Issue No. 975 Friday, 25 November 2005

Late night police raid for $20 ticket

The Police Commissioner Stuart Kernohan is reportedly concerned over an incident involving armed officers who raided a house late at night because of an outstanding parking ticket.  The 11:00 pm raid was a demand-for-arrest visit from four, allegedly armed, police officers, to the home of a woman who said she “forgot to pay a parking fine.”  Mr Kernohan “was taking the matter very seriously.”... read more...

A warm welcome

Cayman’s new Governor Designate, Stuart Jack, CVO, and his wife, Mariko arrive at Owen Roberts International Airport to an official greeting by the Guard of Honour on the tarmac. Mr & Mrs Jack arrived from Miami on Wednesday 23 November and Mr Jack was sworn in later that afternoon in the Legislative Assembly.  Disembarking from a Cayman Airways flight from Miami, they were greeted by a welcoming party... read more...

‘New captain same crooks’ says resident

A crowded room of West Bayers welcomed new Police Commissioner, Stuart Kernohan, to his post and expressed appreciation for some policing changes already seen in the district, but they also told him that resolutions to old issues such as gangs and drug crimes were still outstanding.  Residents asked the Commissioner why no move had yet been made on the four gangs with its total of 12 members... read more...

Immigration overhaul needed says Chairman of Work Permit Board

According to the Chairman of the Work Permit Board (WPB) the Cayman Islands’ immigration laws have, “more holes than Swiss cheese” and in urgent need of an overhaul.  That revelation came on Tuesday 22 November when the WPB Chairman David Ritch addressed an immigration forum at the Hyatt Resort organised by the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA)... read more...

Jamaicans fear being denied entry while permits are processed

A number of Jamaicans whose work permits are up for renewal are fearful that if they leave the Island during the forth- coming holiday period they might not be allowed to return.  However, the Immigration Department has said that it would issue re-entry stamps to persons who are renewing their work permits and want to leave the Cayman Islands... read more...

Caymanian of the Week - Ella Minzett

This 23-year-old Caymanian says she feels a special joy when visitors compliment her on the Cayman Islands. Ella Minzett has been a cashier at the Landmark Jewellers in George Town for the last two months.  She’s aiming to become an entrepreneur and she’s still deciding on the field to pursue.  At the top of her agenda are the establishment of a daycare/ nightcare centre or nightclub or a beauty salon... read more...