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The Editor Speaks: Ramifications will hit Cayman’s reputation if 75% supermajority strata vote is allowed

I was speaking to an overseas investor who bought a condominium on our Seven Mile Beach last Monday (15). He was very angry. My wife and I were having dinner with him and his family at the condominium. It was…

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The Editor Speaks: Speculation boiling over regarding PWC Report

In five weeks time the Cayman Islands goes to the polls and elects a new Legislative Assembly. The huge hot potato that has been boiling for a long time is about to explode. I am talking about the PricewaterhouseCoopers value…

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The Editor Speaks: Can church grants be construed as influencing the election?

With a storm of almost hurricane strength hitting the donations that have been given to churches by the government is would appear the reason is that many persons feel it is a form of election bribery. I do not think…

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The Editor Speaks: Are the Dump protestors right not to meet the Dump Study writers?

Once again the Coalition to Keep BT Dump Free have refused an invitation to meet with anyone that would seem to have a link with the Dart Group. They say there is absolutely no point in it as any discussions…

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The Editor Speaks: Casinos

Lotteries and casinos are one of the major topics in discussion and there are some amongst us that actually believe they will be the answer to our prayers. Either or both together will generate so much revenue our country will…

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The Editor Speaks: Another WSPA attack but can the Turtle Farm survive?

With the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) latest missive, (see iNews Cayman story “Why doesn’t WSPA view the CTF ‘independent inspection’ report as a legitimate basis for constructive dialogue?” published April 9th 2013 at http://www.ieyenews.com/2013/04/why-doesnt-wspa-view-the-ctf-independent-inspection-report-as-a-legitimate-basis-for-constructive-dialogue/) once again…

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The Editor Speaks: Transparency

I spoke to Mr Christopher Johnson, well known personality and senior partner of Cayman liquidation firm, Chris Johnson Associates Ltd., concerning the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority’s (CIMA) stance on “transparency”. The word “transparency” is the much used “in word” at…

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The Editor Speaks: Some common sense

Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Commissioner David Baines said on Radio Cayman’s “Talk Today” show last Thursday (4) “common sense” should rule the day. Mr. Baines was speaking about sodas, finger sandwiches and chicken wings at Cayman Islands political rallies…