Topic: Government
Pilar new DoT chief
Ms Pilar Bush is the new director of tourism for the Cayman Islands.
Spotts Landing not ready
When waters are too choppy for cruise ships in George Town, Spotts Landing cannot be used for disembarkation until it comes up to special security standards.
Gay cruise ships slated
Although all-gay cruise organisers are still boycotting the Cayman Islands, several gay and lesbian groups have been visiting the country on cruise ships in recent times, and several more are booked to visit this year, beginning in March.
Tempers flare in Spotts
Residents of Spotts Newlands blocked the entrance of the post-Ivan bulk disposal site with their vehicles Friday morning in an attempt to stop dumping.
Recovery on Gen. Clark’s agenda
Retired Four Star American Army General Wesley Clark is to comment on Caymans recovery effort as the keynote speaker at the 19 January Business Outlook conference.
School at Frank Sound doable
Construction on a high school at Frank Sound could begin in a few weeks.
A look back at 2004 in Cayman
The year just past was filled with news, from renewed talk of dredging North Sound to the opening of the telecommunications industry to full competition.
Reading waves
India - Two days after a tsunami thrashed the island where his ancestors have lived for tens of thousands of years, a lone tribesman stood naked on the beach and looked up at a hovering coast guard helicopter.
Port Authority recovering
As a good performance in 2002 is reported for the Port Authority, that vital facility finds itself facing challenges after the passage of Hurricane Ivan.
Civil servants given more
The holiday season was made a bit lighter for some civil servants, who cashed in on a Government interest-free loan.
Cayman group offers aid
Cayman Loves Children is appealing for desperately needed funds to send to non-governmental organizations in Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
Millions in need
GENEVA - Up to 5 million people in the tsunami-struck Indian Ocean region lack access to the basic supplies they need to stay alive, the United Nations health agency said Thursday.
Rental cars scarce
Many tourists on Grand Cayman may have to bus or walk it because rental cars are still tied up on long-term lease to residents and companies after thousands of vehicles were destroyed during Hurricane Ivan.
Book generates $10,000 for recovery
The National Recovery Fund is $10,000 better off thanks to a donation from two Ivan-made authors.
Insurance reshuffle
Caymans local insurance industry may be reshaped owing to the level of insurance payout because of damage by Hurricane Ivan and a suspected high number of un-insured or underinsured homeowners.
More classrooms Cayman bound
Arrival of a barge in Port George Town at the end of December would mean that all children will be in classrooms when school begins 5 January.
Bringing back a landmark
Time and again the Cayman Islands have seen members of the public and private sectors get together to iron out another wrinkle from Ivan.
Homeless get free phones
As Government seeks private sector assistance on housing, Cingular Wireless has jumped ahead with a pledge for free phone service to the homeless for a year.
Boston bound on new jet
Cayman Airways new direct flight to Boston saw local VIPs hop aboard Friday evening for the inaugural trip to the new destination on the newly acquired 737-300 jet airplane.
Ministers group offers help
Government agencies, private sector businesses and volunteer groups have taken on the job of rebuilding Grand Cayman.
Cayman ‘well prepared’
Of the Caribbean countries hit by hurricanes this year, Cayman was perceived to have been the most prepared.
Health Ministry in recovery
The Ministry of Health has laid out its recovery and future mitigation arrangements in the event of another disaster of the magnitude of Hurricane Ivan.
Natural News
A species of monkey unknown to science has been photographed in India by an international team of researchers. Named the Arunachal macaque, the new monkey is a comparatively large brown primate with a relatively short tail.
TODAY’S EDITORIAL: Rental legislation
It is unfortunate when Government has to step in and make rules to keep seemingly intelligent adults in tow.
Hurricane Ivan ribbons a hit
The sale of Hurricane Ivan ribbons started with a bang this week with a US$10,000 donation.
World hunger
The world is losing the battle against hunger, with the number of malnourished people in developing nations now put at 815 million and rising, according to a U.N. report.
Today’s Editorial: It’s all about planning
When buying or selling real estate its all about location, location, location.
Christmas tree lit at Governor’s House
A large crowd gathered at the Governors House last Friday evening for The Ministry of Community Services, Youth, Sports and Gender Affairs second annual Christmas-tree lighting ceremony.
LGB speaks on MC Restoration
Amid a number of comments by members of the public and a statement by Leader of the Opposition Kurt Tibbetts concerning the debris removal contract awarded to MC Restoration, Leader of Government Business McKeeva Bush made a presentation on the matter to the Legislative Assembly Monday.
Bush wants UK aid
Government will today dispatch a letter to the UK, again seeking assistance for hurricane recovery of the Cayman Islands.
Friend, foe in Britain
A recent debate in the UK House of Commons revealed that the Cayman Islands has both friend and foe in the British parliament, and that the London Government has left Cayman on its own.
A little help, please
A Cayman tradition is spending time with family on holidays and weekends at the Seven Mile Public beach, cruise ship visitors alike enjoy a quick trip to soak up the rays for a few hours as they visit our island gem.
Scotland works for Witt
Mark Scotland does not work for MC Restoration, neither does he work for Government, but is employed by James Lee Witt Associates.
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.
