The Editor Speaks: Can church grants be construed as influencing the election?
With a storm of almost hurricane strength hitting the donations that have been given to churches by the government is would appear the reason is that many persons feel it is a form of election bribery. I do not think…
The Editor Speaks: Are the Dump protestors right not to meet the Dump Study writers?
Once again the Coalition to Keep BT Dump Free have refused an invitation to meet with anyone that would seem to have a link with the Dart Group. They say there is absolutely no point in it as any discussions…
The Editor Speaks: Casinos
Lotteries and casinos are one of the major topics in discussion and there are some amongst us that actually believe they will be the answer to our prayers. Either or both together will generate so much revenue our country will…
The Editor Speaks: Another WSPA attack but can the Turtle Farm survive?
With the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) latest missive, (see iNews Cayman story “Why doesn’t WSPA view the CTF ‘independent inspection’ report as a legitimate basis for constructive dialogue?” published April 9th 2013 at http://www.ieyenews.com/2013/04/why-doesnt-wspa-view-the-ctf-independent-inspection-report-as-a-legitimate-basis-for-constructive-dialogue/) once again…
The Editor Speaks: Transparency
I spoke to Mr Christopher Johnson, well known personality and senior partner of Cayman liquidation firm, Chris Johnson Associates Ltd., concerning the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority’s (CIMA) stance on “transparency”. The word “transparency” is the much used “in word” at…
The Editor Speaks: Some common sense
Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Commissioner David Baines said on Radio Cayman’s “Talk Today” show last Thursday (4) “common sense” should rule the day. Mr. Baines was speaking about sodas, finger sandwiches and chicken wings at Cayman Islands political rallies…
Pedal cyclist seriously injured in MVA
On Friday 5 April 2013 about 10:56 pm a pedal cyclist was injured along the West Bay Road* in the vicinity of Mandalay Condominiums. His condition is considered serious but stable. The cyclist was apparently riding home towards WB after…
The Editor Speaks: What does it mean now we have a jobs law only for Caymanians?
So now we have legislation in place that will allow the Cayman Islands Cabinet to designate certain positions, jobs, types of work or business areas as the sole purview of Caymanians. So, what does this mean? At the moment, ALMOST…
The Editor Speaks: Do our sitting LA members really care?
With the television cameras, lights and recording apparatus allowing everyone in the Cayman Islands with a television set to view every second of the proceedings going on in the Legislative Assembly, and with a general election just around the corner,…
The Editor Speaks: Airport irregularities silence
It seems incredible that despite serious allegations made against the chief financial officer of the Cayman Islands Airports Authority before Christmas and more recently its CEO, Jeremy Jackson, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) have received no complaints to…