The centre of Hurricane Emily passed by some 100 miles to the south of Grand
Cayman during the early hours of Sunday morning, bringing with it strong winds
but, thankfully, no heavy rainfall... read
more...
‘Jerusalem Marketplace’ at Agape Church’s Vacation Bible School
This year, children at the Agape Church’s Vacation Bible School were
treated to the sights and smells of Jerusalem more than 2000 years ago at the
Vacation Bible School last week. With the theme: “Jerusalem Marketplace,” the children helped to recreate a
market day in the holy land during the time of Jesus when, the inside of the
church was transformed into a traditional marketplace... read more...
Cracking down on exploitation
In an ongoing campaign to clamp down on worker exploitation, the
Immigration Department rounded up another 18 foreigners on Eastern Avenue on
11 and 12 July. Since Hurricane Ivan, a number of Caymanians have started
construction, janitorial and gardening companies and received work permits.
However, some of these companies are described as ‘scams’ by the Immigration
Department... read more...
Rise in Illegal immigrants an increasing problem
Cracking down on crime in the days ahead will also involve trying to nab
persons who have sidestepped the Cayman Islands’ legal immigration channels. Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS)
officers have now set one of their new anti-crime targets on illegal immigrants
in the ongoing post-Ivan period, and one in which relaxed immigration rules,
aimed at facilitating the island-wide reconstruction process...
read more...
Driver found guilty - fined $30,000 for causing death by dangerous driving
A Canadian national was fined $30,000 last week after being found guilty of
causing death by dangerous driving in September 2003 contrary to section 67 of
Traffic Law. The defendant was driving along West Bay Road from George
Town when she missed her turn and collided with a Honda vehicle, which resulted
in the death of the driver of that vehicle... read more...
Person of the Day
- Junior Thomas
During the workday, he settles down to his job of repairing
phones and jewellery at Lache Phones and Things; in the evenings however Junior
Thomas likes to get down to partying. “I really enjoy repairing stuff. It has
always been my thing. I like when customers are pleased and I enjoy the positive
communication I have with them. But I also like to party. I like it so much that
I sometimes play the role of disc jockey...read
more...
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This year, children at the Agape Church’s Vacation Bible School were
treated to the sights and smells of Jerusalem more than 2000 years ago at the
Vacation Bible School last week. With the theme: “Jerusalem Marketplace,” the children helped to recreate a
market day in the holy land during the time of Jesus when, the inside of the
church was transformed into a traditional marketplace...
In an ongoing campaign to clamp down on worker exploitation, the
Immigration Department rounded up another 18 foreigners on Eastern Avenue on
11 and 12 July. Since Hurricane Ivan, a number of Caymanians have started
construction, janitorial and gardening companies and received work permits.
However, some of these companies are described as ‘scams’ by the Immigration
Department...
Cracking down on crime in the days ahead will also involve trying to nab
persons who have sidestepped the Cayman Islands’ legal immigration channels. Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS)
officers have now set one of their new anti-crime targets on illegal immigrants
in the ongoing post-Ivan period, and one in which relaxed immigration rules,
aimed at facilitating the island-wide reconstruction process...
