Issue No. 614 Tuesday, 16 March 2004

Gas Prices Rising

Petrol prices in Cayman have topped the $3 a gallon mark at some outlets and are set to go on rising.  Forecasters in the United States are predicting another major price hike there this summer and that is likely to have a knock-on effect for Island prices... read more...

Rundown Runs On

Rundown 2004, Cayman's hilarious annual comedy revue, has been extended for another week at the Harquail Theatre.  Now in its 14th year, the hugely popular Rundown takes a light-hearted look at Caymanian events, customs and personalities.  "It is very dynamic and energetic with a lot of songs," says writer Dave Martins... read more...

Views Split On Stock Exchange

Although the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange (CSX) announced last week that it was granted status as a "recognised stock exchange" by the United Kingdom Inland Revenue, some in the financial community doubt the move will have a large effect here...  read more...

Offshore Alert Publisher Responds To Mac

Offshore Alert publisher David Marchant responded to statements made by Leader of Government Business, the Hon McKeeva Bush, in the Legislative Assembly last week by saying he fully intends to defend the libel suit filed by Ritz-Carlton developer Michael Ryan.  "Mr Bush's insinuations that I have 'refused to accept service' of Michael Ryan's libel writ and that I will not be defending this baseless action are false," he said in a written statement last Friday... read more...

SEC subpoenas three companies in probe of Cayman Free Press shareholder

Federal regulators have deepened their investigation into Hollinger International, which reportedly owns 40 percent of Cayman Free Press, zeroing in on unauthorised "non-compete" fees paid to former Chief Executive Conrad Black and his chief deputy, David Radler... read more...

Person of the Day - Meloney Martin

A morning workout is what sets Meloney Martin up for the whole day. "I can't start the day without it," she said.  As manager at Gold's Gym, she certainly has a lot of fitness resources at her fingertips and she likes to take full advantage of them.  Originally from the Bahamas, it was Meloney's job which brought her to the Cayman Islands three years ago. With more then 1,500 members with different requirements, Meloney's job certainly has its challenges... read more...

OTHER NEWS

• Bidding Farewell to the Cayman Islands
• Building a Commonwealth of freedom
• Cayman's service clubs come together for day of fun
• College accepting students
• Elementary students learn about Legislative Assembly
• New Head of Investments and Securities appointed
• Nutrition guidelines for young children
• PRIZE Project rescues native Caymanian plants
• William Connolly back at the Liquor Board
• News about the Cayman Islands in the Foreign Press

EDITORIAL

• Rundown Offers A Chance To Laugh At Ourselves

LETTERS

• The usual propaganda about the banking system

COMMENTARY

• Teens need to be careful while using the Internet

SPORTS

• Cayman Islands Triathlon Association names Pozo as Technical Director
• Cayman receives bid book to host World Cup West Indies
• Champions start season on a winning note
• Judges' assessment of male athletes in bodybuilding