The Editor Speaks: Clifford wants a coalition government for the Cayman Islands and to disband political parties
Former Minister of Tourism, Environment, Investment & Commerce in the People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) government, and the first prominent member to leave the party, sent the media a press release entitled “Solutions vs. Politics.” – See separate story Mr. Clifford…
CIFA Dutch Soccer Camp again a success
The 2012 CIFA Dutch Soccer Camp was again another success. For the fifth year, the Dutch Soccer School, led by Coach Roy Wilhelm, worked with our young footballers for one week giving them instructions and a different coaching approach to…
40th Wedding Anniversary Catherine (Alex) & Ronald O’Neil
I can honestly say I’ve been to some parties in my life but have never witnessed one so well deserving and so elegantly prepared and performed as the renewal of vows between Alex and Ronald O’Neil’s was on Saturday 11th…
The Editor Speaks: Do we need more seats?
I fully support MLA Ezzard Miller, our outspoken Independent Member representing East End, for announcing he is bringing a motion to the House to defer the introduction of three new members to the Legislative Assembly (LA) at the next election….
Links to the Syrian Makhloufs was set up by HSBC Cayman Islands
Probe points to former HSBC Syria link By Lina Saigol and Sharlene Goff HSBC opted to continue with a business relationship with one of the key financiers to the regime of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad even after its own compliance…
Man arrested in Jamaica for CNB robbery
In a release from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) received on Wed (15) they confirmed that a 36-year-old man had been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the robbery at Cayman National Bank which occurred on 28 June…
CID shows off stolen property
The Cayman Islands CID and the George Town Police Station is currently conducting an investigation into a number of Burglaries and Thefts. The Police would like to identify the owners of the jewelry shown in the 24 photographs below. A spokesperson…
The Editor Speaks: The 2012 Budget. To be or not to be? That is the question
There is some sabre rattling, undisclosed sources and “it is understood (or understands)” media hype that the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is demanding even more cuts in the Budget Premier Hon. McKeeva Bush sent to London for approval….
Cayman Heart Fund 5th Annual WOW KICKOFF event
The Cayman Heart Fund 5th annual War on Weight Kickoff event will be held this evening, Thursday, Aug. 16th, 2012 at Full of Beans at 5:30 p.m. and we would truly appreciate it if you could join us for this…
Maples and Calder Announces New Chief Operating Officer
Maples and Calder is pleased to announce that Karie Bergstrom has joined the firm as its new Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) for the Cayman Islands office. In this new role, Karie will be responsible for coordinating the local support teams…