Well loved Insurance “Hall of Fame” founder laid to rest
by Colin Wilson (from the Eulogy by J. Lemuel Hurlstone, CVO, MBE, JP) It was with much sadness I witnessed the Mass of Christian Burial for Rupert Lloyd Anderson Christie at St. George’s Anglican Church last Tuesday (24). Lloyd was…
Financial elite from Cayman prepare for OffshoreAlert Conference
Three hundred high-level attendees from 23 countries or jurisdictions, including the Cayman Islands, will attend next week’s OffshoreAlert Conference to discuss everything that’s important in the world of offshore finance. The event – which will be broadcast live over the…
Budget goes down the drain
It seemed a good idea at the time and it helped the Cayman Islands government to submit a balanced budget with a small surplus. However the budget is already in shreds and already the Government has warned there will be…
UK Minister Visits At-Risk Programme
The UK Minister for Overseas Territories, Mr. Henry Bellingham, helped a student with a homework assignment at the Red Bay Primary School during his visit last week Friday, 20 April 2012. The school tour provided the Minister with an opportunity…
Save the Home Programme update
At a press Conference last Tuesday (24) The Hon. McKeeva Bush announced an update to the Save the Home Programme. “On the 15th of December 2011,” he said, “the Cayman Islands Government received 2.5 million US dollars, equaling 2.05 million…
Man sentenced for indecent assault after “Guilty” plea
A man who admitted lifting the skirt of an eight year old girl and kissing her on her stomach was sentenced to 20 weeks imprisonment, suspended for two years by Cayman Islands Grand Court Judge Charles Quin The man, 53…
CNCF “Fresh Night Out”
The Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) announce their upcoming “Fresh Night Out event happening this Saturday, April 28th. Their press release says: Any fashion designer knows, behind the best runway looks is a perfectionist of makeup artist, and an equally…
Bellingham has GT Port concerns
Henry Bellingham, UK Minister for Overseas Territories, said he had many concerns over the George Town cruise facilities. During Mr. Bellingham’s visit last week he said, “There are concerns on a number of issues, including procurement and the major projects….
“Genuine Cayman with Chef Michael Schwartz” premieres on CITN-Cayman 27
In an ongoing effort to support and raise awareness for local, family farmers, chef Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Grand Cayman announced the debut of “Genuine Cayman with Chef Michael Schwartz”, a television show targeted for the…
The Cayman Islands National Drug Council urgently needs volunteers
The National Drug Council (NDC) is currently conducting the Cayman Islands Student Drug Use Survey (CISDUS). Cycle six (6) is underway with a full census of the public and private schools grades 7-12. We urgently need volunteers to assist in…