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Issue No. 1129 Tuesday, 4 July 2006

Chamber Survey Queried

A sample population of only 53 resident businesses was used for the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Economic Crime Survey 2006 which described economic crime in this country as being "a serious and growing threat to all businesses," and something which was expected to continue.  However, the survey's results and conclusion have been queried by some quarters... read more..


"Yes we can" - say Lighthouse School leavers

The Class of 2006 Elizabeth Ebanks, Jeremy Jefferson, Anilec Rivers, Julissa Scott, Dominique Smith, and Solomon Webster, graduated from the Lighthouse School on Thursday 29 June, during the school's Leaving and Awards ceremony.  Jeremy Jefferson was unfortunately unable to attend, because he was in hospital.  Present at the graduation was the Hon Kurt Tibbetts... read more..


Expats vie for top prison job

At this stage of the application and interview process, there are no Caymanians contending for one of the Islands' newest and most senior posts - Commissioner of Corrections and Rehabilitation.  A process, which is due to confirm someone in post before the end of this year, the hunt for the right person for this top job has so far involved formal interviews with eight contenders all of whom are expatriates... read more..


Little Cayman reef to play key role in global conservation

As scientists record a decline in the health of coral reefs world wide, marine biologists from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have identified a site at Little Cayman for a new research station as part of a global project to identify the cause.  This project is the Integrated Coral Observing Network, and NOAA will work in partnership... read more..


RCIPS keeps up pressure

The Traffic Department of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, (RCIPS) is keeping up the pressure on drivers disobeying road traffic regulations.  Four more people were arrested for serious driving offences.  A fifteen year old boy was was arrested for Driving Without Being Qualified and Driving Without Insurance... read more..


Duker of the Week - Cindy Angela Grant

Having attended Girls' Brigade Cindy Angela Grant says she was encouraged by Iva Good to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.  " I first became a member of the award scheme in 1990 along with other members of Girls Brigade," said Ms Grant.  "The bronze part of the award included a local hike coached by Daniel Lee of the RCIPS."... read more..


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