Issue No. 1030 Wednesday, 15 February 2006

Cayman ‘Prosperous’ - Kurt

Despite facing difficult and controversial issues in its first nine months in office, the People’s Progressive Party (PPM) Government says it has made “considerable progress” in developing the Cayman Islands.  The Leader of Government Business and leader of the PPM, Hon Kurt Tibbetts, told his party’s Fundraising Gala Affair last Saturday 11 February, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel that Cayman is more prosperous ... read more...

Pageant Contestants line up for fundraiser

The Orchid Ballroom of the Marriott Beach Resort was the venue for a special fundraising Black Tie Ball for the Miss Cayman Islands 2006 pageant, due to take place on Saturday 18 February.  Many different dignitaries were at the event, including Hon Charles Clifford, Minister of Tourism, and various business leaders and Miss Cayman Islands sponsors... read more...

Indigenous plant research targeting diabetes

St Matthew’s University is currently conducting research on plants found only in the Cayman Islands, which may improve treatments or even find the cure to diabetes.  The medical school is also collaborating with the Health Services Authority (HSA) on a new medical research programme to find better ways to treat chronic problems such as hypertension, heart attacks and strokes... read more...

CITA requests short-term waiver on fixed term policy

The Cayman Islands Tourist Association (CITA) has asked the Cabinet and the Immigration Review Team for a short-term reprieve for numerous key employees who are on their last work permit under the seven-year fixed term policy until the new amendments can be put in place.  The president of CITA, Karie Bergstrom, said the Government realises there are issues with the Immigration law... read more...

Government looks for $25 million

A list of revenue sources is now being examined by the Government, where fees could be increased to raise the $25 million need for this year, with minimum impact on the public, Government Information Services said.  The Government said that some fees and charges are constantly adjusted, but others have remained the same for as long as 27 years... read more...

Person of the Day - Amy Kilfillen

Originally from New Brunswick on the East Coast of Canada, Amy Kilfillen has made the Cayman Islands her home for the past nine years.  Ms Kilfillen works as a Total Customer Care Representative at Kirk Office Equipment, a job she likes, she says, “Because I get to meet lots of people, and it’s different every day.”  One of Ms Kilfillen’s main pleasures is going to the beach, and also going shopping ... read more...