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Scientists gather in Kingstown to examine and advise on the state of the region’s major fisheries

The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), a regional fisheries organization of seventeen (17) Member States spanning the Caribbean region, concluded its 8th Scientific Meeting on June 30th, 2012 in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Every year, the CRFM scientific…

Dart announces first recipients of The Minds Inspired Scholarship Programme

Dart Cayman Islands is delighted to announce that the first recipients of the Minds Inspired Scholarships for high school students in the Cayman Islands are: David Forbes and Ethan Whittaker. Minds Inspired is a comprehensive scholarship programme promoting academic excellence…

One Man, One Vote: Why does nearly ALL the world embrace it? WHY?

The One Man, One Vote (OMOV) referendum looms nearer. Wednesday, 18th. What will a “Yes” vote mean to Cayman? What will a “NO” vote mean? There is one indisputable fact. “Democracies the world over have always embraced the universal principle…

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Gun and ammunition recovered. Update. One man charged

Further to the story  of the three men  who were arrested and and detained in police custody in connection with the recovery of a firearm and ammunition in the George Town area. A 37-year-old man has been charged with possession…

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New Solicitor General Appointed

The Portfolio of Legal Affairs wishes to announce that Ms Jacqueline Wilson has assumed duties as Cayman Islands’ new Solicitor General. Ms Wilson, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, was selected following an open recruitment process to fill the vacancy…

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Caymans solar tender opportunity closed; Solamon SVPs vow to submit winning proposal next round

(1888PressRelease) According to Solamon Energy SVP Michael Mitchell, although the current solicitation to get renewables onto the grid in the Caymans is closed, the forthcoming solar opportunities are many and varied across the Islands and he is confident, with SVP…

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Lifetime Honorific for political leaders and Legislative Chairs

Persons who have held the top political position in the Cayman Islands or presided over the legislature will retain the title of “Honourable” in perpetuity. Cabinet recently decided that such recognition would be given to past Premiers, Leaders of Government…

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New Auditor General report says Government has “lack of sound financial management practices”

The Auditor General, Alastair Swarbrick, made public today his performance audit report on the Government’s “Management of Major Capital Projects”. In his report, Mr. Swarbrick assesses how well the Government manages approximately 25% or about $150 million of annual spending…

All about the mango

The 3rd annual Mango Fest this past Saturday was another successful event. The festival, held in conjunction with Market at the Grounds, attracted some 400 people throughout the morning. Visitors were treated by local chefs who worked with farmers to…

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Don’t Swim with Lone Dolphin, Warns DOE

Over the past two weeks, the Department of Environment (DOE) has received several reports of a bottlenose dolphin approaching boats in the North Sound, swimming back and forth within small areas for hours or days and rubbing against moorings and…