New Anglican Bishop Vows To Tackle Corruption
Written by Nadisha Hunter Newly elected Anglican bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, the Rt Rev Dr Howard Gregory, never had his eyes set on the top position but has gladly accepted the opportunity to serve the people of…
The Editor Speaks: One man, one vote petition gets a significant boost and premier says he will give up port fees
Former Deputy Governor and civil servant chief, Donovan Ebanks gave a significant boost and status to the campaigners for one man, one vote at the next general election by publicly adding his name to petition. Signing outside the George Town,…
Ex MLA Lyndon Martin arrested for shoplifting
Even though the items values only amounted to $4.10 former MLA for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, Lyndon Martin, was arrested on suspicion of theft from Tibbetts Enterprises by the RCIPS last Saturday (31 Mar). A police spokesperson said that…
Milder hurricane season is forecast for 2012
Dinah Voyles Pulver, writing in the Daytona Beach News Journal reported that the team at Colorado State University issued an updated forecast Wednesday (4) for this summer’s hurricane season, calling for a below-average season. That would be a big change…
The Cayman Islands’ 2010 Census report finally revealed
Four months after the Cayman Islands’ 2010 Census report was completed we finally have it revealed. Last Wednesday (4) it was laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly and is now an official document. The Census reveals that the…
Deputy Governor Takes Oath in LA
Deputy Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson, Cert. Hon., JP, took the oath of allegiance as an ex-officio Member of the Legislative Assembly, in the House this morning (Wednesday, 4 April, 2012). The Speaker, Hon. Mary Lawrence, MBE, JP, welcomed Mr. Manderson…
Shetty signs with AHA
Ascension Healthcare Alliance (ASA) a USA non-profit hospital chain has signed a ‘document of public commitment’ with Dr. Devi Shetty in order to build and operate his proposed Cayman Islands hospital complex in East End. ASA will handle purchasing, facilities…
Scoring the rhetoric on Obama’s energy policies: Part 3
By Chris Nelder Crude oil and lease condensate production on Federal and Indian lands is 13 percent lower than in fiscal year 2010. True, but what of it? Oil production on these lands was in decline throughout the Bush…
Scoring the rhetoric on Obama’s energy policies: Part 2
The president made an oblique reference to some of the Republican presidential candidates: “It’s easy to promise a quick fix when it comes to gas prices. There just isn’t one. Anyone who tells you otherwise – any career politician who…