Issue No. 703 Friday, 23 July 2004

Partner For CAL?

The Leader of Government Business and the Minister of Tourism, Hon McKeeva Bush announced at a public meeting in West Bay on Tuesday that Cayman Airways has received a proposal to purchase 49.5 percent of the airline.  Contacted for comment on Wednesday, Mr Bush confirmed that an overseas investment group had inquired about buying nearly half of the airlines’ shares... read more...

Habitat for Humanity prepare to build homes

Habitat for Humanity Cayman Islands (HFHCI), the Christian-based housing organisation that originated in the southern United States, is now seeking applicants who would like to own a home, but could not afford to do so without assistance.  Four years ago while the Rotary Club was repairing a home as part of its community service, the club members discovered the public’s response was enormous... read more...

CUC Warns of Higher Costs

Cayman residents can expect higher electric bills in July and August because of higher temperatures, and an increase in fuel costs, according to a customer advisory issued by Caribbean Utilities Company on Wednesday.   CUC’s Customer Service Department said that air-conditioning and refrigeration consumption increases when temperatures are higher during this time of year... read more...

Public Input Sought For Education And Training Bill

The Ministry of Education, Human Resources and Culture, the Hon Roy Bodden, has said that his Ministry is seeking input from the public on the draft regulations of the proposed Education and Training Bill, which he intends to present to the Legislative Assembly in September.  The public will have an opportunity to review and provide comment on the draft regulations from 19 July to 16 August 2004... read more...

Brac land bought for affordable housing

Minister of Planning, Communications, District Administration and Information Technology, the Hon. Juliana O’Connor- Connolly, confirmed this week that the Government had purchased land on Cayman Brac to be utilised for affordable housing.  More than five acres of land have been purchased for a total of CI $120,000 from American Motors. The land is at Tibbetts Turn Road, Watering Place, Cayman Brac... read more...

Caymanian of the Week - Sandra Dixon

When asked about her job title at Cox Lumber, Sandra Dixon said: “I work all over the store in every department.” A co-worker described her as “friendly and helpful.”  Born and raised in George Town, Sandra spoke of her pride in being Caymanian. “I enjoy the independence, and that it has never been hard to get a job.”  Sandra joked that when she has free time she goes to pay her bills... read more...

OTHER NEWS

• Computers donated to Cayman school
• Deadline for UK passport holders set
• Elite’s girls get the taste of success
• Get out to StarMakers
• MBE Presented to Carson K. Ebanks, JP
• New monuments to be built by group
• Rachel picks up even more awards
• Teenager assaulted by young woman
• U.K. Parliamentary group visits Cayman
• News about the Cayman Islands in the Foreign Press

EDITORIAL

• There Is Plenty Here For Teenagers To Do

LETTERS

• Self-centred Bodden’s time has now come and gone

COMMENTARY

• The Last Word: Voting with a conscience is the way forward for Cayman

SPORTS NEWS

• Cayman athletes off to compete in Canada in NACAC
• CIFA annual awards recognise football’s best
• Jason Smith is Brac Thunder Series Overall Champion
• Morrison takes Jamaican sprint double
• On The Cricket Pitch: Coach Cuffy examines the needs of West Indies cricket
• Sports Person of the Week - Travis Webb