The good, the bad and the …….
There is good and bad in most situations, although, sometimes with a bad one, it is hard to find the good. ‘Ugly’ is not a word I like to use hence the dot, dot, dot. I am referring to the…
When is being a Caymanian not a Caymanian?
I have Cayman Status along with a few thousand others here in the Cayman Islands. When I leave and return these islands I receive a ticket placed in my passport with the abbreviation “C/S” scrawled on it. I have a…
The Editor speaks: A tough job ahead for employment overhaul
Ellio Solomon has announced he plans a radical overhaul of the employment system, which could lead to “Caymanian only” jobs. A good idea? If executed correctly then it can only be a step in the right direction for the country…
Time to show our support
Let’s face facts here. When it comes to football, the Cayman Islands cannot really be mentioned in the same breath as the likes of Spain, Italy and Brazil, the past three winners of the World Cup. I would love to…
Education, education, education
It was former British Prime Minister Tony Blair who said during his general election campaign that his government’s passion would be: “education, education, education.” It was a simple formula. Ensure the schooling is right and the rest will follow. Simple…
Lessons can be learned from brave Arlene
When Leonard Antonio Ebanks was found guilty of murder last Friday and handed a mandatory life sentence the collective sigh of relief coming from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service – and indeed from all of us – could be…
Rollover needed to change
When the Rollover policy was implemented it wasn’t just a can of worms that was opened, but a whole bucket load. Now, seven years later, Government has finally decided enough is enough and the system needs an urgent overhaul. And…
Why we need more Stormin’ Normans
Maybe sometimes the old fashioned ideas are still the best. Tried and tested methods are, as the name suggests, tried and tested. For as long as I can remember in all corners of the globe boxing has been seen as…
We all need somebody to lean on
David Baines is a man with a lot on his plate at the moment. But the Royal Cayman Islands Police Commissioner hasn’t shied away from the media and dealt with things head on. Yesterday he spoke honestly and candidly with…
What a year ahead for Miss Cayman, Lindsay Japal
Lindsay Japal has an action packed year ahead of her. The crown that was placed on her head after the ceremony last Saturday looks like it’s pretty heavy. But I’ve no doubt the weight that’s being placed on her shoulders…
