
Issue No. 1069 Tuesday, 11 April 2006
Cayman-Expats Rift Decried A senior public officer wants a new mentality in the Cayman Islands where nationals and expatriates could live more harmoniously. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Angela Martins, told the Investors in People event last week at the National Gallery that the time had come to “erode” divisions in society. Mrs Martins chairs the Investors in People body.... read more..
Bracker students say ‘no’ to independence and take trophy On Wednesday 5 April 2006, six teenagers stood in their school uniforms in the very formal chamber of the Legislative Assembly and impressed judges with opposing arguments on the topic - “The Benefits of Independence to the Cayman Islands outweigh the Disadvantages.” In-depth research was one of the significant elements composing what judges described as “high quality debate”... read more..
Scientist warns of biodiversity crisis Like the rest of the world, the Cayman Islands is facing a biodiversity crisis, a United Kingdom (UK) scientist told local environment enthusiasts last week. Dr Colin Clubbe, the Head of Conservation and Higher Education at the Royal Botanic Gardens, said extinction of species has been occurring at an alarming rate. “We’re in the middle of a biodiversity crisis,” he said.... read more..
Police remain ‘relentless’In keeping with their promise to crackdown on crime under “Operation Relentless” officers from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, (RCIPS) made several arrests last week.... read more..
Cayman Net News Special
Easter Supplement
Easter
is a holiday held dear by many people in Cayman. This Easter weekend is filled
with activities that families can enjoy together, to suit every taste. The
many churches of the Cayman Islands have scheduled numerous special services
throughout the weekend. As is the custom, sunrise services will also be held
on Easter Sunday. These services traditionally draw large congregations...
read more...
DUKER of the Day - Jennifer Dilbert Having received her Gold Award from the Duke of Edinburgh in 1983, Jennifer Dilbert achieved her awards through the West Bay Girl’s Brigade, under the leadership of Sheila Ridgeway. She subsequently served as a Girls’ Brigade teacher and Treasurer of the National Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Committee. Last year she was awarded an MBE, for services to the community. ... read more..
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