Issue No. 929 Thursday, 22 September 2005

Hotel on probation for Sunday dancing

The liquor license for Sammy’s Airport Inn is on probation until it comes up for a review again at the next meeting in December following a complaint from a private citizen. During the liquor licensing meeting, it was noted the woman lodging the complaint did not live or work in the area nor was she a patron of Sammy’s. The complaint included loud music and dancing, underage drinking and ganja being smoked... read more...

Living the dream at the controls of a helicopter

As a helicopter pilot for Cayman Islands Helicopters, Nathalie Legras has had to overcome self-doubt and chauvinism, but she doesn’t regret a moment, because being a helicopter pilot in the Cayman Islands is like a dream. “Flying in Cayman every day is different,” said Ms Legras. “Almost every day is sunny and the water is so clear. You will see eagle rays, turtles, hammerhead sharks and stingrays... read more...

More drugs seized

Anti-crime operatives in the Cayman Islands have seized yet another significant quantity of illegal drugs. This latest haul, described as very large quantity, was discovered on the morning of 20 September 2005 in a 40-foot container sitting at the Cayman Islands Port Authority Depot. Speaking with Cayman Net News about the smuggled contraband on the day it was discovered, Customs Narcotics Chief, Jeff Jackson said... read more...

Police claim victory over sentences on recent convictions

Two people convicted of attempted murder in the courts recently were sentenced for 18 and 15 years, respectively, and the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) is claiming this as a commendable accomplishment. The Service has in the past complained that the courts undermine their efforts to fight crime because of inadequate sentencing that results in criminals returning to the streets... read more...

Meal and fun fair raises $2000 for missions

A charity take-away meal at Elmslie Memorial United Church, George Town, on Friday 16 September, followed by a fun fair at Cayman Prep School on Saturday 17 September, together raised over CI$2000 for the George Town Charge of the United Church’s Missionary Weekend... read more...

Person Of The Day - Lisa Walker

When she came to the Cayman Islands two years ago she found the peace and tranquillity she had around her as a child while living in the “garden parish” of St. Ann, Jamaica. Now, what Lisa Walker likes most of all about Cayman is the friendliness of the people. “I got a taste of what it is to be an entrepreneur when, in Jamaica, I operated a pastry business along with another family member for a while... read more...