Topic: Franz Manderson
Chamber: Private sector must take outsourced civil servants
Cayman's private sector must do its part in assisting transitioning government workers, the Chamber of Commerce president says.
Chamber: Civil servants shouldn’t lead downsizing effort
Cayman business leaders urge government not to put civil servants in charge of their own downsizing efforts.
The EY report: Who should be wielding the scalpel?
The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce wants to know: Why have civil servants been tasked with making cuts to the civil service? ... Excellent question.
Cuba MOU may be signed by ‘end of year’
Havana expects a new agreement regarding treatment and repatriation of Cuban refugees arriving in the Cayman Islands to be completed by the end of the year.
Civil servants debate EY report
Civil servants gather to debate the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing government functions and public sector downsizing.
Gov’t reviews suggest different fates for IT
To outsource IT, or not to outsource? That is the Cayman Islands government's question.
Former Governor Duncan Taylor: ‘Quiet bottle of bubbly’ if McKeeva charged with crimes
The former governor of the Cayman Islands Duncan Taylor suggested a “quiet bottle of bubbly” would be in order if McKeeva Bush was charged with criminal offenses, in a series of emails to a British foreign office official read out in Grand Court.
Cuban MOU talks gain Cayman support
The Cayman Islands government announced on Tuesday ongoing negotiations for a new memorandum of understanding governing the treatment and repatriation of Cuban refugees.
Manderson: Personal use of gov’t credit card ‘wrong’
WEDNESDAY, 9 a.m. update: As the cross-examination of Deputy Governor Franz Manderson continued on Tuesday afternoon, McKeeva Bush’s defense team produced a series of emails from former Governor Duncan Taylor which they suggested showed there was a “conspiracy” to bring down Mr. Bush.
Big salaries revealed in government authorities, companies
The salaries of the leaders of some government companies and public authorities leave one local lawmaker "shocked."
Just Leaving left others behind
The Cayman Islands Sailing Club hosted the first regatta of the competitive sailing season, the Governor’s Cup, last weekend.
McKeeva Bush trial: Police examined card records of four others
A senior civil servant told a jury Thursday she was asked to hand over government credit card records for five people, including former Premier McKeeva Bush to anti-corruption officers.
Auditor: Long way to go for financial accountability
Financial statements produced recently by government ministries are still being disclaimed.
No policy on gov’t credit cards, jury hears
There was no policy banning ministers and senior civil servants from making personal purchases and obtaining cash advances on government credit cards prior to July 2010, the jury in the trial of ex-premier McKeeva Bush heard Wednesday.
Bush back at the PAC
Cayman's opposition leader is back at the Public Accounts Committee after some questions about his membership.
Crown: Bush took two years to pay back gambling debt
Former Premier McKeeva Bush failed to pay back around CI$10,000 of gambling expenses racked up on his government credit card until he realized he was being investigated, prosecutors alleged.
Government will use work permit funds for job training
Big changes are on the way for Cayman companies in the form of an immigration accreditation system.
Civil Service role central to reform
Despite a number of failed attempts to reorganize and downsize the public sector, Cayman’s top civil servant insists that government managers must lead the latest effort.
Financial secretary joins civil service rank-and-file
Ken Jefferson will assume the chief officer’s role for the Ministry of Finance and will now be tasked with the financial and human resources operations of the entire ministry.
Watler: Looking out for CS membership
The Cayman Islands Civil Service Association pushes back over a consultant's report that suggests outsourcing for the public sector.
EY report: A test of our will and courage
This is the Cayman Islands' moment of opportunity, and it is also Premier Alden McLaughlin's defining moment.
Premier: Government spent US$1M on Cuban migrants
The cost of illegal migration is going up in Cayman and across the rest of the Caribbean.
EY report: Gov’t should sell assets, outsource services
The potential sale of $65 million worth of government land and the outsourcing of all public sector medical operations were among the recommendations made for the short-to-medium term in a government consultant’s report released Tuesday afternoon.
Governor reflects on first year anniversary
Governor Helen Kilpatrick reflects on her first year in office.
Motion seeks to use work permit fees for training
A proposal will be put forth for government to redirect some work permit fees to help train Caymanian employees.
Cayman calls for probe
A Caymanian prisoner who died in a Panama jail cell had been in negotiations with officials in his homeland to be transferred out of the dangerous Central American prison.
Late fees on government credit cards
Credit cards issued to 10 different Cayman Islands Government officials attracted numerous late payment fees and accrued interest at rates up to 18 percent per annum.
Spending abuse: A swipe against the Cayman people
All the money our top public officials have lavished on their foreign exploits is our money. We deserve to know exactly how it was spent.
Gov’t will publish credit card, travel costs
Starting next month, all senior-level civil servants will be required to publish monthly accounts of travel and other expenses on government-issued credit cards.
Pay review under way, teachers told
Teachers were told on Wednesday that a review of their pay and conditions has been authorized.
Schools chief to lead gov’t reform unit
Schools chief Mary Rodrigues is leaving the Ministry of Education after being appointed to lead a new unit responsible for making cuts across the civil service.
Exorbitant travel expenses revealed in credit cards
Globe-trotting, luxury dining and limo rentals were among some of the charges on the credit card bills of upper-echelon civil servants and elected ministers.
Customs collector position remains open
The general puiblic might not realize it, but Cayman is still looking for a full-time collector of customs.
Bringing Cayman catboats back to life
The Cayman Islands Catboat Club has now opened its doors to its restored clubhouse on Whitehall Bay, George Town.
Acting fire chief fights forced ‘retirement’ in court
Cayman's ousted fire chief claims he was forced to retire and wasn't even given a chance to defend himself.
Catboat ‘clubhouse’ reopens
Ten years later, Cayman's headquarters for all things relating to the catboat tradition is back in ship shape.
Ernst & Young report: A test of resolve for Cabinet, civil service
We can foretell that the Ernst & Young evaluation of Cayman's public sector is setting up what we hope will be a civil debate regarding the future of civil servants.
Manderson: ‘We can’t fall down on this’
Civil servants are warned not to laugh off government's latest efforts at downsizing.
Convicted killer’s long walk to freedom
Owen Barrington was sentenced to death in 1986 for the murder of fisherman Charles Rankine. Today, he walks free after being deported to Jamaica.
Triple C School students awarded
Senior students from Triple C celebrated their graduation with awards and honors.
Walkers hosts alumni evening to mark firm’s anniversary
Walkers hosted a special alumni evening for the many articled clerks who have undergone legal training with the firm over the years.
Caymanian RCIPS recruits to graduate
The largest group of Caymanians to join the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service will graduate on July 17.
Passports a major concern for territories
The issuance of U.K. biometric passports to the British Overseas Territories, including the Cayman Islands, will take center stage at meeting here Wednesday for territory leaders.
Runners rally to support HospiceCare
Local runners went the extra mile at the Deputy Governor’s 5K challenge - to help Derek Haines raise $1 million for the Hospice Care.
Public sector review due soon
Recommendations on which public services can be sold off or privatized to cut the cost of government are expected by the end of the month.
Caymanians stranded by UK passport issues
Some Caymanians trying to renew British passports are being left without any travel documents at all.
Gov’t board members threaten to resign
Cayman's attempt to require financial disclosures for public sector leaders hits a major roadblock.
Last paychecks for civil servant benched since ’99
A Cayman Islands civil servant will soon receive the last of his 15-years worth of paychecks without having worked for government since the last century.
Government ‘working on’ civil service rollover policy
Government leaders are still promising that rollover will eventually hit the civil service.
Police discipline an area ‘to improve on’
Cayman's deputy governor says some improvements are needed in the area of police discipline.
Lawmakers question fire chief’s position
Some confusion arises among local lawmakers regarding the status of Cayman's fire chief job.
Government will re-audit travel costs
Government will delve back into official travel expenses.
Chamber cites ‘complete disregard’ for public purse
Cayman's Chamber of Commerce lashes out at the local government over travel and hospitality spending.
MLA’s hiring advocacy queried
The need for local hiring battles with the independence of the Cayman Islands civil service.
Anti-corruption review for travel costs
Hundreds of thousands of dollars of unexplained or questionable travel and hospitality expenses in local government are revealed.
Gov’t spent $12,000 on booze at parties
Government runs up some serious 'hospitality' bills on the taxpayers' dime.
Gov’t revives business ‘accreditation’ for immigration
The Cayman Islands takes another look at 'accrediting' local companies for immigration purposes.
Deputy Governor lauds hero officers
Two local officers receive kudos for successfully locating a missing teenager in Mexico.
Bodden: No shortcuts on landfill
There are “no shortcuts” to get the Cayman Islands long-standing landfill issues dealt with, Minister Osbourne Bodden insisted on Monday as he rounded on critics of government’s response to the problem.
Civil service reduction could take years
The Cayman Islands civil service will face a gradual reduction over the next few years.
Land donated for new hospice
Running man Derek Haines took another giant stride towards his goal of bringing a new hospice to the Cayman Islands with the announcement that his employer Dart Enterprises will offer land at peppercorn rent for the new facility.
Haines thanks Manderson for raising hospice profile
Derek Haines is edging towards his $1 million Cayman HospiceCare target thanks to the latest significant contribution, Sunday’s inaugural Deputy Governor’s 5k walk/run.
Community welcomes Caymanian priest
Joseph Derek Kirkconnell, who was ordained on Saturday, is the first Caymanian to become a Catholic priest.
Health ministry names new CFO
Nellie Pouchie-Solomon is the new chief financial officer of the Ministry of Health.
Manderson’s run boosts fund
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson’s 5K walk/run to raise money toward a new Cayman HospiceCare building was deemed an unqualified success.
UK approves budget plan
The UK says Cayman's 2014/15 budget plan is good to go.
Ameline set for hat-trick
Jerome Ameline looks likely to be the May Classics Series champion for a third year in succession after winning the 58-mile Road Race in East End over the weekend.
The race started and finished with three loops from Frank Sound and around the Queen’s Highway on Sunday.
Big bucks for benched workers
After nearly five years, government reaches a deal with two civil servants who were mysteriously taken off the job.
Morritt’s unveils luxury unit in English style
A new luxury 20-unit property called The Londoner at East End's Morritt’s Resort is the newest addition to hotel accommodation in the Cayman Islands.
Personnel costs ‘blew budget’
Issues surrounding personnel costs were the reason for Cayman's delayed government budget this time around.
Stocking up for hurricane season
Residents are being urged to ensure they are ready for hurricane season as part of today's National Day of Preparedness.
Dyer is speediest kid
Cayman Islands Cadet Corps 5km was competitive with most of the top places being taken by Cayman’s aspiring champs.
