Cayman Islands Cabinet to introduce new procurement regime
The Procurement Bill 2016 is being tabled in the Legislative Assembly next month. If enacted later this year, the proposed legislation and regulations will initiate a comprehensive overhaul and harmonisation of the government’s procurement process; making it more accountable, streamlined…
Shiann Palmer named as July’s Most Helpful by Cayman Islands Deputy Governor
Shiann Palmer is July’s Employee of the Month for the Deputy Governor’s Award Programme for being Most Helpful. Ms. Palmer is a Credit and Debt Administrator in the Treasury Department. She has enjoyed a stellar career in the Civil Service…
Establishment of the Cayman Islands Child Safeguarding Board
A Child Safeguarding Board has been established in the Cayman Islands. This multidisciplinary Board will enable entities to work collaboratively in the interest of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in the Cayman Islands. Membership of…
Cayman premier meets TCI Dep Gov
Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, met with the Deputy Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), Hon. Anya Williams when she called on him at his office in the Government Administration Building this afternoon (Tuesday, 9 August 2016). Ms…
Cayman Islands civil service leaders gather for training
One hundred civil servants who are leaders and aspiring leaders attended a conference this week (Wednesday 22 June 2016) at the Grand Cayman Marriott. At the invitation of the Deputy Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson, top managers took part in the…
Cayman Islands Premier’s Report on Project Future Update
Project Future Update Report By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA 8 June, 2016 In November, 2015, the Deputy Governor and I launched the “Programme Brief” for Project Future, establishing a comprehensive and far-reaching programme of public sector reform….
Cayman Islands: Project Future Update Report May 2016
FOREWORD BY The Premier, Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP In November 2015, the Deputy Governor and I launched Project Future, establishing a comprehensive and far-reaching programme of public sector reform that will drive efficiency, improve the effectiveness of public services and…
Cayman Islands heart surgery patient supports ambulance appeal
Former Cayman 27 reporter Kevin Watler, who has recently recovered from open heart surgery, is urging everyone to support the appeal to buy a new ambulance for the Cayman Islands. Kevin is a member of Cayman Heart Fund which is…
Cayman Islands delegation attends National Hurricane Conference
CIG DELEGATION ATTENDS NATIONAL HURRICANE CONFERENCE Although hurricane season does not officially begin until June 1st, the first hurricane of 2016 was recorded two months ago when a disturbance in the Atlantic turned into Hurricane Alex – only the second…
Crime and how Caymanians being kept out of the work force
The Problem · 10,000 or 20% of population has a criminal conviction · Grand Court had 118 pending cases in January 2015 with 23 of those cases from 2012 · The Summary Courts deal with about 10,000 cases in a…