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Issue No. 655 Thursday, 13 May 2004

Hospital CEO Quit

Former Health Services Authority (HSA) CEO Michael Elliott terminated his own employment with Government, the Minster of Health Services, the Hon Gilbert McLean, told Cayman Net News (CNN) on Tuesday.  Mr McLean provided the information in writing to a series of questions posed by CNN concerning Mr Elliott and the HSA.  Mr Elliott suddenly left his position on 31 March, reportedly leaving the country the same day... read more...


Missing Teenager

Police officers are growing more concerned for the welfare of 14-year-old Taejsha-Rae Solomon, who was last seen on Friday evening, 7 May in the downtown George Town area.  Taejsha is described as having light brown skin, 5ft 6 inches tall and weighs 135lbs.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the George Police Station at 949-4222.

Chairman of Cayman Islands Development Bank Resigns


Chairman of the Board of the Cayman Islands Development Bank (CIDB), Andre Iton, resigned his position in a letter to the Board of Directors dated last Thursday 6 May, he has confirmed.  The resignation took effect immediately, according to Mr Iton.  Mr Iton, who had served in the Chairman capacity for two years, indicated that he was frustrated that the bank had not progressed the way he thought it would...  read more...


Mark Scotland announces Bodden Town candidacy

In a meeting at the Bodden Town Civic Centre on Wednesday night, 15-year Public Works Department veteran Mark Scotland was due to officially announce his candidacy to run for public office in the November general elections.   Bodden Town United Democratic Party (UDP) incumbent MLAs Hon Gilbert McLean and Hon Roy Bodden were also due to be at the meeting to announce that Mr Scotland would be their running mate in the upcoming elections... read more...


Suit claims Lord Black used newspapers as 'cash cow'

For seven years, top executives of the company that reportedly owns a forty percent interest in Cayman Free Press schemed to divert its money to themselves, looting most of its profits in the process, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court... read more...


Person of the Day - Carol Zawistowski


Chatting to people all day is a full-time job for Carol Zawistowski who manages the Island Glassblowing Studio on the waterfront in George Town.  While Carol’s husband, Stephen and son Oliver are busy firing and shaping glass, Carol looks after the shop and gives presentations to customers.  “I love selling the glass because I appreciate what goes into it,” said Carol... read more...


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