Issue No. 958 Wednesday, 2 November 2005

Taxi Drivers Mess

Earnings as low as $32 per day, untidy taxi drivers, drivers who know very little about the Islands, and, some six large operators getting the greatest share of the tourist-transport pie, are just some complaints from which the tourist transport industry... read more...

George Town’s own Heritage Day

George Town Heritage Day got going with a bit of a splash on Monday 31 October. Determined not to have their Heritage Day spirits dampened too much by the rain, the participants, who were offering traditional food, rather than vending crafts, were busy selling all manner of traditional Cayman fare. Nadine Nixon and Sonia Granville were selling lobster, whelk, turtle, crab, and of course, conch... read more...

Kids in traffic danger

Reports that children are running high risks with on- coming traffic every time they cross the road in front of Savannah Primary School were presented to Hon Anthony Eden recently. However the problem – one that is more than four years old – will have to wait the resolution of old issues including a change in Cayman’s Traffic Laws in relation to minimum speed limits. The re-installation of flashing amber lights that were destroyed... read more...

Pirates Week fails to get underway on schedule as bad weather stops the fun

The start of the long awaited Pirates Week 2005 was a big disappointment for both residents and tourists when bad weather stopped play throughout the weekend. All the events scheduled for Friday have been postponed until Wednesday 2 November and all of Saturday’s events including the parade and landing will take place on Saturday 5 November. Torrential rain on Friday left the Pirates Week Office with no option... read more...

Students sign up for extra fun and learning

School isn’t just about lessons, and students at John Gray High School recently demonstrated their talents, interests and aspirations, by spending a lunchtime learning about, and signing up for extracurricular activities... read more...

Person of the Day - Justin Paul

Originally from Australia, Justin Paul has been making people smile from London to Grand Cayman. ‘I just like making people happy,’ Justin said. This is why I work for Red Sail Sports, where everyday I have a new opportunity to show people the true beauty of Cayman. ‘The beauty of our sea can brighten anyone’s day.’ In his spare time he walks up and down the beach clearing it of litter left behind... read more...