Topic: Kurt Tibbetts
SMB Post Office re-opens
Seven Mile Beach Post Office will re-open on Wednesday, 15 June, at 8.30am.
One fund makes sense
The Governor, after conferring with Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts, announced on Monday that Cayman's two hurricane recovery organisations, the National Recovery Fund and the Housing Recovery Grant, were being combined into one entity.
Recovery funds merged
The two national housing recovery funds set up in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan are being brought under a single roof.
CUC deal feared done
Chairman of the Electricity Regulatory Authority Cline Glidden said Tuesday he fears the government has already agreed in principle to a new licence agreement with Caribbean Utilities Company.
CI hosts Caribbean port meeting
Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts urged delegates at the 10th meeting of the Caribbean Port State Control Committee that efforts must continue to reduce the numbers of sub-standard ships in the region.
Everyone won in elections
I would like to congratulate the election officials, their election team and logistic personnel for their management of the 2005 elections.
Brac Eldemire home donated to National Trust
An historic event took place on the Brac Saturday when members of the Eldemire family donated their family home to the National Trust.
New leader addresses key issues
Key issues facing the country have been the subject of discussion by the new Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts, who has been engaged in familiarisation visits and meetings in all three islands since taking office.
Minister pushed Staunch contract
Former Cabinet minister Frank McField instructed National Housing and Community Development Trust manager Roger Bodden to prepare a contract giving Staunch Limited the contract for redevelopment of the Affordable Housing Initiative site off Eastern Avenue.
Governor vacates Glass House
The Governor and his staff permanently moved out of the Government Administration Building - the Glass House - Friday because of fire safety concerns with the building.
PPM deserves country’s kudos
Congratulations to the People's Progressive Movement for earning the trust of the electorate and winning all nine seats they contested.
Group will push permits
A three-member subcommittee of the Work Permit Board has been named to fast-track some 5,000 applications for renewal of annual permits.
CUC to ‘share the pain’
Caribbean Utilities Company CEO Peter Thomson said Thursday that the electric company was willing to share with consumers the costs of recovering US$12.7 million of losses and costs caused by Hurricane Ivan.
On reforming finances
The Cayman Islands must be doing something right.
Ministers get tasks
Governor Bruce Dinwiddy announced the temporary and permanent ministerial responsibilities of the five recently elected members of Cabinet on Tuesday after consultation with Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts.
Governor demands housing audit
Governor Bruce Dinwiddy has requested the Auditor General undertake an "urgent special forensic audit" of the National Housing and Community Development Trust, going back to the start of the Affordable Housing Initiative.
Financial reform on show
Senior finance managers from 20 Caribbean countries began a three-day workshop on financial management reform at the Westin Casuarina Resort Tuesday.
Today’s Editorial: A time for healing
The swearing in of Members of the Legislative Assembly today marks a new era in Government.
New Cabinet named
The leader of the People's Progressive Movement Kurt Tibbetts issued a statement Friday, announcing, among other things, the make up of the next Cabinet.
PPM sweeps
Victory ensures new government. The Peoples Progressive Movement won an impressive victory in Wednesdays elections, with all nine of its candidates winning in their districts.
Candidates debate crime, traffic issues
Traffic congestion, the image of Cayman's financial industry and the awarding of government contracts were among the issues discussed at Monday's Chamber of Commerce forum.
Letter to seamen upsets
A letter sent to seamen last week by the Minister of Community Services Frank McField has angered some of the recipients as well as members of the People's Progressive Movement.
Independence issue made clear
It was very pleasing to read the letter written by LGB McKeeva Bush and published in the Caymanian Compass 23 February, 2005.
Not pushing independence
I write you in an effort to put right a misconception that may be arising about the United Democratic Party's and my position on the issue of political independence for the Cayman Islands.
Leaders meet in prayer
The recovery and building of the Cayman Islands after Hurricane Ivan was the central theme of the 14th Annual Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast held at the Westin Casuarina Resort last Friday morning.
Legislative Assembly adjourns
With a resounding chorus of "ayes" followed by handshakes and hugs across the aisle, the fifth meeting of the 2004/05 session of the Legislative Assembly came to an end Wednesday evening.
Bill allows sale of hotel rooms
A new amendment to a strata law will allow for the sale of hotel rooms in the Cayman Islands.
Insurance concerns minister
Minister of Health Gilbert McLean has expressed concern about the insurance industry.
LGB jets off on business
Leader of Government Business McKeeva Bush has jetted off on a two and a half week business trip to four different destinations around the globe.
LGB makes unity plea
Leader of Government Business McKeeva Bush has urged members of the Legislative Assembly to pull together to rebuild the Cayman Islands.
Added expenditures raise queries
Members of the Legislative Assembly Monday debated a bill to appropriate an extraordinary expenditure of $29.3 million in the 2004/2005 financial year.
Maritime Authority Bill
A bill to establish the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands was unanimously passed into law by Legislative Assembly members last Thursday and Friday.
Tax ‘fishing expeditions’ dismissed
Financial Secretary Kenneth Jefferson tabled the Tax Information Authority Bill 2005 in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, saying safeguards in it would prevent foreign governments from going on "fishing expeditions" for financial information in the Cayman Islands.
Insurance instalments queried
Some Cayman Islands residents are finding it difficult to pay for insurance coverage up front and in full.
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.
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.
