A new system of an old slavery
From Beastrabban/’s Weblog George Osborne’s Workfare and 19th Century Negro ‘Apprenticeship’ Earlier this week I reblogged a piece from The Void, reporting @refuted’s uncovering of George Osborne’s proposals to expand workfare. Under this new scheme, compulsory workfare, directed by the…
Cadets Awarded at Government House
A ceremony and reception held at Government House last week celebrated members of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps, their leaders and supporters. Governor Helen Kilpatrick hosted the event on Wednesday, 30 October, 2013, for Commandant Bobeth Daley-O’Garro, her officers and…
Book Review…The Cayman Islands: Behind the Veil
By Dr Glenville Ashby: Contributor From KNEWS J.A. Roy Bodden’s “Patronage, Personalities and Parties: Caymanian Politics from 1950-2000” requires detailed study. It is a chronicle, a political canvas, of sorts, that encapsulates the sensibilities of political actors. It offers an…
Breeze Fusion 2 Mile Run / Walk
The 7th annual Breeze Fusion 2 Mile Walk / Run took place on Saturday November 2nd and almost 130 persons came out to support the event. Organized by Breeze FM and Phoenix Athletic Club this year’s recipients, the NCVO and…
NG announces “Our Story of Art”
Curated by Natalie Urquhart, Sponsored by Susan A Olde OBE Start Date: 15/11/2013 End Date : 14/02/2014 The Cayman National Gallery’s Our Story of Art is an exhibition that celebrates the development of fine art in the Cayman Islands. Works…
Government announces new immigration board
The Cayman Islands government has announced a new immigration board. Work Permit Board members are: Sheena Frederick Westerborg – Chairman Sarah Barnett – Deputy Chairperson Lavern Daykin Gary Rutty Irma Arch Judy-Ann Ebanks Edward Hessing Elizabeth Walton Christine Archer Solly…
OT Minister gives speech to Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce
Organisation: Foreign & Commonwealth Office Delivered on: 5 November 2013 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Page history: Published 7 November 2013 Policy: Supporting the Overseas Territories Topics: Foreign affairs+ 2 others Topical event: Overseas Territories Joint…
News from Health City Cayman Islands
Local Health City Team On Tuesday 05 November 2013, Gene Thompson, Richard Parchment and Harry Chandi met with Hon. Mark Simmonds – Parliamentary Under Secretary for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and discussed Health City Cayman Islands progress and benefits…
Touring with Cayman Rugby
From CRFU Along with the CRFU hosting both Mexico and the Bahamas for the 2016 World Cup Qualifiers, the Union was also able to accommodate and welcome to Cayman’s sunny shores, the USA men’s U21’s South which was a selection…
RE/MAX proudly supporting Meals on Wheels
RE/MAX Sales Associates and Staff proudly donate $1000 to Meals on Wheels. From left: Michael Joseph, Simone Myles, Edna Ebanks, Beulah McField, Kass Coleman, Stephanie Sommerville, Neil Williams, Brigitte Greene, Graham Peck, Kim Lund, Tatum Jose, Mabel McMillan and Cindy…
