Topic: Cayman Islands Governor
50 years ago: marchers dissatisfied, hospital payments, press relations and price increases
The top article in the Caymanian Compass 22 Jan. 1976 issue reported that the demonstrators who had handed a petition to Governor Thomas Russell on 22 Dec., after marching through George Town, were dissatisfied with his reply. This reply was received by a delegation on 21 Jan.
The King’s Birthday in Cayman: Everything you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about celebrating His Majesty King Charles III on the King's birthday in Cayman.
Cayman swears in Jane Owen as Governor
Jane Owen was sworn in as the 15th governor of the Cayman Islands in the House of Parliament in George Town on Friday, 21 April.
Governor Martyn Roper’s appointment confirmed
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has confirmed that Governor Martyn Roper, who arrived in the Cayman Islands in an interim capacity in October last year, will remain as governor for a full four-year term
Martyn Roper appointed new Governor
Career diplomat Martyn Roper has been appointed as the Cayman Islands' new governor. He will arrive on the island later this month to replace Anwar Choudhury, who was removed from the role after an investigation into complaints about his conduct.
Governor slams RCIPS for ‘failings’ in child abuse probe
Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick lambasted what she called the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service’s “failings” that led to Thursday’s acquittal of two child abuse suspects in a case that involved allegations of sexual assault against an 11-year-old girl.
EDITORIAL – Britain’s emissaries to Cayman
Over the decades, the people who have filled the “top executive” position in the Cayman Islands have left indelible marks on the fabric of the country.
Former Governor Russell dies at 96
Thomas Russell, who served as Cayman’s third governor, between 1974 and 1981, died Monday in Scotland. He was 96.
Top Clifton Hunter students receive honors
A packed house celebrated students from the eastern districts at the Clifton Hunter High School graduation ceremony last week.
Governor says Baines is owed payout
Outgoing Royal Cayman Islands Police Commissioner David Baines is due his final year’s pay and benefits – including more than $130,000 in salary – following his separation from the police service a year before the end of his contract, according to Governor Helen Kilpatrick’s office.
EDITORIAL – Baines departure: A loss for the Cayman Islands
In a laboratory, there are certain chemicals that, individually, are benign or even beneficial — but, when combined, create nitroglycerine. In the real world, two such substances are politics and policing.
EDITORIAL – Missing boaters: A regrettable response to the police response
When a tragedy occurs, a natural reaction is to look for reasons … then, failing that — to look for scapegoats.
Governor: Audit reports must not face ‘long delay’
Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick has backed the prompt release of independent government audits once those are completed, following recent public comments that the process surrounding the release and evaluation of reports from the auditor general’s office may be changed.
