August Archived StoriesHighlights from the Print Newspaper edition of Cayman Net News Issue 232(Friday 30 August, 2002)

Up Front

• Minister Backs Doc
• Selita Ebanks ­ Caymanian Beauty Gone International
• Education Department holds Orientation for New Teachers

Editorial

• The Issues Matter Most; Not The Party

Letter to the Editor

• Please Tell Me Who Is The True Caymanian?

News

• College Offers Art Courses
• PPM Donates To School Supplies Drive
• Cayman Islands Shipping Registry Reports Substantial Growth this year
• Beautification Plans for Port
• Gemma Uses Miss Cayman Scholarship
• Chuckle Berry Makes Grand Cayman Kids Happy
• Military Cylinder Found on Bodden Town Beach
• OBM Announces New Management Appointments
• Commemorative T-Shirt Fund Raiser
• Legislators Who Spoke in Favour of
  A Referendum Law
  Private Member's Motion No. 11/99 (As Amended (No.3)

People in the News

• New Dubai financial centre out to claim trillion-dollar piece of puzzle
• Egyptian journalist remembers Bin Laden's glory days
• Teen idol Bass returns to US to continue space training in Texas

Current Affairs

• Putting a price on the grief of 9-11
• Enough already: Weary Americans seek refuge from 9/11 media fest
• Hurricane forecasting techniques improve

Overseas Commentary

• Political lip-service failing to tackle world corruption

News from our Region

• US Government losing $1billion a year in Bermuda
• Barbados Launches Chapter Of Investment Professionals

Health

• The key to Starting a Weight Loss Programme

History

• Developments in Grand Cayman

Sports

• Summer Football Camp Ends
• Sports Person of the Week
• Photo Contest: Name This Sports Person

Highlights from the Print Newspaper edition of Cayman Net News Issue 231(Thursday 29 August, 2002)

Up Front

• No Bank Staff Loss
• CUC Major Sponsor of Chamber's Expo
• Government's $4 million Housing Scheme To Have Social Component

Editorial

• Voyeurism Masked As Public Concern

Letters to the Editor

• What is going on with pension funds?

News

• Spirited new Honda Fit arrives in Cayman
• Two-hour orientation for Teachers of Government Primary and Secondary Schools
• Chamber offers Accounting Courses
• Last Chance For Arts Awards Nominations
• Replace Video Surveillance Tapes for Safety
• Celebrate Cayman
  Agriculture: A Brief Historical Perspective
• After Graduation, what next?
• The Future In Focus: Timothy Howard
• Small Business Spotlight:
  Donald Jackson's Island Insurance Brokers
• Schedule for Start of School
• Legislators Who Spoke in Favour of
  A Referendum Law
  Private Member's Motion No. 11/99 (As Amended (No.3)

Local Current Commentary

• Money Laundering: The Crack Down (Final)

Current Commentary

• Summit set to be battle of the NGOs

Chiropractic

• Chiropractic Practice

Overseas Analysis

• Rescuing a condemned mom

News from our Region

• Trinidad experts said too many radio stations may cause 'meltdown'
• CARICOM signs up with Clinton Foundation
• Barbados' Commercial Banks Condemned For Profiteering

Sports

• Cayman National Bodybuilding Championship
• Swimming Registration Begins in September
• More Recognition for Phoenix Athletes
• Bridge Results

Highlights from the Print Newspaper edition of Cayman Net News Issue 230(Wednesday 28 August, 2002)

Up Front

• New Status Quandary
• Mr. Ramon Alberga wins Photo Contest
• From London: New CIBA Head hits back at Cayman Net News' KYC
  Criticisms ­ editorial response, "Hotly disputes this"

Editorial

• Low Cost Houses Come Home

Letters to the Editor

• Report on George Town Landfill draws comment
• 'Swallow' players receive compliments
• More Reaction to Pesticides in the Cayman Islands

News

• William Conolly: A Welcome Addition to the Grand Caymanian
• Research Into Endangered Caribbean Turtles Gets Boost From UK Support
• Private Sector Invited to Join the Quincentennial Membership Programme
• Monthly Quincentennial District Committee Update
• National Standards for Principals
• Orientation for Departing Students
• Summer School Donation from Lions
• Close Brothers announces scholarship recipient
• Cable & Wireless Undergoes Essential Internet Maintenance
• Joy Basdeo: My Life in Education
• Legislators Who Spoke in Favour of
  A Referendum Law
  Private Member's Motion No. 11/99 (As Amended (No.3)

Local Current Commentary

• Money Laundering: The Methods (Part II)

People in the News

• Washington urged to intervene on Nigerian stoning verdict

Overseas Feature

• Florida remembers Hurricane Andrew after 10 years

On the Waterfront

• When Co-operation Is Co-operative

Cayman Islands JobMart

• Cayman Island Job Mart

Fashion

• How to use a curling iron like a real pro
• Tomatoes can be used for Skin Care

Community

• Minister recovering following Appendectomy
• Local Sunday School Group Visits Miami
• PWD Apologises for the Inconvenience
• Registration for college
• Veteran Prison Teacher Retires

Sports

• Cable and Wireless Internet Cricket Promotion
• Jamaica's Young Reggae Boyz Ready

Highlights from the Print Newspaper edition of Cayman Net News Issue 229(Friday 23 August, 2002)

Up Front

• Help for Housing
• World Gym Presents Award to C&W
• Leaders of Caribbean Overseas Territories Meet To Prepare Plan of Action
• Photo Contest

Editorial

• All Hands On Deck

News

• CUC reports 13 percent decrease in earnings for first quarter ending July 31
• Young Samaritans donate funds to Animal Shealter
• International Art Competition Seeks Cayman Entries
• More Decorative Flags for Pirates Week
• Port Authority Employees received professional and developmental training
• Students have a splashing summer at the Water Authority
• Skin Diver Stages a Grand Ball
• Little Kids Sea Camp on Little Cayman
• Junior Achievers attend CANJAC 2002
• Legislators Who Spoke in Favour of
  A Referendum Law
  Private Member's Motion No. 11/99 (As Amended (No.3)

People in the News

• Rolling Stones put polish on pre-tour show

Local Current Commentary

• Money Laundering: The Origins (Part I)

Current Commentary

• How tolerant are the British?

News Analysis

• United States and Britain ­ still special

News from our Region

• CARICOM and UNDP Sign Agreement to Support Establishment of Caribbean Court of Justice
• Cable and Wireless appoints new President in Barbados

Health

• Food Safety for Infants and Young Children

Community

• Parents Reminded ­ Pay Fees Before School Starts
• Contractors participate in international seminar
• Cayman Cadet Corp Marathon Event

Community Calendar

• Rotary Club Central of Grand Cayman recognises excellence

Sports

• An outstanding Sportsman: Victor Thompson
• Sports Person of the Week
• Cayman Islands Sailing Club Summer Camps

Highlights from the Print Newspaper edition of Cayman Net News Issue 228(Thursday 22 August, 2002)

Up Front

• Landfill Nearly Full
• Mrs. Gailya Hall ­ Where is she now?
• Money Laundering: Whose Problem is it?

Editorial

• Cutting Advertising During Recession is Not an Option

Letters to the Editor

• Cayman Islands Bankers Association Responds
• Young drivers should be on probation

News

• Revised Regulations for Importing Cats and Dogs
• Report Dead Birds, Say MRCU and DoA
• MD, nurse shortages reaching crisis levels
• Entries sought for Global Art Competition
• Correction
• Celebrate Cayman
  A History of Education in the Cayman Islands
• Legislators Who Spoke in Favour of
  A Referendum Law
  Private Member's Motion No. 11/99 (As Amended (No.3)

Reprinted from theNor'wester

• 'Gailya': Coe daughter is a progressive young businesswoman

Overseas Feature

• Silkroad: You cannot always hate the enemy

News Analysis

• Does corporate India doctor its books?

Chiropractic

• The Problem with Backpacks

Overseas Analysis

• Walker's World: Transatlantic time bomb

News from our Region

• Cable and Wireless told to halt retrenchment
• Travel Industry Turbulence Affects Air Jamaica
• Caribbean Faces Major International Challenges

Sports

• Annual Sister Islands Sailing Camp
• Brazilian media convinced Ronaldo set for Real
• CIFA Receives Sponsorship Cheque

Highlights from the Print Newspaper edition of Cayman Net News Issue 227(Wednesday 21 August, 2002)

Up Front

• Pension Benefits
• Nickola Wins the McCoy Prize for Caymanian Art
• PPM Going Public With An Induction Ceremony
• Jamaican Traders: Essential to Cayman

Editorial

• Opportunities Abound in the Local Media

Letters to the Editor

• Solid family connections to the Cayman Islands
• Mr. Michael Manley's declared "Power Baby"

News

• CUC Announces Generation Expansion
• Cayman National & CITN/Cayman 27 Sign Up As Quincentennial Sponsors
• Kenneth Bryant Joins Internet Financial Services
• Plumber's Examination Board Meeting
• New Reading Programme: Cable & Wireless Donates Overhead Projectors
• DoT and Wedding Bells Magazine Fulfilling Dreams
• Brac Informatics Centre awarded contract
• Cody's Great Scuba Adventure for Paraplegic Divers in the Cayman Islands
• C.I. Hospital Paediatric Unit gets face-lift from Kiwanis
• Denise Gower joins Tower Marketing And Publishing
• Legislators Who Spoke in Favour of
  A Referendum Law
  Private Member's Motion No. 11/99 (As Amended (No.3)

Obituary

• A tribute to Hugh Roland From the Board of Directors and Staff of Heaven 97

Health Feature

• The New Health Services Fees
  What You Need To Know

Overseas Feature

• Happy 55th birthday, India!

On the Waterfront

• Western Union of George Town & Key West

Cayman Islands JobMart

• Cayman Island Job Mart

Fashion

• How to Blow Dry Your Hair Like A Pro
• Cellulite ­ the swimsuit curse of women

Community

• Native Done Looking for New Members
• Community College To Start Visual Arts Classes

Sports

• Cayman Brac Basketball Players sponsored to Tampa by C & W
• Cayman To Host FIFA U20 World Cup Qualifiers in the Cayman Islands
• Ali's daughter wins first boxing crown

Highlights from the Print Newspaper edition of Cayman Net News Issue 226(Friday 16 August, 2002)

Up Front

• Tower B'ldg Still Sick
• 2 New 7-Storey Bldgs for Government
• Major Hedge-Fund Firm Comes To Cayman
• A Coup That Almost Was

Editorial

• Caymanians are put at a Financial Disadvantage

News

• ADRA Aids Local Woman
• Quincentennial Website www.cayman500.ky
  Contest Winner in Cayman to Collect Prize
• Tortuga Imports Inc. Expands Operations in Miami
• Cayman Tours & Travel is the Islands' oldest Agency
• Official Launch for Second Foundation Magazine
• Small Business Spotlight: Dennis Pascal's Cellular World
• Cayman Islands Makes Global Headlines
• Cayman Beautifully Represented in International Pageant
• Senior Assistant Secretary Likes the Challenge
• Legislators Who Spoke in Favour of
  A Referendum Law
  Private Member's Motion No. 11/99 (As Amended (No.3)

Special Report

• The Issue of AIDS in the Cayman Islands (Final, Part IV)
  The Story of Dan: One Man's Struggle with HIV

Current Commentary

• Divorce brings no happiness, according to new study

News Analysis

• Britain gears up its military for action in Iraq

News from our Region

• US$12.3million in cocaine seized in Jamaica's biggest drug haul
• Barbados Bank Governor Downbeat On Economy
• Grenada gets US$6million from the World Bank to fight AIDS

Health

• Osteoporosis: An equal opportunity disorder

History

• Growing Up in the Cayman Islands

Community

• Summer Programme Visits Government Information Service
• "Jet Around Cayman" supports Junior Achievement
• Texaco Awards Summer Sea Camp Scholarships

Sports

• Local Netball Needs Support
• Sports Person of the Week
• Footballers win scholarships to US University

Highlights from the Print Newspaper edition of Cayman Net News Issue 225(Thursday 15 August, 2002)

Up Front

• Pension Plan Declines
• Tortuga Rum Co is CoC's Business of the Year 2002
• C&W Donates to Agape/RCIP Summer Camp
• A Memorable look back at Cayman's Past

Editorial

• Give The People What They Pay For

News

• Casandra Hibbert Making Her Way Within Cayman's Tourism Industry
• Vampt Motors donates bus to Little Dreamers Early Childhood Centre
• Cable & Wireless upgrading networks in Cayman and across the region
• Young Caymanian Prodigy Screenwriter on a roll with 'Swallow'
• Consolidated Water Sales and Net Income Sets New Records For First Half of 2002
• Liquor Licence Laws being violated
• Celebrate Cayman
  Wattle and Daub
• Custos Edmund Parsons - The last Caymanian Head of State (Part III)
  The Life and Times of Custos Edmund Parsons - A distinguished Caymanian
• Legislators Who Spoke in Favour of
  A Referendum Law
  Private Member's Motion No. 11/99 (As Amended (No.3)

Special Report

• The Issue of AIDS in the Cayman Islands (Part III)
  Policy and Participation are the Keys to Fighting AIDS

Current Commentary

• Make war, not love ­ with dismay
• Bush's monetary legacy in the making

News from our Region

• Political turbulence engulfs Bermuda

Community

• Miracle Worker Silvania Machado coming to Cayman
• Community College offers Admissions Exam waiver
• Miss Cayman Islands, Shannon McLean pays visit to East End Public Library

Sports

• Cayman's U-18 Rugby Team Tours Canada
• Jeff Kingstad wins silver is Master's Pole Event

Highlights from the Print Newspaper edition of Cayman Net News Issue 224(Wednesday 14 August, 2002)

Up Front

• Stop AIDS Growth Here
• Constitution Review to UK
• Chamber, DoT and FCCA Train Taxi and Tour Drivers
• American Flag Football comes to the Islands

Editorial

• Getting back to work, this time with values

Letters to the Editor

• Taxi-man Lebbie Yates made our vistit to Cayman memorable
• The Exchange of Information Clause

News

• West Nile Virus Advisory Issued by the Public Health Department
• Land Sale Results of First and Second Quarters
• Governor Tours Airport Post Office
• More than one hundred volunteers have signed up to help Celebrate Cayman
• Six Graduate from New Food Safety Course
• New Shells for National Museum Exhibit
• Karate Kamp Kids Learn About the Quincentennial Celebrations
• Gala Celebrations in Texas for CAL's 34th Anniversary
• Bus Importation Application Deadline
• Implications of the New Immigration Guidelines for Overseas Musicians
• Legislators Who Spoke in Favour of
  A Referendum Law
  Private Member's Motion No. 11/99 (As Amended (No.3)

Special Report

• The Issue of AIDS in the Cayman Islands (Part II)
  A False Sense of Security: Even Those Without AIDS Are Being Afflicted

Current Commentary

• Japan's cellular telephone revolution
• Bush given Iraq invasion plan

On the Waterfront

• Cayman: A Flag of Convenience

News from our Region

• Foreign and Commonwealth Constitution Adviser visits BVI
• Air Jamaica reports fewer drug swallowers

Cayman Islands JobMart

• Cayman Island Job Mart

Fashion

• Protecting your hair from sun damage
• The causes and treatment of stretch marks

Community

• CICC offering negotiating and mediating workshop
• WB Quincentennial District Committee Paver Sale

Sports

• Local Bodybuilder to compete in Turks and Caicos
• Junior Golfers Excel at Caribbean Championships

Highlights from the Print Newspaper edition of Cayman Net News Issue 223(Friday 9 August, 2002)

Up Front

• Real Estate Revs Up
• Salsa Rica Dancers Take Centre Stage
• The Issue of AIDS in Cayman: Part I of a Series
• Web Readers soar for CNN

Editorial

• It is much better to be informed than afflicted

News

• Rotary Club Central Change over Memory
• Consumer Price Index Increases 1.9 Percent in Second Quarter
• Planning Department Supports Training Caymanians
• Music with a Mission
• Cayman Scholar Completes Course
• Cayman Islands Rewards Programme
• Baby-Sitting & More Celebrates Excellence
• Educational Leadership Initiative
• Cayman Wins Big at World Finals: Captures most awards in Country's Pageant History
• Sea Camp Begins on Little Cayman
• Legislators Who Spoke in Favour of
  A Referendum Law
  Private Member's Motion No. 11/99 (As Amended (No.3)

Special Commentary

• The Test of Dual Criminality and Tax Evasion in Cayman

Special Report

• The Issue of AIDS in the Cayman Islands: Time for A Closer Look (Part I)

History

• The Islands have Prospered

Community

• Summer School Closes
• Summer Arts Camp Ends with Comedic Performance
• Getting Back to work
  Steel workers are busy at the construction site for the Turtle Farm in West Bay

Sports

• Cayman hosts Back-to-Back Darts
• National Trust holds Six-a-Side Cricket Tournament
• Sports Person of the Week

Highlights from the Print Newspaper edition of Cayman Net News Issue 222(Thursday 8 August, 2002)

Up Front

• Hope for 2001 Status
• Leader of Gov't Invited to London Symposium
• Quincentennial Stamp Issue on Its Way
• PPM to hold convention

Editorial

• Promoting Economic Unity for Cayman

Letters to the Editor

• National Trust Speaks Out On New Legislation
• Remembering Kareem and Cayman

News

• Cayman Islands Bankers' Association Awards Ceremony
• United World College Names This Year's Scholars
• Celebrate Cayman
  He hath founded it upon the seas
• Oprah's Guests visit Grand Cayman
• Immigration Staff Members Receive Training
• Bank of Butterfield gives away a computer
• Legislators Who Spoke in Favour of
  A Referendum Law
  Private Member's Motion No. 11/99 (As Amended (No.3)

News from our Region

• Stanley Works Backs Off Bermuda Move
• Bahamas Case Bad For Banking And Professional Confidentiality
• U.S. Company Searching for Caribbean Nurses

Chiropractic

• Snapping Hip Syndrome

Current Commentary

• Public Pressure for cell-phone limits intensifies
• To Bet or Not to Bet
• Saddam Hussein's war plan for America

Community

• Chamber of Commerce Training Session
• UDP Help for The Pines Retirement Home
• Additional Therapy for Matthew
• Wray Banker visits East End Primary School
• GT Youth Free Summer Programme

Sports

• Under-17 Footballers Practised Hard
• American Flag Football

Highlights from the Print Newspaper edition of Cayman Net News Issue 221(Wednesday 7 August, 2002)

Up Front

• US To Sanction Cayman
• Food Giants Wholesale Merger
• Kel Thompson Named Chairman of New Health Authority
• Cayman to Host OECD Symposium

Editorial

• Reporting the News for Today ­ Not Yesterday

Letters to the Editor

• Revaluing the Cayman Dollar: The Real Deal
• Mr. Warren's Nor'wester feature appreciated

News

• Cayman Church Ministers Statement on Gambling
• Heightened security measures at airports
• First Time College Students Welcome at Orientation
• Immigration Policy Guidelines Issued for Musician Work Permits in Cayman
• Diverse Career Leads to Ministry Post for Assistant Secretary Lorna Washington
• Director of Tourism on underwater adventure
• Custos Edmund Parsons - The last Caymanian Head of State (Part II)
  The Life and Times of Custos Edmund Parsons - A distinguished Caymanian
• Governors, Commissioners and Chief Officers: 1750 ­ 2002
• Legislators Who Spoke in Favour of
  A Referendum Law
  Private Member's Motion No. 11/99 (As Amended (No.3)

Current Commentary

• What is the FATF?

On the Waterfront

• The Convenience of the Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands JobMart

• Cayman Island Job Mart

Fashion

• Hair colour fades fast in the Caribbean
• Acne can be devastating to self-esteem

Community

• New Chevening Scholar Announced
• Cayman Islands Rewards Programme
• Lobster and Conch Season Changes
• Diabetes Association's meeting tonight

Sports

• Scholars Football Camp Increases Attendance
• New International Darts Event To Debut In Cayman Islands
• Amstel Light Stroke and Stride Series starts today
• Interational Recognition for Phoenix Athletes

Highlights from the Print Newspaper edition of Cayman Net News Issue 220(Friday 2 August, 2002)

Up Front

• OECD To Visit Cayman
• Trade and Business Licensing Law May Need Overhaul
• Caribbean Utilities To Implement 3% Rate Increase

Editorial

• Maximizing the Cuba / Cayman Connection

News

• Butterfly Farm Soon to be a Reality
• Free Seminar on Travel Trade in the US
• West Bay Quincentennial Efforts Start on Saturday
• Cable & Wireless Offers Summer Jobs to more than 20 children of its employees
• Major Plans Decided for Improving Community College of Cayman Islands
• New Attorney appointed at Hunter & Hunter
• Stamp Issue Commemorating Queen Mother
• Cayman Islands Cadet of the Month
• Legislators Who Spoke in Favour of
  A Referendum Law
  Private Member's Motion No. 11/99 (As Amended (No.3)

Current Commentary

• She who feels it, knows it

News From Our Region

• Barclays/CIBC merger: BVI Staff offered continued employment

Overseas Commentary

• Silkroad: Fear never leaves you
• Brazil's currency continues to plummet

Overseas Business

• Despite sales drop by 11.7 percent of family homes, prices continue to rise

Overseas Feature

• Critics rap Web group, call for tough changes

Health

• Osteoporosis: An equal opportunity disorder

History

• The Islands' Turn Around

Community

• Carib Darts Championship Venue Sponsorship from Cable & Wireless
• Cayman National Launches Internal Web
• Performance of Two Comedies
• Rugby Gets Support from Cable & Wireless

Sports

• Juniors Delight in Squash Event
• Kareem and Cydonie- Caymanian Pride
• Sports Person of the Week