Political
parties in the Cayman Islands seem to be in disarray just months away from the
general election. Chairman of the National Executive of the ruling United (UDP)
Democratic Party Mr Billy Reid is of the view that disarray is a harsh term
since political parties all over the world go through similar stages. Mr
Reid added, “Generally what we are experiencing in the Cayman Islands is more of
a personality problem."...
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PPM opposes contract
After considerable criticism over what has been termed the PPM’s
silence on the debate over the $10.7 million debris contract awarded to MC
Restoration, the Hon Kurt Tibbetts, JP, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of
the People’s Progressive Movement, issued a statement on the matter.
“The People’s Progressive Movement is fundamentally opposed to the award of the
$10.7 million contract,” announced Mr Tibbetts... read
more...
Housing prioritised
Providing
adequate housing remains a top priority for Government since Hurricane Ivan
devastated homes across Cayman in September. Speaking at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon held on 1
December, Orrett Connor addressed a packed audience of local business representatives and Government officials in his capacity as Recovery Manager for the Cayman Islands Recovery Operations (CIRO)... read more...
Curfew may be lifted by Monday
Informed sources have hinted to Cayman Net News that the
current 12 midnight to 5 am curfew now in force is expected to be lifted by
Monday 6 December. HE the Governor Bruce Dinwiddy has the final word on
the lifting of the curfew...
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Special Christmas Supplement
In
this, the first of three Cayman Net News Christmas specials, we begin a series
of articles and stories of traditional Caymanian Christmases, culled from the
venerable Nor’wester Magazine. With articles telling stories from the 1920’s
onwards, from sanding the yard, fattening the cow for beef and collecting
shells to make decorations – remember the ‘ole thyme Cayman Christmas
celebrations...
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Caymanian of the Week - Pedro Lazzari
As Head of Maths and IT at the Cayman Brac High School, Pedro Lazzari,
is responsible for developing young minds in two key areas of education.
“He is an exciting teacher and quick to embrace new ideas,” said a colleague at
the school. “He’s very caring, not just for his family, but for his students and
the community as a whole. There’s just so much good you can say about Pedro.”... read
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Political
parties in the Cayman Islands seem to be in disarray just months away from the
general election. Chairman of the National Executive of the ruling United (UDP)
Democratic Party Mr Billy Reid is of the view that disarray is a harsh term
since political parties all over the world go through similar stages. Mr
Reid added, “Generally what we are experiencing in the Cayman Islands is more of
a personality problem."...
After considerable criticism over what has been termed the PPM’s
silence on the debate over the $10.7 million debris contract awarded to MC
Restoration, the Hon Kurt Tibbetts, JP, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of
the People’s Progressive Movement, issued a statement on the matter.
“The People’s Progressive Movement is fundamentally opposed to the award of the
$10.7 million contract,” announced Mr Tibbetts...
Providing
adequate housing remains a top priority for Government since Hurricane Ivan
devastated homes across Cayman in September. Speaking at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon held on 1
December, Orrett Connor addressed a packed audience of local business representatives and Government officials in his capacity as Recovery Manager for the Cayman Islands Recovery Operations (CIRO)...
In
this, the first of three Cayman Net News Christmas specials, we begin a series
of articles and stories of traditional Caymanian Christmases, culled from the
venerable Nor’wester Magazine. With articles telling stories from the 1920’s
onwards, from sanding the yard, fattening the cow for beef and collecting
shells to make decorations – remember the ‘ole thyme Cayman Christmas
celebrations...
