Issue No. 730 Tuesday, 31 August 2004

‘Haven’ opens 9/11

Caymanian film director Frank E Flowers’ film ‘Haven’ is scheduled to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 11 September at the Ryerson Theatre.  The film will also show on 13 September.  Mr Flowers, who is currently in Los Angeles making last minute preparations for his first feature film, spoke with Cayman Net News in a telephone interview last week... read more...

Hyatt Enjoys Record July

The Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman had a record month for individual ‘transient’ travelers staying at the hotel during July, according to General Manager Mark Bastis.  “We’ve had higher occupancy rates before, but as far as transient guests go, we had more in July than in any other month in the 18-year history of the hotel, which is absolutely fabulous,” said Mr Bastis... read more...

Office of Complaints Commissioner making progress

The Office of the Complaints Commissioner has recently made great strides toward opening an office and getting its operations underway.  John Epp, the Cayman Islands’ first Complaints Commissioner who was sworn in on 14 July, will be presenting his proposal to lease the first office location at a 31 August Cabinet meeting.  The Complaints Commissioner answers to the Legislative Assembly... read more...

CIMA appoints Deputy Chairman

Linburgh Martin has been appointed Deputy Chairman of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA).  Mr Martin has been a member of the board of CIMA since mid-2002.  The Financial Secretary Hon George McCarthy announced the appointment last Thursday.  The move follows last month’s appointment of then Deputy Chairman Timothy Ridley to the chairmanship of the board... read more...

Police assaulted on West Bay Road

Two male residents were arrested for numerous offenses including assaulting police officers, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.  The arrests were made following a report of a disturbance at a liquor license premises on West Bay Road last Wednesday night... read more...

Person of the Day - Clint Nembhard

De Sunglasses Man is fortunate to have Clint Nembhard, 19, working behind its counters. A young man with many talents, Clint is always professional, working with customers from all over the world.  Born and raised in Newlands, Clint completed his course of study at John Gray High School and now studies business administration at the University College of the Cayman Islands... read more...