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Contractors praise Planning review

The Cayman Contractors Association praises Government for its recent announcement of a review of the workings of the Planning Department.

Youth issues in the spotlight

The National Youth Commission was recently endorsed as a unifying agency to oversee the implementation of national youth policies, said a GIS press release.

Young leader finalists named

Five finalists have been named for the 2006 Young Caymanian Leadership Award.

Dialysis available on the Brac

Faith Hospital has opened a dialysis unit so that anyone needing this service no longer has to travel from Cayman Brac to Grand Cayman.

Time for a shakeup?

He has been some what quiet for some time and now the Leader of the Opposition has lashed out at a number of things.

Public input sought for FOI bill

A public consultation process will be undertaken by the Government with regard to the Freedom of Information Bill, Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts said at the Cabinet press briefing Friday.

Governor wants to listen, learn

New Governor Stuart Jack wants to "listen, learn and understand," he said. Mr. Jack made his first public speech in Cayman after being sworn in at the Legislative Assembly, shortly after his arrival here on Wednesday.

Public Services bill is tabled

The Public Services Management Bill to modernise human resource arrangements in the public sector has been introduced to the Legislative Assembly.

Amongst dignitaries

The Governor Bruce Dinwiddy presented his third and final Throne Speech Monday at the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Dinwiddy, accompanied by his wife Emma Dinwiddy -

Extra work rules detailed

Deputy Head of the Civil Service Colin Ross said civil servants are allowed to work second jobs or own businesses as long as they get permission to do so first and abide by the rules outlined in the General Orders and Code of Conduct.

Civil servant survey due

The Cayman Islands Civil Service Association is seeking feedback from civil servants about their current standard of living, particularly as it relates to monthly income versus expenses.

Fidelity celebrates 25 years

Fidelity marks 25 years in the Cayman Islands this year and will honour Sir Vassel Johnson, a long-serving Fidelity board member and one of the country's most-distinguished citizens, according to Anwer Sunderji, chairman and chief executive of Fidelity.

Civil service shake-up planned

A proposed reform of the human resource-management system of the Cayman Islands Government would dramatically change certain aspects of civil service.

Pensions enquiry launched

An inquiry into the lack of pension benefits for long-serving contracted civil servants has been launched.

Hurricane Committee streamlines

Hurricane season 2005 has officially started, and an improved National Hurricane Committee is taking it head on.

Jamaica businesses locked down

Scores of organisations have pledged commitment to closing their shutters in support of the private sector's anti-crime protest.

Workshop tackles financial reform

A Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre workshop offering participants a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the Cayman Islands Government's cutting-edge public sector reform is under way at the Westin Hotel.

Constabulary payments discussed

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Government is proposing to pay the rank-and-file members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force a one-time payment of $300 million, The Gleaner learned last night.

Mr. Solomon a GT candidate

Ellio Solomon wants to reduce the cost of living in the Cayman Islands.

Government sites sought

Cabint has given its OK to find new Government accommodations.

Pilar new DoT chief

Ms Pilar Bush is the new director of tourism for the Cayman Islands.

Deanna Marie Look Loy

Part of the responsibilities for the Director of Children and Family Services is to chair the Essential Relief Services during major catastrophes.

Trailers here Saturday

The first shipment of trailer houses is slated to arrive on Grand Cayman Saturday.

Successful raffle

Postmaster General, Mrs. Sheena Glasgow hosted this years Cayman Islands Civil Service Association Christmas Raffle Extravaganza on the lawn of the Glass House.

LGB speaks on MC Restoration

Amid a number of comments by members of the public and a statement by Leader of the Opposition Kurt Tibbetts concerning the debris removal contract awarded to MC Restoration, Leader of Government Business McKeeva Bush made a presentation on the matter to the Legislative Assembly Monday.

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