Topic: Governor Helen Kilpatrick
Governor: Budget will lower cost of living
A national apprenticeship scheme to get young people into work, a road building program in George Town and a cut in duty on fuel imports, were among the highlights of government’s policy agenda outlined in Governor Helen Kilpatrick's Throne Speech on Monday.
Governor: ‘Time not right’ for Tempura inquiry
Cayman's governor is not ruling it out, but another inquiry into Operation Tempura won't happen any time soon.
Personnel costs ‘blew budget’
Issues surrounding personnel costs were the reason for Cayman's delayed government budget this time around.
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.
Fraser: Camaraderie will be key
Brett Fraser knows his way in and around the pool on the some of the world’s biggest stages.
Four murderers ordered released
Within the next 20 months, Cayman will set four convicted killers free from prison.
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.
Special Olympics honor athletes
Special Olympics Cayman Islands put on a number of competitions to highlight local talent.
Felder: 200 electric cars by end of 2015
There are high hopes for electric cars in Cayman over the next two years.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Gov: Officer death report will be public
The governor maintains that a review into a local police officer's death will be released following a coroner's jury evaluation of the incident.
Cydonie keen on Glasgow props
Cayman’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete sees strength in numbers ahead of this summer’s spectacle.
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.
How public views court sentences
Maura McGown QC spoke about challenges to the judicial system, including public perceptions on sentencing.
Gardens in paradise: Flower show, plant sale in May
Whether you're an avid horticulturist or you are a hobbyist wtih a green thumb, the Garden Club of Cayman's flower show and plant sale will surely delight.
Haines relieved successive runs were not too exhausting
Derek Haines is thankful that he is not aching too much after running two marathons in successive weeks.
He may be 65 but the veteran runner is still able to cover the 26.2 mile distance in a respectable time, having ran the Paris Marathon in just over four hours last week and followed that up with the London event on Sunday in 3 hours 57 minutes and 01 second.
Queen’s Baton runs through Cayman
Inclement weather could not stop Caymanian athletes from completing the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, part of the lead up to the Commonwealth Games.
Local students score in Commonwealth competition
Nine local students are certificate winners in Royal Commonwealth Society Essay competition.
Haines reaches $300k after second marathon
Derek Haines completed his second marathon in successive weeks and added another $100,000 donation towards the magic $1 million which will fund a new building for Cayman HospiceCare.
Baton relay on its way to Cayman
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee will celebrate the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, the traditional curtain raiser to the Commonwealth Games, here this week.
Haines runs first race of $1M challenge
Derek Haines successfully finished the first of his six marathons this year on Sunday as he bids to raise $1 million to build a new facility for Cayman HospiceCare.
Court of Appeal judge takes oaths
Justice John Martin has joined the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal.
Ladies net fresh props
Local netball has been highlighting its past and present stars.
Human Rights Commission members appointed
New life is breathed into the Cayman Islands Human Rights Commission.
Law reduces detention for criminal suspects to 48 hours
Local police may now only hold prisoners for an initial period of 48 hours without charging them with a crime.
Queen’s New Year Honours nominations sought
Governor Helen Kilpatrick is inviting members of the public to submit nominations for the Queen’s New Year Honours List for 2015.
Haines $1m bid starts in Paris
Derek Haines embarks on the first of his six marathons this weekend as he bids to raise $1 million to build a new facility for Cayman HospiceCare.
Governor’s reception for honored women
Throughout Honoring Women Month this March, the contribution women have made in the community, particularly in sports, has been celebrated, culminating with a reception at the governor’s residence on Monday.
Oldies to turn back the clock
They may be Oldies on the court but the Department of Sports feels they are goodies.
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.
Governor Kilpatrick honored as top lady on the court
Governor Helen Kilpatrick has a new title – patron of Cayman netball.
Reduced passport fees for expat Brits
British citizens applying for new passports from the Cayman Islands will pay substantially less under a new pricing schedule which comes into effect on April 7.
Students gather under the big top
Law students raised more than $7,000 to refurbish their computer lab by hosting a circus themed gala.
A weekend of heart health
The Cayman Heart Fund hosted an array of events over the weekend as part of the national “Heart Disease and Awareness Month.”
Ex-minister: GOV, FCO nixed Ironwood road funding
A funding plan for a major local road extension was killed off by UK officials last year, according to a former government minister.
Governor honors ladies
Local netball is getting the support of Cayman’s ruling British official.
Family disclosures urged for politicians
An internationally renowned corruption fighter pushes some of Cayman's hot button issues.
Governor delegates some responsibility
Governer Helen Kilpatrick hands over some external affairs responsibilities.
New law requires land disclosures
Lawmakers will have to make public all family land holdings, as well as their own, under a new public standards regime.
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.
New Pines officially opens
The new Pines Retirement Home officially opened its doors Friday.
Commonwealth Day to be observed Monday
Cayman will join other territories around the world to celebrate the culture and history of the Commonwealth nations on Monday.
Healthy interest in Agriculture Show
For years the government has been trying to get families to grow what they eat and eat what they grow and from the looks of this year's Agriculture Show this concept has taken root.
Governor sworn in as chief scout
Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick becomes the first female chief scout in the Cayman Islands.
HospiceCare holds flag day
More than 250 green-clad HospiceCare volunteers will descend on the streets and sidewalks of Grand Cayman Friday and Saturday to encourage the public to give generously to the charity's annual flag day.
Governor will be first female Chief Scout
Governor Helen Kilpatrick will become the Cayman Islands’ first female Chief Scout in a celebration service to kick off Scouts Week on Sunday.
New magistrates appointed to bench
Three new acting magistrates are appointed for the Summary Court.
Welcome, Health City
Hundreds of dignitaries gathered to hail the birth of a “third pillar” of Cayman’s economy and a new model for global healthcare at the official opening of Health City Cayman Islands on Tuesday.
Witness protection raises legal questions
Cayman Islands authorities dispute the territory's witness protection standards for criminal cases.
In Focus Cayman Arts Festival opens at Governor’s House
10th annual Cayman Arts Festival - Opening Night - at the Governor’s House
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Still no sign of final conservation law
More than six weeks after it was passed by legislators and nearly two weeks after it was signed by the governor, the public still cannot see a copy of the final version of the National Conservation Bill.
Haines targets $1M from six marathons
Charity fund-raising champion Derek Haines aims to raise $1 million by running six marathons this year.
Bermuda cops probe Cayman officer’s death
A review of a local police officer's death will eventually be made public, police commanders say.
Governor gets involved in loose dog complaint
It takes the police commissioner's and governor's involvement before a dangerous dog complaint is addressed.
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.
Olympians plunged into all events
Cayman’s swimming programs emerged as winners with celebrity swimmers arriving for the second annual Splash, Dash and Dine
Olympians Ruta Meilutyte and Neil Walker, along with acclaimed international coaches Jon Rudd and Dave Kelsheimer and hundreds of members of Cayman’s swim community took part.
Courts to tackle case backlog
The number and variety of cases dealt with by Cayman's courts require more court space and personnel.
Government spends $19,000 for five members’ UK trip
The Cayman Islands government spent $19,316 to send five representatives to the Overseas Joint Ministerial Council in London in November.
Governor made honorary member of Rotary
Governor Helen Kilpatrick and Stacey Vandevelde has been made honorary members of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman.
Online Poll: Bar politicians from hiring civil servants
Few will be surprised to learn that “elected politicians” ranked dead last in the week’s poll - no matter the question - and that any other option was preferable.
Endangered? Vertebrates with vocal cords
Local business leaders remain silent on National Conservation Bill.
Gov: Cayman not ‘too small’ for good governance
The governor rubbishes claims that Cayman is simply to small for proper government accountability.
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.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Human Rights Commission: UK, Cayman must justify wiretap plan
Neither the Cayman Islands nor United Kingdom government has properly justified the exclusion of the judiciary in the issuance of investigative warrants allowing local police to intercept phone calls, emails and other private communications, according to the Human Rights Commission.
Opposition leader says police tapped his phone
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush accuses the UK of "illegal" wiretaps.
London calling for premier
Premier Alden McLaughlin will leave the Cayman Islands Saturday to travel to London to attend the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meeting.
Hedge Funds Care: A grand gala for a most-worthy cause
In one of Grand Cayman’s most anticipated fundraising events, hundreds of Cayman’s most generous paid $1,000 each to attend a gala affair Saturday evening at the Ritz-Carlton to benefit Hedge Funds Care.
Alden deserves props for trying
The local sports tourism industry got another boost from the staging of the SteppingStones North America and Caribbean Rugby Association sevens over the weekend.
