Issue No. 569 Monday, 12 January 2004
Mac & Kurt Summoned
 Leader of Government Business, Hon McKeeva Bush, and Leader of the Opposition, Hon Kurt Tibbetts, were asked to attend a meeting with the Governor at his office last Wednesday, where they learned that they have been requested to travel to the UK to discuss matters dealing with the Constitution.
Sources indicate that the UK is desirous of having the two parties of
Government reach some sort of agreement on unresolved issues prior to Governor delivering the Throne Speech...
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Stamp Duty Cut Extended Again
The stamp duty concession granted by the government to stimulate the real estate and construction industries has been extended for a fourth time...
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Beulah McField Announces Candidacy
 Beulah McField, sister of Minister of Community Services, Youth, Sport and Gender Affairs, Dr the Hon Frank McField, announced on the radio last Thursday night that she intends to run for a seat on the Legislative Assembly for the district of George Town. "I'm running because I want to bring a fresh slant to the Legislative Assembly," she said... read
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Postmaster General officially confirmed
 Sheena Glasgow has been confirmed as Postmaster General following her official appointment in late November 2003.
Ms Glasgow feels that her promotion is a classic example of being flexible and open to opportunities in the civil service.
"Ten years ago, I had absolutely no career plans that involved the postal
services, yet here I am today. I believe my mother may have some history on
her hands now with two daughters having been appointed Postmaster
General."... read more...
Luxembourg authorities probe Parmalat transfers through Cayman Islands
Luxembourg legal authorities have opened an investigation into suspected money laundering in connection with the insolvency of Italian food giant Parmalat, legal sources said last week. A Luxembourg company called Satalux is alleged to have received millions of dollars from the Parmalat group through Epicurum, an obscure mutual fund based in the Cayman Islands... read more...
Person of the Day - Maurice Panton
 "I look forward to my job every morning," says tour guide, Maurice Panton. He loves taking tourists to the Turtle Farm, the Rum Cake Factory, the Governor's House and Hell, and seeing their different reactions.
When he is not driving people up and down Seven Mile Beach, Maurice likes to play dominoes and basketball. Even at the beach, he remains active, either playing volleyball, swimming, or snorkeling. He also likes to scuba dive... read
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