The 2012 Lions Sprint Meet
“Fun, Fast and Exciting. The season’s most popular sprint meet, sponsored by The Lions and free to all swimmers was, once again, a hit for all swimmers.” Stingray Swim Club, Grand Cayman, 6 June 2012: The Lions Aquatic Centre, the…
Spain: No request for bailout, says minister
Spain’s economy minister has dampened speculation that the country is about to seek a bailout of its bank sector. Luis de Guindos said no decision would be made until audits of the banks were completed, possibly by the end of…
The Security Centre limited announces new partnership with Apex Industries and the recent acquisition of Sat-Trak Remote Asset Management
Building upon existing relationships with Apex Industries and Sat-Trak Asset Management, The Security Centre Limited is pleased to encompass further product, service and brand offerings that specifically address Cayman’s many-layered security needs, in both residential and commercial markets. Renowned suppliers…
Cayman Island Jubilee stamps announced
GIS sent us pictures of two Cayman Island stamps the Postal Services have issued to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. They are of the 25c and the $1 stamps. Make sure you ask for them when you visit your nearest…
Filipino Worker ‘Issue’ Resolved
After several months of diplomatic negotiations involving many communiqués and two visits to the Cayman Islands, the Philippines government late last month reversed its decision to list the Cayman Islands amongst countries which fail in their obligations to protect the…
Lord Ashcroft raises question in House of Lords regarding remarks by Cayman Islands premier
Hansard source (Citation: HL Deb, 28 May 2012, c97w) Lord Ashcroft (Conservative): “To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the comments in a statement by Premier McKeeva Bush of the Cayman Islands that the United Kingdom-appointed Governor…
Is Cayman Islands’ high DUI limit the cause of the fatalities and injuries on our roads?
Cayman Islands Justice Williams last Thursday (31 May) in a judgment he handed down to a death by dangerous driving case questioned why we have one of the highest legal alcohol limits in the world at 100mls? The judge pointed…
Man charged – Cashwiz Robbery
A 20-year-old man has been charged and appeared in court earlier today in connection with the Bodden Town Cashwiz robbery which occurred last week. He was charged with: Robbery, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence,…
CIAA Notice of Meeting
The Cayman Islands Athletic Association will hold its 2nd Quarterly General Meeting on Monday June 11, 2012 in the VIP Room at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex starting at 6:00pm. All members are invited to attend.
Banned: CHEC’s parent company by World Bank
This story appeared in http://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2012/06/04/world-bank-bans-cjia-contractor/ When you read it, note that the company involved is the parent company of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC). This is the company Cayman Islands premier, McKeeva Bush signed a Memorandum of Understanding to construct…