Issue No. 1034 Tuesday, 21 February 2006

Cayman’s stateless kids

A number of children born to Jamaican parents here in the Cayman Islands are without nationality, according to some residents here, but they are however, eligible to apply for Jamaican citizenship through descent according to the Jamaican Consulate ... read more...

Looking for the cure to diabetes

Discussions with elderly Caymanians about the healing properties of papaya leaves, sea grape and other indigenous plants has developed into a full blown serious medical research study at St Matthews University School of Medicine, which may find the cure for diabetes.  The Director of Research, Dr Andy Vaithilingam, said that medicinal properties extracted from these plants could hold secrets... read more...

Water bill complaints news to Minister

At the Media Briefing by Cabinet members on Friday 17 February, Minister of Communications, Hon Arden McLean, heard complaints about high water bills – some that increased from $150 to $800 in one month – and said, he had no prior knowledge of the complaints.  He suggested that those customers pursue the matter with the Water Authority.  Mr McLean said no to any immediate plan to increase water rates... read more...

Berthing facility in the works for Cayman

Eight months before Grand Cayman hosts the biggest cruise conference in the world, the Government says it has hired two agencies to determine the best location for a berthing facility here.  Tourism Minister Hon Charles Clifford made the announcement at the Ritz-Carlton Resort on Friday, 17 February as he addressed stakeholders on the upcoming Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association conference in October... read more...

First sea rescue for new Marine Unit

Officers from the joint Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) and HM Customs Marine Unit made their first sea rescue since their reformation on Wednesday 15 February.  The 911 Emergency Communications Centre were notified just before five in the afternoon that a small fishing vessel was in distress... read more...

Person of the Day - Rhonda Wolfe

In 1995, intending to spend six months working at Camp Hyatt, Rhonda Wolfe travelled to the Cayman Islands and immediately fell in love.  Born in Ireland, she was a long way from her home in Birr, Offaly, but she decided to stay and become involved in the Hospitality industry.  One of her first assignments was as Concierge at Regency Club. After staying there for seven years she worked with the Westin Hotel ... read more...