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Issue No. 792 Monday, 7 March 2005

Business Monday

ECAY's role in the economic future of the Cayman Islands

The 21st Century has seen a drive in technology that could never have been imagined just a couple of decades ago. Suddenly, with the astronomic rise in popularity of the Internet, information is accessible 24 hours a day seven days a week and it seems there is no stopping the technology drive or our thirst for instantly available information Translated into the business environment, the Internet has become an essential tool ...  read more...


Real-time checking at the Port

After the introduction of internet tracking at the Cayman Islands Port Authority’s website, companies, individuals and shipping agencies can now check the real-time status of their shipping imports... read more...


Net News’ CiNTV to hit the internet

Publisher and Editor in Chief of Cayman Net News, Desmond Seales has announced the launch of the trial broadcast of Cayman Islands Net TV, (CiNTV), an internet-based video news service that can be accessed through the Cayman Net News website.  Mr Seales, a media pioneer in the Cayman Islands introduced local television to the country in the late 80’s via satellite... read more...


Government gets stake in Cayman General

Facing insolvency from an overwhelming $270 million in claims from Hurricane Ivan, Cayman General Insurance (CGI) made a full settlement with their biggest claim holder – the Government.  As part of that settlement, Government will get a stake in the ownership of Cayman General Insurance said Stuart Dack, CEO of Cayman National Corporation (CNC) speaking exclusively to Cayman Net News...  read more...


CUC and Government spar over Electricity Regulatory Authority

Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC) and Government appear to be in disagreement over the passing of the electrical firm’s new license, after Government tabled the new Electricity Regulatory Authority bill apparently without the company’s prior knowledge.  In its response to the Government’s action CUC said the company was surprised... read more... 


Entrepreneur of the Week - Rosie Jamieson

When a prominent business official returned from lunch one day to find a four-foot high model ship, wall-mounted in his office, he described it as a once-in-a-lifetime kind of surprise. When he heard that the wooden beauty was actually assembled right there in his office while he was out, the gift took on even greater meaning.  And it was local entrepreneurs Rosie Jamieson and Carol O’Neill... read more...


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