OUR CARIBBEAN: Divisive politics – questions for the PM
By Rickey Singh, From Nation News Barbados MORE THAN half a century after the English-speaking Caribbean started the process of dismantling age-old colonial relations with Britain, our politicians and parliamentary parties across this region continue to betray a slavish attachment for…
Cayman Islands premier secures unanimous support for amendment to Private Member’s Motion
GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman – Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin on Monday [25] secured the unanimous support of the Legislative Assembly to amend a Private Member’s Motion tabled by Leader of the Opposition Hon. McKeeva Bush. Mr. Bush’s original motion stated…
Cayman Islands Information Commissioner releases decision relating to Pension Law
ICO releases Hearing Decision #46 involving Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs On 23 May 2014 an applicant made a request under the Freedom of Information Law 2007 (FOI Law) to the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs…
Engineers sought for Cayman Islands cruise berthing design works
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Advertisements are to appear in local and international media on Wednesday, 27 April, 2016, seeking proposals for civil engineering design works of the proposed cruise berthing facility. Successful tenders will pre-qualify with the Ministry of…
Cayman Islands Health Services continues to streamline
HSA Pharmacy continues to streamline services The Health Services Authority is further enhancing its pharmacy services to ensure the most vulnerable individuals and those with chronic health conditions, who are experiencing financial challenges, are able to access essential prescribed medications,…
Cayman Islands: Second Private Member’s Motion amended, unanimously approved
GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman – Government and members of the Opposition gave unanimous support in the Legislative Assembly to approve a second Private Member’s Motion Monday [25] night following an amendment that removed a controversial reference to a lack of…
iNews Briefs & Community Events
Chaplain of US Senate visits Cayman Islands The Chaplain of the US Senate, Dr. Barry Black, arrives in the Cayman Islands on Friday, April 29. Dr. Black will be the keynote speaker at next Sunday’s formal awards banquet honouring…
World Travel Awards 2016: Latin American, Caribbean Countries nab nods At ‘Oscars’ of tourism
By Jessica Lucia Roiz From Latin Times The World Travel Awards is preparing for a fantastic awards ceremony expected to take place later this year at a Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Maldives. As tradition holds since 1993, the awards ceremony…
Cayman Islands marine charity makes waves with research
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) have recently presented their findings on Cayman’s marine ecosystems at the 45th Benthic Ecology Meeting in Portland, Maine. From March 16th through the 19th, the annual conference welcomed over 400 top marine ecologists and…
The Editor Speaks: 12 years for gold digger but is punishment excessive?
The case involving Michelle Bouchard, who was found guilty last week after stealing almost $4 million from retired property developer James Handford has made headlines around the world. “If I do have sex with him, I want some serious compensation,”…







