The
religious leaders in the Cayman Islands say they are disappointed that the
Government did not reverse its decision to allow 3,200 gay cruisers to visit
Grand Cayman but they are respectful of Cabinet’s rights. President of
the Cayman Islands Ministers Association, Pastor Al Ebanks, said the
delegation of pastors who met with Cabinet members on Monday expected the
turnaround of the Navigator of the Seas
... read more...
Radio listener survey in the works says station
Claims by the owners of Vibe FM and Spin FM that they are ranked at number one have drawn reaction from the dms
Broadcasting group, which runs three radio stations. Not least because
there are no official statistics on radio listeners throughout the Cayman
Islands and according to Don Seymour without that information, making top spot
claims is meaningless... read more...
UN official visits Cubans held in the Cayman Islands
A representative from the United Nations High Commission of Refugees (UNHCR)
visited the twenty-one Cuban asylum seekers in Grand Cayman last week and
spoke to senior immigration officers. UNHCR Protection Officer Sandrine Desamours, on a two-day visit to the Cayman Islands, said that Chief Immigration Officer Franz Manderson was extremely cooperative and willing for the UNHCR
to assist... read
more...
Human rights laws need to be established
According
to Hon Alden McLaughlin, Minister of Education and Chairman of the newly
formed Human Rights Committee, there is a lack of the requisite legislation
regarding Human Rights in this country. Mr McLaughlin said that at present Cayman has no legislation to guarantee Human Rights protection and it has “only a provision in law against discrimination.” ... read
more...
New building law under construction
The
much discussed ‘Builders Bill’ is finally beginning to take shape according to
Government, with the launch of a committee by the Ministry of District
Administration, Planning, Agriculture & Housing, which is now hard at work
putting the finishing touches on the bill to create more accountability in the
construction industry, and protect those who hire contractors ... read more...
Person of the Day - Myrtle Harriott Green
When she first came to Cayman Brac from Jamaica in 1991, Myrtle Harriott
Green just loved the Island. Now she is very happy, not just with the place
she lives, but also with her job as Housekeeper at Faith Hospital. “I
love everything about it. I love keeping the place clean and cooking,” she
says. At home, when she’s not cleaning her own house, Ms Green takes care of
her flower garden and her beloved pets
...
read more...
Disclaimer: Letters, articles, and cartoons
from contributors do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of
Cayman Net News, nor can Cayman Net News and/or Cayman Net Ltd be held accountable for these views.
The
religious leaders in the Cayman Islands say they are disappointed that the
Government did not reverse its decision to allow 3,200 gay cruisers to visit
Grand Cayman but they are respectful of Cabinet’s rights. President of
the Cayman Islands Ministers Association, Pastor Al Ebanks, said the
delegation of pastors who met with Cabinet members on Monday expected the
turnaround of the Navigator of the Seas
...
Claims by the owners of Vibe FM and Spin FM that they are ranked at number one have drawn reaction from the dms
Broadcasting group, which runs three radio stations. Not least because
there are no official statistics on radio listeners throughout the Cayman
Islands and according to Don Seymour without that information, making top spot
claims is meaningless...
A representative from the United Nations High Commission of Refugees (UNHCR)
visited the twenty-one Cuban asylum seekers in Grand Cayman last week and
spoke to senior immigration officers. UNHCR Protection Officer Sandrine Desamours, on a two-day visit to the Cayman Islands, said that Chief Immigration Officer Franz Manderson was extremely cooperative and willing for the UNHCR
to assist...
According
to Hon Alden McLaughlin, Minister of Education and Chairman of the newly
formed Human Rights Committee, there is a lack of the requisite legislation
regarding Human Rights in this country. Mr McLaughlin said that at present Cayman has no legislation to guarantee Human Rights protection and it has “only a provision in law against discrimination.” ...
The
much discussed ‘Builders Bill’ is finally beginning to take shape according to
Government, with the launch of a committee by the Ministry of District
Administration, Planning, Agriculture & Housing, which is now hard at work
putting the finishing touches on the bill to create more accountability in the
construction industry, and protect those who hire contractors ...
When she first came to Cayman Brac from Jamaica in 1991, Myrtle Harriott
Green just loved the Island. Now she is very happy, not just with the place
she lives, but also with her job as Housekeeper at Faith Hospital. “I
love everything about it. I love keeping the place clean and cooking,” she
says. At home, when she’s not cleaning her own house, Ms Green takes care of
her flower garden and her beloved pets
...
