Issue No. 597 Friday, 20 February 2004

$25,000 Murder Reward Offered

The Cayman Islands Government and Crime Stoppers announced at a press conference on Wednesday that a reward of $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those involved with the murders of two men in Scranton last week... read more...

Dr Frank Unveils Youth Programme

Following two recent murders in the Central/Scranton area, the Minister of Community Services, Youth, Sports and Gender Affairs Dr the Hon Frank McField announced an expansion of a programme that will provide guidance and skills to Cayman's youth.  The programme, called the Youth Enterprise Scheme, is supported by the Rehoboth Ministries, which, "works mainly with younger persons," Dr McField said... read more...

Firms Delighted As Cayman Tourism Industry Thrives

The tourist industry in the Cayman Islands is thriving this year with many firms reporting a boom in business.  "We don't have any cars available until mid-April," said Alvin Parsons, customer Service Manager from Andy's Rent A Car. Mr Parsons has been booked up since the beginning of February...  read more...

Beware of lottery scams

The Royal Cayman Islands Police (RCIP) are, once again, warning residents to beware of possible lottery scams following a slew of cases arriving by fax or e-mail... read more...

The YCLA announces finalists

The Young Caymanian Leaders Foundation (YCLA) has announced the five finalists for this year's award... read more...

Caymanian of the Week - Sacha Propper

Although, to date, he has spent time in Canada, Britain and Barbados it is Cayman which Sacha Propper calls home.  "Even though it is a small community, it is culturally diverse and very easy to get involved," said Sacha who works as Assistant Manager of Investments at Coutts.  An avid sports fan, Sacha enjoys golf and cites cricket as one of his greatest passions. He plays for the Greenies and is keen to get back out on the pitch after being out of action due to injury recently... read more...

OTHER NEWS

• Lions promote reading with Story Hour
• Speeding warning
• Taking the Plunge at Pools 'R' Us
• The new Immigration Law explained: Work permits, staffing plans and transitional provisions
• News about the Cayman Islands in the Foreign Press

EDITORIAL

• Grappling With Cayman's Growing Drug Problem

COMMENTARY

• The Last Word: Voting - serious call to action to every citizen

SPORTS

• Charles Whittaker set to fight at Night of the Gladiators
• Little League's Under-17 Team to play in Cuba
• Teachers take part in the action at Cayman Preparatory School Junior Sports Day
• World Cup Qualifiers for Cayman's senior men
• On The Cricket Pitch: Youngsters in need of meaningful support not unreasonable pressure
• Sports Person of the Week - Megan Duty