The
mystery surrounding who is involved in the American-owned MC Restoration, a
company incorporated in the Cayman Islands over seven weeks ago, may not be so
mysterious after all. MC Restoration was recently awarded a $10.7 million
contract by the Cayman Islands Government to remove the debris left by the
hurricane. Following the award of the contract, there has been much
speculation... read
more...
Christmas Cheer for Cayman’s Kids
Many children on Grand Cayman have suffered in the wake of Hurricane Ivan so it may not be a Happy Holiday for them. Local merchants, Paul Blount and his wife Susie, owners’ of Noah’s Ark, The Store for Children, in Pasadora
Place, want to ensure that it will be. The Blounts want to ensure that the
children hardest hit receive something genuinely special this Christmas... read
more...
George Town UDP Executive Resigns
Members of the George Town District Executive Committee of the ruling United Democratic Party (UDP) have tendered their resignation to the party’s political leader, and Leader of Government Business the Hon McKeeva
Bush. The resignation letter was signed by Chairman Donnie Smith, Deputy Chairs Steve McLaughlin and Christine Guilfoyle; Secretary Vera Kissoon and ordinary member Brendon
Lyons... read more...
Tourism sector looks good for the Cayman Islands
There
has been a strong response from stay over visitors to the Cayman Islands with
the opening of the Island to tourists. This revelation was made by
Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism Gloria McField Nixon.
“At the time we opened for tourists there were approximately 500 rooms
available and there was real interest shown by visitors wanting to visit the
Island."... read more...
Chamber Calls for Legislative Reform
The
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce (CICC) believes that legislative reform is
necessary to address issues faced by both landlord and tenants. Chief
Executive Officer of the CICC, Wil Pineau said his organisation is putting a
task force together to look at the issue, as there are problems on both sides.
“We have received more than 74 complaints.”...
read more...
Person of the Day - April Bending
Since coming to Cayman from Canada four years ago, April Bending has spent much time encouraging people in the community to develop their artistic gift. Just over two years ago, Ms Bending started off the Inside Art project for Cayman’s prisons, and has helped coordinate many other programmes for the National Gallery. Although she lost her home to Ivan, Ms Bending says: “I am grateful to just be alive.” ... read
more...
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The
mystery surrounding who is involved in the American-owned MC Restoration, a
company incorporated in the Cayman Islands over seven weeks ago, may not be so
mysterious after all. MC Restoration was recently awarded a $10.7 million
contract by the Cayman Islands Government to remove the debris left by the
hurricane. Following the award of the contract, there has been much
speculation...
Many children on Grand Cayman have suffered in the wake of Hurricane Ivan so it may not be a Happy Holiday for them. Local merchants, Paul Blount and his wife Susie, owners’ of Noah’s Ark, The Store for Children, in Pasadora
Place, want to ensure that it will be. The Blounts want to ensure that the
children hardest hit receive something genuinely special this Christmas...
Members of the George Town District Executive Committee of the ruling United Democratic Party (UDP) have tendered their resignation to the party’s political leader, and Leader of Government Business the Hon McKeeva
Bush. The resignation letter was signed by Chairman Donnie Smith, Deputy Chairs Steve McLaughlin and Christine Guilfoyle; Secretary Vera Kissoon and ordinary member Brendon
Lyons...
There
has been a strong response from stay over visitors to the Cayman Islands with
the opening of the Island to tourists. This revelation was made by
Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism Gloria McField Nixon.
“At the time we opened for tourists there were approximately 500 rooms
available and there was real interest shown by visitors wanting to visit the
Island."... 
The
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce (CICC) believes that legislative reform is
necessary to address issues faced by both landlord and tenants. Chief
Executive Officer of the CICC, Wil Pineau said his organisation is putting a
task force together to look at the issue, as there are problems on both sides.
“We have received more than 74 complaints.”...
