In response to continuing complaints of staffing shortages from the business community Government is reportedly considering reducing the period of time work permit holders need to remain out of the country after they are forced to leave when their seven years is up under the roll-over policy. Anyone on a work permit who leaves is not allowed to return to work here for two years... read more..
Children and Family Services fun day
The Department of Children and Family Services held another special family fun day for the residents of West Bay on Saturday 20 May as part of its Child’s Month activities. More than 300 mostly children and of course their parents turned up at the Scholar Park in West Bay to enjoy lots of games including the bouncy castle, fishing for a gift and of course the slides among other fun stuff... read more..
Sensitive rights issues up for public debate
Human rights in the Cayman Islands are about to have a new meaning as the committee charged with that responsibility plans to engage the public in more discussions on the subject. Hon Alden McLauglin, Chairman of the Cayman Islands Human Rights Committee, said a detailed campaign would be mounted to iron out some pertinent issues, saying some of them were sensitive... read more..
HSA increases its revenue collection
The Health Services Authority (HSA) has reported significant increases in revenue collections for this fiscal year, but it continues to have cash flow issues as expenses are also climbing. Of particular concern is the cost of electricity, which has grown with rising price of oil worldwide. HSA Financial Controller Heather Boothe reported the revenue collections have increased 38 percent... read more..
Queen’s Birthday Celebrations
The official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrated on Saturday, 10 June with a parade in front of the Legislative Assembly, (LA) followed by a reception at Government House. H.E the Governor, Stuart Jack and his wife, Mariko are inviting residents to attend the traditional garden reception, after the parade. The Police Band will provide music and refreshments will be served... read more..
Child of the Day - Brittany Watler
Ten-year old Brittany Watler loves playing Crash, a Playstation 2 game, on her computer. “My favorite subject is maths. I like maths because I am good at it,” she said. “I would like to be a doctor when I grow up, so that I can take care of people.” Although she wants to help people, Brittany really likes cats too, and has a cat called Lucifer... read more..
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In response to continuing complaints of staffing shortages from the business community Government is reportedly considering reducing the period of time work permit holders need to remain out of the country after they are forced to leave when their seven years is up under the roll-over policy. Anyone on a work permit who leaves is not allowed to return to work here for two years... 
The Department of Children and Family Services held another special family fun day for the residents of West Bay on Saturday 20 May as part of its Child’s Month activities. More than 300 mostly children and of course their parents turned up at the Scholar Park in West Bay to enjoy lots of games including the bouncy castle, fishing for a gift and of course the slides among other fun stuff... 
Human rights in the Cayman Islands are about to have a new meaning as the committee charged with that responsibility plans to engage the public in more discussions on the subject. Hon Alden McLauglin, Chairman of the Cayman Islands Human Rights Committee, said a detailed campaign would be mounted to iron out some pertinent issues, saying some of them were sensitive... 
The Health Services Authority (HSA) has reported significant increases in revenue collections for this fiscal year, but it continues to have cash flow issues as expenses are also climbing. Of particular concern is the cost of electricity, which has grown with rising price of oil worldwide. HSA Financial Controller Heather Boothe reported the revenue collections have increased 38 percent... 
Ten-year old Brittany Watler loves playing Crash, a Playstation 2 game, on her computer. “My favorite subject is maths. I like maths because I am good at it,” she said. “I would like to be a doctor when I grow up, so that I can take care of people.” Although she wants to help people, Brittany really likes cats too, and has a cat called Lucifer... 
