Urge for independence
Sir Ronald Sanders, international consultant and former senior Caribbean ambassador spoke on the topic “The Attractions of Nationhood: Illusion and Reality,” during the second day of the 50-50 Caribbean Conference at the UCCI. Sir Ronald referred to the recent histories…
Up, up and away with Cayman Islands Helicopters
Jerome Begot wanted to be a helicopter pilot ever since he was seven. “My dad, asked what I wanted to do. He thought I wanted to take over his business – a hotel and restaurant, and I said ‘No.’ He…
Mixed fortunes for Cayman Men.
Dartmouth University kicked off their spring tour to the Cayman Islands with the Dartmouth 2nd XV taking on a Cayman Club side select made up of good mix of Iguana RFC, Buccaneer RFC, Pigs Trotter RFC and Cayman Storm RFC…
Families find time for art and fun
There are many happenings on island for kids to become active in, including sports, music, volunteerism and the arts. The National Gallery’s Family Fun classes on Saturday mornings are no exception; however as the name suggests, it is devised for…
Gerrard Smith Airport expansion announced
No one can be happier than Deputy Premier and Minister of District Administration Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly to hear the Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) formally announce its plans to expand the terminal facilities at the Gerrard-Smith International Airport on Cayman…
PwC donates to gallery gift shop
The duo of National Gallery buildings has been operational for just over a month. However, with the larger facility comes additional overhead responsibility. One of the areas the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) has anticipated will help bring…
BACK ON TRACK : Jobs boost on horizon – Chamber
The Cayman Islands economy is entering a period of steady recovery as major infrastructure investments boost employment and local business. Speaking exclusively to iNews Cayman, Chamber of Commerce President David Kirkaldy and CEO Wil Pineau said the organisation, representing 700…
Youth rehabilitation changes gears
Two events this month have brought renewed optimism to the issue of youth rehabilitation in the Cayman Islands. On Thursday (16 March), the Ministry of Community Affairs, Gender and Housing held a groundbreaking ceremony for a purpose-built youth rehabilitation facility…
Sir John A Cumber Primary School makes history
Ministry of Education officials have advised that the Sir John A. Cumber Primary School (SJACPS) has become the first government school, not only in the Cayman Islands, but in the entire Caribbean region, to receive their International Baccalaureate (IB) Authorisation…
Digicel Kick Start Academy video wins prestigious gold award
Digicel proudly received the prestigious Caribbean Advertising Federation (CAF) Gold ADDY award for its 14 minute mini-documentary about the Digicel Kick Start Academy. The annual Digicel Kick Start training programme sees over 800 aspiring young footballers from across the Caribbean…
