Problems with funding for seamen
At the Thursday (21) Government Weekly Press Briefing, Dwayne Seymour, Minister of Community Affairs, Gender & Housing, said there were problems with funding of seaman’s benefits. Also, because of an increased number of ex seamen or their spouses applying for…
Governor, Premier Laud Refurbished Westin
His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Duncan Taylor, CBE, and the Premier, the Hon. Juliana O’Connor- Connolly, JP, have commended the Westin Resort’s new upgrades that add to the Cayman Islands’ tourism product. A gala on Wednesday evening, 20 February 2013,…
LIME problems
LIME sent out a text message on Monday (25) informing their customers they were currently unable to call customers on other networks due to technical issues. Although not saying what these technical issues were CITN-Cayman27 on their website said there…
Telescope: making students show off their creations
The attached photograph shows amateur telescope making students and their completed telescopes at the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI). The proud students stand by their recently completed astronomical telescopes built as part of a UCCI Observatory Amateur Telescope…
CITA Supports Diver Safety Through Cayman Hyperbaric Services
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 21 February 2013 – As thousands of divers visit the three Cayman Islands each year to explore the beautiful coral reefs and observe the diverse marine life found beneath the waves, the Cayman Islands Tourism Association…
Grand Cayman Nature Tours
The Cayman Islands were discovered by Columbus over 500 years ago. Permanent settlement came later. Indigenous plants were used for shelter, food, clothing, healing, everyday utility, boatbuilding, livelihood and export. They are part of the history, culture and identity of…
Sharon Roulstone announces Campaign for Legislative Assembly
10th Generation Caymanian to be Independent Candidate for George Town District Grand Cayman 10th generation Caymanian and long-time lawyer and business leader Sharon Roulstone has announced her campaign for the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly to represent the district of George…
Things to do on the Cayman Islands
Jack Pot from The Leader Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands has a wealth of things to do to suit all tastes. From water sports, cultural activities, wonderful food and drink options and of course stunning Seven Mile Beach…
UK credit rating cut: Economists’ reaction
Howard Archer, IHS Global Insight The UK has had its credit rating cut, losing its top AAA status. Leading economists have been giving their reaction. This will come as little surprise, and as such may actually mean that there is…
Loyal to the US or the Cayman Islands?
By Bernie Sanders From Bennington Banner After Wall Street drove this country into recession, the top financial institutions in the United States took every advantage of being American. They just loved their country and Americans’ willingness to provide them with…
