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Issue No. 1120 Wednesday, 21 June 2006

Still No EU Recovery Money

There is still no sign of the anticipated $7.2 million from the European Union which the Government has been expecting for some time to help with recovery post Hurricane Ivan. Asked about the EU 'C' Reserve Fund recovery assistance money, the Leader of Government Business, Hon. Kurt Tibbetts, said that "red tape and bureaucracy" have surrounded the process over the money... read more..


Cayman marks the Queen's Birthday in Caribbean sunshine

H.M The Queen's Birthday Celebrations took place outside the Legislative Assembly building in George Town on Saturday 17 June, instead of Saturday 10 June as the date was changed owing to the bad weather. All the guests stood as H.E. the Governor, Stuart Jack, arrived with a police escort, and remained standing for the Royal Salute... read more..


Cost of living driving people away

The report of 1.6 percent deflation by the Economics and Statistic confirms what the general public is already experiencing, that housing and other cost of living expenses have finally been coming down a little in recent months. However, the Economics and Statistics Office still predicts the inflation rate will rise by 3 percent by the end of the year... read more..


Planning Department seeks sanctioning powers

A senior official at the Planning Department wants his office to be given the powers to act swiftly with developers who fail to adhere to notices to halt their operations. Director of Planning Kenneth Ebanks' response came in light of a matter involving Caymarl Ltd and Advanced Road Construction and Paving Ltd on Lincoln Drive in George Town... read more..


Operation 'relentless' keeps up pace

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, (RCIPS) had a busy weekend with a number of people arrested for serious offences through both planned operations and responsive patrols, the Service said. In one particular incident officers working on Operation Octopus arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of possessing cocaine after he ran from police on Eastern Avenue... read more..


Child of the Day - Randa Alita Witter

When she is not watching her favourite Scoobie Doo cartoons, Randa Alita Watler has other things that keep her amused. "I love playing with toy cars," said the four year old. Randa is also very handy and said she likes helping her Mom "clean the house" and doing other household chores. She explained that she even helps her Mom cook her favourite meals... read more..


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