Topic: Government
School illness report inconclusive
A report into an outbreak of sickness at Red Bay Primary found an ice machine leak to be the "more likely" cause of the illness.
Stars will play for Dominica fund
Caribbean sports stars will turn out for a celebrity 20-over cricket match in Barbados this weekend in support of Dominica which is still grappling with the devastation left by Tropical Storm Erika a month ago.
Woman guilty of trying to bribe civil servant with $100
A Cuban national applying for naturalization was found guilty of fraud on the government by offering a bribe to a civil servant.
Tourists give street fair the thumbs up
Cruise ship visitors dug into Cayman’s cuisine and enjoyed its culture at Cardinall Avenue’s ongoing Thursday street fair.
UCCI teaching programs receive accreditation
Teacher-training programs at the University College of the Cayman Islands recently received validation by the Joint Board of Teacher Education.
Community rallies to help burn victim
Update: Burn victim Jessie Perry was transported by air ambulance to Jamaica on Thursday night.
She was taken to University College Hospital in Kingston, according to Patricia Ebanks, who is helping the family.
Dailey promotes kids riding more
The vibrant Cayman cycling scene is gradually attracting youngsters into the sport, which was an obvious fact at last week’s time trial.
Economy expands 1.4 percent, consumer prices fall sharply
The Cayman Islands economy expanded by an estimated 1.4 percent, buoyed by strong growth in the hotel and restaurant, and real estate, rental and business services segments.
Engaging our community in our schools
KPMG's suggested model of "Cayman Partnership Schools" provides the disruptive discontinuity that our long under-performing school system desperately requires.
Far-reaching effect of permanent residence ruling cited
A recent court decision in permanent residence case may be a game-changer, not only for immigration-related matters, but for many other areas in which appointed boards make rulings and hear appeals on a plethora of matters, from business licensing to planning issues.
Licensing enforcement worries business owners
Cayman Islands business owners are not particularly concerned about complying with a new Trade and Business Licensing Law, but they say they are worried about a lack of enforcement against those who do not follow the rules.
Cadets seek recruits, elect new board
The Cadet Corps is seeking new recruits. Enrollment is open through Sept. 28.
Contractors support dock project
The Cayman Contractors Association has thrown its weight behind plans for new cruise piers in George Town harbor.
Crown: Pines theft case took two years to file
It took two years from the time a former manager of The Pines retirement home left the Cayman Islands for Crown prosecutors to receive a “full ruling file” on a police investigation into her alleged theft of more than $300,000 from the charity.
Red Bay Primary's mystery illness: The 'unknowns'
We still don’t know why more than 100 children and staff fell ill after lunch at Red Bay Primary School two weeks ago. In fact, we may never know why. ... And it’s time for government officials to admit it outright.
'Brilliant' civil servant, 60, found dead at home
Astley McLaughlin, a retired Cayman Islands government worker, was found dead in his Beach Bay home over the weekend by a family member.
Pioneer developer Rex Crighton passes away
Rex Crighton, a pioneer land developer and realtor in the Cayman Islands, died on Monday. He was 81.
Academy-style schools proposed for Cayman
Independent governing bodies made up of business leaders, parents and former students should be put in charge of Cayman’s schools, according to a consultant's report.
Eleven students awarded John Gray Memorial grants
Eleven students studying for their first higher education degrees overseas have been awarded grants from the John Gray Memorial Fund Committee.
Students learn to checkmate
Shaun Tracey has a dream – to see chess become part of the curriculum in schools on the island.
Public education: Cayman's most important test
The general tenor of the inspection reports on Cayman Islands government schools is not surprising — but it is scathing.
Conservation Council criticizes port plan
The National Conservation Council has criticized the cruise berthing proposal for George Town harbor, citing concerns with the economic costs and environmental damage.
Gift of dictionaries from Rotary Sunrise boosts junior literacy
Students in government primary schools got a boost on Literacy Day last week when the Rotary Sunrise Club donated almost 700 illustrated dictionaries to all Year Five students.
'Gold shovel' mystery solved
Shovels used during ceremonies to mark the start of high-profile projects are not quite as fancy as one might imagine.
MLA: Lawyers law must address Caymanian hiring
The Legal Practitioners Bill must promote Caymanian hiring at law firms, a George Town lawmaker says.
Planning board reappointed after critical report
All members of the Cayman Islands Central Planning Authority have been reappointed in the wake of an audit report.
Investigation into Red Bay illnesses continues
Officials are still waiting for conclusive test results as to the cause
of the recent outbreak of illness at Red Bay Primary School, according
to a press statement released by the government Friday.
Bush: Permanent residence system ‘not helping’ Caymanians or expatriates
Cayman’s immigration system is helping neither local workers nor the economy, Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush said.
Cayman and Honduras congregations mourn pastor
A service for Pastor Esau Brooks, who passed away last month at his home in Breakers, will be held on Sunday.
Government breaks ground on airport expansion
Officials broke ground Wednesday on the first phase of the $55-million airport expansion project.
Poor teaching blamed for school failures
Inspectors were highly critical of teaching standards across Cayman’s schools in a series of damning reports that recommend substantial changes across the islands’ education system.
School aide child sex abuse case to resume in October
The case against a school aide charged with indecently assaulting primary school girls has been adjourned until Oct. 22.
We support the George Town dock
The proposed George Town cruise berthing facility constitutes the largest public works project in the history of the Cayman Islands. The consequences of pursuing, or not pursuing, the dock will be with us for generations.
Government takes steps to new courthouse
The Ministry of Planning has issued a request for proposals for consultants to begin planning for a new court facility. The RFP asks companies to bid on the outline business case for a new building to replace the aging courthouse.
Little decline in Cayman gas prices
Steadily falling fuel prices in the U.S. and worldwide since early July once again are not reflected at the pump on Grand Cayman, statistics examined by the Cayman Compass reveal.
More families opting for private schools
More parents in the Cayman Islands are opting to send their children to private schools, new statistics show. Both the Cayman International School and Triple C have added staff and classrooms after reporting record enrollment figures for the 2015/16 academic year.
The big, risky Baha Mar bet
Due to delays and bankruptcy proceedings, the envisioned “Bahamian Riviera” is foundering, and threatens to drag the Bahamas’ economy down with it.
Cayman community rallies around Dominica
For about three days last month, Martin Royer did not know what had happened to his mother, brother, sister and other relatives on the small eastern Caribbean island of Dominica.
Cayman's human rights issues to be aired internationally
The gay law professor at the center of an immigration test case challenging the unequal treatment of homosexuals in the Cayman Islands has been invited to make a presentation on the issue to the International Bar Association.
Baha Mar provisional liquidators appointed
The Bahamas Supreme Court has approved the appointment of provisional liquidators for the country’s bankrupt multi-hotel tourist resort Baha Mar.
Business in brief
RBC Royal Bank launches private banking; interns get work experience at LIME; Mourant Ozannes expands Hong Kong practice; Appleby acted for holdings firm in Hong Kong listing
CIFEC reopening postponed
The start of the new school year at Cayman Islands Further Education Centre has been delayed.
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.
On Literacy Day, minister cites local issues
Education Minister Tara Rivers said there are still students leaving school without the reading and writing skills they need for the modern workplace.
One year later: Anyone remember the EY report?
Twelve months after the release of the EY report, we look up to see that the public sector has been downsized neither in size nor scope.
Scotland steps down from CIFA
Former Sports Minister Mark Scotland has become the latest member of the Cayman Islands Football Association executive to step down from his role.
Students explore medical field at Health City camp
Nineteen students between the ages of 12 and 14 took part in Healthcare Explorers Day Camp, hosted last month by Health City Cayman Islands.
Airport upgrade to break ground this week
The initial stage of Grand Cayman's airport redevelopment will see shovels in the ground this week.
Cayman donates cash, volunteers planes for Dominica recovery
Cayman donates cash to tropical storm victims in Dominica.
Congratulations to Cayman's young scholars
Let us devote a moment to recognizing excellence among the young people of the Cayman Islands.
Court: Webb allowed to return to Georgia
Cayman's Jeffrey Webb will be allowed to return “home” to Georgia while on bail from U.S. bribery charges.
Cayman government working on pay inequity
Civil service leaders insist they are still seeking to address concerns over pay inequality across government.
Premier: Government taking permanent resident ruling ‘seriously’
Cayman's premier says his government is taking legal concerns about the local immigration system "very seriously."
Cayman issues poised for 'prime time'
From the standpoint of sheer numbers, we cannot recall another point in time where Cayman faced so many reputational threats of our own creation.
Five YCLA finalists chosen
The Young Caymanian Leaders Foundation on Friday named three women and two men as finalists for the top spot in 2015’s annual awards contest, choosing among musicians, health professionals and finance experts.
Maples continues CIFA funding, confirms Blake resignation
Law firm Maples and Calder will continue its sponsorship of grass roots football in the Cayman Islands despite recent controversies surrounding the game’s local governing body.
‘Sea-change’ in permanent residence process expected
The effect of a judgment issued by Chief Justice Anthony Smellie could have a "sea-change" effect on the way permanent residence applications are handled.
Text help available for storm-torn Dominica
LIME users in Cayman can now help people in Dominica after the island was devastated by Tropical Storm Erika last month.
Woman admits deception charges
A woman pleaded guilty to nine counts of obtaining more than $20,000 by deception in Grand Court Friday in relation to a case involving applications for permanent residence.
Caymanian artist, student exhibits in Missouri
Young Caymanian artist exhibits his work in Columbia, Missouri while undertaking a degree in fine arts.
Community emergency team sought for Prospect
Residents of the Prospect community may soon have their own Certified Emergency Response Team to help prepare for and respond to potential disasters in their neighborhood.
More than 100 primary students fall ill at school
More than 100 students at Red Bay Primary School fell ill after the school’s lunch period on Wednesday afternoon.
Unnamed companies gifted almost $1M to CIFA
Almost $1 million in loans from unnamed private companies have been re-assigned as sponsorship income in the Cayman Islands Football Association’s 2013/14 accounts.
Agricultural pioneers sought for Heroes Day recognition
Premier Alden McLaughlin and Agriculture Minister Kurt Tibbetts will oversee nominations of Caymanian farmers who will be recognized as pioneers of agriculture in the 2016 National Heroes Day celebrations.
Gay couple challenge Immigration decision
A gay law professor and his husband are at the center of a possible test case, challenging the “unequal” treatment of homosexual couples in the Cayman Islands.
Little aces serve and volley again
Tennis coaching for kids living in Grand Cayman’s outer districts kicks off again from Monday, thanks to sponsorship by Cayman National.
Smith Road congestion to extend to late October
The $1.8 million road-widening project on Smith Road that started in July will not be finished until late October.
Speed of Cayman: No ‘fast lane’ in a traffic jam
Just to keep up with the accelerating pace of the wider world, the Cayman Islands as a country needs to increase its velocity, and get things done more quickly. But instead of moving faster, all too often we find ourselves stuck – in traffic.
School inspections: A welcome ‘first step’ toward improvement
Q. Why did the ministry have an independent U.K. consultant inspect Cayman’s schools? A. “Because it was the proper thing to do. That’s why.”
Deadline extended for labor and pensions bills feedback
The deadline has been extended by one month for the public to provide feedback on the proposed Labour Relations Bill and the National Pensions (Amendment Bill, 2015).
Education officials defend public schools inspection reports
Education officials have defended their decision to bring in a British inspection team to assess standards in Cayman’s schools.
General secretary resigns from football association
The turmoil surrounding the Cayman Islands Football Association increased Tuesday as acting general secretary Paul Macey announced his resignation.
