Lawyers here feel that they have better solutions for Government to collect, and even possibly increase, fees earned from Cayman's legal fraternity - solutions that will even encourage law firms to hire Caymanian lawyers - but for years, different Government administrations have paid no heed to their advice. The legal fraternity is however persisting in seeking a change... read more..
Love flowed in all directions for two retirees in Bodden Town
There was a special retirement party for two Bodden Town residents, Petrea Kelly and Alfred ('Freddie') Watler, on Tuesday 20 June, in a marquee tent at Bodden Town's Gun Square. The party was organized by Bodden Town Senior Citizens' Group. Petrea Kelly was celebrating her retirement after 33 years working as District Manager II in the Bodden Town Post Office... read more..
Back-office jobs for the Brac?
Leader of Government Business, Hon Kurt Tibbetts, suggested at a public meeting on Cayman Brac that the Cayman Islands Investment Bureau (CIIB) take on the responsibility of coordinating and facilitating the establishment of back-office jobs on the Brac. The issue was brought up by Sister Islands MLA Moses Kirkconnell at a meeting held at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre... read more..
George Town under quarantine for mealybug pests
Experts from the Department of Agriculture (DoA) have quarantined some areas of George Town following confirmed cases of pink hibiscus mealybug (PHM), which is a plant killer. The DoA said they are working to contain and eradicate the serious plant pest that was discovered in the Cayman Islands' capital many weeks ago... read more..
Know your HIV status today
The Health Services Authority (HSA) and the Cayman AIDS Foundation have joined forces in organizing National HIV Testing Week, which ends 30 June 2006. "HIV counselling and testing enables people with HIV to take steps to protect their own health and that of their partners. It also helps people who test negative to get the information they need to stay uninfected," said Medical Officer of Health, Dr Kiran Kumar... read more..
Duker of the Week - Dana Brandon
A graduate of the Armand Hammer United World College and Stetson University, Dana Brandon, now a Customer Service Manager with TeleCayman, received her Gold Award from HRH the Duke of Edinburgh during the Royal Visit in 1994. Having begun the award program under the auspices of the West Bay Girls Brigade, Ms Brandon also holds the Bronze and Silver Awards... read more..
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Lawyers here feel that they have better solutions for Government to collect, and even possibly increase, fees earned from Cayman's legal fraternity - solutions that will even encourage law firms to hire Caymanian lawyers - but for years, different Government administrations have paid no heed to their advice. The legal fraternity is however persisting in seeking a change... 
There was a special retirement party for two Bodden Town residents, Petrea Kelly and Alfred ('Freddie') Watler, on Tuesday 20 June, in a marquee tent at Bodden Town's Gun Square. The party was organized by Bodden Town Senior Citizens' Group. Petrea Kelly was celebrating her retirement after 33 years working as District Manager II in the Bodden Town Post Office... 
Experts from the Department of Agriculture (DoA) have quarantined some areas of George Town following confirmed cases of pink hibiscus mealybug (PHM), which is a plant killer. The DoA said they are working to contain and eradicate the serious plant pest that was discovered in the Cayman Islands' capital many weeks ago... 
A graduate of the Armand Hammer United World College and Stetson University, Dana Brandon, now a Customer Service Manager with TeleCayman, received her Gold Award from HRH the Duke of Edinburgh during the Royal Visit in 1994. Having begun the award program under the auspices of the West Bay Girls Brigade, Ms Brandon also holds the Bronze and Silver Awards... 
