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Issue No. 1152 Thursday, 3 August 2006

New Chairman for CAL

JUST weeks before implementing some of the recommendations made in a recent audit report, Cayman Airways has appointed Board Member Angelyn Hernandez to the chairmanship. Ms Hernandez, a lawyer by profession, has replaced Chairman Bobby Bodden, according to sources close to the national carrier. Tourism Minister Hon Charles Clifford said last week...
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Cayman Aquatics takes kids on underwater adventures

Spending part of your summer holiday under the supervision of two US Coast Guard licensed merchant marine officers may not sound like fun to most children but when the two are Captain Kendra Stuck and her father George, better known to the children as Captain Squid, fun is just part of the package. Cayman Aquatics has been introducing children to the wonders of life above and below the sea... read more..


Government pensions inquiry

The inquiry into the Public Service Pensions Board (PSPB) over the timeliness of the filing of the board's financial statements, by the Complaints Commissioner, has been underway since February and is expected to be completed in September. The inquiry has raised the question that while the National Pensions Board is prosecuting private sector employers... read more..


Inmates say women not treated equally within prison system

Accusations of bias over the treatment of female prisoners are currently raising questions of concern within Cayman's prison system over the equality of female and male prisoners in relation to opportunities for personal development. The doubts exist due to female inmates' allegations that Prison officials are biased against female prisoners... read more..


Roadblock catches offenders

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, (RCIPS) said that a series of roadblocks carried out over the weekend resulted in a number of arrests for driving and drug offences. On Thursday evening 27 July a roadblock on West Bay Road resulted in 25 tickets being issued and five people being arrested. The operation was carried out by uniformed officers with assistance from the K-9 Unit... read more..


Person of the Day - Andrea Howell

A strong, caring woman who keeps local medical students safe is how many might describe Andrea Howell.  After arriving in the Cayman Islands from Jamaica two and one half years ago, Mrs. Howell has kept many residents safe through her job as a security officer with SafeGuard. "I love working at the medical school because I meet people from all over the world... read more..


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