RCIPS answers iNews Cayman’s question concerning helicopter
Further to iNews Cayman’s request for comment from the RCIPS re the sale of the police helicopter, following the statement by the Honorable Premier yesterday (25) a Police spokesperson said: “The sale of the police helicopter has neither been discussed,…
Inmates Complete Intervention Sessions
Certificates and awards were presented to inmates who worked at improving their interpersonal skills, and who took advantage of behaviour modification and drug-education sessions. In her remarks during a recent informal ceremony at Her Majesty’s Prison Northward, the Portfolio of…
Rotary sends Cayman Youth Sailing Team to Tortola, BVI
Cayman was strongly and proudly represented by a team of five youth sailors on the weekend of 13th to 15th July 2012 at the Kids and the Sea (K.A.T.S.) Premier’s Cup in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. This year marked the…
WestStar in agreement with outside company to sell majority stock
WestStar has confirmed that it has entered into an agreement with an outside company to sell a majority of its stock. It is important to note that prior to consummation of this agreement regulatory approval must be obtained. While we…
Welcoming ceremony hit the spot
by Ronald Shillingford London has been basking in sunshine all week and the extra warmth created by all the goodwill of hosting the Olympics radiates everywhere. On Thursday the Games organisers had a series of welcoming ceremonies for countries and…
Is Your Relationship with Trees on the Rocks?
By Sarene Marshall, The Nature Conservancy Given my work for a global conservation organization and my residence in a neighborhood filled with massive oaks, maples and hickories, it shouldn’t be surprising that my family and I are fond of trees….
UWC’s Blue Jack Night fundraiser on Sat (28)
The UWC Cayman Islands is holding its signature fundraising event, Blue Jack Night, this Saturday, with all proceeds going towards the education of outstanding students at one of 13 United World College campuses worldwide. UWC Cayman Islands is a charitable…
Bats helped after Hurricane Ivan hit the Cayman Islands
Strong hurricanes have been known to wipe out bird and bat populations, but a new study has discovered a silver lining in those storm clouds. Hurricanes may actually blow helpless bats in the Caribbean from one island to another, eventually…
CUC press Release entitled “Outage Update”
Electricity has been restored to all customers across Grand Cayman. As you are aware, we experienced a major power outage yesterday (July 25th). This outage was the result of a fault which occurred on the transmission system at the Hydesville…
Nine Olympic Athletes Banned for Doping Offenses
A total of nine athletes, including Olympic bronze medalist Nataliya Tobias, have tested positive for “sophisticated doping” offenses, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has confirmed. Six of those athletes were caught using a new “biological passport” method, which…
