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Editorial: A moment of comity: Don't let it pass

The new premier should accept the former premier's offer of detente.

Annual Silent Witness March scheduled for Friday

The annual Silent Witness march takes place on Friday, Oct. 18, at 5:30 p.m. from the Government Administration Building to Celebration Square.

Veterans to hold annual benefit gala

The Cayman Islands Veterans Association will hold its second annual Veterans Benefit Dinner/Dance on Saturday.

Police: Murder cases not gang warfare

Local police say there appears to be no connection, or any particular gang affiliation, in three recent homicides.

Accounting society welcomes new colleagues with gala affair

CISPA celebrated the achievements of new certified Caymanian professionals and recent accounting graduates.

New governor scopes out George Town communities

Governor Helen Kilpatrick tours George Town.

Governor to tour GT

Governor Helen Kilpatrick is scheduled to tour George Town Wednesday.

Hurricane High planned for Cayman Brac

A partially built emergency shelter on Cayman Brac dubbed the “hurricane Hilton” will be transformed into a high school.

World Cup trophy hit the spot

Another milestone in Cayman Islands sports history was created by the visit of football’s coveted prize, the World Cup Trophy, on Monday.

Editorial for October 8: Throne Speech: Short, but oh so sweet

New Gov. Helen Kilpatrick reminded Cayman Islands lawmakers of their prime duty.

$100M surplus projected in gov’t budget

The new government budget posts an ambitious plan for an operating budget surplus.

Editorial for October 7: Gala evening opens Cayman’s social season

Cayman does indeed have a social season and it got off to a sterling start with the annual Breast Cancer Gala Dinner over the weekend.

Opposition leader meets the governor

Opposition leader McKeeva Bush said he had a “good discussion” with new Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick on Monday, following years of rocky relations with her predecessor.

Editorial for September 23: Getting serious about serious crime

We are getting weary of publishing – and we’re certain you’re getting weary of reading – crime stories that chronicle the growing threat to our sense of security, tranquility and quality of life in these once-peaceful islands.

Governor kicks off Cayman’s new J22 season in style

Her Excellency the Governor, Helen Kilpatrick, was recently at the Cayman Islands Sailing Club to meet sailors before heading out onto North Sound to start the first race of the 23rd annual J22 Governor’s Cup regatta.

Foster’s swim attracts strong showing

The overcast clouds threatened but did not burst until later thankfully as the first open water sea swim of the new season went off without a hitch.

Governor gets view from the Bluff

Governor Helen Kilpatrick got to spend some time on the highest point of the Cayman Islands, the Bluff on Cayman Brac.

New governor visits districts

Cayman's new governor spends her first week making the rounds in local districts.

Minister Rivers defends South Africa trip, assails local media

Education Minister Tara Rivers defended herself on Tuesday against charges of wasteful spending and unnecessary travel at last week’s South Africa’s Commonwealth Conference, saying the gathering had boosted her insight into local issues.

Editorial for September 9: A Caymanian welcome to 'Her Excellency'

The arrival of a new governor is always an opportune time to reflect on the special relationship between the Cayman Islands and our “Mother Country,” the United Kingdom.

Electricity rate cut ‘premature’

Several items, including a CUC rate cut, in the PPM's 99-day government message seem a bit premature.

Kilpatrick sworn in as governor

The harsh rhetoric and angry words that have so often characterized the relationship between Cayman Islands lawmakers and the United Kingdom’s territorial representative over the past decade evaporated on Friday as new Governor Helen Kilpatrick was sworn in and welcomed with open arms.

New governor flies in

Helen Kilpatrick was sworn in as the Cayman Islands' 12th governor at a ceremony at the Legislative Assembly Friday afternoon.

Governor- designate plans whirlwind arrival

Cayman's new governor takes up her appointment Friday.

Online Poll: Even split on ex-governor’s departure

This week’s poll was remarkable for the even division of sentiment, only a few votes separating the top three choices, and only a few more between those and the fourth option.

Rounds of farewells for Taylors

Among the parting gifts given to Governor Duncan Taylor during his recent round of farewells was a cow cod, handed to him by Police Commissioner David Baines.

Governor says Kilpatrick ready for responsibility

Cayman's governor implies his replacement may be a bit more qualified than he was for the job.

Governor’s exit scheduled

Cayman Islands Governor Duncan Taylor will have an honour guard send off next week.

Copley had the golden touch

Andy Copley deserves much of the credit for Cayman’s success in Bermuda.

New governor drops in for visit

Governor-designate Helen Kilpatrick gets her first look around the Cayman Islands and calls it "absolutely fantastic".

New governor to visit Cayman

Cayman's new governor will drop in for a visit.

Editorial for 20 June: A Cayman welcome

The Cayman Islands puts out welcome mat for new governor Helen Kilpatrick.

Governor’s post set for major change

Appointed only on Tuesday, new Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick is set to be an entirely different breed of administrator than the traditional occupant of Goverment House.

Cayman gets first female governor

Cayman's new governor is the first woman to hold that position. She's also an accountant.

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