Issue No. 961 Monday, 7 November 2005

Fake cash beats local detection

FRAUDSTERS seem to be one step ahead of the authorities because the latest counterfeit notes may not be detectable, a money machine expert told Cayman Net News. Businessman Val Christian, who specialises in the sale of money and coin counters, discloses that the ultra-violet light and magnetic detection system in use here may be obsolete... read more...

‘Colours For The Elderly’ art project

Local Artists Joseph Betty and Melanie Rose, who have formed a new art outreach group called Colours For Outreach, have begun a new project aimed at providing entertainment and a creative outlet, for some of the older people in the community. The pilot project for their group, Colours for the Elderly, had its first session at The Pines Retirement Home in George Town on Thursday 3 November... read more...

Cocaine trade seriously dented

The international fight against illegal drugs netted success last weekend when a British warship nabbed four men with more than US$354 million worth of cocaine off the coast of Nicaragua. The Cayman Islands, which are midway between Central America and the US, and other Caribbean states have been used as drug transshipment points to North America and Europe. There have been a number of significant seizures of drugs... read more...

Even Cayman Brac vulnerable to gang problems says expert

The main message at a gang identification seminar on Cayman Brac was that all communities are vulnerable to gangs. The seminar was presented by retired US Drug Enforcement Officer Robert Walker, and sponsored by Cayman Against Substance Abuse (CASA). Malachi Powery, Senior Customs Officer and Supervisor for the Canine Customs Unit, heard a presentation given by Mr Walker on Grand Cayman in April of this year ... read more...

More cruise ships to call in Cayman

The Cayman Islands will continue to cash-in from additional cruise ship calls as some destinations, like Cancun in Mexico, try to recover from the direct negative impact of Hurricane Wilma last month.  The Port Authority reported this week that 16 new calls... read more...

Person of The Day - Brisayda Swaby

At age ten, Brisayda Swaby came to the Cayman Islands with her family seeking a better life outside of their native Cuba. And she thinks her family has made a great choice because the people here are wonderful. “Friendly people, nice and quiet place,” she said. “It suits me as a friendly person myself.” Brisayda works as a sales clerk in a downtown store and enjoys serving customers. “It’s good to be assisting people... read more...

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