The
People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) Government has now put unqualified,
non-performing contractors in the construction industry on alert. Speaking on
29 August at the party’s National Council Meeting – the second since the start
of the year – Leader of Government Business and Minister of District
Administration, Planning, Agriculture & Housing, Hon Kurt Tibbetts said,
“There is need for regulation to remove the irregularities... read
more...
Natalie Coleman: A custodian of culture
Natalie Coleman, presently the Deputy Director of the National Gallery, is
about to spend two years in England, first at Birkbeck College, University of
London, where she will be taking a Masters degree in Arts Policy and
Management, and later, she will gain experience as a curator in one of
London’s galleries. Speaking about her choice of career, Ms Coleman said,
“I’ve always been interested in history... read more...
Dredging raises concerns
Dredging two channels of ironshore for a future condo development has
raised concerns with neighbors and environmentalists regarding cloudy polluted
water along South Sound that may have come from the dredging.
The dredging is intended to create two channels from a man-made cove to the
sea so that future residents won’t have to walk on the ironshore. There is
also a concern as to why there was a coastal permit granted... read more...
Government and Commissioner at odds on OCC Oversight Committee
The People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) Government has one view of the role
of the new Financial Oversight Committee for the Office of the Complaints
Commissioner (OCC) and the Commissioner himself, Dr John Epp, has a different
one. According to Hon Kurt Tibbetts, Leader of Government Business, the
Committee will monitor much more than the OCC’s spending activity...
read more...
Refurbished Lions Eye Clinic re-opens
The re-opening of the Lions Eye Clinic took place on Friday 27 August, on
the grounds of the Cayman Islands Hospital. The Hon Anthony Eden, Minister for Health, was present at the
ribbon-cutting ceremony, along with representatives of the Lions Club of Grand
Cayman. The clinic was badly damaged, along with most of its specialized equipment
during Hurricane Ivan. The Lions Eye Clinic first opened in 1992... read more...
Person Of The Day - Denton Mckogg
As the Manager for Domino’s Pizza in George Town, Denton
Mckogg enjoys getting the store ready and organized to get the pizza delivered
to the customer quickly.
“I love the challenge of getting fresh hot pizza to the customer as soon as
possible,” said Mr Mckogg.
“I believe in providing a 100 percent customer satisfaction guarantee.”
Originally from Jamaica, Mr Mckogg moved to Grand Cayman in 2000...read
more...
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The
People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) Government has now put unqualified,
non-performing contractors in the construction industry on alert. Speaking on
29 August at the party’s National Council Meeting – the second since the start
of the year – Leader of Government Business and Minister of District
Administration, Planning, Agriculture & Housing, Hon Kurt Tibbetts said,
“There is need for regulation to remove the irregularities...
Natalie Coleman, presently the Deputy Director of the National Gallery, is
about to spend two years in England, first at Birkbeck College, University of
London, where she will be taking a Masters degree in Arts Policy and
Management, and later, she will gain experience as a curator in one of
London’s galleries. Speaking about her choice of career, Ms Coleman said,
“I’ve always been interested in history...
Dredging two channels of ironshore for a future condo development has
raised concerns with neighbors and environmentalists regarding cloudy polluted
water along South Sound that may have come from the dredging. 
The People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) Government has one view of the role
of the new Financial Oversight Committee for the Office of the Complaints
Commissioner (OCC) and the Commissioner himself, Dr John Epp, has a different
one. According to Hon Kurt Tibbetts, Leader of Government Business, the
Committee will monitor much more than the OCC’s spending activity...
The re-opening of the Lions Eye Clinic took place on Friday 27 August, on
the grounds of the Cayman Islands Hospital. The Hon Anthony Eden, Minister for Health, was present at the
ribbon-cutting ceremony, along with representatives of the Lions Club of Grand
Cayman. The clinic was badly damaged, along with most of its specialized equipment
during Hurricane Ivan. The Lions Eye Clinic first opened in 1992...
