As
tourism and hospitality officials in the Cayman Islands map out a strategy to
raise standards in line with their upscale product, one cruise line has
suddenly dropped off the itinerary. While the local tourism leaders have
lost the Grand Princess on their radar for the past month, an official of
Princess Cruises disclosed that Playa del Carmen has replaced Grand Cayman as
the port of choice
... read more...
Harlem Gospel singers ready for Arts Festival
Members
of the Harlem Gospel Choir arrived at Owen Roberts International Airport, on
Wednesday 8 February, ready for their performance for the Cayman Arts Festival
on Friday 10 February at the First Baptist Church, Crewe Road, at 7.30 pm. Allen Bailey, founder of the Choir said: “We are really looking forward to singing here, we have heard so much about the festival.”... read more...
Trial date set on pensions case
Since
the owner of Cayman Flooring and Kitchen Specialists, Scott Henderson, and the
Solicitor General could not reportedly come to an agreement on the total
amount of pensions owed for his employees, the judge has set the trial for 26
and 27 April in a case that has been in and out of the courts for the past six
months. The two parties were supposed to agree the total amount owed to
employees... read
more...
'Freedom' talks start - opinions wanted
Members of the public now have 11 weeks to let their voices be heard on the Draft Freedom of Information (FOI)
(2005) Bill, which when it becomes law, will in one way or another, influence
major issues ranging from Human Rights and Democracy, to Anti-corruption,
better government and Civil Servants. The Government has invested in a
public consultation exercise that will involve discussion forums... read
more...
Net News stands by licences source
The Financial Secretary Hon Ken Jefferson has described as inaccurate a
Cayman Net News headline story on Wednesday, 8 February which, reported
that a major hike is proposed on vehicle licence fees. He said in a statement that, “no decisions have been taken on any new or increased revenue measures for Government.”... read more...
Caymanian of the Week - Vashti Bodden
Working as a Banking Analyst at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, Vashti
Bodden said she hopes to advance her finance and banking career. The
23-year-old Caymanian is also a versatile singer with the local band ‘Heat’,
which took her to New York for a memorable show. “Being able to perform in New York with top Caribbean artistes
is the most memorable moment in my life,” she says
...
read more...
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As
tourism and hospitality officials in the Cayman Islands map out a strategy to
raise standards in line with their upscale product, one cruise line has
suddenly dropped off the itinerary. While the local tourism leaders have
lost the Grand Princess on their radar for the past month, an official of
Princess Cruises disclosed that Playa del Carmen has replaced Grand Cayman as
the port of choice
...
Members
of the Harlem Gospel Choir arrived at Owen Roberts International Airport, on
Wednesday 8 February, ready for their performance for the Cayman Arts Festival
on Friday 10 February at the First Baptist Church, Crewe Road, at 7.30 pm. Allen Bailey, founder of the Choir said: “We are really looking forward to singing here, we have heard so much about the festival.”...
Since
the owner of Cayman Flooring and Kitchen Specialists, Scott Henderson, and the
Solicitor General could not reportedly come to an agreement on the total
amount of pensions owed for his employees, the judge has set the trial for 26
and 27 April in a case that has been in and out of the courts for the past six
months. The two parties were supposed to agree the total amount owed to
employees...
Members of the public now have 11 weeks to let their voices be heard on the Draft Freedom of Information (FOI)
(2005) Bill, which when it becomes law, will in one way or another, influence
major issues ranging from Human Rights and Democracy, to Anti-corruption,
better government and Civil Servants. The Government has invested in a
public consultation exercise that will involve discussion forums...
Working as a Banking Analyst at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, Vashti
Bodden said she hopes to advance her finance and banking career. The
23-year-old Caymanian is also a versatile singer with the local band ‘Heat’,
which took her to New York for a memorable show. “Being able to perform in New York with top Caribbean artistes
is the most memorable moment in my life,” she says
...
