ICO says budget cuts preventing execution of investigations
Since iNews story “Dilbert joins 33 other FOI officers” published on April 30th, 2013 (see http://www.ieyenews.com/2013/04/dilbert-joins-33-other-foi-officers/) the Cayman Islands Information Commissioner’s Office reported last week that the government’s severe cuts imposed on them is preventing their determining whether public authorities…
West Bay cops talk safety at Tiffany’s
West Bay Neighbourhood cops PCs Sharon Baillie and Leslie Franklin delivered some safety advice to the students of Tiffany’s Pre-School last week. The officers spent Friday morning talking to approximately 25 students about issues such as road safety, the need…
Mother’s Day is Sunday May 12th
Sometimes, it seems unfortunate that most of the people who shop for Mother’s Day gifts are husbands, fathers and children. Taken together as a whole, they are usually not the greatest shoppers. Luckily, the person that they are shopping for…
The Editor Speaks: No walk-ins or you’ll be run-in
“We will not be allowing any more walk-ins from [Friday, 3 May] until the 23rd May – the office will be on lock-down. “No one will be permitted into the office unless they are on the list with an appointment….
Help prevent burglaries by taking simple security steps say police
Residents, holidaymakers and resort staff are reminded to keep their condos and hotel rooms secure after an attempted break-in at a Seven Mile Beach condo complex. Acting Chief Inspector Ian Yearwood, of George Town police station, states that simple security…
Wheels of steel & a heart of gold
Paralympic athlete, Ryan Chalmers starts Push Across America for specialised dive programme in the Cayman Islands. Ryan Chalmers @VisitCaymanIslands recently sat down with a paralympic athlete Ryan Chalmers as he prepared for an unprecedented feat. On Saturday, April 6, Ryan…
CUC announce profit despite declining sales
CUC Announces First Quarter Results for the Period Ended March 31st, 2013 Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. CUP.U Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. is listed for trading in United States dollars on the Toronto Stock Exchange GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, May 7,…
The Editor Speaks: Scott is brave but has he committed suicide?
From what I know of Jude Scott he is a well respected and learned man. He is an accountant, a former partner of Ernst and Young (he was with them for 23 years) and former Global CEO of Maples and…
Chamber Pension Plan appoints Stuart Jessop as Chairman
Chamber Pension Plan is delighted to announce the appointment of their new Board Chairman, Stuart Jessop. The Board of Trustees serve on a voluntary basis for 3 – 5 years and are active members in the business community covering different…
Humane Society shelter beyond capacity – closed to admissions
The Cayman Islands Humane Society is currently facing a difficult situation. While it makes every effort to find shelter animals a good home, it is struggling to cope with the volume of rescued and surrendered animals taken in at the…
