Topic: Osbourne Bodden
CarePay trial: Defense: Witnesses brought to police interview by gov't minister
What was described as a surprise police interview conducted with three civil servants during the CarePay contract investigation last year was arranged by a Cayman Islands government minister, defense attorneys suggested during testimony Friday.
CarePay trial: Contract was 'highway robbery,' witness says
Fees that were expected to generate more than US$2 million a year for a Jamaican company providing services to the Cayman Islands public hospital system under the CarePay contract were called “highway robbery” by a Crown witness who testified Thursday in an ongoing criminal trial.
Webb fired from Cayman football association
Jeffrey Webb has been officially terminated as president of the Cayman Islands Football Association after pleading guilty to involvement in racketeering and bribery schemes at world football’s governing body, FIFA. CIFA’s executive committee said it would hold elections for the role “at its first congress in 2016,” though it has not set a date for the meeting.
700 hired for seasonal work program
Seven hundred Caymanians have been selected to take part in the government’s Christmas work program.
Cayman gives thanks at Agriculture Grounds
Locals and tourists enjoy a bit of Cayman-style Thanksgiving over the weekend.
Fallout from Webb guilty plea continues
Sports Minister Osbourne Bodden calls for an independent inquiry into Cayman football’s governing body in the wake of allegations that Jeffrey Webb embezzled funds intended for youth soccer programs.
Teenager dies on boys home outing
A 14-year-old boy who died in an accident off a South Sound beach on Sunday was on a group activity organized by the Bonaventure Boys Home at the time.
Shake-up for seamen's benefits
Benefits payments to veteran sailors or their widows are facing new scrutiny as part of a shake-up of the system.
Age proves no barrier for young Bodden Town community activist
A young girl’s concern for her community is turning heads and causing a stir.
Cayman Finance holds inaugural members briefing
Cayman Finance held its first members briefing last week to outline its plans for 2016 and to demonstrate its value to the financial services industry.
Free speech, hate speech, and Mr. Eden’s speech
As an individual, Anthony Eden has a protected right to free speech. As an elected MLA, Mr. Eden is sworn to uphold the Constitution. This is where the trouble begins.
Hale sees ITF tournament growing in Cayman
On the strength of how well the inaugural International Tennis Federation event went at the Cayman Islands Tennis Club in South Sound, tournament director Karl Hale is confident it can develop into a much bigger event in the future.
East End's oldest resident turns 100
East Ender Stella Welcome recently joined a distinguished group, celebrating her 100th birthday on Oct. 30.
College basketball classic to be held in Cayman
Eight top U.S. college basketball teams are scheduled to play a tournament in the Cayman Islands in two years’ time.
'Save the mortgage' loan repayments lacking
Government loans that doled out US$2.5 million to financially distressed Cayman Islands homeowners during 2011-2012 cannot reasonably be called “loans,” auditors concluded after a review of the Save the Mortgage program.
The uncomfortable truth about unemployment
The relationship between “work permits” and “work” continues to be erroneously overstated in the Cayman Islands.
Chamber of Commerce: Government must not 'blame business'
The Cayman Islands government must stop “blaming business owners” for the social problems that successive governments have “failed to prevent,” a Tuesday statement from the Chamber of Commerce’s executive council declares.
Progressives seek to revive 'Christmas cleanup'
The Progressives-led government is seeking to revive a holiday season roadside garbage pickup program that began in 2009 under the former United Democratic Party government.
Seniors enjoy a night of fellowship
More than 200 seniors enjoyed a night of fellowship at the Bodden Town Civic Centre Tuesday night.
'Fundamental change' for Cayman politics
Not all lawmakers support 'one man, one vote,' but all agree it will profoundly change Cayman Islands politics.
Kellie McGee wins YCLA 2015
A 27-year-old pharmaceutical industry professional with a passion for community service was honored for her leadership skills on Saturday night.
Kellie McGee, from Savannah-Newlands, was named the recipient of the 2015 Young Caymanian Leadership Award at the annual gala in the ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Premier: Government ‘out of patience’ with fuel companies
Legislation that will require Cayman’s two major fuel distributors to reveal specific pricing information on gasoline and diesel shipments was approved in a key vote last week, but certain details of the bill remain to be hammered out in a Legislative Assembly committee Monday prior to its final passage.
Cadets seek recruits, elect new board
The Cadet Corps is seeking new recruits. Enrollment is open through Sept. 28.
Silver for young Caymanian track star in Samoa
Teenage runner Jamal Walton has set his sights on future Olympic glory after winning a silver medal for the Cayman Islands at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa.
Scotland steps down from CIFA
Former Sports Minister Mark Scotland has become the latest member of the Cayman Islands Football Association executive to step down from his role.
General secretary resigns from football association
The turmoil surrounding the Cayman Islands Football Association increased Tuesday as acting general secretary Paul Macey announced his resignation.
Children and Family Services director retires
After a 33-year career in the Cayman Islands civil service, Alicia “Jen” Dixon retires Tuesday from her post as director of Children and Family Services.
Football leader re-elected; corruption probe possible
Football boss Bruce Blake has promised full cooperation with any investigation into the Cayman Islands Football Association’s finances after being confirmed as acting leader of the organization.
Blake remains defiant as election looms
Acting head of the Cayman Islands Football Association Bruce Blake has shrugged off government’s decision to pull funding from the organization and insists he is the man to take the sport forward.
CIFA rejection a kick in the shins
The upcoming CIFA elections could have constituted a fresh start for a troubled organization. Instead, the “re-elections” appear to reinforce the worst possible suspicions about CIFA’s lack of transparency and accountability.
Government to pull football funding amid election row
Government is pulling its funding from the Cayman Islands Football Association amid concerns about the handling of leadership elections.
Purple Dragon kids display world championship medals to Bodden
Cayman youngsters on Team Purple Dragon who competed in the World Karate Championships in Trinidad last month met recently with Sports Minister Osbourne Bodden to show their 38 medals and to thank him for the ministry’s financial sponsorship.
Sports minister questions football association’s election process
Sports Minister Osbourne Bodden has called on the Cayman Islands Football Association to hold “free and fair elections” on its leadership.
U-15s football team unlucky not to reach Caribbean final
The Cayman Islands Under-15 national football team returned home from St. Maarten with their heads held high after gaining third place at the Caribbean Football Union U-15 Championships.
New plane sparks hope of Brac revival
Cayman Airways adds a new 34-seat turboprop plane to its fleet amid high hopes that it will help spark a tourism revival on Cayman Brac.
Volunteers help clear home destroyed by fire
For the second time in three weeks, the Cayman community has come to the aid of a family that lost their home to fire.
Special Olympics team home in triumph
The Cayman Islands team returned from the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon clutching their 52 medals with pride.
Ebanks speeds to 400m gold
The Special Olympics Cayman Islands team at the World Games in Los Angeles had not increased its medal tally from eight after Tuesday’s events but they are still doing really well.
Proud of Them program honors 12 young people
The winners of the government’s fourth round of the “Proud of Them” initiative were announced Wednesday evening during an event at the George Town Yacht Club.
Island Games teams announced
Cayman announces its Island Games teams to compete in Jersey from June 27 to July 3.
GT landfill: Still no 'on-site' solution in sight
In use for some 50 years now, the George Town landfill has long been a breeding ground for vermin, pests, pollution, toxins, smoke — and more recently, for consultants’ reports.
Legislators vote to pull Compass advertising
Legislators voted on Monday to pull Government advertising and cease any commercial activity with the Cayman Compass newspaper in response to an editorial which Premier Alden McLaughlin has described as “treasonous”.
CIFA meeting in emergency session
The executive committee of the Cayman Islands Football Association called an emergency meeting Monday night to discuss the future of the organization following the arrest of its president and figurehead Jeff Webb on bribery charges in Switzerland.
Home for disabled youth making a move
Residents at Maple House, a home for youth and young adults with disabilities, will move soon to a new home in the Bodden Town-Northward area.
Bodden calls for national plan on elder care
Community services minister calls for a study of elder care and retirement homes in Cayman.
Golf cart race drags in funds for charities
The “Great Race for Grace” raised more than US$63,000 to support Feed Our Future and the Frances Bodden Girls Home on Sunday.
McLean: Government neglecting East End
While the government brags about a surplus budget, it is failing meet the needs of the people of East End, the district’s elected representative Arden McLean said.
Government launches 4th round of 'Proud of Them'
Nominations are open for government’s fourth round of the “Proud of Them” initiative, which recognizes outstanding young people.
Moxam reflects on a year of leading Cayman's national teams
National team performing well under Moxam's leadership.
Brazil joins elite for CONCACAF U-15's return
Brazil is the latest country to commit to playing in the 2015 CONCACAF Boys’ Under-15 Championship in Cayman and Jamaica this summer.
Cox Lumber opens in Bodden Town
After seven years in the works, Cox Lumber Ltd. opened its doors in Bodden Town Friday.
Child month kicks off on Friday
A packed schedule of activities is being organized for this year’s Child Month, which begins Friday, May 1. The theme this year is “Opening our Hearts.”
Who will choose to run in the 'Dump District'?
If Cayman's solid waste management operations remain in George Town, who's going to run in the "dump district?"
Cayman Islands Fashion Week rocks the island
The fifth Cayman Islands Fashion Week was a whirlwind of celebrity events, including Saturday’s “Fashion Rocks” catwalk show hosted by Caymanian TV actress Grace Gealey and photographer and former model Nigel Barker.
CARIFTA athletes well received
The CARIFTA track and field as well as the swimming team attended a reception in their honor at the Grand Old House restaurant on Tuesday night.
Leaders condemn Miller's remarks
Local politicians and business leaders have condemned comments made by North Side MLA Ezzard Miller suggesting there could be a revolution with bloodshed in the Cayman Islands over employment issues.
Cup's goal is a perfect warm up
With a CONCACAF Under-15 football tournament being held here in August, there is a perfect warm up tournament being staged in Cayman next month.
At the hospital: No shortage of medical sponges
HSA CEO Lizette Yearwood said, "There's still a culture in the public that a number of persons feel that healthcare is free." ... Isn't it, though?
HSA chief: Healthcare not free
Cayman's public healthcare system continues to struggle with bad debts.
England joins U-15 CONCACAF
The Cayman Islands has scored another massive achievement, by attracting an England national football team for a tournament here in the summer.
Creasey feels like doing Irish jig
Ben Creasey has only been in Cayman a couple of months and he is already a sporting champ having won the Irish Jog 5k on Tuesday.
The promise that must be kept
In May 2013, the Progressives came into power on a pledge (No dump in Bodden Town) and a promise (an onsite solution for the George Town Landfill). The pledge they have kept. The promise . . . we shall see.
CARIFTA aces needed two times
The Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association has selected its team for the 2015 CARIFTA championships in Barbados.
Landfill catches fire again
A 'sizeable surface fire' broke out at the George Town Landfill on Sunday.
U-15 tournament will attract 1,000 people to boost coffers
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has confirmed the teams for the second staging of the CONCACAF Boys’ Under-15 Championship which will again be held in the Cayman Islands this summer.
Cancer registry: No cure for privacy concerns
Proposed legislation that would create a mandatory cancer registry for the Cayman Islands is unnecessary and should not advance any further.
Martinez edges closer to pros
Brilliant teenage footballer Sebastian Martinez has taken another step towards his dream of becoming a professional in England after signing a two-year apprenticeship contract with Swindon Town.
Governor: Minister's row 'unfortunate'
Government minister Osbourne Bodden’s tirade at his chief officer was an “unfortunate incident that no-one would condone," Governor Helen Kilpatrick has said.
Special athletes set for World Games
Cayman’s Special Olympics athletes are preparing for the biggest international sports event of 2015, the Special Olympics World Summer Games.
Bryan: 'Nobody showed up'
The premier's suspended political assistant says he's not getting support from his own party.
Governor and Bush meet on tirade
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush pushes for a resolution to the situation involving the former health minister.
Premier: I can handle landfill issue
Premier Alden McLaughlin insists he has not bitten off more than he can chew by taking on the landfill problem to add to his growing list of ministerial responsibilities.
