Hundreds of thousands of dollars are going down the drain, or, are simply
disappearing in the construction industry, according to a number of critics. Reports indicate that the main reason for this is that contractors are
delivering on only part of the jobs they are paid to do. The story of a once
healthy industry now includes tales of contractors receiving large sums of
long-awaited insurance money through banks... read
more...
Governor visits Luelan’s NasArt Gallery
HE the Governor, Bruce Dinwiddy, and his wife, Emma Dinwiddy visited local
artist Luelan Bodden at his NasArt Gallery in Palm Dale, George Town on
Friday, 19 August. Mr and Mrs Dinwiddy expressed a keen interest in Mr Bodden’s paintings and
sculptures, as they were shown around the gallery by the artist. Mr and Mrs
Dinwiddy listened as Mr Bodden spoke of the inspiration behind some of the
pieces... read more...
O Bar music license at risk
Condominium residents living near O Bar continue to clash over the music
level played at the popular night-spot. The Liquor Licensing Board will be
reviewing the complaint on 8 September and whether it will continue O Bar’s
music license. In preparation for that meeting, the Liquor License Inspector is reportedly
investigating the situation. David Melvin, Deputy Chairman of Grandview
Condominiums... read more...
Cayman Net News files writ against the Caymanian Compass
A writ was filed in the Grand Court last week by Desmond Seales and Cayman
Net Ltd, publisher and proprietor respectively of Cayman Net News,
naming Cayman Free Press Ltd, Publisher Brian Uzell and Tammy Chisholm, Editor
of the Caymanian Compass as defendants and claiming damages in respect of an
allegedly defamatory advertisement published by the Caymanian Compass...
read more...
Lightning creates problems for power company
Most of Grand Cayman ground to a halt on Monday, (22 August) after severe
weather resulted in multiple lightning strikes hitting Caribbean Utilities
Company’s, (CUC) Power Plant on North Sound Road causing an island-wide power
outage... read more...
Person of the Day - Ryan Roberts
Describing himself as a self-taught drummer, Ryan Roberts
says he is “all about music.” “From a very young age I was always beating the
desks or any pans I could find. It seemed like I was born with a talent to play.
“I have been in the Cayman Islands for almost a year now. I work with a security
firm and for my hobby, I play drums in the Church and I also DJ Christian songs.
As we speak I am working on my own compact disc...read
more...
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Hundreds of thousands of dollars are going down the drain, or, are simply
disappearing in the construction industry, according to a number of critics. Reports indicate that the main reason for this is that contractors are
delivering on only part of the jobs they are paid to do. The story of a once
healthy industry now includes tales of contractors receiving large sums of
long-awaited insurance money through banks...
HE the Governor, Bruce Dinwiddy, and his wife, Emma Dinwiddy visited local
artist Luelan Bodden at his NasArt Gallery in Palm Dale, George Town on
Friday, 19 August. Mr and Mrs Dinwiddy expressed a keen interest in Mr Bodden’s paintings and
sculptures, as they were shown around the gallery by the artist. Mr and Mrs
Dinwiddy listened as Mr Bodden spoke of the inspiration behind some of the
pieces...
Condominium residents living near O Bar continue to clash over the music
level played at the popular night-spot. The Liquor Licensing Board will be
reviewing the complaint on 8 September and whether it will continue O Bar’s
music license. In preparation for that meeting, the Liquor License Inspector is reportedly
investigating the situation. David Melvin, Deputy Chairman of Grandview
Condominiums...
A writ was filed in the Grand Court last week by Desmond Seales and Cayman
Net Ltd, publisher and proprietor respectively of Cayman Net News,
naming Cayman Free Press Ltd, Publisher Brian Uzell and Tammy Chisholm, Editor
of the Caymanian Compass as defendants and claiming damages in respect of an
allegedly defamatory advertisement published by the Caymanian Compass...
