The Editor Speaks: Why don’t we have an Independent Police Complaints Commission?
One of our stories today features a report from the United Kingdom’s Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) that said a better system for recording the use of force by police in England and Wales is needed to improve public perception….
The Editor Speaks: Tragedy, anger and tears
When a tragedy occurs that involves death there are many tears shed. When it involves children the tragedy is tenfold. When it MIGHT have been avoided there is often anger and finger pointing. The blame game begins. I am referring…
The Editor Speaks: When political parties are so out of touch with their own supporters
We have a lot to learn from the US Republican Party and I hope our politicians are taking note. Especially the ones who belong to a party. What is happening now in the USA is a lesson none of our…
The Editor Speaks: Expected response from Commissioner
On Thursday March 3rd we published under the heading “Cayman Islands MLA issues complaint against police commissioner for non-performance” (see: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/cayman-islands-mla-issues-complaint-against-police-commissioner-for-non-performance/) a letter sent to us from West Bay MLA Bernie Bush. The letter was addressed to Deputy Governor Franz…
The Editor Speaks: CIFA finances scrutinized
Whilst the Cayman Islands Football Association’s (CIFA) books are undergoing a forensic review by FIFA-appointed auditors, it’s acting President Bruce Blake, has stated he will remain at his post until new elections are called in May. What is his purpose…
The Editor Speaks: Remembering a “forgotten” Cayman Islands hero who was born 136 years ago.
Major Joseph Rodriquez Watler (better known as Mr. Roddy) “Roddy” was born on 3rd March 1880 in the District of Red Bay, Grand Cayman. He died at age 75 in April of 1965. Roddy served as Inspector of Police for…
The Editor Speaks: Ganja and the Ostrich
When I was a child and I am now going back to the late 1940”s my favourite television programme was “Muffin the Mule”. The presenter was Annette Mills, sister of John Mills, and Annette sat at a grand piano and…
The Editor speaks: How bright are you?
How bright are you? This was sent to me by one of our readers as a “New Senior’s Exam” and you only need FOUR out of 10 questions to pass See how you do? 1) How long did the Hundred…
The Editor Speaks: There’s no substitute for traffic patrols.
Traffic police unit should never have been removed. I wasn’t the only person who was amazed when police commissioner David Baines disbanded the dedicated traffic unit a few years ago implying every one of his officers is a traffic cop….
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Judge “Uncomfortable”. So should we all I had heard that under Cayman Islands law no doctor could be sued at the Cayman Islands Hospital if a patient suffers death or injury as a result of their negligence. I found it…
