Topic: Franz Manderson
Auditors: Finance Law change opens door to corruption
The Cayman Islands Government recently approved a subtle change in the territory’s finance law that will leave the door open for “abuse and corruption at the very highest levels,” representatives of the Auditor General’s Office said last week.
Manderson: Civil service must resist ministerial pressure
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has vowed that civil servants who feel pressured or bullied into allowing elected ministers to take the reins of day-to-day...
‘No requirement’ for bills to go to political caucus
A long-awaited effort to reform government’s statutory authorities and companies is expected to go to the Progressives-led government’s political caucus in April, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson said Wednesday.
Marathon public accounts meetings scheduled this week
A total of eight reports completed by the Cayman Islands Auditor General’s office between 2014 and 2015 will be reviewed in the space of three days this week.
EDITORIAL – Auditing the CarePay audit
When identifying the factors for gross financial malfeasance, accountants are okay, but police officers are far better. The difference is that accountants carry calculators, while the police carry handcuffs.
EDITORIAL – Eric Bush: Our man in London
"Bittersweet" is how Premier Alden McLaughlin aptly described Home Affairs Chief Officer Eric Bush's departure from the Cayman Islands to lead our government's London office.
New courthouse closer to reality
Chief Justice Anthony Smellie announced on Wednesday the specific steps that have been taken to make a new courthouse a reality.
He was speaking at the formal opening of Grand Court for 2016 after a ceremonial inspection of a police guard of honor outdoors.
Editorial Year in Review Economic prosperity, education
Compass editorials in 2015 on economic prosperity and education.
Chief immigration officer's fate unresolved
Cayman’s chief immigration officer will be spending her second holiday season on paid suspension, with an administrative matter pending against her remaining unresolved.
UK fire service veteran named new chief
For the first time since the Cayman Islands Fire Service was created, a non-Caymanian has been appointed to lead the department.
Police theft: Missing drugs, missing answers
The recent revelation made by Police Commissioner David Baines — that suspected corrupt police officers are under investigation over the theft of $1 million in drugs from the George Town Police Station — could be cause for greater confidence in the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service or, potentially, the reverse.
Commissioner: Corrupt police played part in drug theft
Suspected corrupt police officers are under investigation over the theft of more than 50 kilograms of cocaine and ganja from the George Town Police Station, Commissioner David Baines has acknowledged.
Efforts to help migrants thwarted by police
A group of Cayman Islands residents who chartered a vessel to try to bring food and water to migrants on a ramshackle boat say marine police prevented them from assisting the men.
Manderson: 'Confusion' over job-hopping
Significant confusion has arisen in recent months as to whether work permit holders employed in one occupation can “switch jobs” to a completely different profession.
Whistleblower oversight added to understaffed watchdog office
A government watchdog office which has no permanent leadership and whose future has been uncertain for more than a year will be given responsibility for monitoring whistleblower cases, Cayman Islands Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has confirmed.
Breeze Fusion raises $4K for two worthy causes
The Breeze Fusion 3 Mile Walk/Run attracted more than 200 participants at Smith Barcadere on Saturday and two local charities benefited from proceeds.
Civil servant grads
Twenty-seven civil servants graduated from the Civil Service College, with 20 completing associate degrees in public administration and seven more receiving certificates in public administration.
Changes to prisoners' release take effect Feb. 1
The Cayman Islands Governor’s Office is seeking volunteers to help decide when and how criminals – including those convicted of murder – should be released from prison.
Four will star in Bahamas hoops
Four Caymanian students playing basketball at a high school in Florida will turn out for their team in a big tournament in the Bahamas next month.
Veteran court officer retires
Members of the judiciary and court staff held a surprise farewell ceremony on Oct. 29 for Ermyn Berry, who spent the last 27 years at the Law Courts Building in downtown George Town.
Breezes Fusion run for two charities
Athletes preparing for the Cayman marathon get another chance to limber up, at the Breeze Fusion three mile walk/run this Saturday.
East End's oldest resident turns 100
East Ender Stella Welcome recently joined a distinguished group, celebrating her 100th birthday on Oct. 30.
Business in brief
KPMG renews partnership with St. Ignatius; Walkers welcomes two new articled clerks; Harneys adds lawyer to litigation team; Restructuring and insolvency expert joins Mourant Ozannes; ‘Walk for the Cure’ sees big response
Government and the EY Report: Why even bother?
The verdict is in: "Project Future" has no future.
EY Report update: Few job cuts, less outsourcing in gov’t plan
Although proposals will initially lead to few job losses and no outsourcing of functions to the private sector, the Cayman Islands government announced Monday that it would seek to move forward with a total of 51 recommendations derived from a 2014 consultant report.
Cayman's healthcare workers look to the future
More than 800 people attended the sixth annual Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference last week, titled “Embracing Emerging Trends.”
Conference organizers gave particular attention to palliative care, mental health and new technologies.
Premier Alden McLaughlin told the crowd assembled at The Ritz-Carlton conference center that the workshops and sessions from the conference directly result in recommendations for the Health Services Authority and government.
Bush demands meeting on drugs stolen from police station
Cayman’s opposition party leader is demanding a private meeting with the police commissioner and deputy governor to discuss the status of a criminal investigation into the theft of large amounts of cocaine and ganja from a police storage bin earlier this year.
Activists march in silence against abuse and bullying
Dozens of local activists marched in silence through George Town on Monday evening to spread a simple message: Love shouldn’t hurt.
Fingerprinting and 'fine print': $663k wasted
Who would spend $663,000 on a product — and then never use it? Here’s a clue: The matter in question has government’s fingerprints all over it.
Half-marathon can be done at a stroll
Walking in road races is becoming increasingly popular and provides a great way to stay active, say the organizers of the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, who are encouraging all walkers to participate in the half-marathon.
Premier McLaughlin, Publisher Legge issue joint statement
Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin and Cayman Compass Publisher David R. Legge are pleased to announce they have come to an accommodation regarding the recent difficulties between the government and the newspaper.
$663K wasted on abandoned immigration fingerprint system
Government spent $663,000 on software after awarding a contract for a biometric fingerprinting system in 2010, but the software was never used, according to an audit released this week.
Kellie McGee wins YCLA 2015
A 27-year-old pharmaceutical industry professional with a passion for community service was honored for her leadership skills on Saturday night.
Kellie McGee, from Savannah-Newlands, was named the recipient of the 2015 Young Caymanian Leadership Award at the annual gala in the ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
March against domestic violence set for Monday night
To protest the growing number of women in Cayman being abused by their partners or acquaintances, the Business and Professional Women’s Club has scheduled a Silent Witness March at 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Bridge Foundation gives residents new lease on life
The Bridge Foundation provides transitional housing for men and women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Residents of the foundation’s houses in West Bay – the Anchor House for men, and the Beacon House for women – like to call it their little piece of heaven off of Hell Road.
Deputy governor will no longer 'run' Legislative Assembly
The management of day-to-day operations within the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly is expected to be transferred away from Deputy Governor Franz Manderson’s office later this month.
More revelations on police station drugs theft
Opposition lawmakers took the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service to task Thursday for what they alleged was an attempt to “hide” and to “lie” to the public regarding the theft of drugs from the George Town Police Station this summer.
Customs staffer is government's employee of the year
A Customs officer who nearly 30 years ago applied nine times for a job in the department before being accepted has been awarded the Cayman Islands government’s Employee of the Year.
Head of the class: Chief Officer Christen Suckoo
Mr. Suckoo, it’s your turn to present.
Civil service develops 'five-year plan'
Cayman Islands Deputy Governor Franz Manderson is commissioning the development of a new five-year strategic plan for the government service.
Education chief appointed on permanent basis
Christen Suckoo has been appointed chief officer in the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs.
Governor receives symbolic first poppy
The Cayman Islands Veterans Association presented Governor Helen Kilpatrick with a symbolic first poppy Monday for this year’s Poppy Appeal campaign.
Saunders triumphs after injury
The Credit Union 5K saw a return to competition by Jason Saunders, a past winner who has not competed seriously for a year because of a road accident.
Harvey is Bart's bash champ as Rankine gets trophy won last year
The Bart’s Bash race on Sunday saw the Cayman Islands Sailing Club stage its own race as well as clubs in 61 other countries.
EY reform plan: One year later
It
has been a year since the Cayman Islands government announced an
ambitious public sector reform plan to restructure the civil service,
amalgamate certain services, privatize others and sell off certain
public assets.
The reforms were based on a $155,000 consultant report done by EY, and although many of the recommendations were longer-term projects, Premier Alden McLaughlin said in April that six areas in particular had been identified as issues the government would pursue immediately.
Pay increase for long-serving teachers
Long-serving public school teachers who have not seen pay increases in several years will get one this year.
Students bound for UK network at Gov't House
A reception drew 50 people, mostly current and former students, to the Governor’s House to mingle and network, joined by Premier Alden McLaughlin, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson and Minister of Education Tara Rivers.
Audit slams Nation Building expenses
A report by Cayman's auditor general is highly critical of the former Nation Building Fund, but the country's former premier defends the program.
Premier, deputy governor support auditor's report
Premier Alden McLaughlin and Deputy Governor Franz Manderson both indicated that will fully implement the recommendations in the auditor general's report on the Nation Building Fund.
Second lawmaker opposes independent offices merger
Cayman's independent opposition lawmakers want to preserve separate oversight offices for complaints and information requests.
Governor stages networking event for Cayman's UK students
When the governor’s reception kicks off on Friday evening, students and sponsors will mark the second and most ambitious effort yet for the Cayman Connection UK organization.
New accountant general named
Cayman has a new accountant general.
Civil servants boost Kiwanis cause
Civil servants dressed in blue or yellow last week as part of a charity fundraising effort.
New 'Gasboy' fuel system promises improved controls
Managers of government’s vehicle fleet announced Monday the installation of a new fuel-dispensing system to track consumption and vehicle maintenance as part of efforts to rectify abuses of the old Gasboy system.
Two new judges join Court of Appeal
Justices of Appeal Sir Richard Field and Dennis Morrison are sitting for the first time since their appointment to the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal.
Charles Clifford takes top customs role
A three-year quest to find a new Collector of Customs ended this week with the appointment of attorney and former tourism minister Charles Clifford.
Pay raise, praise for civil servants
Cayman's government leaders praise the civil service, but warn of further changes ahead.
Triple C celebrates graduates
Thirty-five seniors from Triple C School took part in a Commencement Exercise on June 8.
MLA McLean blasts merger of gov't oversight offices
An independent lawmaker speaks out against the merger of two government oversight offices.
Miller: Block foreigners from civil service college
North Side MLA Ezzard Miller wants to block non-Caymanian civil servants from taking further education courses through the civil service college.
Civil servants left in limbo on retirement change
Some older civil servants are being left in uncertain positions as government debates changing the retirement age.
Cayman celebrates Queen's birthday on Saturday
The official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrated on Saturday, June 13 with a parade in front of the Legislative Assembly followed by a garden reception at Government House.
Chamber Council urges government to repeal ban on Compass advertising
Cayman's largest business organization says the government has stepped over the line in banning advertising in the Compass.
Budget, legal issues hold up human rights legislation
Important human rights-related legislation is being held up over government staffing issues.
Deputy Governor: Public safety 'number one' priority
Cayman's deputy governor says he's not getting in the way of hiring police officers.
'Acting' chiefs and unfilled jobs mount in civil service
The Cayman Islands civil service is having quite a time trying to fill various government jobs at both the top and within the rank and file.
Bureaucrats' meddling with public safety puts Cayman at risk
As the old saying goes, “There’s never a cop around when you need one.” Here in the Cayman Islands, now we know why: Because the government won't allow Police Commissioner David Baines to hire the officers he needs.
Nearly $19,000 raised locally for Nepal
The Cayman Islands Red Cross has collected nearly $19,000, including nearly $5,000 from public servants, in its Nepal earthquake appeal.
Civil servants balk at healthcare co-pays
The Cayman Islands Civil Service Association says it will consider paying for healthcare, as long as it is not provided by the government Health Services Authority.
'Tall challenge' to hire more Caymanians
Cayman's civil service is about three-fourths local hires, but increasing that number further will prove a "challenge."
Manderson: Health co-pays will take time
Cayman's deputy governor says proper planning is needed before changing the government's healthcare system.
Civil service healthcare payments put off
What looked to be an extremely difficult political decision for the Progressives-led administration has been put off until well after the May 2017 general election, government leaders announced Friday.
