Issue No. 963 Wednesday, 9 November 2005

More Questions About Top Cop

Undue influence or the compromise of a witness could lead to a miscarriage of justice according to members of the legal fraternity here and overseas. The fact that the Cayman Islands’ newly-appointed Commissioner of Police, Stuart Kernohan, was “involved” with a witness in a murder trial in the UK and, most importantly, at the time the trial was in progress, inevitably brings questions concerning these issues... read more...

George Town’s own Heritage Day

George Town had its second chance to show the world it’s rich cultural heritage on Monday 7 November, after the first attempt was rained off. The weather on the second occasion was a little improved but the plague of this year’s Pirates Week - the rain - began falling at the beginning of the event. Spirits weren’t dampened too much however, as vendors and customers took shelter under the tents... read more...

Fraudsters cornered by police

Two groups of people are under surveillance by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) for dabbling in counterfeit currency and their days are numbered, according to a senior police officer... read more...

Study to measure true extent of poverty in the Cayman Islands

Data is now to be collected in the Cayman Islands for the country’s first ever poverty study which some hope will highlight the needs of those falling below the poverty line. Currently, in the on-line World Fact Book for the Cayman Islands, there is an “NA” (Not Applicable) notation beside the item “Population below the poverty line.” It is hoped that this study will reveal a figure. The Cayman Islands is world renowned... read more...

Fraud Examiners Association formed

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is an international organisation geared towards providing anti-fraud training and education and, now there is a local chapter of that body in the Cayman Islands... read more...

Person of The Day - Ruth McBean

A profession that allows her to be creative is what Ruth McBean wished for and her wish came true. “I showed a natural inclination toward cosmetology from my early teen years. As a nail technician, the part of the job I love most is doing the nail designs and airbrushing,” said Ruth. “The variety of designs and the techniques that are available these days increase over time and I am always eager to see the different results... read more...