Issue No. 974 Thursday, 24 November 2005

Cubans Detained

Three groups of Cuban migrants, all of which initially arrived on Cayman Brac, are currently being detained in Grand Cayman. Following enquiries by Cayman Net News about three groups of Cubans that have arrived over the past month... read more...

‘Exemplary Service to Education’

After more than 33 years of service to education in the Cayman Islands, Mavelyn Curtis celebrated her retirement last weekend at the Wharf Restaurant where colleagues, friends and family all paid tribute to her dedication and excellence in the profession. Ms Curtis began her teaching career in Jamaica more than forty years ago. She commenced her teaching career here in Cayman in the 1970s... read more...

Outcry against gender violence

Seema Kapoor, head of 16 days/Silent Witness Committee of the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Grand Cayman (BPW) will be leading a local programme starting on 25 November to draw attention to the issue of gender violence. Described as a heinous crime and a violation of basic human rights, those involved will be sending a message of zero tolerance for this offence throughout the Cayman Islands... read more...

Chamber of Commerce warns of crime, financial losses and traffic woes

The Cayman Islands Government’s decision not to extend the hours for licensed establishments on New Year’s Eve has led to local business leaders warning of revenue losses, crime and traffic woes on the night. The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce (CICC) said this week that the ruling administration’s “no” to partying in public places after 12:00 am on 31 December may backfire... read more...

Cayman’s Angel Investor Network kicks off

A private group of investors are launching an Angel Investor Network this week, which will focus on developing Caymanian small businesses in the process of starting up or during the early stages. The Executive Director of the Cayman Islands Investment Bureau (CIIB), Dax Basdeo, said this is an excellent way for entrepreneurs and small business to have a chance to grow and survive... read more...

Person of the Day - Cindy Duval

As a nail technician with La Belle International, Ms Parker loves her work, she says, because she aims to please her customers by doing the best job that she can. When she is not working, Ms Parker, who originally comes from Kingston, Jamaica, enjoys listening to reggae, R&B and Soca music. “I’m really a party animal,” she said. “I like to go to the Matrix, and Next Level. I also really like watching horror movies... read more...