Topic: sharon roulstone
CUC argues in court against release of costs and renewable energy studies
Caribbean Utilities Company is battling in court to prevent the release of two studies that give information about its costs and the capacity of Grand Cayman's power grid to add renewable energy.
‘No one is above the law’, says Ombudsman in parliamentary meeting
The first public meeting of the Ombudsman Committee was held in Parliament and broadcast online on Wednesday, with Ombudsman Sharon Roulstone updating MPs and...
Planning board hears application for $40M complex off Walkers Road
Neighbours of a proposed $40 million residential and commercial complex in George Town have urged the Central Planning Authority to reject the developer's application, saying it would be out of place in the predominantly residential neighbourhood.
Sharon Roulstone appointed as Ombudsman
Lawyer Sharon Roulstone has been appointed as the next Cayman Islands Ombudsman, becoming the first Caymanian to hold that position.
Government’s job portal launching soon
Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman said it will, in the coming weeks, launch an online system to allow job-seekers to search employment openings posted by registered employers.
WORC in progress: New streamlined systems expected in autumn
The job placement and immigration application systems under the new Workforce and Residency Cayman (WORC) department will be more secure, transparent and consistent, and completely paperless, when they become active later this year, according to Director Sharon Roulstone.
Immigration reforms come into force next week
Provision for temporary work permits and seasonal permits for tourism industry workers are included in the regulations to the Cayman Islands’ new immigration legislation.
Hiring starts for new government HR agency
The new government agency that will take charge of issuing work permits for Cayman’s more than 25,000 foreign employees is now hiring for three senior management positions, paying between $80,000 and $109,000 per year, according to advertisements that went out last week.
Permanent leadership at WORC, ‘fair employment’ board uncertain
A new government department that will administer work permit, residency and labor-related issues may not have permanent leadership until March 2020.
New agency to develop labor and handle work permits
Beginning next year, a new governmental department will take on the administration of issues involving immigration and workforce development.
New deputy ombudsman Roulstone switches jobs
Sharon Roulstone was just named the Cayman Islands new deputy ombudsman in January, but she’s already been seconded to another government department for a post that is expected to last for at least a year, possibly two.
Crime a focus of George Town East debate
Increasing concern about serious crime and illegal firearms marked the opening discussion at a debate among George Town East candidates on Monday night.
More independents, more women in 2017 general election
The 2017 general election has brought out more independent candidates and more female candidates than its predecessor in 2013, according to figures reviewed by the Cayman Compass.
Roulstone, Sharon
Sharon Roulstone is an independent candidate for George Town East.
AS IT HAPPENED: This is how nomination day played out
Returning officers will hear candidate nominations between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. today. Cayman Compass reporters will submit updates on location from the country's 19 nominating locations as they develop. — Ed.
Political coalitions forming ahead of May 2017 election
At least four, and potentially five political coalitions or political parties are readying to contest the Cayman Islands general election on May 24. Both major political parties, the Progressives and the Cayman Democratic Party, intend to field a slate of candidates.
