Chief Justice says the need for new Court House is matter of great urgency
CHIEF JUSTICE’S ADDRESS TO THE OPENING OF THE GRAND COURT 16TH JANUARY 2013 PRAYERS LED BY REV MARY GRAHAM OF ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. SALUTATIONS YOUR EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, HON. MADAM SPEAKER, HON. DEPUTY GOVERNOR, HON. MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE…
Business owners team-up on inmate reform
“Fresh Start” Group Launches Dream Project Business leaders of the Cayman Islands have come together with rehabilitation workers in the public sector to address the issue of crime prevention – specifically, inmate reoffending. The owners, managers and directors of prominent…
Man robbed George Town
On 19th January 2013, at about 05:13 am a man was outside his apartment complex on Old Crewe Road, George Town when he was approached by two masked men, and one had what appeared to be a silver coloured pistol. They…
West Bay house fire
On 19th January 2013 at about 4:57 am, a sole occupant of a house on Fountain Road, West Bay was awaken by a boom sound. She saw smoke in her bedroom and immediately evacuated her room through her bedroom window. The…
Cuban refugees detained
On Saturday, 19th January 2013 at about 01:10 am, officers of the RCIPS were on patrol in the Safehaven area when they came upon a boat with 16 Cuban refugees (12 males and 4 females); the boat was docked. The boat…
Cayman Bar Association and Chief Justice all want a modern Legal Practitioners’ Law
The proposed Legal Practitioners Bill 2012 will require law firms registered in the Cayman Islands to assist the poor, assist in a youth programme, assist in rehabilitation of offenders, among many other requirements that will ensure each firm’s good standing…
Legal aid draft bill could be counterproductive says Chief Justice
Cayman Islands Chief Justice, Anthony Smellie, said the draft Legal Aid and Pro Bono Legal Services Bill 2012, which was circulated last year for public comment, could be counterproductive as it may drive the already select few lawyers doing legal…
Police officer denies bribe charge – to be tried by jury
A 28 year old police officer, Elvis Ebanks, has denied taking a bribe from a Filipino national in exchange for not pursuing an investigation into a possible theft. Jury will try the George Town Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Officer…
Male charged in Kirk Freeport robbery
UPDATED 14th Jan 2013 A 28 year old male has been charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence following the Kirk Freeport robbery which occurred on Monday 7th January 2013. He was also…
British Girl, 8, Killed In Jamaica Gun Attack
From Sky News The youngster, whose mother had taken her to the island to help alleviate a blood disorder, was reportedly shot twice. A family is in shock after a “happy, playful” British girl was killed by a gunman who…
