GIS Spotlight unveils Cayman’s Christmas heritage, evaluates prisoner rehabilitation and revisits an iconic cultural centre
First, we take you on a historic journey to uncover a tradition that still colours the Cayman Islands today. Join us at the National Archive where an amazing treasure trove awaits. Together we will delve into a custom that stirred…
A “KILLA” POLITICIAN
Boxer’s grand plan to become Sport Minister Charles “Killa” Whittaker is preparing the biggest fight of his life – but this bout won’t be taking place in the boxing ring. The world number two says once he hangs up his gloves for…
Views sought on rollover policy
The committee reviewing Cayman’s rollover policy kicked off public consultations on Friday with a blitz of radio and TV appearances, a general forum and the launch of two websites. The day started with the Cayman27 appearance on “Daybreak” by Ken…
DART STUDY POINTLESS
Campaigners reject report as nonsense West Bay activists have rejected as nonsense a Dart-funded report on the benefits of closing the road in front of Public Beach and rebuilding the Marriott Hotel. The report, released on Wednesday by accounting giant Deloitte &…
Dead OAP was keep-fit enthusiast, says brother
A pensioner whose body was found floating near the Sandbar was a keep-fit enthusiast and marathon runner, his brother has revealed. Samir Rizk, 71, from the US, was discovered near Stingray City after he got into difficulties during a snorkelling…
Governor presents certificates to prison staff
His Excellency, the Governor, Mr Duncan Taylor presented 19 prison officers with level 3 Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in custodial care on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. The officers were among 30 staff from Her Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service to…
Brac student club launched
GRAND CAYMAN: Saxon Pension Services (Saxon) is proud to announce the launch of the Saxon Investment Club to students in Cayman Brac. This is the first outreach programme to our Sister Island of the successful Saxon Investment Club operating on…
Kids doing it by the book
Children at John Gray High School are using old style lettering like the scribes who hand wrote Bibles to make bookmarks. The youngsters are taking part in the activities to celebrate Reading Week at the school. Teacher Wendy Cumberbatch said:…
DER holiday clarifications
The Department of Employment Relations wishes to advise employers and employees of the following: Christmas Day and Boxing Day are being observed on Monday, 26 December, and Tuesday, 27 December, respectively. Any employee who works on any of these days…
Attempted robbery suspect arrested
A man has been arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery as he tried to flee the country. Police swooped at Owen Roberts International Airport on Tuesday morning. A RCIPS spokeswoman said: “A 40-year-old man has been arrested in…
