Issue No. 941 Monday, 10 October 2005

Ex-pat Cop Faces an Investigation

Acting Commissioner of Police, Rudolph Dixon, has confirmed that a former Toronto police officer, newly employed with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) since August 2005, is now under investigation here as well as in his native country. The reason for the investigation is based on a report in a Toronto Newspaper, (5 October) that the officer had left Canada amidst allegations of police corruption only a few months ago... read more...

Rachael and Sophie’s worship through dance for the elderly

Rachael Zimmer, 15, and Sophie Gogh, 13, who both attend The Lord’s Church in West Bay, represented their church by dancing during the West Bay International Day of Older Persons Celebrations at the West Bay United Church Hall, on Thursday, 6 October. Both girls have been attending Miss Jackie’s School of Dance; Ms Zimmer for nearly seven years, and Ms Gough for eleven years, danced to a song called ‘The Prayer.’ ... read more...

Illegal dealers driving under radar 

Local car dealers are alleging that there could be as many as 200 residents importing dozens of used cars to sell in illegal car dealerships and they are getting away with it. According to people within the industry, illegal dealers include both Caymanians and expatriates from Government workers and security guards to teachers and accountants. It is reported that some people have even been able to purchase a house... read more...

Child and Family Services face increased work with parenting programme

The Cayman Islands Children and Family Services is preparing to take on more work and include new services in its portfolio, following on the staging of the upcoming National Parenting Programme (NPP) district meetings. “I expect that following on these meetings, the NPP will take on a bigger role,” said NPP Coordinator, Deborah Webb. “With the information coming out of these meetings, new needs will be identified... read more...

Person Of The Day - Livingston Bailey

Some people were born to carry authority. As a detective sergeant in the criminal investigations unit of the RCIPS and CIFA referee, Livingston Bailey is most certainly one of these people. A CIFA referee since 2002, and a FIFA assistant referee, Mr Bailey’s refereeing highlight was when he was assistant referee in a World Cup Qualifier between Bermuda and El Salvador in June 2004. Born in Jamaica... read more...