Cubans on the run
The public is advised to be on the lookout for two male Cuban detainees who escaped from the Immigration Detention Centre over the weekend. The men, Rafael Hidalgo Figueredo and Fernando Figueredo Corrales, were detected missing yesterday, Sunday, 22 January,…
Caledonian Global Financial Services launches unique securities division
Caledonian Global Financial Services Inc. (CGFSI) announced today the launch of Caledonian Securities Limited (CSL) having achieved regulatory approval from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. With this new brokerage and custody business the Caledonian offering has been bolstered through a…
Helicopter ‘recruit’ has a birthday treat to remember
An 11-year-old boy who donated his birthday cash to a diving charity was given a birthday treat to remember by the RCIPS earlier this week – a visit to the Air Operations Unit. Trey Milgate, who had his 11th birthday on…
Deputy Governor retires
Further to the earlier press releases on the subject of the retirement of Mr Donovan Ebanks and the appointment of Mr Franz Manderson as the next Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service, it is now confirmed that Mr…
IT’S NOT THE END
Devon plans appeal says his mother Devon Anglin, who spent his 26th birthday in jail on Sunday, plans to appeal his Friday murder conviction, and is likely to cite inconsistencies in the video evidence. Saying she was “devastated” by Chief Justice Anthony…
Heroes Day
Educational development was the focus of this year’s Heroes Day, as many hundreds of people flocked to Heroes Square to join in honouring those who have worked so tirelessly for the betterment of the Cayman Islands. The late William Warren…
Beach clean up for turtle conservation
Around a hundred people signed up for a big Miller Lite beach clean up at Barkers, Bodden Town and North Side, all for turtle conservation. “We raised more than CI$900,” said Maya Ogorzalek, marketing manager at Cayman Distributors and Miller…
Police investigate diver death
A Cayman resident has died after he got into difficulties during a dive. Police were called after a 68 year old man from the West Bay area died on Monday morning. He had lost consciousness onboard a private boat which…
Man shot in the back near Countryside
A man was treated in hospital after he was shot in Countryside. Police were called to the scene on Hirst Road around 3pm on Thursday. The victim told police he flagged down a passing car that took him to hospital…
Occupational hazard! Promoting a culture of safety
Hazards in the workplace increase stress and play a part in causing accidents, injuries, disease, and even death. On Monday 16 January 2012 the staff and management at the Marriott Beach Resort took part in an intense safety programme. The…