The Leader of Government Business, Hon Kurt Tibbetts, recently met with several Caymanian business people, which crossed numerous industries, to talk about their immigration concerns. According to the President of the Cayman Contractors Association and Senior Partner of the Phoenix Group, Steve Hawley, the proposal to allow businesses to designate 25 percent of their workforce... read more..
Bank launches 'Unsung Hero' search for 2007
FirstCaribbean International Bank (Cayman) Limited celebrated the launch of this year's Unsung Heroes programme on Thursday 13 July, by inviting Cayman's own Unsung Hero, Mavis Williams, as well as the members from the Unsung Heroes Selection Committee, to the bank's offices in George Town. The Selection Committee's meeting marked the programme's official invitation for nominations... read more..
Tank testing worries for dive sector
Dive sector officials are sending mixed signals when it comes to hydro testing of tanks used by their guests at dive centres around Grand Cayman with reports of problems of over pricing and fears of a drop in safety standards. Several companies and senior officials contacted for comment, however, would only say that things were working well or there was not a major problem... read more..
FOI could increase medical compensation claims, Doctor warns
There is a growing concern about the size of awards handed down when doctors end up on the losing end of courtroom battles. Chief Executive of the world's leading indemnifier of health professionals, Medical Protection Society (MPS), said it is something he is looking at. Dr John Hickey, who is head of the 114-year-old Society that handles legal issues on behalf of doctors... read more..
Tropical waves pick up in the Caribbean
There are currently three tropical wave activities in the hurricane zone with no immediate threat to the land, according to the National Hurricane Centre in Miami, Florida. The Cayman Islands, which launched its National Hurricane Plan last week, will not experience any of the inclement weather associated with the new tropical waves... read more..
Duker of the Week - Wendy Stenning
Having become involved with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme through the West Bay Girls Brigade, Wendy Stenning said she was required to complete community service, develop a skill based on her hobby or personal interest as well as get involved in a physical recreational activity and to complete an Expedition. Ms Stenning said that she completed hers in the Bahamas... read more..
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The Leader of Government Business, Hon Kurt Tibbetts, recently met with several Caymanian business people, which crossed numerous industries, to talk about their immigration concerns. According to the President of the Cayman Contractors Association and Senior Partner of the Phoenix Group, Steve Hawley, the proposal to allow businesses to designate 25 percent of their workforce... 
FirstCaribbean International Bank (Cayman) Limited celebrated the launch of this year's Unsung Heroes programme on Thursday 13 July, by inviting Cayman's own Unsung Hero, Mavis Williams, as well as the members from the Unsung Heroes Selection Committee, to the bank's offices in George Town. The Selection Committee's meeting marked the programme's official invitation for nominations... 
Dive sector officials are sending mixed signals when it comes to hydro testing of tanks used by their guests at dive centres around Grand Cayman with reports of problems of over pricing and fears of a drop in safety standards. Several companies and senior officials contacted for comment, however, would only say that things were working well or there was not a major problem... 
There is a growing concern about the size of awards handed down when doctors end up on the losing end of courtroom battles. Chief Executive of the world's leading indemnifier of health professionals, Medical Protection Society (MPS), said it is something he is looking at. Dr John Hickey, who is head of the 114-year-old Society that handles legal issues on behalf of doctors... 
Having become involved with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme through the West Bay Girls Brigade, Wendy Stenning said she was required to complete community service, develop a skill based on her hobby or personal interest as well as get involved in a physical recreational activity and to complete an Expedition. Ms Stenning said that she completed hers in the Bahamas... 
