Cayman Islands Cabinet to introduce new procurement regime
The Procurement Bill 2016 is being tabled in the Legislative Assembly next month. If enacted later this year, the proposed legislation and regulations will initiate a comprehensive overhaul and harmonisation of the government’s procurement process; making it more accountable, streamlined…
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Cayman Islands receives first water education programme
Cayman Water Company (CWC) recently launched an education programme, the first of its kind on the Island, to educate young children about their tap water and the desalination process. The presentations, given by Ms. Karlene Singh, Business Development — Project…
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CANCELLED: Immigration Closure Tuesday September 20th, 2016 The planned closure for Tuesday, September 20th , 2016 at the Department of Immigration public counters has been postponed. Consequently, all public counters will be open for business as normal. Immigration officials apologise…
The Editor Speaks: Suffer little children
“Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” – Jesus Christ The utterly appalling mishandling by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service of the recent child abuse case…
Four wins in four years for Island Routes!
ISLAND ROUTES IS HONORED FOUR YEARS RUNNING AT THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS CARIBBEAN GALA Jamaica’s leading tour company named best in the Caribbean Montego Bay, Jamaica, September 19th, 2016 – Less than a week after the inaugural Island Routes Certified…
Public Private Partnership Recommended for Waste Management
National solid waste management in the Cayman Islands would be best dealt with through a public private partnership (PPP), a draft outline business case has recommended. Prepared for the Cayman Islands Government by environmental consultancy company Amec Foster Wheeler, the…
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The influence of feudalism on Caribbean politics
By Oliver Mills From Caribbean News Now In his recent, brilliantly discussed commentary in Caribbean News Now, David Jessop suggests that over the next ten years, our way of thinking about the Caribbean will radically change as a result of…
The View from Europe: The changing face of the Caribbean – Part 2
By David Jessop From Caribbean News Now How should we regard the Caribbean’s future? Should it be with pessimism as some commentators suggest, or with optimism? The answer seems to lie in how one measures the likely effect of change….
Ericsson and ETECSA strengthen partnership for mobile connectivity in Cuba
Strategic agreements focus on developing new services that will enhance consumer experiences and accessibility Cuban users enjoy superior mobile connectivity experience and high-performing networks, as well as advanced solutions and services Partnership reinforces the existing relationship between the two companies…
Cayman Island Turtle FARM is no more – it is a CENTRE: Island Wildlife Encounter
By Georgina Wilcox In a press release sent out by the Cayman Turtle Centre: Island Wildlife Encounter it has changed its name from Cayman Turtle Farm because, “It has also undergone many name changes, along with steady development and is…
