Small Business Expo well received
More than 30 exhibitors showcased their products and services at the Department of Commerce and Investment’s (DCI) first Small Business Expo on Thursday, 11 April. Expo attendees visited a wide selection of booths in the areas of retail, home improvement,…
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…
Dismissal of CIAA financial controller was NOT due to suspicion of theft or any serious allegations
In an Editorial dated 28th February 2013 under the title “CIAA’s incredible statement” I said an employee of CIAA (the financial controller) was suspected of theft and dismissed. In an Editorial dated 25th March 2013 under the title “Airport irregularities…
Establish a tourist harassment hotline
By Dr. Garth A. Rattray, [email protected] First published in the Jamaican Gleaner A while back, my wife and I went on an excursion in Grand Cayman. We saw a curious sign, handwritten on a plastic container with a few United…
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…
Two more persons arrested in police shooting incident after vehicular chase
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) announced on Monday (15) that two more persons, a man aged 22 and a woman aged 29 years were arrested on Friday 12 April in connection with the incident, already reported by iNews…
RCIPS Vote buying Ad campaign
The Cayman Islands Election office has announced three advertising posters that were commissioned to promote its partnership with the ACC on vote buying and selling. If you sell or buy votes with money, benefits,, white goods (washers, dryers) and/or food…
Working together to combat human trafficking
Valerie Jarrett, Todd Park Whitehouse Blog On Tuesday April 9th, we hosted the first-ever White House Forum to Combat Human Trafficking. The event brought together leaders from government, the private sector, advocates and survivors, faith leaders, law enforcement, and academia…
CNTM Episode 8 Recap
From Caribbean’s Next Top Model (CNTM) CNTM’s episode 8 was packed with shock and awe, forcing the finalists to “be on top of their game”. For the first challenge, the girls put their fashion knowledge to the test with surprise…
