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WestStar seeks decision review

WestStar is appealing an Information and Communications Technology Authority decision that could lead to a competitor entering the local cable TV market.

Premier’s travel info made public

In the two-year period from November 2009 to November 2011, Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush made some 65 trips to about 30 locations, costing the government about $380,000 for transportation, room, board and other expenses. That averages out to roughly $15,300 per month for 25 months.

Cayman Brac affordable homes nearly completed, official says

Eight homes being built on behalf of the Sister Islands Affordable Housing Development Corporate are nearing completion, said Christine Maltman, programme chairwoman.

Online poll: Most favour ‘one person, one vote’

More than two-thirds of the respondents to last week’s caycompass.com online poll say they support the concept of single member constituencies, also known as ‘one person, one vote’.

Premier: GT has too much power

The Premier says George Town has too much power, but his political opponents say power is exactly what he's after.

Premier makes case against ‘one man’

Premier Bush tells East End voters why he believes they should oppose 'one man, one vote'.

Red Cross honours Brac volunteers

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

National Trust sets sights on land in Little Cayman

The National Trust for the Cayman Islands has its sights set on land in Little Cayman for the protection of the Sister Islands Rock Iguana.

Prep students arrange travel trip

Cayman Prep Travel and Tourism students arranged a trip to the Brac as part of their coursework.

Green alert: Pros should kill iguanas on SI

People who come across green iguanas on the Sister Islands are being advised not to kill them, but to alert authorities instead.

Training benefits businesses

Kenneth Harvey, Investment Officer in charge of Technical Assistance with the Caribbean Technological Consultancy Services (CTCS) unit of the Caribbean Development Bank will be in the Cayman Islands from 19-25 February for a series of meetings with various government agencies to discuss the training needs of small and medium sized entities. During his stay in Cayman, he will also conduct private consultations with businesses.

Rush for ‘one man’ questioned

'One man, one vote' is inevitable, Cayman's opposition leader says.

Recognising local art, culture talent

A gala dinner wil be held on Saturday, February 18, to celebrate the Arts and Culture Awards for 2011

Driver’s education programme begins

Saxon Motor & General Insurance Company Ltd. began its public school drivers education programme with co-sponsors dms Organisation Ltd., Prestige Motors, Avis, the Cayman Islands Ministry of Education, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service and the Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing.

Little Cayman hosts lionfish awards

Little Cayman's dive resorts participated in the first Little Cayman Lionfish Awards recently.

Cayman Islands Red Cross preparing for new season

The Disaster Management Office of the Cayman Islands Red Cross geared up late last month with its first monthly meeting for disaster volunteer responders.

Police: Where is Anna?

It's been a year since Anna Evans was last seen. Can you help police find her?

CAL boosting international offerings

Cayman Airways is in the midst of establishing arrangements to add two destinations to its international repertoire, including fulfilling a long-standing desire to tap a potentially lucrative and expanding commercial passenger market in Panama.

West Bay protesters plan rally

Opponents to plans to close a portion of West Bay Road to make way for a new Dart hotel plan to hold a rally to protest the closure.

Brac dump still slated for Bluff

An environmental impact study to determine if a site on the Bluff is suitable for the relocation of Cayman Brac's dump is nearing completion, according to the Ministry of Works.

Editorial for 19 January: Time to fish or cut trash bait

Cayman Brac garbage shouldn't be an issue.

Rock Iguanas counted in Cayman Brac

Cayman Brac's Rock Iguanas are being counted, with 50 individuals tagged during the first two weeks.

Max Hillier and the purple cows

Max Hillier's career has taken him all around the world.

Green iguanas invading Sister Islands

The invasion has started. Residents of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are reporting sightings of green iguanas on their islands.

More affordable homes for Brac

Construction work has started on eight new affordable homes in West End and Watering Place on Cayman Brac.

Editorial for 16 January: Time to kill the green iguanas

Green iguanas are becoming a problem on the Sister Islands in the Cayman Islands.

Developing, designing a career

Colin and Justin are famous for their home makeovers and visited the Cayman Islands to check us out.

Editorial for 11 January: Financials found lacking still

Government entities in the Cayman Islands are still turning in bad financial accounting.

Quality of government figures still a problem

The quality of financial statements from government ministries and portfolios is causing concern for Auditor General Alastair Swarbrick.

Drugs found on Sister Islands

Two parcels of ganja weighing a combined 16 pounds were found in separate instances late last month on the Sister Islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.

Year in Review: The top stories in March 2011

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