New members appointed to Cayman Airways Board
The Cayman Airways Board of Directors has some new members. Former MLA, Norman Bodden, has been appointed Deputy Chairman and other directors include James Tibbetts, Chris Kirkconnell, Andre Ebanks, Eric Bush and Stran Bodden. Previous chairman of the board, Philip…
Two are top Complaints Officers
The enshrinement in the Cayman Islands Constitution 2009 of certain offices responsible for good governance has led to an evolution in how some managers in government ministries and departments interact with the public, notably those dealing with human resources, compliance…
Lions Club of Tropical Gardens receives top awards at Zone, Region and District (2012-2013)
As the lionistic year 2012-2013 draws to close, the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens (LCTG) in the Cayman Islands was once again recognized for its outstanding contributions to the Cayman Islands community and for its organizational skills, efficiency and quality…
Oppose new dolphin swim facilities in The Bahamas
signatures: 52,552 signature goal: 100,000 Target: Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Alfred Gray Sponsored by: Sam Duncombe, Sonya Alvino – reEarth We want to put an end to the exploitation of this species. Our objection is based upon the…
PwC awarded consultancy contract for cruise berthing facility
Cruise Berthing Financial Services Contract Signed (GIS) The Cayman Islands Government formalised the financial services consultancy contract for Grand Cayman’s proposed cruise berthing facility with PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) Tuesday morning (1 July 2013). Deputy Premier and Minister of District Administration, Tourism…
Environmental education group EARTHCARE brings 25 years of environmental activism to Save The Bays
From Bahamaislandsinfo The rapidly-growing environmental movement, Save The Bays, gained more momentum today when a local group with 400 members and a history of grass roots activism joined the campaign. “We are delighted to announce that yet another NGO, EARTHCARE,…
Celebrities and dive legends drawn to the Cayman Islands again and again
George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (July 3, 2013) – Since1957 when the Cayman Islands was recognized as the Caribbean’s birthplace of recreational diving, visitors have flocked here to enjoy the spectacular drop-offs and diverse dive experiences that have made…
Caribbean airline gets ‘hilarious’ complaint letter that catches eye of Richard Branson
From FoxNews.com “An open letter to LIAT” originally appeared in a newspaper in the British Virgin Islands. (LIAT) A frustrated traveler has penned an airline complaint letter so funny that it caught the eye of Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson…
Caribbean yacht charter brokers act to cut plastic water bottles
by Des Ryan From Sail Word USA ‘Plastic bottles effort in the Caribbean’ . How would you measure up? Do you still take plastic water bottles when sailing instead of depending on your watermaker? The Caribbean based Charter Yacht Brokers…
Dengue epidemic alert issued for Central America and Caribbean
By Corey Kane Tico Times Mexico and the Caribbean are included in the widespread warning about dengue fever, a mosquito-born virus and leading cause of death in many tropical and subtropical regions. The Panamerican Health Organization has released a dengue…
