Rounding up drug offenders in North Side is keeping the Royal Cayman
Islands Police Service, (RCIPS) Drugs Task Force (DTF) very busy. However, the
sentencing periods handed down by the courts are seen to be defeating the
efforts of the officers... read
more...
Resilience in the face of and after disaster
Visiting Professor Ian Davis from UK spoke on resilience and the challenges
of recovery after a disaster as part of the Cayman Islands National Trust’s
ongoing program for visiting scientists. Coordinator of the Visiting Scientist Programme Lois Blumenthal said that
this topic is relevant to every citizen and resident of this country. “We don’t go through a day here without referring to Hurricane Ivan,” ... read more...
Pastor Al takes chairmanship of new Health Services Authority board
The Minister of Health Services has appointed Pastor Al Ebanks as the new
Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Health Services Authority (HSA),
which became effective on 1 August. Pastor Ebanks is the minister of Agape Family Worship Centre who will be
taking over after the previous Chairman, Stephen Scott, resigned in May. The
appointment of Pastor Ebanks comes on the heels of a number of recent changes
in the HSA... read more...
Cayman creditors win small victory
The creditors for Dyoll insurance voted to appoint joint liquidators to
represent them locally, as well as in Jamaica on 28 July. The joint
liquidation is a victory for the 5200 policyholders having Dyoll insurance in
the Cayman Islands since the Grand Court ruled to appoint a joint provisional
liquidator in this country...
read more...
Beefing up broadband for fast web access
The Internet has got a lot faster for ADSL Cable & Wireless customers who
have beeb upgraded to up to four times greater speed at no extra cost. “Our customers won’t have to do anything, and they will automatically get
the increase in speed,” said Vice President of Broadband, Suzanne Collins.
“Cable & Wireless Broadband customers can now do even more with their connection
for entertainment, education or communication... read more...
Caymanian of the Week- Elmer Ebanks
Elmer Ebanks, better known as ‘Shortie’,
works in the Departure Lounge of Gerrard Smith Airport, West End, Cayman Brac
and has been Bartending for the last 30 years. To pass time Mr Ebanks enjoys
working around his yard, fishing and he is a big fan of Boxing. “For 16 years I
was with the Merchant Marines, now Bartending I get to meet a lot of interesting
people from many different nationalities; it’s great!” ...read
more...
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Visiting Professor Ian Davis from UK spoke on resilience and the challenges
of recovery after a disaster as part of the Cayman Islands National Trust’s
ongoing program for visiting scientists. Coordinator of the Visiting Scientist Programme Lois Blumenthal said that
this topic is relevant to every citizen and resident of this country. “We don’t go through a day here without referring to Hurricane Ivan,” ...
The Minister of Health Services has appointed Pastor Al Ebanks as the new
Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Health Services Authority (HSA),
which became effective on 1 August. Pastor Ebanks is the minister of Agape Family Worship Centre who will be
taking over after the previous Chairman, Stephen Scott, resigned in May. The
appointment of Pastor Ebanks comes on the heels of a number of recent changes
in the HSA...
The Internet has got a lot faster for ADSL Cable & Wireless customers who
have beeb upgraded to up to four times greater speed at no extra cost. “Our customers won’t have to do anything, and they will automatically get
the increase in speed,” said Vice President of Broadband, Suzanne Collins.
“Cable & Wireless Broadband customers can now do even more with their connection
for entertainment, education or communication...
