Issue No. 962 Tuesday, 8 November 2005

Taxis to Strike?

Large transport tour operators are fed up with waiting for an increase in their fares and, up to 3 November, were threatening to strike. It was almost ten years ago that these bigger players in the tourism transport industry – a group that includes six large operators, as well as other operators such as members of the Pre-booked Land & Sea Cooperative – last saw an increase in the per-person fares... read more...

The Pirates finally landed in Cayman

It may have taken a week but eventually the notorious pirates finally came ashore in George Town, on Saturday 5 November as the real pirates party got underway. It may have been a little late but well worth the wait for the hundreds of residents and tourists alike who came out to see the show. As the cannon balls rained down, the people cheered with delight as the traditional attack took place... read more...

Dyoll creditors still waiting

Those waiting for any kind of payback from the now bankrupt insurance firm Dyoll have an even longer wait, as more hitches have occurred concerning the cash held in Jamaica with which the first payments were due to be made... read more...

Ritz-Carlton hotel management team say doors will open in December

After much controversy and a protracted delay, the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman disclosed last week that it would begin operations on 15 December 2005 with close to 1,000 people in its employ and its first guests due to arrive. The $500 million property boasts 365 luxury guestrooms and suites in British-Colonial style architecture on the popular Seven Mile Beach. The Ritz-Carlton developer has faced various legal battles... read more...

MLA makes Alma Mater donation

On 3 November 2005, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the district of Bodden Town, Osbourne Bodden, presented a cheque on behalf of his company for CI$1000 to Bodden Town Primary School... read more...

Person of The Day - Maria Batista

When she was a little girl she loved to play around in everybody’s hair and so, it was no surprise to her family when she chose hairdressing for her profession after leaving school. “I am from the Dominican Republic,” she said. “For nineteen years I practiced my profession there before deciding to come to the Cayman Islands approximately eight months ago. “I have worked at Zulemas Spa in Centennial Towers since... read more...