Topic: Ministry of District Administration
General Registry welcomes new staff
With a two-digit growth figure for the past financial year, Cayman's General Registry has appointed new staff to meet
BT centre no shelter
Construction on the James Monoah Bodden Civic Centre in Bodden Town is scheduled to be completed by November. But the twostorey building, which is being rebuilt to withstand winds of 150mph, will not be used as a hurricane shelter
ARCP gets government car park contract
Work has begun on a car park for government employees and visitors to the Government Administration Building and it is expected to be completed by 29 September.
Cayman delegation visits Belize
A fact-finding group from the Ministry of District Administration, Planning, Agriculture and Housing travelled to Belize on 28 May to 1 June.
Farmer’s Market Caymanian, weekly, green
Organisers of Grand Cayman's new farmer's market say the attraction will have a distinctly Caymanian taste. Marketplace at the Grounds will kick off 11 August at the Stacey Walter Agricultural Pavilion, Lower Valley.
Submit entries for ag show
From produce and piglets to steers and straw work, local residents are invited to submit their entries for the various competitions in the Agricultural Show on Ash Wednesday.
Lease duty crackdown set to begin
A Lands & Survey Department initiative to collect outstanding stamp duty owed on commercial property leases will begin soon.
Ministry helps Elmslie youth
Staff in one government ministry were caught up in the spirit of Christmas at their annual party and raised nearly CI$500 for the Elmslie Memorial United Church youth group.
New District Commissioner for Sisters
The Cayman Islands Government appointed Ernie Scott as new District Commissioner for the Sister Islands. Mr. Scott takes up his new post on 1 January 2007. His appointment follows the retirement of current District Commissioner Kenny Ryan on December 31, 2006.
Travel expenses questioned
An answer to a Parliamentary Question asked by West Bay MLA Cline Glidden Jr. shows the Government spent more than $2 million on official travel in the nine-month period between 1 May, 2005, and 31 January, 2006.
No decision yet on HSA’s chief
Craig Brown is the CEO of the Health Services Authority and would like to remain in that position. HSA Chairman of the Board Al Ebanks said he would like to see it worked out for Mr. Brown to stay on as CEO, and that any reports suggesting the contrary are just speculation.
Divi Tiara meeting today
Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts has invited the management and staff of Divi Tiara Beach Resort to a meeting to discuss their concerns today.
HSA shake-up shakes up Eden
Health Minister Anthony Eden expressed his dismay Friday with the manner of the recent dismissal of a senior Health Services Authority staff member. The HSA recently dismissed Kathy Gomez, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of District Administration, Planning, Agriculture and Housing.
Affordable housing options for Sister Islands
A government-funded, non-profit company is busy working to bring affordable housing options to the Sister Islands.
Throne Speech paints bright picture
Governor Stuart Jack delivered his inaugural throne speech at Friday's State Opening of the 2006-07 Session of Parliament.
Young leader finalists named
Five finalists have been named for the 2006 Young Caymanian Leadership Award.
Builders bill in the works
A committee launched by the Ministry of District Administration, Planning, Agriculture and Housing is putting the finishing touches on a Builders Bill aimed at creating more accountability in the construction industry, and to protect those who hire contractors, said a GIS press release.
Brac forum tackles development
Government met with the Sister Islands' business community recently discuss issues relating to sustainable living and economic development.
Mexican team studies prickly predator
A three-member agricultural task team from Mexico recently visited several Caribbean islands including Grand Cayman to study the Prickly Pear cactus (Opuntia dillenii), and the insect that destroys it - the cactus moth (Cactoblastis cactorum).
Dolphins may threaten economy
A local group campaigning against the proposed captive dolphin facility in Grand Cayman believes there could be long-term economic implications from such a venture.
