Issue No. 798 Friday, 18 March 2005

Economy on rise

Businesses throughout Cayman Islands are reporting a boom, as the country’s economy moves further and further away from the fears of a slump in the wake of the hurricane.  Many businesses are saying that takings are up and with insurance payments coming through, local residents as well as tourists are keeping the economy very healthy...  read more...

Women are saying ‘NO’

Over the last two years the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) has taken in over 80 women and children through its shelter programme. The programme was established to offer a place of refuge for women and children suffering physical and emotional abuse at the hands of partners and family members.  When looking at these figures it is important to remember that unreported cases would double... read more...

Is law enforcement outnumbered?

The first murder in the Cayman Islands for 2005 was reported on March 9. It has occurred against a background of rising crime with burglaries virtually double the rate when compared to this time last year and more so, concerning violent robberies are also on the increase... read more...

Net News online poll jumps in popularity

Cayman Net News’ online poll looks to be heading for another record vote this week. At press time on Wednesday, just two days after this week’s poll went online, some 244 votes had been cast in the latest survey: Who do you think would make the best Leader of Government Business?...  read more...

Stolen Vehicles

Traffic Offices of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, (RCIPS) are currently investigating reports involving the theft of a Nissan 240 SX and a black Ford Ranger Pick-up Truck... read more... 

Person of the Day - Joy Vernon

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for the last 10 years, Joy Vernon started working at the Cayman Islands Hospital when she was just 16 and recently completed her intermediate EMT course.  “Going to a road accident and saving people’s lives is a hectic, but rewarding job. You could say responding to emergencies has become my life’s work,” she said.  Currently, Ms Vernon is studying to become a nurse... read more...

OTHER NEWS

• A party extravaganza for a short Spring Break in Cayman
• Barrington marks Digicel 1st Anniversary
• Bass Odyssey from Jamaica at Club Octopus
• Brac kids raise funds for Disney trip
• Brac says farewell to Community Police Officer
• Coconut Joe’s helps to raise cash for GOAL
• FCO man visits the Cayman Islands
• FCO offers scholarship for post-graduate study
• George Town Park to open next month
• GOAL (Cayman) appeal aids recovery in Asia
• Good students will reap the rewards
• Health and well being
• Hospice benefits from budget savings
• Local notices and information
• Minister’s radio show back on air
• Online Forum - Website postings from caymannetnews.com
• Partysurfers launches ‘The Fraternity’
• Port and local shipper settle container quarrel
• Prayer breakfast: "Recovery is not enough"
• Raising awareness of domestic violence
• Students at GT Primary celebrate Commonwealth Day
• User friendly and safe play for kids
• WRC heads for the Brac
• News about the Cayman Islands in the Foreign Press

ELECTIONS 2005

• Contenders line up for the 2005 Election
• Final count on nominated candidates: The race for Election 2005 gets underway

EDITORIAL

• Polls don’t lie, people do

LETTERS

• Traffic congestion is bad enough without paper sellers
• Turtle Farm responds to critic

COMMENTARY

• Recovery is not enough; what else does God require?
• The Last Word: Who Do You Vote For?

SPORTS NEWS

• Poker and boat race at Million Dollar Run
• Brac Cricket Club starts on a winning note
• On The Cricket Pitch: Urgent need for match referees in local cricket