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Issue No. 1135 Wednesday, 12 July 2006

New Shelters from Government

All newly constructed Government buildings including schools from now on will automatically become hurricane shelters, Leader of Government Business Hon. Kurt Tibbetts told business leaders on Monday, 10 July.  Speaking at a preview of the new Cayman Islands hurricane plan at the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort, Mr Tibbetts said his administration has a strong commitment... read more..


Leaders prepare for 'Schools within Schools' at George Hicks

The George Hicks High School's newly appointed school leaders and Deputy school leaders held a press conference last week to debrief the press on their findings during their recent visit to the UK.  The four school leaders, who made the weeklong visit, said that the trip centered around a very intensive professional development study on school development... read more..


Roundabouts and highways up for adoption

Hon Arden McLean, Minister of Communications, Works and Infrastructure, recently switched his focus from engineering details and deadlines for the construction of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway, to beautification issues for the new area.  Speaking at a Media Briefing by Cabinet Ministers on 7 July, Mr McLean announced a plan for the corporate community to have a stake in the highway... read more..


Police applauded as crime rate falls in East End

Burglaries are now rare in the district of East End according to the police, who said crime had been cut in half over a 19-month period in, even though the district still does not have a full complement of full-time officers.  On 6 July 2006, at a Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) community meeting, residents congratulated the police... read more..


Missing person found

The 911 Emergency Communications received a call on Friday 7 July concerning a 64 year old man who the caller said had been missing for several hours in East End.  It was understood that the victim had left his residence in the district early that morning to pick mangoes. His wife became concerned that he had not returned and called 911... read more..


Person of the Day - Aurelio Orru

Talented soccer enthusiast Aurelio Orru was ecstatic that his country prevailed at the FIFA World Cup Champions 2006.  Born and raised on the Italian island of Sardinia, Mr Orru has been traveling around the globe for the last twelve years.  After living in Florida, the Cayman Islands became his home four years ago.  Here, he said he enjoys scuba diving, golf... read more..


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