Even though it is mandatory here in the Cayman Islands, as much as 25 percent of the population may still be without health insurance in spite of laws requiring employers to provide coverage. The Superintendent of the Cayman Islands Health Insurance Commission (HIC), Mervyn Conolly, said his agency is actively pursuing employers who are not compliant with the law... read more..
Pines thank HSBC for money, time and effort
The Pines Retirement Home thanked two representatives of HSBC Financial Services (Cayman) Limited, Sarah Coombs, Senior Vice President and Charles Hall, Chief Executive Officer, for their continued support and concern for the home on Friday 9 June. During their visit, Pines Manager, Sue Nicholson, said: "Since Hurricane Ivan, HSBC donated over CI$42,600 to The Pines."... read more..
On-line students want classroom support
The Institute of Legal Training (ILT) recently invited a UK College representative to speak about online degree programmes however, questions from the floor revealed that prospective students were still hoping for local classroom support. On Thursday 8 June 2006 Mike Newns, Course Director at Holborn College of the United Kingdom, made a presentation at ILT... read more..
Radio stations fight to control the airwaves
Two broadcasting companies in Grand Cayman are contemplating legal action against one of their strongest competitors who are about to acquire a fourth radio station. Hurley's Entertainment and Paramount Media have written to the Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) to protest the proposed purchase of Style 96.5 FM... read more..
Man arrested over ganja
On Saturday, 3 June, two officers from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, (RCIPS) approached a West Bay residence on Sand Hole Road to execute a warrant and noted a strong scent of ganja coming from inside the house. Officers entered the house and the scent became stronger... read more..
Duker of the Week - Jeana Ebanks
Daughter of Bertha Thompson and Capt. Eugene Ebanks, Jeana received her Gold Award from HRH Prince Philip on his and Queen Elizabeth II 's visit to the Cayman Islands in 1994 after having completed the programme through the West Bay Girls' Brigade. A finalist for the Young Caymanian Leadership Award in 2005, she says that the programme is an excellent training ground... read more..
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Even though it is mandatory here in the Cayman Islands, as much as 25 percent of the population may still be without health insurance in spite of laws requiring employers to provide coverage. The Superintendent of the Cayman Islands Health Insurance Commission (HIC), Mervyn Conolly, said his agency is actively pursuing employers who are not compliant with the law... 
The Pines Retirement Home thanked two representatives of HSBC Financial Services (Cayman) Limited, Sarah Coombs, Senior Vice President and Charles Hall, Chief Executive Officer, for their continued support and concern for the home on Friday 9 June. During their visit, Pines Manager, Sue Nicholson, said: "Since Hurricane Ivan, HSBC donated over CI$42,600 to The Pines."... 
The Institute of Legal Training (ILT) recently invited a UK College representative to speak about online degree programmes however, questions from the floor revealed that prospective students were still hoping for local classroom support. On Thursday 8 June 2006 Mike Newns, Course Director at Holborn College of the United Kingdom, made a presentation at ILT... 
Two broadcasting companies in Grand Cayman are contemplating legal action against one of their strongest competitors who are about to acquire a fourth radio station. Hurley's Entertainment and Paramount Media have written to the Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) to protest the proposed purchase of Style 96.5 FM... 
Daughter of Bertha Thompson and Capt. Eugene Ebanks, Jeana received her Gold Award from HRH Prince Philip on his and Queen Elizabeth II 's visit to the Cayman Islands in 1994 after having completed the programme through the West Bay Girls' Brigade. A finalist for the Young Caymanian Leadership Award in 2005, she says that the programme is an excellent training ground... 
