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Issue No. 1148 Saturday/Sunday, 29-30 July 2006
Study to address poverty The details of the proposals to bring on a consultant to facilitate the survey are in the process of being developed by the NALC team and the Caribbean Development Bank according to NALC member, Samuel Rose. The poverty study is one part of a comprehensive strategy for creating a social development policy for the Cayman Islands," said Mr Rose.... read more..
Cayman's 'remarkable' Cadets celebrate their Passing Out The Cayman Islands Cadet Corps Passing Out Parade took place at the Stacy Watler Agricultural Pavilion in Lower Valley recently. Present at the parade was Chief Secretary, and Acting Governor, Hon George McCarthy senior cadet officers, as well as cadets' parents and friends. Mr McCarthy inspected the cadets, who stood in three straight, disciplined lines... read more..
Two long held tourism myths exposed - Tourism Minister Tourism and Commerce Minister Hon Charles Clifford last week stated that officials on the Island have been able to wipe out two long held myths in tourism industry. Mr Clifford said the Cayman Islands has proven that cruise visitors are interested in authentic experiences and that cruise tourism and stay-over tourism can co-exist. "A persistent myth about the cruise industry... read more..
Four decades for C&W's longest-serving employee
Following 39 years of service at Cable and Wireless, Fay Rankine is retiring and after nearly four full decades in the telecommunications sector she has seen many changes. After so many years with the telecoms firm Ms Rankine holds the record as the longest serving employee in the Cayman Islands Office. "It wasn't quite my first job, but it was close," said Ms Rankine.... read more..
Increased regulations for commercial boats
Safety issues involving small commercial vessels in the Cayman Islands could be addressed through increased regulations, according to a risk assessment report. In April 2006, the Office of the Complaints Commissioner commissioned a report after receiving complaints from the public and tour boat operators on the operations of the vessels... read more..
More East Enders return home Another elderly East End resident received the keys to her completed home recently as the National Recovery Fund and the East End District Committee step up their programme of post-Ivan home rebuilding in the district. After two years away 84-year-old Josephine Pierson opened the doors of her new home to the Hon. Arden McLean... read more..
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