Keep businesses safe at Christmas
Photos by Christopher Tobutt Angelique Howell, Chief Inspector with the RCIPS joined Barry Dougall, Security Manager for Island Companies, for some seasonal tips for keeping a store’s valuables safe and sound. Valuables couldn’t get much more valuable than the high-end…
Christmas bash for seniors
Senior citizens, relatives and caregivers, socialised last week at the combined Seniors Bash and Annual Christmas Banquet. The event was hosted by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) at the Seafarer’s Hall. On Monday, 5 December, the 100-plus…
The NCVO elects a new executive committee
At the NCVO’s recent Annual General Meeting, Executive Committee members were elected to serve for the 2011-12 period. The Executive Board of the NCVO is comprised of members from other voluntary and community organisations, corporate members and private members. These…
The Editor Speaks : Insurance
It doesn’t matter what type of insurance premiums you pay for, e.g. motor, life, property, health, they are high and they go on rising. No matter what the insurance companies claim how they are there for you, they are in…
US to leave Mexican border crossing to rangers
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas (AP) — The bloody drug war in Mexico shows no sign of relenting. Neither do calls for tighter border security amid rising fears of spillover violence. This hardly seems a time the U.S. would be…
Heath Ledger and benzodiazepines
The first time I saw Heath Ledger, it was in the movie “10 Things I Hate About You”. Well passed ‘teen’ movies, even those with Shakespearian-based scripts, I shyly admitted to liking “10 Things.” I really like the male lead;…
New home in New York
These dogs are about to enjoy a taste of the apple – the BIG APPLE! The canine cuties have all been given a great chance of finding new homes thanks to an animal charity in the US. Pets Alive in…
Passport2Success continues to deliver results
Graduations bring elation and a sense of accomplishment. For the students in the 5th cohort of the Ministry of Education, Training and Employment initiative Passport2Success, there was pride and achievement on their faces as they celebrated completing the programme. Students,…
Believe you me
Life on Grand Cayman in my ‘growing up days’ was a very simple but enjoyable experience. We were all so close. Everyone was your friend. Personally speaking, I had a different friend for every occasion. For instance, if I wanted…
The Editor speaks: More erosion of our rights
In a previous editorial I outlined my concerns regarding the additional powers the RCIPS had asked for. My concerns were justified and unheeded by our lawmakers as last week amendments to the Penal Code were presented. Amazingly, only leader of…
