Issue No. 934 Thursday, 29 September 2005

Unlawful Use of Containers Scam 

Forty-foot containers, unloaded and left empty by the consignees awaiting collection, are the latest target of illegal drug traders in search of storage for their contraband. However, anti-crime officers are now focusing on the problem and the Port Authority has a counter-attack plan in place. Only late last week, “a very large quantity of drugs” was discovered in a 40-foot container sitting at the Island’s Port Authority Depot... read more...

Driving a trolley and telling pirates tales

Dressed in a pirate’s costume, trolley tour guide Denise McCreary tells her pirates tales in an Irish brogue and then sometimes she tells them with a hint of Scottish, but by the end of the trip, she has taken her group of adults and children through an hour packed with fun and laughter. Since the tour caters to cruise ship passengers, they also leave knowing a little bit more about the history and beauty of the Cayman Islands... read more...

Minister promotes Cayman cruising

Cruise Tourism may have taken a beating from Hurricane Ivan when the storm hit these Islands last September but, according to the Minister of Tourism, Hon Charles Clifford, we have weathered that storm well and this week he has the opportunity to tell lots of people how well the sector is now doing... read more...

Camana Bay holds open house for bidding on development

Local contractors had an opportunity to get a piece of the development work on the estimated $200 million Phase One of the Camana Bay development, which will be built over the next three years. Numerous contractors attended the open house for the Camana Bay development to meet the project team and look over drawings, specifications, schedules and listings of the available work that is open for bid on 27 September... read more...

Cayman Net News 2005 Construction Supplement

Whether you’re restoring an old house, adding a room or two for a growing family or simply getting new storm windows, hiring a competent contractor is crucial for making your home-improvement venture a success. But before you hire one, it’s a good idea to do your homework. That way, you can avoid the pitfalls that could arise if you’re not cautious when you hire a contractor.... read more...

Person Of The Day - Lorna Edwards

A trained cosmetologist who attended the prestigious Leon’s Academy in Jamaica many years ago, Lorna Edwards spent many years working in the field before she moved on to fashion. “The world of fashion is related to cosmetology and I have worked at Le Classique now for almost three of my nineteen years in Cayman. Here, we have cutting edge styles and I just love hi-fashion,” she said... read more...