A lot of hot air up in Cayman’s skies
One of iNews Cayman’s readers sent these pictures to us last Wednesday (13) of a hot air balloon soaring 100ft into the air. I can’t remember seeing a hot air balloon here before so it really got my attention. It…
CNCF Board to be elected by government
An amendment to the Cayman National Cultural Foundation’s (CNCF) governing legislation, was passed by the Legislative Assembly (LA) on Wednesday (13). The amendment is quite a drastic change as the board will be appointed by government as opposed to one…
CITA needs your input regarding IMMIGRATION
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) has sent out a communication to all their members with this plea: “With the election’s approaching in May, please know that the CITA and its Board members are meeting with candidates to find out…
Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly to play leading Commonwealth Parliamentary role
GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN: New programmes to strengthen the capacity of Parliamentarians to contribute effectively to the new Commonwealth Charter will be proposed at a major meeting of Commonwealth Members of Parliament next week in the Cayman Islands. The Parliamentarians,…
Carmelita “The Jet” Jeter to star in Cayman Invitational
Olympic gold medal winner, Carmelita Jeter, will be returning to Cayman this year to star in the highly anticipated up-and-coming track meet, Cayman Invitational. Ms Jeter joins six time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt in the star-studded line-up of the…
Students celebrate diversity
Students, educators and the wider community celebrated the diversity of local cultures when Prospect Primary School hosted its annual International Day Celebration last weekend. “It was a great success, in which 20 countries, including the Cayman Islands, displayed artifacts, showcased…
Courting Donations for Early Childhood
The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Unit of the Ministry of Education recently received a cartful of books, toys and games for its young clients from the Judicial Department. Judge’s Secretary Ms Katrina Johnson and Court Administrator Mr. Kevin…
Little Cayman gears up for its Agriculture Show
Little Cayman’s Agriculture Show, scheduled for 23 March at the Little Cayman Museum and Marine Museum Grounds, is shaping up to be an educational and fun event. The show’s theme, ‘Come Grow with Us’, highlights Premier Hon Juliana O’Connor-Connolly’s policy…
WuXi PharmaTech Receives Letter from AAALAC Commending Animal Care at Suzhou Toxicology Facility as “Exemplary”
SHANGHAI, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi PharmaTech (NYSE: WX), a leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device research and development outsourcing company with operations in China and the United States, announced today that its Suzhou toxicology facility had received full…
Manderson warns public servants to be impartial
Cayman Islands Deputy Governor, Franz Manderson, has issued an Administration Circular warning public servants that throughout the election campaign they MUST be impartial. The circular, dated 12th March 2013, sent to Honourable Attorney General, Financial Secretary, Cabinet Secretary, All Chief…
