Assessment Committee fails to give reasons for award in land value dispute
In a dispute over the value of a piece land under a compulsory purchase order the Judge said there was not enough evidence provided for him to make a decision. Justice Alex Henderson had the Hearing on March 25/26 2014…
Cayman Lions installation luncheon
Cayman Lions change administration at installation luncheon By Georgina Wilcox On Saturday (14) at Grand Old House, the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens held their Change of Administration and Installation. The new President is Caroline Roberts who takes over from…
The Editor Speaks: Lots of Cayman radio stations but to an aged music listener none play my music
We have 17 radio stations here on Grand Cayman, 4 on Cayman Brac/ Little Cayman. From that pack there must be something to listen to, something that appeals to my listening taste buds? My answer is Yes and No. At…
The Editor Speaks: Mosquitoes pleased with Cayman’s decision to cut back on mosquito control
There is an agreeable buzz in Cayman’s mosquito population at the government’s decision to cut back funding to its mosquito control budget by $74,000. Whilst many other countries are increasing their budgets to curb the pests government has deemed otherwise….
The Editor Speaks: Bush thinks being rude is Ok if it’s against the Crown
Opposition leader McKeeva Bush must be one if not the rudest politician in the Caribbean and he is probably proud of that title. There was outrage from many, many Caymanians at his comment to Cayman’s previous Governor who represents the…
The Editor Speaks: “The lady doth protest too much, methinks”
Actually it is no lady. In this instance it is Cayman Islands’ Leader of the Opposition Hon. McKeeva Bush. First I heard our ex-premier protesting on CITN/Cayman27 earlier this week that the Auditor General’s report on the misuse of public…
Fathers dealing with postpartum depression
After giving birth, some mothers experience hormonal imbalance and other physiological changes that cause them to feel lonely, tired, and depressed. This mix of psychological, physical, and emotional distress is known as postpartum depression. A mother with this condition may…
The Editor Speaks: When political friends become political enemies
Don’t discuss politics or religion if you want to keep friends. It’s a wise and old saying. However, if you are a politician you are already in one of these intrepid waters and it is difficult not to sink. You…
The Editor Speaks: Are the Government Chief Financial Officers going to remain in their posts?
After staying up late last night and reading through the Auditor General’s “Management of Travel and Hospitality Expenditures Report”, I was incredulous that any Chief Financial Officer could actually approve the expenditure. I am being very careful with my choice…
The Editor Speaks: Why wasn’t the pregnant unmarried teacher’s work permit renewed by Christian school?
That is a good question and the answer is ……..?? I am referring to iNews Cayman’s story published on June 8 2014 “Protests continue on Christian school’s decision” at: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/protests-continue-on-the-cayman-prep-schools-decision-not-to-renew-teachers-contract-since-she-became-pregnant-and-is-not-married/ The report concerns the decision of Cayman Prep School, a…
