The Editor Speaks: We should remember but not celebrate
Never forget. “At the going down of the sun we shall remember them.” It started with the First World War, was embraced by the Second World War and with conflicts since. Many Caymanians lost their lives fighting with the British…
The Editor Speaks: Tempura tempest threatens
We have two stories the same but very different. I am referring to the outcome of the judicial review between the Governor and the Information Commissioner over the release to the public of documents relating to the Tempura debacle. Tempura…
The Editor Speaks: When charity workers fall out
Sadly it is not surprising the Cayman Islands Humane Society (CIHS) is facing declining revenues. David Reid, board member and rotating chairman of CIHS as reported today (5) in the Caymanian Compass said, “Fundraising has declined with the recent changes…
The Editor Speaks: Will the dark and terrible secrets of Tempura be disclosed?
Up until now even the decision is secret! Evans is angry!! With lawyers from the governor’s office trying to keep a lid over the decision by the Freedom of Information (FOI) Commissioner, Jennifer Dilbert, to release the controversial report relating…
The Editor speaks: The sun provides as much energy in one hour as the world consumes in one year
This is the message that appeared on my computer screen this morning. It was an advertising message from ABB a company that provides solar power solutions. They ask a simple question: “why haven’t we harnessed this power?” We have only…
The Editor Speaks: Progress but still not good enough and why so few releases to public?
In iNews Cayman’s story on October 30th “Aud. Gen. reports progress towards more timely reporting” Cayman’s Auditor General, Alastair Swarbrick, said government and associated authorities are doing a better job of turning in financial statements with quality data. However he…
The Editor Speaks: Grand job by Immigration but 40% TLEP’s fail to show
Cayman Islands Department of Immigration did a grand job by setting up a temporary location at Mary Miller Hall in Red Bay to give the (Working under the Operation of the Law) WOL stamps to those holding TLEPs. Immigration officers…
The Editor Speaks: Halloween
Colin Wilson You will probably have noticed iNews Cayman has published a number of articles recently, including today’s edition, featuring prominently Halloween. In one of today’s stories from the New York Times under the headline “Britain embraces Halloween and cashes…
The Editor Speaks: Why does the RCIPS sack officers with no explanation?
Colin Wilson We now hear of another former police officer that is in litigation with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) and in particular Commissioner David Baines. With a number of other court actions against Baines over the termination…
The Editor Speaks: Mysterious pay cut and rise
Colin Wilson When all the salaries for Members of the Legislative Assembly should have been cut to set an example to all of us in these times of austerity only one was. The poor House Speaker, Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, who has…
