The Editor Speaks: Settlement at Clifton Hunter High School … but more to come
Following a Caymanian Compass open record request it has been revealed the Cayman Islands Government spent $1.3 million to find out it owed another $3.5 million to its former high schools construction project subcontractor, Caribbean Mechanical (High Schools) Ltd. 2008!…
UCCI’s Fall 2012 Honours Convocation on Sat Oct 13
The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) will be holding their Fall 2012 Honours Convocation on campus at the Sir Vassel Johnson hall on Sat. Oct 13 at 6:30pm. The Convocation recognises and celebrates the achievements of some 140…
Caymanian in Minnesota Office shooting in critical condition
From cbsnews A gunman killed four people and injured four others inside a Minneapolis sign-making business on Thursday (28 Sep) before apparently shooting himself, authorities said. A relative said the business founder was among those killed. Reuven Rahamim was shot…
Charles Kirkconnell International Airport to get makeover
Charles Kirkconnell International Airport in the Cayman Islands will undergo renovation in late 2012 to accommodate nonstop outgoing international flights between Cayman Brac, the US and other destinations. Brac construction firm DSS Contractors has been chosen to carry out the…
The Editor Speaks: What is truth?
“Yeah, the ones that you’re calling wild Are going to be the leaders in a little while This old world’s wakin’ to a new born day And I solemnly swear that it’ll be their way You better help the voice…
FIBA AMLCA Certification starts Tuesday (9th October)
The Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) Anti Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA) Certification takes place Tue and Wed Oct 9 & 10 at 23 Lime Tree Bay Ave, Governor’s Square, Bldg4, Floor 2, Grand Cayman from 8:30 am – 5…
Cayman Islands Olympic Committee to host conference
130 delegates from 32 countries from across the Caribbean and Central America will be descending on Grand Cayman later this month for executive and specialist meetings of the regional Olympic committees. The Central American and Caribbean Sports Organization (CACSO) and…
Nice story about Hell
Time to visit Hell? When someone suggests that you should go to Hell, it can be taken rather offensively. Why would anyone want to go to hell? However, if more people knew that Hell can be found right in the…
The Publisher Speaks: The Month of the Older Person
Because this is the Month of the Older Person we are replacing our normal Editorial with our Publisher’s, Joan (Watler) Wilson’s poem, “Ageing” that says it all. She mentions Caymanians still thankfully with us, and some that have passed away…
Cayman Islands Chief Justice gives Key Note Address at ITPC Conference
The following is the Key Note Address by Hon. Anthony Smellie, QC, Chief Justice of the Cayman Islands. The speech was given at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Cayman Islands on 5th October, 2012. Balancing the Requirements of the Trust with Fairness…
