US World Champion Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. begins jail sentence
US world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr has begun a three-month jail term for domestic violence. The fighter was sentenced last December after pleading guilty to attacking his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris. The judge delayed his jail time to allow him…
Investment, unemployment challenging the Caribbean says minister at Cayman Islands CDB Meeting
WHILE the Caribbean region is projected to experience positive economic growth this year, quickening the pace of investment decisions and curbing unemployment remain major challenges confronting all countries in the region. This was the view expressed by Planning and Economy…
Letter to Editor: From CIFA Disciplinary Committee’s Message
June 7th 2012 Dear Sir, It is regrettable that it has become necessary to register my concerns along with those of my fellow members of the Cayman Islands Football Association Disciplinary Committee (“DC”), which emanate from the poor conduct displayed…
Little Cayman Multipurpose Building Expansion
Little Cayman residents were pleased to witness Acting Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly and other members from the Ministry of District Administration, Works, Lands and Agriculture (DAWL&A) breaking ground for the extension to the Little Cayman multipurpose Building on Wednesday, 29 May….
National Trust in Cayman Brac announce 2nd Annual Queen’s Birthday Celebration
Last year Cayman Brac’s National Trust’s Committee utilised the Queen’s Official Birthday as their first major fundraiser. The successful event was a unique celebration combining an afternoon social tea, silent auction, local art show and membership drive. Heritage House will…
High School Closure Friday June 22
In order to facilitate the move to their new school sites, the following Cayman Islands Government Schools: Clifton Hunter High School John Gray High School Cayman Islands Further Education Centre Will close for the 2011-12 school year at 1.00 pm on…
Immigration Closes Early Tuesday 12th June
The Department of Immigration will close at noon on Tuesday, 12 June 2012, to facilitate a staff function. The early closure will affect headquarters and the public counter, as well as the Passport and Corporate Services office. Other sections will…
Silver thatch for Diamond Jubilee
A fine specimen of the Cayman National Tree, the silver thatch palm, now graces the grounds of the Government Administration Building after His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Duncan Taylor, CBE, led the planting to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on…
Cayman Islands Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Parade
It was a beautiful sunny morning last Monday (4) fit for a Queen and not just any Queen but our own Queen Elizabeth II. At 7:30am in the centre of George Town, Grand Cayman, the monarch’s 60 year reign gave…
Camana Bay Aquatic Club celebrates new sponsorship from MaplesFS
Adding to an already impressive list of recent achievements, the Camana Bay Aquatic Club (“CBAC”) just announced its latest milestone. Last week, MaplesFS became CBAC’s first platinum sponsor, signing a two-year agreement that will assist the Club in a number…
