There
will be no mass exempted positions from the seven-year term limit on work permits
for lawyers or any other profession unless the Government administration
sets out a specific policy according to the Chairwoman of the Business
Staffing Plan Board. At a Chamber of Commerce luncheon Sophia Harris
tackled the claim that some law firms were promised the Law would not affect
them
... read more...
Drunk drivers lethal weapons say police
Police Operations Chief, Deputy Commissioner Anthony Ennis,
reported that drunk drivers caught and tested during January 2006 were very
drunk – so drunk that he described them as lethal weapons... read more...
AHI has many shortcomings say contractors
The Leader of Government Business, Hon Kurt Tibbetts recently held what he called an “an olive branch” type meeting with Cayman Contractors Association (CCA), to invite the group’s participation in the National Housing Community Development Trust (NHCDT) Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI)
project from here on in. The previous Administration had reportedly
left the group out of the project... read
more...
Scott warns, pay attention to Business Sector
Making
it clear that he did not wish to comment on how the Cayman Islands should
“evolve” its constitution, Bermudian Premier, Alexander Scott cautioned that
in constitution discussions, special attention should be paid to the
business sector. Mr Scott said that Cayman, like Bermuda, was
“dependent on the international business sector and this sector is wary of
change.”... read
more...
Arrests highest in over two years
With 360 arrests for the month of January 2006 this is the highest rate in a single month since 2003 and a mark of success for the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) under the leadership of the new commissioner Stuart
Kernohan. Records available show that the closest figures have ever come
to this number were 269 and 264 in May and July, respectively, of 2004... read more...
Caymanian of the Week -
Paul Campbell
As
one of the partners in a family construction business that is very busy, Roy
Campbell and Sons, Paul Campbell is proud to work alongside his brothers.
“Our father worked in this business for over 30 years and my brothers and I
are proud to continue his legacy,” said Mr Campbell. Mr Campbell is a
musician who sings and writes music in the roots reggae style
...
read more...
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There
will be no mass exempted positions from the seven-year term limit on work permits
for lawyers or any other profession unless the Government administration
sets out a specific policy according to the Chairwoman of the Business
Staffing Plan Board. At a Chamber of Commerce luncheon Sophia Harris
tackled the claim that some law firms were promised the Law would not affect
them
...
The Leader of Government Business, Hon Kurt Tibbetts recently held what he called an “an olive branch” type meeting with Cayman Contractors Association (CCA), to invite the group’s participation in the National Housing Community Development Trust (NHCDT) Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI)
project from here on in. The previous Administration had reportedly
left the group out of the project...
Making
it clear that he did not wish to comment on how the Cayman Islands should
“evolve” its constitution, Bermudian Premier, Alexander Scott cautioned that
in constitution discussions, special attention should be paid to the
business sector. Mr Scott said that Cayman, like Bermuda, was
“dependent on the international business sector and this sector is wary of
change.”...
With 360 arrests for the month of January 2006 this is the highest rate in a single month since 2003 and a mark of success for the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) under the leadership of the new commissioner Stuart
Kernohan. Records available show that the closest figures have ever come
to this number were 269 and 264 in May and July, respectively, of 2004...
As
one of the partners in a family construction business that is very busy, Roy
Campbell and Sons, Paul Campbell is proud to work alongside his brothers.
“Our father worked in this business for over 30 years and my brothers and I
are proud to continue his legacy,” said Mr Campbell. Mr Campbell is a
musician who sings and writes music in the roots reggae style
...
