Archive for March 10th, 2015
Works underway on key link road
(CNS) The National Roads Authority (NRA) is carrying out road works on Canal Point Drive that runs along the Strand Shopping Centre, off the West Bay Road. The road, which also links the West Bay Road to the Easterly Tibbetts bypass, has been in a poor state of repair for some time, but now the […]
Immigration to open late Wednesdays
(CNS): After years of pleading from its customers, the immigration department is finally introducing late night opening, albeit on just one evening per week. Government officials have confirmed that, starting tomorrow, Wednesday 11 March, the office will be open for business until 7pm. If the extended service proves to be popular it is possible that […]
Fire crew rescues trapped driver in early morning crash
(CNS): The driver of a Chevrolet Colorado is currently in hospital recovering from a number of non-life threatening injuries after he lost control of a pickup truck on Shamrock Road near the junction of Will T Drive, Lower Valley, Bodden Town. The smash happened at around 3:40am this morning (Tuesday 10 March) when the truck, which […]
Hospital warns of suspected meningitis case
(CNS): Officials from the Public Health Department at the George Town hospital have said they are waiting for preliminary laboratory investigations in a suspected case of meningitis in an adult patient. Doctors are said to be maintaining a heightened state of awareness and vigilance in order to respond if the patient is found to have bacterial meningitis, […]
Video Report: Redesign of ORIA unveiled
(CNS Business): The Cayman Islands Government said it’s time for residents and tourists to experience a world-class airport, and they hope to do just that with their brand new design of Owen Roberts International Airport. On Monday government and airport officials unveiled the new concept of a state-of-the-art airport, with a price tag of $55 […]
Engine arrives for stranded cargo plane
(CNS): The DHL plane which has been stuck on the tarmac at the airport for the last three weeks is expected to leave in the next few days now that a new engine has arrived on a Russian made Ilyushin IL 76 freighter plane. The cargo plane was stranded after it was forced to make an […]
Private college boasts 93% job placement rate
(CNS): The ICCI achieved an overall job placement rate for its 220 plus graduates last year of 93 per cent, according to a report from its accrediting body. In its post graduate MSc Management and MBA course, as well as its BSc in Liberal Studies and BA in Human and Social Services, the college chalked […]
Suspect mugger denies robbery and GBH
(CNS): A 30-year-old man accused of a violent street robbery in George Town last November has denied all of the charges and is expected to face trial later this year. Marlon Porter, from George Town, pleaded not guilty to robbery, GBH and carrying an offensive weapon Friday. He is accused of mugging a woman at […]
Mock debate hones skills of tomorrow’s politicians
(CNS): Students from across the country were trying out their potential as future political leaders Monday when they took part in the 8th annual Youth Parliament at the Legislative Assembly to mark Commonwealth Day. As he gave the welcome address to the students, Premier Alden McLaughlin said the debate would help them “understand political participation […]
Students arrested after fight at JGHS
(CNS): Updated 3pm: Police have confirmed that they have arrested two 15-year-old students and are investigating a fight at John Gray High School on Monday morning. An RCIPS spokesperson said the two boys were arrested on suspicion of assault and disorderly conduct and have been bailed to return to the police station at a later […]
