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Issue No. 1176 Thursday, 31 August 2006

War on illegal parking

Vehicle clamping is a necessity in Grand Cayman as property owners and businesses try to comply with safety laws and fire regulations, according to an official of a clamping company. Derek Larner is the Operations Manager of Parking Management Services Ltd, which was established in early 2004 by two ex-Caymanian police officers.... read more..


Cayman Brackers reluctant to call 911

Cayman Brackers may be playing with their lives by the Islanders' reluctance to call 911 during an emergency and being unable to give their correct addresses to the responders. Manager of the 911 Emergency Communications Centre, Juliette Gooding, said the high level of reluctance by Brackers is cause for concern among emergency personnel.... read more..


Have your say on harassment

The Young Business and Professional Women's club, (YBPW) is asking people to take part in their survey on sexual harassment and stalking as the organization believes there needs to be more legal protection against it for men and women in the Cayman Islands. Having established a Taskforce to measure opinions and the situation, a confidential survey is available for those who wish to take part. Responses will remain completely anonymous... read more..


Expert warns of spare tyre danger

A leading road safety expert has expressed concern at the possible use of space saver or half-size tyres as long-term replacements for punctures. "People must be aware of the limitations on the use of these tyres," said Robert Campbell of CARS. "They are a get-you-home measure, not a permanent replacement for a flat tyre,'" he said.... read more..


Problems with regional police recruitment

Recruitment problems are nothing new for the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, (RCIPS) and reports from Barbados suggest that police officers traditionally recruited from the UK in British Overseas Territories like Cayman and Bermuda are heading to Australia, New Zealand and Canada, not least because of the rights of citizenship they are awarded there.... read more..


Person of the Day - Sarah Ebanks

As a Sales Assistant at Artistry Design Furniture and Accessories, Sarah Ebanks says she's aspiring to a career in marketing or business administration. Sarah, a 2006 graduate of Triple C School, says her main focus is in tourism marketing, which she finds very interesting. "I want to get into the tourism business where I can travel around the world to talk to different people... read more..


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