For the first time in the history of the Cayman Islands one of the world’s deadliest weapons, an AK-47 automatic assault rifle, has been discovered here. The weapon was found in a co-ordinated operation carried out in West Bay in the early hours of Wednesday 22 June where weapons and drugs were seized... read
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Shaking things up for Boatswain Beach’s new bar
Royal Palms on the West Bay Road was the setting for the Boatswain Beach Cocktail Mixing Competition held last Wednesday evening (22 June). The competition centred around creating a signature drink for the opening of the Boatswain’s Beach Bar, early next year. Taking part were 12 bartenders from various business establishments on the Island, all vieing
for the prize of CI$1,000 and a trophy... read more...
Ritz developer awarded $28M
Fluor Daniel Caribbean, Inc., the contractor terminated by the developer of the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, was licking a large financial wound last week after a jury ruled in favour of Humphreys (The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman project developer) and awarded damages in the amount of $28.8 million plus interest after a trial in New York. The size of the award represents almost the entire amount being sought by Humphreys
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Bush criticizes new Ministers but fails to comment on investigation
After several weeks of silence from the United Democratic Party the Leader of the Opposition McKeeva Bush issued two press statements last week in response to points raised by the new Government. In neither statement however did Mr Bush comment on the police investigation now underway into the Affordable Housing Initiative instigated by his Government.
In one statement Mr Bush said claims by the new Government could...
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Investment Bureau to take a new approach
Within a month of the new Government taking office, the Minister of Commerce, Hon Charles Clifford makes a dramatic change in the Cayman Islands Investment Bureau by closing the Hong Kong office. The
operation costs for the Hong Kong office were $16,000, and it was felt those
funds could be redirected to a country with a higher rate of foreign investment,
specifically the US... read more...
Person Of The Day - Gail Ann Duquesnay
Owner of Adventure Travel and the US Consul Agent, Gail Ann Duquesnay, has
traveled the world. “This has allowed me to bring my sense of adventure and knowledge to my family-owned business.” She also enjoys the finer things in life. “Nothing is better in life than a glass of wine, close friends and a great meal”, said
Mrs. Duquesnay.
“I appreciate Jazz music and fine art. New York and Paris are my favourite
cities...read
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Fluor Daniel Caribbean, Inc., the contractor terminated by the developer of the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, was licking a large financial wound last week after a jury ruled in favour of Humphreys (The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman project developer) and awarded damages in the amount of $28.8 million plus interest after a trial in New York. The size of the award represents almost the entire amount being sought by Humphreys
Limited...
After several weeks of silence from the United Democratic Party the Leader of the Opposition McKeeva Bush issued two press statements last week in response to points raised by the new Government. In neither statement however did Mr Bush comment on the police investigation now underway into the Affordable Housing Initiative instigated by his Government.
In one statement Mr Bush said claims by the new Government could...
Within a month of the new Government taking office, the Minister of Commerce, Hon Charles Clifford makes a dramatic change in the Cayman Islands Investment Bureau by closing the Hong Kong office. The
operation costs for the Hong Kong office were $16,000, and it was felt those
funds could be redirected to a country with a higher rate of foreign investment,
specifically the US...
