National Trust statement of support for the National Conservation Bill
The National Trust for the Cayman Islands is pleased to support the passage of the National Conservation Bill 2013. The National Trust Council has reviewed the National Conservation Bill 2013 (“the Bill”) and is of the view that it represents…
New regulations for Justices of the Peace
The Government, in consultation with the Justice of the Peace Association, has developed new regulations to cover the nomination and appointment of Justices of the Peace. The regulations also establish a code of conduct and sets out a requirement for…
Unemployed Caymanians to receive tickets to Cayman Thanksgiving Festivities
A thousand unemployed Caymanians are set to receive one free ticket each for Cayman Thanksgiving festivities (29 – 30 November 2013) through the National Workforce Development Agency (NWDA) Minister of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs (EE&GA), Hon. Tara Rivers, and…
HR on interception of telecommunications – must have oversight
Interception of Telecommunications The impact of Human Rights (HR) and the need for an oversight mechanism INTRODUCTION The ability to intercept messages wherein ‘messages’ include a communication sent, delivered to, received or transmitted, or intended to be sent, delivered, received…
Reject Queen Conch Petition: CRFM urges [it affects Cayman too]
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013–The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), has made a formal request on behalf of the Caribbean Community to the United States-CARICOM Council on Trade and Investment, to reject the petition of WildEarth Guardians, an…
Recall Of Dietary OxyElite Pro Dietary Supplements
From Cayman Public Health Department Following recall by the manufacturers of the dietary supplement OxyElite Pro in the United States, the Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kiran Kumar is advising persons to immediately cease taking these supplements. Additionally all local…
Mandatory life sentences must end says HRC
From the Cayman Islands Human Rights Commission Report: “WHOLE-LIFE SENTENCES” – NOT COMPLETE The Impact of Human Rights and the Need for a New Model MESSAGE FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Human rights are the essential rights and freedoms that…
iNews Briefs
Former police officer wins appeal over beating incident Rabe Welcome, who was fired from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service after being convicted of malicious wounding a man during an early morning off-duty arrest more than four years ago, has…
The strange case of a student robber
Why did Aaron McLaughlin (21) a top student at George Hicks High School suddenly turn to crime? That is the unanswered question posed at McLaughlin’s trial on Tuesday (19) before Justice Charles Quin. McLaughlin in May 2012 entered Cashwiz, a…
Premier heads to Joint Ministerial Council meeting
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Premier the Hon. Alden McLaughlin will leave the Cayman Islands Saturday to travel to London to attend the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in London. The JMC will bring together political leaders from…
