Topic: Franz Manderson
The need to privatize … well, something
We challenge the government, before the Ernst & Young report is complete, to move toward privatizing one entity, any entity. Call it a show of good faith.
Chamber: Cut gov’t costs now
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce representatives say it's time to stop talking about cutting government costs and do it.
Manderson’s run boosts Haines
Running road races in the blazing heat is not something the deputy governor Franz Manderson was known for a few years ago, but since adopting a healthier fitness and diet regime the pounds have dropped off and to encourage others he has gone as far as organizing his own event.
A fine evening to honor Cayman’s finest
In what has become one of Grand Cayman’s most anticipated events on the social calendar, guests gathered Friday evening for the annual Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Awards gala at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Meals on Wheels fundraising success
Many of Cayman’s most caring gathered Saturday evening at Luca restaurant to support an inaugural fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Cayman Islands.
Deputy governor runs to assist hospice
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson is calling on civil servants and fitness enthusiasts to step up to a 5K challenge this month to help Derek Haines raise $1 million for the local hospice.
Wedding bells: Do they toll for Cayman tourism?
The implications of the wedding dress situation are of such consequence to our country's economy that our leaders need to step in and speak up.
Pay raise proposal a political football
The oft-discussed civil servants' 3.2 percent pay increase has been put forward again ahead of the government’s 2014/15 budget, but the premier states it won’t happen in time for the next budget.
Top ‘My Cayman’ essay writers announced
Essay winners announced in the annual Adventures in Citizenship Essay Competition.
Private sector to help shrink government
The local office of ‘big four’ accounting firm Ernst and Young has been tapped by the Cayman Islands government as it seeks to reduce the size and improve the effectiveness of the civil service.
Haines on target for $1 million challenge
Derek Haines is on course to meet his challenge of raising $1 million for Cayman HospiceCare after collecting a check for $100,000.
Cayman drafting ‘whistleblower’ law
The government is drafting a standalone legislation aimed at protecting those who report wrongdoing within the civil service from retaliation.
Government finances disclaimed
For the first time since 2004, the Cayman Islands government has managed to report a full-year set of financial statements encompassing all public sector entities.
Saunders was healthiest of all
Jason Saunders retained his title the Healthy Body Healthy Mind 5k Walk/Run on Saturday.
Restore the pay increase to our civil servants
Civil servants' 3.2 percent pay increase should be reinstated.
Citizenship application process eased
Applications for British overseas territories citizenship in the Cayman Islands just got easier.
Obituary: Dr. Herbert Ebner, 1922-2014
Dr. Herbert Ebner, a doctor who wrote the “Your Good Health” column for Caymanian Compass for many years, passed away peacefully on March 22, in Pembroke Pines, Florida. He was 92.
Civil service: A crucial challenge for Gov. Kilpatrick
Only one person in Cayman is in the proper position and has the proper lawful authority to cut the civil service to an appropriate size: Governor Helen Kilpatrick.
Manderson: 'It won't happen again'
Cayman's top civil servant said a situation where three senior government employees got paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for sitting around 'won't happen again.'
Political neutrality made tough by Cayman's size
Cayman's small size and penchant for poltiical change makes civil service neutrality a must, the deputy governor says.
Family disclosures urged for politicians
An internationally renowned corruption fighter pushes some of Cayman's hot button issues.
Civil servant retires after 43 years
Sonia McLaughlin retires afte 42 years of service.
UCCI anti-corruption conference kicks off
A UCCI conference sets its sights on combating corruption over the next three days.
Pounding our ‘iron triangle’ into shape
In light of revelations about the toxic climate of fear in the civil service, it's time to do more than just make noise about "good governance."
PR test results are in: F-minus
Can anyone deny the unjustness in assessing the worthiness of hopeful Cayman immigrants by their awareness of the National Museum's "animatronic doll" and other miscellany?
Runner Haines gears up for epic marathon fundraiser
Champion fundraiser Derek Haines officially launches his bid to raise $1 million to build a new facility for Cayman HospiceCare at a reception at Governor Helen Kilpatrick’s residence.
Report: Civil servants living in fear
Blatant wrongdoing within the civil service is going unreported because of fear, Cayman's government watchdog reports.
Stepping up to a healthy challenge
Staff from the offices of the auditor general and the information commissoner walked more than 4 million steps for the Workplace Walk-off Pedometer Challenge.
Taste of Cayman: Winners announced
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink gets top award at Taste of Cayman for second year in a row.
Top officials ‘disregard’ human rights requests
Senior leaders in government are not giving the Human Rights Commission the time of day.
Record turnout for Stride Against Cancer
More than 1,200 people took to the roads of the Cayman Islands Sunday to take part in the first nationwide Stride Against Cancer.
Philippines consul general visits Cayman
Minister and Consul General of the Philippines Ariel Rodelas is meeting with Filipinos living in Cayman to discuss passport issues.
Remembrance service honors Anna Evans
A remembrance service was held Friday in honor of Anna Evans, who has been missing for three years.
Giving a hand to the Auditor General
The stars may finally be starting to align in Auditor General Alastair Swarbrick's favor.
Officials: Statutory authorities out of control
Cayman's leaders say it's time to stop the carnival for statutory authorities and government companies.
Sixteen civil servants can ‘separate’ from jobs
More than a dozen civil servants may voluntarily leave their posts prior to reaching retirement age.
USA worked Mexico out easily
It all went according to script with the two best teams reaching the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 final with defending champions USA retaining their crown against Mexico on Sunday.
JPs begin mandatory training
Cayman’s Justices of the Peace are undergoing a mandatory training program to familiarize them with new regulations introduced in the wake of an unlawful search of a woman’s home and vehicle.
Land registrar hiring ‘fair’
Civil service hiring practices come under closer scrutiny.
Contributions of Cayman’s elders recognized at party
Rotary Club of Grand Cayman host Christmas party for seniors at the First Baptist Church.
Catholic a class ahead of Prep
The new track season began in earnest at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex with the third staging of the Private High Schools Track & Field Championships.
National ‘number’ system considered
Cayman takes another look at an ID/number card system for all residents.
Deputy governor: Cayman must ‘think big’
Franz Manderson admits that when it comes to competition for issuing work permits, Cayman is up against Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands.
Hoops prodigies make playoff push
Youth basketball is gearing up for the postseason.
Governor lights up GT Christmas tree
Heroes Square was a-twinkle Monday night as Governor Helen Kilpatrick switched on the Christmas tree lights in George Town.
Private schools line up again
Track and field athletes will be in action this weekend to boast who has the best athletes from Cayman’s private schools.
Cuba MOU talks to start in new year
Cayman authorities will meet their Havana counterparts early in the new year to negotiate revisions to the 1999 memorandum of understanding prescribing the treatment of illegal Cuban immigrants.
Wolves hungry for John Gray feast
The Wolves have a shot at a high playoff seed on the court.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Walkers love big race too
The Intertrust Cayman Islands Half Marathon is only a couple of weeks away and organizers are letting all walkers know that they are welcome to participate.
UK available for budget input
With several inroads into Cayman's budgeting process already, the UK offers more "help."
Corbin coasts home in a ‘Breeze’
Short distance road races are getting more popular every year and one that has become a firm favorite on the sporting calendar did not disappoint.
Coaches rate Soldiers’ tactics
The Wesleyan Soldiers are entrenched in a battle for respect.
Gov’t expenditures: ‘Show and tell’ time
The Governor should scare the civil service straight on following financial reporting laws.
Caymanian cop’s firing called ‘indefensible’
A veteran RCIPS officer asks a judge to review his dismissal from the police service in 2011.
Lawmakers approve $549M spending plan
Disputes over why Caymanians weren’t hired for various government jobs dominated a two-week debate over the government’s $549 million spending plan for 2013/14, which was formally approved Wednesday.
Soldiers continue flawless march
One of youth basketball’s biggest surprises is the dominance of Wesleyan Christian Academy.
Baraud gets bold for Olympians
Funds for Olympic athletes will be raised with another fun-filled event this weekend.
Concern arises over lawmakers ‘dictating’ hiring
Civil service hiring practices, and elected lawmakers' role in those decisions, take center stage in the Legislative Assembly.
Editorial: Government math: Show us your work
The government's budget documents are too complex, yet too vague.
Deputy governor plays by travel rules
The deputy governor is frugal during a recent trip to the United Kingdom.
Gov’t ‘output budgeting’ leaves more questions
Advice on how to make Cayman's government budget more understandable has apparently been cast aside for 2013/14.
Thompson lifts Griffins over Esso
Wesleyan Christian Academy is flexing its muscles in youth basketball.
Civil servants have month to weigh ‘separation’
It's not really an early retirement, but....
Caribbean hoopsters target us
The arrival of a central public venue for basketball should bring a major regional tournament.
Editorial for October 2: Civil service review: Must we?
If the government's looking to cut expenses, start with the unheeded reports on how to cut expenses.
Report: ‘Outside expertise’ needed to cut civil service
Another call made for another private sector review with an eye to cutting the Cayman Islands civil service.
New US consular agency set to open
The new U.S. Consular Agency office opens to U.S. citizens in October.
Launch of Right to Know Week
Message from Deputy Governor Franz Manderson and Information Commissioner Jennifer Dilbert on Right to Know Week.
Editorial for September 19: Cayman's Cabinet: What's inside?
In the Caymanian Compass this week, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson declared Cayman to have an open government – and we would like to agree with him. However, there’s just one issue: the Cayman Islands Cabinet.
Deputy governor: ‘We now have an open government’
Cayman's deputy governor declares these islands are now 'open and transparent'.
New governor visits districts
Cayman's new governor spends her first week making the rounds in local districts.
