In the wake of a report by Cayman Net News that squatters had set up
home in George Town Primary School, four Caymanians and seven Jamaicans living
in the condemned buildings were removed on 17 June by the Immigration
Department. The issue however has called attention to the housing crisis among
low-income earners of Caymanian status as well as foreign nationals... read
more...
A Model and a Scientist
With a passion for the sciences fourteen-year-old student Emily Bodden who
goes to John Gray High School, lists Math, Chemistry and IT as her favourite
subjects. She says, by dedicating herself to her schoolwork, she hopes one day
to become a surgeon. However, in the meantime Emily has just discovered how delightful being on
the runway can be and now modelling has moved to the top of her favourite
pastimes... read more...
Biggest mosquito op in 40 years
The Cayman Islands is in some ways fortunate to be able to afford the most
scientifically efficient and environmentally friendly form of mosquito control
available - a good job considering the levels of the insect this year, but
that cost still bites deep into Government coffers through hatching seasons... read more...
Complaints Commissioner calls for Ombudsman for private sector
The Office of the Complaints Commissioner (OCC) was established last year
as an independent body to investigate complaints concerning the public sector,
but recently the office has expressed concern that an Ombudsman may be needed
to deal with complaints, which are not Government related. A call for an Ombudsman for the private financial sector has come from the
(OCC) as a result of the complaints the office receives...
read more...
Further assistance needed for Recovery
Housing problems remain a primary issue some nine months after the impact
of Ivan and the Chairman of the National Recovery Fund, H.E. the Governor
Bruce Dinwiddy, and his wife Emma Dinwiddy hosted a dinner for members of the
private sector to drum up further support for the Fund recently. Held at the
Governor’s residence the dinner was also an opportunity to introduce the
fundraising team... read more...
Person Of The Day - George Sinclair
A maintenance person for JMP Plaza,
George Sinclair loves his job, because he says, “I love helping people. If
someone calls, I’ll be there for them.” Mr Sinclair came here from Jamaica 18
years ago, and before his present job, which he has done for 3 years, he worked
in the construction industry. Fishing by the beach is something Mr Sinclair
likes to do to relax. “I love music. I love listening to reggae and Gospel music...read
more...
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In the wake of a report by Cayman Net News that squatters had set up
home in George Town Primary School, four Caymanians and seven Jamaicans living
in the condemned buildings were removed on 17 June by the Immigration
Department. The issue however has called attention to the housing crisis among
low-income earners of Caymanian status as well as foreign nationals...
The Office of the Complaints Commissioner (OCC) was established last year
as an independent body to investigate complaints concerning the public sector,
but recently the office has expressed concern that an Ombudsman may be needed
to deal with complaints, which are not Government related. A call for an Ombudsman for the private financial sector has come from the
(OCC) as a result of the complaints the office receives...
Housing problems remain a primary issue some nine months after the impact
of Ivan and the Chairman of the National Recovery Fund, H.E. the Governor
Bruce Dinwiddy, and his wife Emma Dinwiddy hosted a dinner for members of the
private sector to drum up further support for the Fund recently. Held at the
Governor’s residence the dinner was also an opportunity to introduce the
fundraising team...
