The Government has claimed that it has met its objective of finding an additional $25 million for the national coffers for another year, but gave no details as to where this sum was coming from. Minister of Education, Hon Alden McLaughlin announced this on Friday 21 April at a Media Briefing and said that the Government was set to make the formal Budget presentation... read more..
New Leos are welcomed with ‘pride’
The Leo Club of Grand Cayman held their induction ceremony, to welcome new Leos into the ‘pack,’ on Wednesday 19 April, upstairs at the Lions Centre, George Town. President of the Leo Club, Daniel Reid, began the meeting by welcoming the inductees, fellow Leos, and members of the Lions Club, who had come along to participate in, and witness, the ceremony.... read more..
Survey reveals population growth
There are now almost 50,500 people living in the Cayman Islands, according to the Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) Labour Force Survey. The population on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac grew by 8,225 between April 2004 and October 2005, and Caymanians continue to account for more than 60 percent of the people living in the Islands.... read more..
Minster’s wheels clamped and developers warned
Hon Arden McLean, Minister of Communications, Works and Infrastructure, recently had his wheels clamped after he parked on commercial premises even though he had not broken any law. At the Media Briefing by Cabinet Members on 21 April the Minister raised the matter of public parking allocation at commercial buildings in the Cayman Islands... read more..
Reports to get sent home
George Hicks High School is taking a new approach to school reports and piloting a scheme to try and engage more parents in the education process. The school will therefore be asking students to take report cards home rather than have parents and guardians come to the school to collect them... read more..
Person of the Day - Lisa Walker
The Cayman Islands suits Lisa Walker’s quiet nature, which is why she loves being here. “The reason why I like Cayman Islands is it is so quiet,” she said. Originally from Spanish Town in St Catherine, Jamaica Miss Walker likes taking walks on the beach, having quiet moments and listening to gospel music. She said what she loves most about her job is the customers... read more..
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The Government has claimed that it has met its objective of finding an additional $25 million for the national coffers for another year, but gave no details as to where this sum was coming from. Minister of Education, Hon Alden McLaughlin announced this on Friday 21 April at a Media Briefing and said that the Government was set to make the formal Budget presentation... 
The Leo Club of Grand Cayman held their induction ceremony, to welcome new Leos into the ‘pack,’ on Wednesday 19 April, upstairs at the Lions Centre, George Town. President of the Leo Club, Daniel Reid, began the meeting by welcoming the inductees, fellow Leos, and members of the Lions Club, who had come along to participate in, and witness, the ceremony.... 
Hon Arden McLean, Minister of Communications, Works and Infrastructure, recently had his wheels clamped after he parked on commercial premises even though he had not broken any law. At the Media Briefing by Cabinet Members on 21 April the Minister raised the matter of public parking allocation at commercial buildings in the Cayman Islands... 
The Cayman Islands suits Lisa Walker’s quiet nature, which is why she loves being here. “The reason why I like Cayman Islands is it is so quiet,” she said. Originally from Spanish Town in St Catherine, Jamaica Miss Walker likes taking walks on the beach, having quiet moments and listening to gospel music. She said what she loves most about her job is the customers... 
