Issue No. 636 Friday, 16 April 2004

Election Question

While speculation continues to grow about who will run in the 2004 General Elections this coming November, another issue is arising over just who is entitled to run.  For the first time in its history, the Cayman Islands might see a number of candidates who were not born here, and who are not of Caymanian heritage, seeking political office at the polls.  Many citizens of this country seem unsure of the statutory qualifications for a person seeking a seat in the Legislative Assembly... read more...

Cayman Beauties Take The Stage

The Cayman Islands will crown a new beauty queen, when the 2004 Miss Cayman Islands pageant takes place at the Lions Centre this Saturday at 7 pm.  This is the 7th year that the pageant has been organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Chairperson, Lynn Whittaker said, “This will be the best show ever.” ...  read more...

C&W Fights Over Ruling

Cable and Wireless has vowed to fight back against last week’s ruling by the Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) that forced the telecom company to increase some of its recently reduced rates because of anti-competitive practices...  read more...

St. Matthew’s Gains New York State Accreditation

Cayman Islands’ St Matthew’s University School of Medicine has gained accreditation in New York State, the school’s president revealed on Wednesday.  Dr Michael Harris made the announcement during a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the university’s new Residence Hall on West Bay Road, which was formerly the Sleep Inn hotel... read more...

Divers wanted for Earth Day Reef Watch Survey

In co-operation with the Department of Environment, the Cayman Islands Tourism Association Watersports Committee is again co-ordinating the Earth Day Reef Watch Survey which will take place at participating dive shops from 18-25 April... read more...

Caymanian of the Week - Obie Scott

He is known as the Mayor of Little Cayman and Obie Scott truly is a man of the people.  Having worked as a Sanitation Engineer for Little Cayman for more than 10 years, he knows what it takes to keep an Island clean; the goodwill ambassador even started Little Cayman’s first can and battery recycling programme.  “When I lived in the United States it really made me mad to see all the garbage.”... read more...

OTHER NEWS

• Annual Chalkfest Celebrates Dr Seuss’ 100th anniversary
• Anti-smoking poster contest for schools
• AT&T launches the Blackberry
• AT&T Wireless lowers international rates
• Attorneys sponsor kennel at Humane Society
• Cadet Corps on parade after church service
• Campers have masses of fun over Easter weekend
• Cayman steel drummers participate in workshop
• C&W sponsors HR Professionals’ event
• Kirk Motors launches new Chevrolets
• Lucky Digicel customer Lisa wins a trip to New York
• Mother pleads for Government compensation
• Musicians represent Cayman in Cuban international festival
• National Gallery and DEH to host eco party for youngsters
• Non-stop flights to Orlando
• Rotary’s new members
• Special voting registration sessions
• Youngsters hop to it for Cayfest Easter egg hunt
• News about the Cayman Islands in the Foreign Press

EDITORIAL

• Inexcusable Display of Self

LETTERS

• Just how level is the playing field in Cayman?

COMMENTARY

• The Last Word: Heads up on hurricane preparation for 2004

SPORTS NEWS

• Cayman’s basketball team beats Jamaica
• Do-or-die for four remaining teams
• Jim’s Gems wins the Easter raft race
• National Swim Team is all set for CARIFTA
• Scholars win U17 FA Cup on penalties
• On The Cricket Pitch: Lara provides fillip for sagging Windies spirits
• Sports Person of the Week - Jacquelyn Zelaya