Issue No. 656 Friday, 14 May 2004

Pilar Bush Quits

Cayman's Acting Director of Tourism, Pilar Bush, has resigned, Cayman Net News has learned.  Although the Ministry of Tourism did not confirm the development, it is believed that Ms Bush resigned as many as three weeks ago.  According to informed sources, Ms Bush disagreed with the selection process of permanent Director of Tourism, even though she had been invited to apply for the job... read more...

Women Take Charge of HSA

Four senior appointments were made to the Health Services Authority (HSA) management team, Chairman Stephen Scott announced this week. The appointments became effective on 3 May.  Eloise Reid, who has served as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the HSA since the resignation of former CEO Michael Elliott from the post on 31 March, was established in the position for the long-term... read more...

Budget Series Starts Tuesday

A daily multi-part series analysing the Cayman Islands 2004/05 Budget begins running in Cayman Net News on Tuesday.  The series will take a in-depth look at the budget elements broken down by various ministries, offering analysis on each.  Besides presenting the budgets of the five ministries Cabinet members, the series will also include segments on the budgets of the Financial Secretary, the Attorney General and the Chief Secretary.  The Financial Secretary Hon George McCarthy delivered the Budget Address to the Legislative Assembly last Friday, and debate in the House began on Wednesday. By statute, the budget must be passed by 30 June.

Human Resource Conference Held At The Marriott

The Cayman Islands Society of Human Resources Professionals (CISHRP) held its annual conference at the Marriott Hotel on Wednesday, 12 May.  ‘HR in the Spotlight, 2004 and Beyond’ was CISHRP’s second annual conference and was attended by HR representatives of all levels.  The keynote speaker for the conference was Simon Bailey... read more...

No Cayman Net News on Monday

Monday, 17 May 2004 is a public holiday in the Cayman Islands and the next issue of Cayman Net News will therefore be published on Tuesday, 18 May 2004.

Caymanian of the Week - Renwick Conolly

Having worked at Cable & Wireless for two decades, 42-year-old Renwick Conolly is about to embark on a new career as a security officer at the Owen Roberts Airport.   Born and bred in Cayman, Renwick lives with his wife Jolly and young children Renee, nine, and Cody, six, and enjoys restoring classic cars in his spare time, including his 78 Camaro.   Renwick has played the guitar for more than 29 years... read more...

OTHER NEWS

• Date is fixed for next MattSafe workshop
• Digicel makes trip come true for Dewey
• Election reminder to check Register
• Environmental projects showcased at CNB
• Government officials at insurance talks
• Navy vessel HMS Monmouth to visit
• Pools R Us gives cash backing to swimming
• Popular support for Art in the Park exhibit
• Register to vote by 1 July
• Teen disco concludes Batabano celebrations
• News about the Cayman Islands in the Foreign Press

EDITORIAL

• Government Heeds Call For More Information

LETTERS

• Marine Conservation Board’s questions on dolphin issue

COMMENTARY

• The Last Word: Caymanian tenacity a key ingredient for our society

SPORTS NEWS

• Central pull off exciting victory from final ball
• On the Cricket Pitch: Bangladesh a stepping stone to greater goals
• Sports Person of the Week - Jessica McFarlane