The Editor Speaks: Why we must be careful of petitions
iNews Cayman is a big supporter of Care2 and its petitions. We carry most of the ones they send us and are very happy too. But we don’t publish nor support all. The reason is we are sometimes not too…
New law firm established – HSM Chambers
Huw St. J. Moses, OBE, and Derek N. Jones have great pleasure in announcing the opening on 1st October 2012 of their new law firm, HSM Chambers. The firm will have offices at Buckingham Square, West Bay Road, George Town,…
Mentors sought for Chamber’s Mentoring Programme
The Chamber of Commerce is inviting business leaders and senior managers to participate in the Mentoring Cayman programme for the 2012/2013 academic year. Mentors from all industry sectors are encouraged to submit an application. Launched in 2002, Mentoring Cayman is…
Caribbean Statistics Day Celebrations
Monday, 15 October is CARICOM-designated Caribbean Statistics Day. In the Cayman Islands, the Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) is spearheading a number of activities beginning with a church service at Agape Family Worship Centre on Sunday morning. This will be…
The Editor Speaks: Is this the start of a new crime wave?
Since our story on Oct 3rd “Crime down in latest RCIPS release of Crime and Traffic Stats” there has been a sudden spate of disturbing incidents. The RCIPS figures confirmed a drop of 35% in robberies and a 3.6% drop…
RBC commemorates Mental Health Month …
RBC commemorates Mental Health Month with the introduction of the RBC Children’s Mental Health Project In commemoration of World Mental Health Month, which is celebrated in the Cayman Islands during October, RBC recently announced the introduction of the RBC Children’s…
No smoking in public places
The Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kiran Kumar is reminding residents that smoking in public places is prohibited by the Tobacco Law 2008 and Regulations 2010. Indoor bars and restaurants, office buildings, businesses and other enclosed areas are smoke-free inside…
Eric Rivers loses his fight for life
Eric Rivers, a victim in the Accent Signage Systems shooting, was taken off life support on Wed (10) and it was later confirmed the following day from his family that he has sadly died. Eric Rivers had been in critical…
The Editor Speaks: In times of hardship should we drive away our investors?
“I don’t care if it might be wrong. Ezzard doesn’t put bread on my table.” I overheard that the other day and similar statements from other people. Ezzard Miller, the champion of openness and non-secrecy in government, is the “culprit”…
Officials ‘Think-Pink’
Deputy Governor the Hon Franz Manderson, Cert. Hon, and Chief Officer, Portfolio of the Civil Service, Gloria McField-Nixon, received Breast Cancer Awareness pins today (Tuesday, October 9, 2012), from Lions Club of Tropical Gardens’ (LCTG’s) Past-President Kerry Nixon (R) and…
