Topic: Dominica
Drug conference opens next week
More than 40 delegates from all over the Caribbean are set to take part in a Cayman-hosted drug enforcement conference on Wednesday.
Young Cayman team shows potential
The 2005 Digicel NAWIRA Caribbean 7s Championships were held in Barbados recently and the weekend had been eagerly anticipated in the Cayman Rugby community as it saw the culmination of five years of effort to bring rugby to the schools of Cayman.
Links golf course to reopen this summer
A totally new Links at Safehaven 18 Hole Championship Golf Course will open June/July 2006. was announced to the registered members at a meeting on the course on Wednesday 16 November 2005 by Project Manager Davy Ebanks.
Research study under way
The University of the West Indies is undertaking a regional research study at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of the education systems.
Ja visa requirements begin today
The Jamaican Government is remaining tightlipped over whether it will invoke a reciprocal visa arrangement with the Cayman Islands. As of today, visiting Jamaican nationals will require a visa to enter the country.
Visa office open
The Immigration Department is advising the public that the Cayman Islands Visa Office in Jamaica will opening today. The office is on the ninth floor of the Towers on Dominica Drive in New Kingston. The telephone number is 8769065336.
Cayman cricket to get $250,000
Cayman cricket could soon be better off to the tune of $250,000 after being invited to take part in a new international competition launched by a Texas billionaire.
Rum Festivalstarts Thursday
This week it's time to savour the flavour of rum in Grand Cayman.
Digicel expands in region
Digicel Group has announced that it has completed its acquisition of seven Cingular Wireless operations in the Caribbean as well as Bermuda following regulatory approval by the governments in those islands.
New Caribbean tournament planned
St. Johns, Antigua - Antiguan businessman and developer Allen Stanford has announced the creation of a unique regional cricket tournament that promises to revitalise the game of cricket in the Caribbean -
Court of Appeal appointment
Justice Elliott D. Mottley, QC, has been appointed to the Court of Appeal of the Cayman Islands, and will join the Court for his first sitting in April 2006.
Photography contest on
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation and the National Geographic Traveler magazine have announced the first annual Caribbean Youth Photography contest and the Cayman Islands is one of the participating countries.
JLP vows to fight fuel rate hike
Jamaica Opposition Leader Bruce Golding sounded a strong warning yesterday that the Jamaica Labour Party will vigorously oppose any attempt by the Government to increase the tax on gasolene.
Digicel expands to Anguilla, Bermuda
Digicel Group, the fastest growing mobile telecommunications provider in the Caribbean, has been given governmental approval to launch a GSM network in the Eastern Caribbean island of Anguilla, whose telecoms market has been liberalised, and to acquire Cingular Wireless' operation in Bermuda.
Digicel plans takeover in Dominica
Digicel has been given provisional approval to take over Cingular Wirelesss in Dominica.
Elizabeth gets 2nd professional scholarship
A Cayman Islands resident working within the tourism sector has received a professional development scholarship from the Caribbean Hotel Association for the second year running.
Purple Dragon Karate team roars
The air was filled with anticipation and excitement as 27 competitors, ranging from ages 5 to 53, recently boarded a Cayman Airways flight and made their way to Orlando Florida. To complete the team were 28 -
Cayman swimmers take aim at the world
While Cayman Islands top swimmers set six new Cayman Islands national records this past few weeks, financial support provided from one of Cayman's leading legal firms, Walkers, will now allow Cayman's top swimmers to take on the world in the premier 2005 international competitions -
Widmer wins Caribbean junior title
The Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships came to an end last Thursday at the Guavaberry Golf & Country Club in the Dominican Republic. The conditions of play were exceedingly difficult due to tropical storm Dennis's wind and rain.
Campbells top the grade
When it comes to smarts and getting good grades at school 17-year-old Andrew and 13-year-old Andrea Campbell are tops.
Track stars win medals
Cayman's squad came back medal laden from the CAC Age Group Champi-onships in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Gold for Gabe
Cayman cop Gabe Rabess is pure gold on the squash court.
Minister bears good cruise news
Tourism Minister Charles Clifford is confident the United States will push back its new passport regulation date to 2008, enough time for visitors to Cayman and other Caribbean countries to prepare for the change.
Dennis upgraded to hurricane
Shortly before 5:27pm, Tropical Storm Dennis was upgraded to a hurricane by the National Hurricane Center.
Cayman golfers overcome challenges
Britannia is the only golf course that has been open in the Cayman Islands since Hurricane Ivan struck last September. Conditions at Britannia are very difficult: no irrigation system and few pieces of equipment surviving the hurricane, the course is wildly overgrown and very dry.
Digicel getting Cingular
Digicel will provide improved service to Cayman after the acquisition of Cingular's Caribbean operations.
Charity trip opens eyes
Travis Ritch has a better understanding of the concept of the spirit of charity.
Port State Control meeting in Cayman
The Cayman Islands will host the 10th Annual Caribbean Port State Control meeting.
Shipwrecks about more than just dive sites
When one speaks of the Cayman Islands, the image that is conjured up is of palm-fringed, beautiful white sandy beaches upon lush, green, tropical islands.
Western Union card simple
Western Union Financial Services, Inc., a worldwide leader in money transfer services, has announced the launch of the Western Union Card SM in the Cayman Islands.
Heed elders in storm predictions
Cayman should neither neglect nor undervalue the role of traditional culture when predicting and confronting the results of catastrophic hurricane events.
ACE takes 10 per cent share of IHI
Island Heritage Insurance has reassuring news for Cayman Islands' residents whose confidence in the local insurance industry was shaken by Hurricane Ivan.
World in IAMCO’s sights
Cayman's IAMCO charity is seeking an expanded role throughout the Caribbean.
Swimmers take flag to Curaco
Minister of Sports Dr. Frank McField presented Cayman's national swim team captain, Michael Lockwood Jr...
Rebuilding East End
Cayman's East End is on the point of significant gains, its recovery efforts set to motor as it repairs the hurricane destruction that wrecked so much of the community.
Seven Mile Beach on list of top beaches
Seven Mile Beach has made a splash in the US media by being included in a list of top beaches by Local 10 South Florida (Miami, Ft. Lauderdale).
Digicel welcomes three new execs
Digicel Group has announced the appointment of three new executives who will help the company achieve its goals for continued growth in 2005.
Maps updated for tsunami warning system
US officials are updating maps of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands to identify areas susceptible to floods and tidal waves, the first step toward creating a tsunami warning system in the region.
Cingular celebrates first year in Cayman Islands
It was one year ago today that Cingular Wireless (formerly AT&T Wireless) launched a complete line-up of mobile wireless solutions, including wireless access to the Internet, lower international calling rates, affordable international roaming, inexpen
Dr. Brodlie returns with tomes
Dr. Jerry Brodlie, the child psychologist who visited Grand Cayman after Ivan to offer support and guidance to teachers and parents, has turned up trumps again.
Cayman eyes World Cup win
The Cayman Islands will chase victory this week in Miami at the I6th Annual World Cup of Flag Football.
Bail refused
Laura Hernandez, left, and her mother Amelia Perez leave the Supreme Court building in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Friday after being rejected to be released on bail.
Jurist given moment of silence
Chief Justice Anthony Smellie at the beginning of court Friday called for a moment of silence in memory of Mr. Justice Telford Georges, a "founding father" of the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal.
PR stogie is world’s largest
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A cigar maker in Puerto Rico has hand-rolled a 62-foot-long stogie, which would be the worlds largest if confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records.
National team tryouts
The Cayman Islands Flag Football Association (CIFFA) will begin its national team try outs this weekend Saturday 8th January and Sunday 9th January at 8am - 10:30am at the Triple C Field on Out Post Rd.
Text messaging made easier
Cingular Wireless customers in the Cayman Islands can now send text messages to all of their friends and family with wireless phones in the Cayman Islands.
Shock and awe
The tremors felt by Grand Cayman residents over the weekend and yesterday are aftershocks to Tuesdays earthquake.
Martinez meets the Mets
NEW YORK - After helping the Boston Red Sox win their first title in 86 years, Pedro Martinez will try to lead the New York Mets to their first championship since 1986.
UN study broken down
How badly did Hurricane Ivan damage the Cayman Islands? Answers from a report by the UNs Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean are grim.
