Michael Misick rearrested in Brazil
From Turks & Caicos Sun Former Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands Michael Misick was re-arrested by Brazilian Federal Police late in the evening of Saturday 13th April 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil on the authority of a Brazilian…
The Editor Speaks: Can church grants be construed as influencing the election?
With a storm of almost hurricane strength hitting the donations that have been given to churches by the government is would appear the reason is that many persons feel it is a form of election bribery. I do not think…
Employment grew in 2012
Total employment in the Cayman Islands in 2012 was estimated at 36,401, higher by 3.2 percent compared to 2011. Caymanian and non-Caymanian employment rose by 3.3 and 3.2 percent respectively compared to a year ago. “I am pleased that the…
CNB Robbery trial gets underway
The trial of the five men, Andre Burton, George Mignott, David Tomassa, Rennie Cole and Ryan Edwards, charged with armed robbery at the Buckingham Square branch of Cayman National Bank (CNB) on Thursday, 28th June last year, began in the…
Saying Good-bye to Gender Discrimination
For the past four months an educational campaign by the Ministry of Community Affairs, Gender and Housing has shined a spotlight on gender equality with the objective of reducing stereotypes in the Cayman Islands. Under the theme: Make it a…
The Editor Speaks: Are the Dump protestors right not to meet the Dump Study writers?
Once again the Coalition to Keep BT Dump Free have refused an invitation to meet with anyone that would seem to have a link with the Dart Group. They say there is absolutely no point in it as any discussions…
“ELECTION OBSERVERS” – The Cayman Islands Government Facebook’s Question Of The Day:
“What’s the status of the General Election Observers issue? OFFICIAL ANSWER: Discussions are underway for an Election Observer Mission (EOM) to visit the Cayman Islands to observe the 22 May General Elections. Following the Premier’s agreement to such a mission,…
Third repatriation of Cuban Migrants as other Cuban boaters arrive
Cayman island Immigration officials on Friday, 12 April, 2013 carried out the third repatriation of Cuban migrants for 2013. Four migrants were escorted home by the Department of Immigration’s Enforcement Section, following approval from the Cuban government. There are plans…
Reform of the Strata Titles Registration Law (2005 Revision)
The Law Reform Commission has agreed, pursuant to a request by the Caymanian Bar Association and the Cayman Islands Law Society, to further extend the period of consultation on the strata titles reform to 31st May, 2013. Comments on the…
The Editor Speaks: Casinos
Lotteries and casinos are one of the major topics in discussion and there are some amongst us that actually believe they will be the answer to our prayers. Either or both together will generate so much revenue our country will…
