Cayman Islands still included in Disney’s 2013 Itineraries
In early 2013, Disney Cruise Line will offer a variety of new itineraries departing from Galveston, Texas. In addition to six-night Western Caribbean sailings, new choices include four-night Caribbean getaway cruises and eight-night itineraries that take guests to Walt Disney…
Nordania Stewart crowned Miss Teen 2012/13
The Leo Club of Grand Cayman’s Miss Teen 2012/2013 is 17-year-old Nordania Stewart. On Saturday’s (1) event at The Lions Club M/s Stewart beat 11 other lovely contestants to win the Miss Teen title. She also won Best Smile, Academic…
Ministry Offers Opportunities for Unemployed Youth
On Monday September 3rd, Minister of Education, Training & Employment, Hon. Rolston Anglin, JP and Chief Officer of Education Mrs. Mary Rodrigues welcomed the 25 new participants of the 9th Passport2Success cohort. This cohort is for young Caymanians between the…
Reaction to Ashcroft’s Privy Council Appointment
The following two stories show some of the reaction to Lord Michael Ashcroft’s appointment by UK’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, to the Privy Council. Also see our story today, “PNP politicians try to shift blame for health care contract”. 1….
Hurricane season food drive – West Bay
Students at Wesleyan Christian Academy proudly show off some of the non-perishable foods they have collected as part of the their hurricane season food drive. Students and their families have donated the food which will be distributed to West Bay…
Message from Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise for International Literacy Day
The United Nations has declared September 8th each year as International Literacy Day, a global observance, with the aim of raising awareness of and concern for literacy issues within communities. Literacy is not just about words but also numbers. It…
Billy Reid to step down as UDP chairman
The chairman of the Cayman Islands ruling United Democratic Party, Billy Reid, who is 72, said on Tuesday (4) that he would leave that post later this month. Reid wrote to Premier McKeeva Bush, the leader of the UDP, back…
The Multi Layered Costs of Addiction [in the Cayman Islands]
By Lynn Robinson Programme Coordinator Caribbean Haven Residential Cente This year’s theme for Recovery Month is It’s Worth It. When you think about the cost of addiction, you may be forced to think about the amount of money people spend…
Mental Health patients jailed for no crime
In one of the most deplorable reports I have ever seen, Complaints Commissioner Nicola Williams Special Report detailed failures by the Cayman Islands government to meet the requirements of its own law in regard to the treatment of mental health…
Walkers strengthens Asian insolvency practice with Cayman Islands’ transfer
By Kanishk Varghese Offshore law firm Walkers has boosted its insolvency, restructuring and litigation practice in Asia with the transfer of counsel Tim Haynes from Cayman Islands to Hong Kong. Haynes brings with him over 18 years of experience working…
