Statement by National Housing Development Trust
Following much public discussion on its fiscal processes in September, the National Housing Development Trust (NHDT) would like to clarify the status of the organization’s current procurement practices and financial statement reporting. The work of the NHDT is solely dedicated…
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Rasmussen reports Saturday, October 13, 2012 The math is pretty simple: The Big Three are Florida, Ohio and Virginia. It is virtually impossible for Mitt Romney to win the White House without winning at least two of the three, and…
Governor visits Dep Governor CO’s Meeting
Cayman Islands Governor Duncan Taylor attended Dep. Governor Franz Manderson’s Chief Officers Meeting on 1st October, according to the copy of the Minutes of the Meeting we received from the Dep Governor’s Office. Governor Taylor advised Chief Officers (COs) of…
Ireland ‘close to oil billions’
By Andy Martin BBC Ireland reporter Ireland is on the verge of securing revenue from oil that could run into billions of pounds. Providence Resources Plc, an Irish and UK company, has confirmed its Barryroe site, 30 miles off the…
USA considers listing Queen Conch as threatened or endangered
From CRFM, Belize City, Belize, Fri, Oct 12, 2012 Caribbean Ministers discuss conch petition, management of flyingfish, and common fisheries policy for CARICOM during Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2012 in Antigua and Barbuda A United States petition submitted this March…
RCIPS forensic report, made public late, could have major ramifications
Our Editor-in-Chief in his Editorial today (15) makes the point that damage is done to the reputation of the agency that holds back information, especially important information. In this day and age where it so easy to “leak” information and…
Tropical Storm Rafael forms. Heading for Bermuda
Tropical Storm Rafael unleashed heavy rain and powerful gusts on the Leeward Islands on Sunday (14) and could turn into a hurricane by Monday, forecasters said. With sustained winds of 60 mph, Rafael could get even stronger as it bears…
Cayman Turtle Farm fights back against WSPA’s Stop Sea Turtle Farming
UPDATED The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is campaigning to stop sea turtle farming with the claim “Sea turtles crushed, stressed and diseased. Living with open wounds in waste-filled waters. Welcome to the Cayman Turtle Farm”. The…
MRCU stepping up patrols both air and ground
Mosquito Research and Control Unit will be stepping up its patrols in the West Bay area in an effort to keep Aedes aegypti the Dengue mosquito under control. While there is nothing for residents to be concerned about the Unit…
Paramount Group celebrates Senior Appreciation Day Sat (13)
The Paramount Group celebrates Senior Citizens Island-Wide with Senior Appreciation Day On Saturday, October 13, 2012 With more than 200 senior citizens expected in attendance, Senior Appreciation Day will be held from 5:30 PM To 7:30 PM at The Rankin…
