More genetically engineered mosquitoes released** (** see Dr. Reeves email below article)
Do you remember the Frankenstein mosquitoes and the lack of transparency the UK firm Oxitec executed here in the Cayman Islands in 2009 without our full knowledge? It created much publicity and our news story and Editorial was republished and…
Devon Wright found guilty of handling stolen goods but not guilty of burglary
At the commencement of this trial on the 24th April 2012 there were three Defendants on the Indictment but after a a Nolle Prosequi by the Crown and a no-case submission upheld only the case against Devon Wright continued. Wright…
National Geographic’s Explorer Kid at the 2012 Explorer’s Symposium
Kobie Boslough, 13, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was one of 15 National Geographic Kids Magazine’s Hands-On Explorers For Expedition to the Cayman Islands in 2011. The Hands-On Explorer Challenge Expedition Team was sponsored by the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism….
Ambassadors Continue Diplomatic Missions
Cayman Islands government officials are continuing to build upon the already solid relations with neighbouring countries, with recent visits by American and Cuban officials resulting in the forging of even stronger relations, and better understanding of current issues. Over the…
Cayman Islands company accused of unfair noodling
Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. has denied claims that it is using abnormal competitive strategies to push Uni-President Enterprises Corp. out of the instant noodles market in northeast China and Shanghai, cqnews.net reported on Tuesday. Recently, it was reported that…
Mutual Assistance Treaty amendment underway in Jamaica
Changes critical to war on transnational crime, says justice minister. The Government has taken steps to free itself to respond to requests for legal assistance from several countries in the region designated British Overseas Territories. This, after a complaint from…
KeyTech’s (Logic) fiber network completion in George Town helps boost profits
In a filing to the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX), KeyTech Limited (Ticker: KEY.BH) released a preliminary announcement of results for the financial year ended 31 March, 2012. The KeyTech Group of Companies concluded fiscal year 2011/12 with a profit for…
Health Policy Completed
Following an inclusive consultation process, the Minister of Health the Hon. Mark Scotland presented the completed National Health Policy and Strategic Plan for the Cayman Islands to a final stakeholder meeting last week (Thursday, 21 June). “While there are many…
No Complaint, Investigation against Lord Blencathra
The Commissioner for Standards in the UK House of Lords has confirmed that no complaint has been made about the conduct of Lord Blencathra, the director of the Cayman Islands Government’s London Office. Because there has been no complaint, Commissioner…
Another Brac Rock Iguana killed by a car
Following our story “Cayman Islands largest Brac Rock Iguana killed by car” that appeared in iNews Cayman on June 19th there has been a similar incident involving another endangered Brac Rock Iguana known as “Little Girl”. Little Girl was run…
