Issue No. 617 Friday, 19 March 2004

Election Changes Proposed for 2004

The Cayman Islands Government will consider a preliminary draft of an Elections Bill that includes sections that would make voter registration compulsory, institute mobile polling stations and make major revisions to the election expenses law.  Although the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2004 seeks to refine and modernise the election legislative scheme of the Cayman Islands, it contains no amendments relating to the controversial issue of electoral districts or constituencies... read more...

Quincentennial Celebrations officially end

The Quincentennial Celebrations Office (QCO) held its last official event on Wednesday, 17 March at the Queen Elizabeth 11 Botanic Park.
QCO members, sponsors and several individuals were recognised for their contribution and support to the celebration of Cayman's 500th anniversary...  read more...

Tourist Robbed At Gunpoint

A man with a gun robbed a male tourist visiting on a cruise ship last Tuesday, according to a Royal Cayman Islands Police (RCIP) press release.  The incident happened shortly after 11:00 am on Hospital Road, George Town, which is less than 300 yards away from the George Town Police Station...  read more...

Cable & Wireless agrees to sponsor Cayman Swimming

Cable & Wireless Cayman Islands (C&W) announced on Wednesday that it had agreed to become a major sponsor of Cayman Islands Swimming, in particular the Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association (CIASA) and Stingray Swim Club (SSC).  The sponsorship deal includes CI$20,000 cash as well as donated services... read more...

KYC News publisher perplexed at Ritz libel claim

KYC News publisher David Marchant, who was served last week with a Writ of Summons to answer a libel suit brought against his company by the Ritz-Carlton developer Michael Ryan, said this week that he found the complaint "very bizarre."... read more...

Caymanian of the Week - Alice Christian

Never without a smile, Alice Christian, is happiness personified. Born in West Bay almost 49 years ago, Alice has been married to Dave Christian for 32 years. She also has a daughter and two grandsons. "I started early," she said, with a smile.  Alice is the manager of Grand Switzerland, one of the Island Companies' premier stores. She has worked for the group for 15 years and she has loved every minute of it ... read more...

OTHER NEWS

• Deloitte failed to challenge $7 billion loan to Parmalat's Cayman subsidiary
• American Airlines appoints new manager
• Artist puts Dready Cards on the market
• Cable & Wireless revamps customer service
• Cayman company featured in major US trade magazine
• Channel Islands' visitor for Cayman
• Concerns over keeping dolphins in captivity
• Dolphin team bids to reassure critics
• DoT sponsors new film sweepstakes
• Internship scheme continues
• Mulberry winner from England collects prize holiday to the Cayman Islands
• Savannah Primary students visit Tourism Department
• Scotiabank Jamaica promotes mutual funds
• Three John Gray graduates congratulated
• News about the Cayman Islands in the Foreign Press

EDITORIAL

• The True Spirit Of Cayman

LETTERS

• Incorrect attack on Cayman Islands banking system
• Cancer As A Turning Point - a handbook for people with cancer

COMMENTARY

• The Last Word: Understanding the rich tapestry of life in Cayman

SPORTS

• Irishman Tony wins the Shamrock Shuffle
• On The Cricket Pitch: Structure and stability need to start at the top
• Sports Person of the Week - Daniel McLain