The Editor Speaks:l Why don’t we ban Paraquat?
In the Cayman Islands we normally follow many of the regulations that are in place and ones that come in force. We are a British Overseas Territory after all. We are very close to the USA and we also follow…
Budget has been found! (see FP story) Key employee to be abolished
Premier Bush announced in the LA Friday (15) the budget has been sent to the FCO (albeit late). He said there is a surplus making it a balanced budget with only a modest borrowing request. The premier said that responsible…
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Ban Paraquat in the Cayman Islands
iNews Cayman 100% backs this petition to have the pesticide Paraquat banned in the Cayman Islands. Target: Cayman Islands Government & Local Businesses Sponsored by: Ban Paraquat Cayman More than 20 dogs have died as a result of Paraquat poisioning in…
The Editor Speaks: Electric cars still not law
Despite our story yesterday (14) headlining “Electric cars now part of the Cayman Islands new Traffic Bill regulations” it is not law. In fact the story laid out the “very complex legal issues” there were. The story yesterday said there…
The Editor Speaks: Does Mark Scotland really feel he has cleared up ERB dump controversy?
Hon. Mark Scotland, Minister of Health, Environment, Youth, Sports and Culture says he is being victimised. On CITN/Cayman 27 news on Tues (12) he read a minute from the Water Authority Board meeting stating the Environmental Review Board (ERB) had…
The Editor Speaks: PAC will meet to discuss Aud.G’s reports
I was gratified to hear that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will be meeting today (13) to examine the three latest reports from the Auditor General (Aud.G), Alistair Swarbrick. Moses Kirkconnell, chairman of PAC, said he has called a meeting…
The Editor Speaks: If I can see the flaws in the legal aid bill, why can’t the government?
I am not a lawyer nor have I had any inclinations to be nor ever wanted to be a member of that profession. I have no legal training, except in the field of building contract and landlord and tenant law…
The Editor Speaks: Will all the glue in the premier’s pot be enough to put CHEC back together again?
With even more revelations concerning bribery (see our lead story today “More serious allegations made about CHEC”) that was sent to us by Jamaica’s Office of the Contractor General (OCG), and the mounting questions concerning the suitability of China Harbour…
The Editor Speaks: Is rape really on the increase?
With eight cases already reported here between January and March compared to only one last year this would seem to show a rise of 700%. However, this is one statistic that could be horribly wrong. I say “horribly” because very…
Red Sail Sports Grand Cayman’s Waverunner Safaris Offer a Unique Way to Enjoy a Snorkelling Adventure
Grand Cayman’s calm clear waters, white sand beaches and accessible shallow reefs make the island a snorkeler’s paradise. For adventurous snorkelers who want to explore sites from personal watercrafts, Red Sail Sports Grand Cayman offers daily Waverunner Safaris from its…
