A
serious international shortage of building materials especially cement is
driving up the cost of construction here according to the Cayman Islands
Contractors Association. Cayman Net News understands that work at
several construction sites has stopped or slowed down due to the lack of
building materials. The shortage has driven up the cost of the material
and as a result the cost of construction
... read more...
Cruise VP says Princess not coming to Cayman
As
the Cayman Islands sets out to welcome one of the world’s largest cruise ships
in June, one major cruise line has decided not to return to Grand Cayman next
season. The Freedom of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean, is expected
here with its 3,600 passengers, while Princess Cruises’ Grand Princess will
continue on its Mexican route. The Grand Princess made weekly calls to
the Cayman Islands... read more...
Luarca has raised human rights profile says McLaughlin
Hon Alden McLaughlin has said that the Cuban hunger-striker, Dr Luis Luarca
Garcia, has raised the profile of Human Rights in the Cayman Islands. The Minister who is also the Chair of the Human Rights Committee said this at Friday’s press briefing, even though Dr Luarca
wants to bring (legal) action against the Cayman Islands Government... read
more...
Government Pensions Inspector earns New Certification
Having recently passed the requisite examinations, Government Pensions Inspector Pierre Lautischer
can now add the title of Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) to his
qualifications. Superintendent of Pensions Cyril Theriault applauded Mr. Lautischer’s
achievement and said this qualification will improve the National Pensions
Office’s service to its users... read
more...
Cartoonist moves to daily slot
Cayman Net News readers are in
for a treat throughout the entire week from now on. They will be pleased to
hear that our regular Friday cartoonist Clovis Brown will be taking a turn at
the goings on in the Cayman Islands each week day... read more...
Person of the Day -
Nicomedes Signar
Cayman has been his home for three years now and Nicomedes Signar
has grown to love local dishes like oxtail and rice and beans. He said
he doesn’t know how to cook the dish, even though he says he can cook. “When I am at home in the Philippines with my wife and children, one of my favourite dishes to prepare is Adobo.
It is made with chicken, vinegar and a lot of seasoning,” he adds
...
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A
serious international shortage of building materials especially cement is
driving up the cost of construction here according to the Cayman Islands
Contractors Association. Cayman Net News understands that work at
several construction sites has stopped or slowed down due to the lack of
building materials. The shortage has driven up the cost of the material
and as a result the cost of construction
...
As
the Cayman Islands sets out to welcome one of the world’s largest cruise ships
in June, one major cruise line has decided not to return to Grand Cayman next
season. The Freedom of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean, is expected
here with its 3,600 passengers, while Princess Cruises’ Grand Princess will
continue on its Mexican route. The Grand Princess made weekly calls to
the Cayman Islands...
Hon Alden McLaughlin has said that the Cuban hunger-striker, Dr Luis Luarca
Garcia, has raised the profile of Human Rights in the Cayman Islands. The Minister who is also the Chair of the Human Rights Committee said this at Friday’s press briefing, even though Dr Luarca
wants to bring (legal) action against the Cayman Islands Government...
Having recently passed the requisite examinations, Government Pensions Inspector Pierre Lautischer
can now add the title of Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) to his
qualifications. Superintendent of Pensions Cyril Theriault applauded Mr. Lautischer’s
achievement and said this qualification will improve the National Pensions
Office’s service to its users...
Cayman has been his home for three years now and Nicomedes Signar
has grown to love local dishes like oxtail and rice and beans. He said
he doesn’t know how to cook the dish, even though he says he can cook. “When I am at home in the Philippines with my wife and children, one of my favourite dishes to prepare is Adobo.
It is made with chicken, vinegar and a lot of seasoning,” he adds
...
