Pre-trial hearings were due to start this week with the
first case of an employer not paying staff pension contributions. Scott Henderson owner of Cayman Flooring and Kitchen
Specialists appeared in court on 16 August before Magistrate Grace Donalds, but
the hearing was adjourned until 8 September because Mr Henderson’s attorney,
Clyde Allan, was unavailable to attend court. If convicted Mr Henderson... read
more...
Troope fighting fires and saving lives
It has been just 15 months since Shakira Troope, 28, joined the Fire
Services. After high school, she had tried a number of jobs including working
in the hospitality industry, but none of the roles felt quite right. Ms Troope
wanted to work with her hands so she worked as a carpenter’s helper for a year,
but she still felt restless. She wanted to help people so she thought about the
police force, but that still didn’t feel right... read more...
Police HQ to get colourful new look
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) Headquarters, located in
George Town, is to undergo renovations. Work on the building is scheduled to
start in October. The changes to the building – its interior and exterior facilities – have
been given early priority by the Government as part of the leadership’s
no-holds-barred response to supporting the RCIPS at a time when the Service
aims to lead in the war against crime... read more...
Neglect cited as cause of serious rising crime in George Town
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) has earmarked criminal
activity in the district of George Town for urgent attention. Acting Commissioner of Police, Rudolph Dixon, revealed this after the eight
RCIPS community meetings held in all Grand Cayman districts, and on Cayman
Brac and Little Cayman as well. The Commissioner said the meetings held no surprises...
read more...
Pat on the back down at Public Works as Minister tours grounds and new offices
PWD Director Max Jones was thanking staff recently for “putting PWD back on
the map” after the department suffered severe equipment losses and damage to
their offices. Public Works employees were praised for their resilience and adaptability
... read more...
Person
of the Day - Sonia Brown
Even though she has been with one organization for twelve
years, and has the task of being Supervisor in an organization that has 23
employees, Sonia Brown still has a soft smile and positive outlook for each day.
She attributes her calm manner to the many years she spent in volunteer service
at a Boys’ Home in Jamaica and to her love for God. “I came to Cayman three
years when The Captain’s Bakery opened its branch here...read
more...
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Pre-trial hearings were due to start this week with the
first case of an employer not paying staff pension contributions. Scott Henderson owner of Cayman Flooring and Kitchen
Specialists appeared in court on 16 August before Magistrate Grace Donalds, but
the hearing was adjourned until 8 September because Mr Henderson’s attorney,
Clyde Allan, was unavailable to attend court. If convicted Mr Henderson...
It has been just 15 months since Shakira Troope, 28, joined the Fire
Services. After high school, she had tried a number of jobs including working
in the hospitality industry, but none of the roles felt quite right. Ms Troope
wanted to work with her hands so she worked as a carpenter’s helper for a year,
but she still felt restless. She wanted to help people so she thought about the
police force, but that still didn’t feel right...
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) Headquarters, located in
George Town, is to undergo renovations. Work on the building is scheduled to
start in October. The changes to the building – its interior and exterior facilities – have
been given early priority by the Government as part of the leadership’s
no-holds-barred response to supporting the RCIPS at a time when the Service
aims to lead in the war against crime...
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) has earmarked criminal
activity in the district of George Town for urgent attention. Acting Commissioner of Police, Rudolph Dixon, revealed this after the eight
RCIPS community meetings held in all Grand Cayman districts, and on Cayman
Brac and Little Cayman as well. The Commissioner said the meetings held no surprises...
