Issue No. 841 Monday, 23 May 2005
Defeat came as shock for UDP
 As the seats toppled from under key party figures in the Bodden Town and
George Town districts on 11 May the United Democratic Party (UDP) began to
realise the defeat that would count them solidly out of the bidding to hold
the reins of Government in the Cayman Islands for another four years. “We certainly didn’t see this before the elections. We were definitely
taken by surprise,” said the Party’s Chairman, Billy Reid....
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Red Dress Affair highlights women's health
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society’s ‘A Red Dress Affair’ brought together
such diverse attractions as health screening, cooking, speeches, and high
fashion, all designed to highlight health risks for women, such as heart
disease and cancer. It took place in the grounds of Grand Old House in South
Sound. This year Dr Sook Yin and Christine Sanders from the Cayman Islands
Cancer Society, who organized the event...
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Investigation into exploitation of workers
The Immigration Department continues to focus its
investigations on five employers suspected of exploiting workers by taking out
false work permits on Jamaican workers and making them pay the employers
kickback of $100 a week. The workers have been typically hanging around a gas
station on Eastern Avenue and waiting for individuals or companies to hire them
for the day...
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Investigations continue on Segoes Services Ltd fraud
Joint provisional liquidators are continuing their investigations in the
alleged misappropriation of investors’ funds by Segoes Services Ltd, a local
Internet-based stock trading company and its related entities. A report provided to the court states the Segoes related companies and
assets are spread over nine countries including the Caribbean, Central and
South America and the US in a ponzi scheme...
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Old students chip in for Law Library
There were few corners of Caymanian society that escaped the devastating
impact of Ivan and there have been countless organisations that have been in
need of financial help as they try to get back on their feet...
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Person of the Day - Tasha Miller
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, USA,
Tasha Miller is currently a specialist teacher at George Town Primary School’s
Unit for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired. Apart from special needs teaching, Ms
Miller teaches Spanish, which she speaks fluently. Ms Miller says that she is
very passionate about teaching: “I like to provide students the opportunity to
embark on unique and enjoyable experiences,” she says....
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