Issue No. 859 Thursday, 16 June 2005
MC Restoration Probe Underway?
 It has been alleged that an investigation is underway concerning MC
Restoration, the US based company contracted by the previous United Democratic
Party Government, to clean up the debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan. With reports of two suspensions within the ranks of the Royal Cayman
Islands Police Service (RCIPS) – it has been confirmed that one is related to
MC Restoration in some way...
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Kandie Hurlston talks about
fashion
Nineteen-year old Kandie Hurlston loves her job at dms Broadcasting Ltd,
where she works as a receptionist, for radio stations HOT 104.1 FM, Kiss 106.1
FM and X 107.1 FM. “I love music so it only felt natural to be working at a radio station. My
work is both fun, and challenging at times. By working here I get the
opportunity to meet artists first hand. For example, in April we brought Mya
here for a concert, and I got to talk to her...
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Recruiting and retaining teachers still a hurdle for education department
 Recent media coverage concerning the crisis in the country’s education
system has suggested that recruiting and retaining good quality professional
teachers is one of the major problems the Education Department faces. Figures
from the Ministry of Education for the years 2001 to 2004 reveal that teachers
are recruited locally and from Caymanians returning to the Islands after study,
but many are recruited from overseas...
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New disease surveillance
Throughout the world, approaches to protect the health of populations are
becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated, and countries and regions are
paying strict attention to health security on a global scale, and the Cayman
Islands and as well as the whole Caribbean region are no exceptions. A virtual
health red alert has been flashing around the process by which diseases and
epidemics are transmitted...
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Garden Party at Government House
 H.E the Governor, Bruce Dinwiddy, and his wife, Emma Dinwiddy
held the traditional garden party in the grounds of Government House last
Saturday 11 June, as part of the Queen’s Birthday Celebrations. All members of the public were invited, as were all the parade
participants, who enjoyed the convivial atmosphere amid refreshments and music
from the steel band, ‘Pandemonium.’...
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Person of the day: Erica Martin
When she’s not working as an
Aesthetician and Massage Therapist, for her own business, LaCure Spa Escape on
Seven Mile Beach, Erica Martin says she likes to relax by going horseback riding
or, “Just chilling out in a Jacuzzi.” Ms Martin has over 20 years’ experience as
an Aesthetician and Massage Therapist. Although she does not have much time to
play sports, Ms Martin loves watching cricket...
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