Issue No. 575 Tuesday, 20 January 2004

Ritz in 2005?

Although The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman developers continue to maintain that the project will be completed by the fall of this year, some industry experts say that the completion date will likely not occur until mid-summer, or even towards the end of 2005... read more...

Banking On Happy Motoring

Tamara Hurlston of Bodden Town was handed the keys to a brand new Nissan X-Trail last Friday after being the Grand Prize winner in FirstCaribbean's on-going Win-Win Campaign.  Tamara's name was picked during a drawing last Wednesday at the FirstCaribbean's Edward Street branch. She recently had become a consumer loan customer at that branch, which entered her into the prize drawing... read more...

Longer hours for O Bar

The Liquor Licensing Board has returned extended hours to O Bar on West Bay Road following extensive renovations and accolades from residents...  read more...

FRA passes on Parmalat 'suspicious activity' reports to Italy and United States

According to David Thursfield, director of the Financial Reporting Authority, financial investigators here have informed Italian authorities of suspicious activities involving a dozen local firms linked to fallen Italian food giant Parmalat... read more...

Royal Cayman Islands Police offer advice after two armed burglaries in two days

Following two armed robberies in just two days, the Royal Cayman Islands Police (RCIP) are advising the public about what to do in case of a break-in... read more...

Person of the Day - Trevor Anderson

To say Trevor Anderson likes music is an understatement. Given the chance this 29-year-old would eat, sleep and breathe music. "It's my passion," he says.  On a mission to spread the word about local music, Trevor is part of Artist for Artist, the aim of which is to promote local talent by showcasing artists.  Trevor is busy preparing for the group's next concert which will be held on 25 January at the Airport Park. "There is a lot of talent in Cayman that needs exposure," says Trevor... read more...

OTHER NEWS

• Work Permit Board members approved
• Caymanian journalist achieves Masters degree and professional qualification in London
• C&W employee honored for her excellence during challenging year
• Dr Emma Tomkins visits the Cayman Islands
• Five Continents celebrates 10 years
• Foster's wins Shop for Shelter Challenge
• German DJs get ready to party in Cayman following live-to-air contest
• HospiceCare prepares for flag day
• 'Rousings' artist lectures at National Gallery
• United Nations Chevening Scholarships in biodiversity available in September
• Special Delivery: Tips and facts about the postal service
• News about the Cayman Islands in the Foreign Press

EDITORIAL

• Pollution is everyone's problem

COMMENTARY

• It's better to be happy with yourself than simply please your friends

SPORTS

• Cayman set for massive Rugby week
• Cayman's U19 Women gear up for World Championships