
From Cayman Islands Department of Environment ANIMALS There are not many dangerous animals in the Cayman Islands; however being able to identify which species are potential hazards and which are harmless can be a useful skill. Little Cayman Ground Boa…
Will the UK’s exit from the EU impact the Cayman Islands and the BVI?
By Richard May, Alasdair Robertson, Jon Fowler, Tahir Jawed, Nicholas Butcher, Shaun Denton, Mark Western, Paul Govier, Michael Gagie From Maples and Calder On 23 June 2016, the UK held a referendum where voters indicated that the country should leave…
The Editor Speaks: Where were you when the UK left Europe?
I have to admit to being stunned, shaken and stirred when I watched the United Kingdom’s Referendum’s results coming in last Thursday evening. I still cannot believe it even though the warnings were plain to see. I was watching the…
Pound sterling will absorb ‘shock’ for Britain after Brexit
By Dr. Edward Yardeni From Newsmax Andrew Bell, the Chief Executive of Witan Investment Trust in London, graciously agreed to allow me to share his insights on Brexit with our readers: Last Thursday’s result was not widely anticipated, to say…
Cayman Islands civil service leaders gather for training
One hundred civil servants who are leaders and aspiring leaders attended a conference this week (Wednesday 22 June 2016) at the Grand Cayman Marriott. At the invitation of the Deputy Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson, top managers took part in the…
Jamaica: Another deadly lovers’ quarrel in St Elizabeth [Cayman Islands student involved]
From Jamaica Observer SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — A 25-year-old man is dead and a 22-year-old female student from the Cayman Islands is battling for life after yet another lovers’ quarrel turned violent in St Elizabeth. Police have identified the…