Issue No. 693 Friday, 9 July 2004
Work Ethic Queried
 At
the recent Career Fair sponsored by Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, Employment
Relations Director Walling Whittaker addressed the crowd of jobseekers, citing
his Department’s findings that most employers primarily seek a positive work
attitude above all else from applicants. In 2003 the Department of
Employment Relations (DER) surveyed 277 employers in the Cayman Islands...
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Booked for England
 The
Ministry of Education, Human Resources and Culture recently donated CI $1,000 to
the Panoramers, Cayman’s well-known steel pan band, to help with the costs of
their trip to England at the end of July. Bandmaster Earl LaPierre thanked
the ministry for the much-needed donation and said excitement is building for
the trip: “As a band, we are looking forward to spreading Caymanian culture.” ...
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Mac Criticises Local Radio Call-in Talk Shows In Assembly
 The
Leader of Government Business, Hon McKeeva Bush, criticized local radio shows
during his address at the 2004 opening of Legislative Assembly last Friday,
claiming they were not impartial. Mr Bush strayed from the text of his
speech to make the critical remarks about radio call-in talk shows.
“During my time as Leader of Government Business, I have opened up new
opportunities for our people,” ...
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IFS hosts seminar on financial education
 The
Institute of Financial Services (IFS) recently held a one-day seminar at the
Marriott Resort advising Cayman residents about the learning opportunities
available through its institution. Speaking at the seminar the Brian
Rawle, the Director of Qualifications Development at IFS, who travelled here
from London. In describing the many programs available through the IFS...
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Cayman has complied with international code
The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry has now complied with
the International Maritime Organisation’s International Ship and Port Facility
Security Code, which came into effect on 1 July. The purpose of the ISPS
Code is to enhance maritime security and implement requirements through which
ships, shipping companies, and port facilities can co-operate to detect and
deter acts that are a threat to security in the international maritime transport
sector...
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Person of the Day - Kevin
Allen
 “He’s
a good co-worker, who’s always there for us,” says Anneta Ebanks of her
colleague Kevin Allen. Both work for the Caribbean Utilities Company at the
West Shore Centre as customer service representatives. “There’s nothing he
doesn’t know,” Anneta gives as a reason for nominating Kevin. A native
of George Town, Kevin has been with CUC for six years...
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