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Cayman: Speaker of Parliament honours 134th World Parliament Day, pays tribute to Capt. Eldon Kirkconnell

GEORGE TOWN, 30th June 2023 Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, MP, signs the condolences book at the Lying-in-State for former MLA, Capt. Eldon Kirkconnell, OBE, JP. Photo credit: Keevon Douglas for the Department of Communications, Cayman Islands Government he…

Cayman: Official Funeral for Captain Kirkconnell, OBE, JP/ Two-Day Mourning Period

Two-Day Mourning Period for Captain Kirkconnell, OBE, JP 29 June 2023 – Captain Eldon E. Kirkconnell, OBE, JP passed peacefully on Thursday, 8 June, at the age of 96. He served in the Legislative Assembly and the Executive Council of the…

Cayman: Health Services Authority receives Cayman Art Week Collection donated by Susan A. Olde, OBE

A collection of 53 pieces of art created during the pandemic and exhibited at Cayman Art Week (CAW) in 2021 was donated by Mrs Susan A Olde, OBE to the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority. At a reception held on…

CIMA launches 25th Anniversary Commemorative Coin & unveils Commemorative Coin for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

CIMA Launches 25th Anniversary Commemorative Coin The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA” or “the Authority”) is delighted to launch a new commemorative coin in celebration of its 25th anniversary. The design includes CIMA’s 25th anniversary logo on the reverse side…

Statement on the passing of Benson Ebanks, OBE

By Premier Hon. G. Wayne Panton, JP, MP Tuesday, 29 March, 2022 t is with sadness that the Government of the Cayman Islands recognises the passing of Mr. Benson O. Ebanks, OBE a distinguished former member of the Legislative Assembly. …

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Official Observances & Services for John McLean, OBE, JP, MLA

GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – The Cayman Islands Government will commemorate the life of the late John Bonwell McLean, OBE, JP, MLA with the following official public observances: Monday, 9 September 2019 ·         The official lying-in-state at the Legislative Assembly Building from 10 a.m….

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Cayman: Condolence books in memory of John McLean, OBE, JP, MLA -UPDATE TIMES

GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – In memory of John Bonwell McLean, OBE, JP, MLA the Cayman Islands Government is hosting condolence books in which the people of the Cayman Islands may pay their respects to the late legislator and his family. The…

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The Editor speaks: OBE, Sarcasm and Sargassum

I was away last week in Miami and thankfully I did not receive my OBE. I was accused of sarcasm. Two persons I knew and met at Miami Airport upon my return told me about the sargassum that had cost…

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2019 Cayman Islands National Heroes Day Celebrations Set

• This year’s ceremony will honour those who contributed to the creation of the Coat of Arms • Over 60 founding organisations serving the community for 50+ years will also be recognised • A Coat of Arms exhibit will be opened to the…

Queen’s Birthday

Cayman Islands Celebrates the Queen’s Birthday • Celebrations in honour of the Queen’s 92nd birthday. • Ms. Olive Miller received her OBE medal for her commitment to community services. • Deputy Governor named the newest Queen’s honouree. GRAND CAYMAN (GIS)…