Topic: Helen Kilpatrick
Prisoner release bill approved
Cayman's convicted killers will no longer be serving life in prison in most cases.
White Party weathers storm, raises thousands for athletes
The Cayman Islands Olympic Fundraising Committee’s “White Party, Hamptons Style” raises thousands for Cayman athletes at a glittering event.
A billion reasons for Governor Kilpatrick to step in
With every passing day, it has become increasingly obvious that the Cayman Islands needs a no-nonsense, action-oriented governor.
Security council holds three meetings in 18 months
Cayman's National Security Council isn't meeting very often these days.
Government employee of the year chosen
Venice Tatum is the civil service's Employee of the Year.
Not guilty!
Cayman's former leader is cleared on all charges relating to his alleged improper use of a government credit card.
Navy warship visits Cayman
Royal Navy Warship HMS Argyll moored off George Town on Monday for a four-day visit.
Governor presented with first poppy
The Cayman Islands Veterans Association pinned Governor Helen Kilpatrick with the first poppy of 2014’s poppy campaign this week.
French consul general visits
France Consul General Philippe Létrilliart visited Grand Cayman for meetings with officials and to meet French citizens who live here.
Renovated yacht club opens
The new Cayman Islands Yacht Club opens.
Sailors attempt record
It seemed as if the whole of the Cayman Islands Sailing Club was out on North Sound on Sunday for the Bart’s Bash sailing race run by sailing clubs all around the world on behalf of the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation charity.
Independents drop ‘one man’ motion
Independent lawmakers agree to watch and wait on 'one man, one vote' ... at least for now.
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.
Voting change ‘one’ step closer
The Cayman Islands government takes a symbolic first step toward changing its election system.
Governor reflects on first year anniversary
Governor Helen Kilpatrick reflects on her first year in office.
Cautious optimism for ‘one man, one vote’
Supporters of 'one man, one vote' give government a provisional thumbs-up over its electoral reform plan.
Premier: ‘One man, one vote’ in place by 2017 election
One man, one vote is back on government's agenda.
Chamber calls on Security Council to address crime
Business leaders are requesting a meeting with the National Security Council in response to the rise in crime over the first six months of 2014.
Students host event to connect with employers
More than 30 students networked with local employers at an event organized by Cayman Connection U.K., a nonprofit group solely run by Caymanian students.
Disruption to 911 calls linked to network issue
A connection failure disabling emergency calls could happen again, warns the Department of Public Safety Communications.
Operation Tempura: A saga seemingly without end
The Governor's decision to seek judicial review on a decision of the Acting Information Commissioner requiring the release of documents related to Operation Tempura goes against the spirit of the Freedom of Information Law.
Tempura records case taken to court again
The Cayman Islands governor has again refused to give up records related to a complaint made in the wake of Operation Tempura and has signaled her intention to take the matter to court for a second time.
Governor throws support to ladies
Some of the best netball players in the Cayman Islands headed to a tournament in style.
New Court of Appeal judge sworn in
Sir George Newman has been sworn in as a justice of the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal.
Operation Tempura allegations turn ugly
Accusations of criminality, lying and cover-ups fly around the ill-fated Operation Tempura corruption investigation.
Ex-Gov, AG cleared of criminal allegations
Criminal allegations against high-ranking Cayman officials backfire on Operation Tempura's former senior investigator.
Churches called to account for cash
Government auditors ask local churches what they did with money from the Nation Buildng Fund.
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.
Police service welcomes new officers
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service welcomes eight men and four women as its newest police officers.
Veterans call on volunteers
The Cayman Islands Veterans Association is calling for more support this year for its annual Poppy Appeal.
Glasgow set for Commonwealth show
As the Commonwealth Games approach, Scotland is set to dazzle its visitors.
Local athletes enjoy send-off
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee celebrated the departure of Cayman athletes to major meets this summer.
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.
Doak pins down local spirit
Jaime Doak is helping Cayman’s cause in Scotland.
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.
Caymanian RCIPS recruits to graduate
The largest group of Caymanians to join the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service will graduate on July 17.
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.
Report: No additional staff for anti-corruption enforcement
Cayman's anti-corruption enforcers are overworked, understaffed and not getting many convictions.
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.
Haines bonds cell phone firms
Derek Haines has thought up another revenue stream to achieve his $1 million Cayman HospiceCare target and in the process has united the island’s two main telecommunications companies.
Haines gets $100k again
Derek Haines is a step closer to reaching his $1 million challenge with a new donation of $100,000 donation.
Cayman celebrates the Queen’s 88th birthday
George Town was transformed into a site of much pomp and ceremony on Saturday when it hosted a parade and awards ceremony in honor of the 88th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.
Auditor General’s report: Time to call the cops
The breadth and scope of the Auditor General's report on Cayman Islands government "travel and hospitality" spending is astounding.
Grand Cayman prepares for potential natural disasters
Grand Cayman prepares for natural disasters with a lecture series and a tsunami exercise.
Governor bashed over Tempura secrecy
The veil of secrecy over Operation Tempura is causing hard feelings in Cayman and in the United Kingdom.
Royal Ascot night injects funds for Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games team has just been announced and the 28 members is grateful for the latest event to fund the trip to Glasgow next month by the Olympic Fundraising Committee.
Commissioner cleared over injuring suspect
Police commissioner David Baines will not face charges over his dramatic intervention in a New Year’s Day diamond heist in George Town
Government seeks discrimination feedback
The government wants to hear from women who feel they are being discriminated against or facing inequality in the workplace or elsewhere.
Doctors and dentists celebrated
More than 50 people came together at a gala dinner at the weekend to celebrate the Cayman Islands Medical and Dental Society’s 30th anniversary and to honor Dr. Sook Yin.
Halfway house put on hold
The official opening of The Bridge Foundation’s women’s shelter in West Bay has been cancelled after planning concerns were raised on the eve of the event.
Ribbon cut on SafeHaven Marina
Governor Helen Kilpatrick officially opened the SafeHaven Marina Tuesday following its $3.5 million refurbishment.
Annual budget provides pomp and ceremony
The 2014-2015 budget of the Cayman Islands government may have provided some of the most up-to-date financial information, but its delivery was not without some age-old customs.
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.
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.
Cydonie keen on Glasgow props
Cayman’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete sees strength in numbers ahead of this summer’s spectacle.
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.
