The
$10.7 million contract between the US based company MC Restoration and the
Government of the Cayman Islands is nearing its third month and it is unclear as
to when the debris removal contract will end, since the agreement does not give
a specific date. The contract was signed on 11 November and after 82 days
there is still a considerable amount of debris around the Island... read
more...
Trailer homes have no utilities
The
much talked about trailer houses have arrived on Island and the keys have been
handed over to the prospective tenants, but the temporary homes cannot be
occupied as electrical power and water are in many cases still not connected. Some of the people renting the trailer homes are angry that the authorities did not hold talks with CUC,
(Caribbean Utilities Company) before hand so as to expedite electrical
connection... read
more...
Employers must comply with Pension Law
The
new superintendent of the National Pensions Office is chasing up employers to
ensure they are paying pensions on time for employees, and complying with the
National Pension Law. The National Pensions Law (2000 revision) requires
employers to pay 10 percent pension payments for employees, with one half
being contributed by employers and the other half by employees... read more...
Domestic abuse increases in post-Ivan conditions
When
living quarters are cramped because more families are sharing the same space,
and people are making do without the amenities they have become accustomed,
abusers, who normally blame victims for their actions, are presented with yet
more things to blame their behaviour on and making life even more distressing
for their victims. The Cayman Islands is still in the post-Ivan recovery
period... read more...
Special Valentine's
Supplement 2005
As
14 February approaches fast, many of us are thinking of special presents to
remind our loved ones of just how much they mean to us. Roses, chocolates and
lingerie are firm favourites. If you are looking to surprise your loved one with
something a bit more unusual -- there are gift ideas to suit every budget and
taste in our special Valentine's Supplement 2005..
read more...
Person of the Day - Medria Tibbetts
"Cooking was a skill that just came naturally,” said Medria Tibbets, who spent 18 years working in the hotel industry, before moving on to the Immigration Department in 1997. “Because I enjoy seeing people happy and satisfied, I like my role here at the Work Permit Board, just as much as I like cooking.”
She adds how pleased she is to be working with people she can be proud of... read
more...
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The
$10.7 million contract between the US based company MC Restoration and the
Government of the Cayman Islands is nearing its third month and it is unclear as
to when the debris removal contract will end, since the agreement does not give
a specific date. The contract was signed on 11 November and after 82 days
there is still a considerable amount of debris around the Island...
The
much talked about trailer houses have arrived on Island and the keys have been
handed over to the prospective tenants, but the temporary homes cannot be
occupied as electrical power and water are in many cases still not connected. Some of the people renting the trailer homes are angry that the authorities did not hold talks with CUC,
(Caribbean Utilities Company) before hand so as to expedite electrical
connection...
The
new superintendent of the National Pensions Office is chasing up employers to
ensure they are paying pensions on time for employees, and complying with the
National Pension Law. The National Pensions Law (2000 revision) requires
employers to pay 10 percent pension payments for employees, with one half
being contributed by employers and the other half by employees...
When
living quarters are cramped because more families are sharing the same space,
and people are making do without the amenities they have become accustomed,
abusers, who normally blame victims for their actions, are presented with yet
more things to blame their behaviour on and making life even more distressing
for their victims. The Cayman Islands is still in the post-Ivan recovery
period...
As
14 February approaches fast, many of us are thinking of special presents to
remind our loved ones of just how much they mean to us. Roses, chocolates and
lingerie are firm favourites. If you are looking to surprise your loved one with
something a bit more unusual -- there are gift ideas to suit every budget and
taste in our special Valentine's Supplement 2005..
