Cayman: CIG Gift Giving Appeal, Lighthouse Caroling
Members of the public and local businesses are invited to donate presents for the CIG Gift Giving appeal. The Christmas drive will provide Christmas presents for children, young parents and the elderly clients of the Department of Children and Family…
Cayman: Auditor General reports on Efficiency of Summary Courts
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The importance of an efficient and effective justice system in promoting a fair and democratic society and contributing to economic growth is well documented. Fair, accessible and efficient courts serve to create positive relations among citizens and between…
Cayman: RCIPS launches 2019 Holiday Traffic Safety Campaign
Holiday traffic safety operations commenced this month with intensified road enforcement operations that will continue throughout the holiday season and into the new year. The Traffic and Roads Policing Unit has increased its traffic stops and high visibility patrols, with…
Cayman: Disney Cruise Line celebrates the season with Lighthouse School
Teaming up with the Department of Tourism as part of Disney Cruise Line’s annual holiday outreach initiatives, Disney Cruise Line Crew Members, along with beloved Disney characters Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie, shared holiday cheer with students at Lighthouse School. Joining…
Cayman: Human Rights Commission Statement on International Human Rights Day
This Tuesday, 10 December 2019 marks the observance of International Human Rights Day around the world as well as locally by the Human Rights Commission (HRC). This year the United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights…
The Editor speaks: My RANT!!
I have been told before I should not use this platform for a personal RANT! I am ignoring this well intentioned advice. I’m going to RANT. It’s not a long RANT. But it is a RANT. Unfortunately it’s directed at…
Jean-Michel Cousteau statement on Cayman Islands Port Enhancement project and clarification
Statement Dec 2 2019 In the early stages of this process, I was asked to voice my environmental concerns on video regarding a proposed cruise and cargo port enhancement project in the Cayman Islands. At that time, I had some…
Cayman: UK forum on oversight of public finance opens
The UK forum on the oversight of public finance and governance, the third in a series of annual meetings that will culminate next year, opened on Monday (9 December) with a contribution from the Rt. Hon. Baroness D’Souza, a British scientist and life peer, and former Lord…
Miss South Africa crowned 2019 Miss Universe
By Christina Maxouris From CNN (CNN)Miss South Africa rules all.Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe Sunday night after excelling through rounds of swimsuit and evening gown struts, questions on social issues and one final chance to explain why she was the right…
Sir Ronald Sanders: Foreign & local investment: Fairness for all
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Barbados Advocate There has always been tension between encouraging foreign investment and promoting local entrepreneurship. In many countries, local businesses are expected to pay a range of domestic taxes while governments exempt foreign investors from…