Archive for June, 2016
Cullers expected to bring in thousands of green iguanas
(CNS): A week-long pilot project to see how effective local cullers can be in exterminating the invasive green iguana came to an end Sunday evening and it is expected that the team of 18 registered cullers will bring in thousands. Last month a group of three professional hunters killed more than 4,000 in one week […]
Reduction key to future waste plans
(CNS): The government will be focusing very heavily on reducing the amount of waste people generate in Cayman then re-using and recycling what continues to be produced, but it has not ruled out waste-to-energy as part of the solution. The Department of Environmental Health has published the final reports from consultants hired by government to […]
CIG passes $1B budget in face of new risks
(CNS): Legislators passed the Cayman Islands’ first ever 18-month budget Friday, after more than seven days deliberating over the spending plan. Government will spend more than $862 million, 3.4% more than last year (pro rata), and collect over $908 million, but with additional revenue from authorities and companies the public purse is expected to collect […]
Four men missing at sea for 4 days
(CNS): A local man and three Jamaicans were reported missing on Saturday some three days after they left Cayman on an 18-foot boat. The RCIPS said they received information that the group could be missing at sea and might have encountered difficulties after leaving on 22 June. Demmie Ebanks (59) from West Bay and Michael Aedrian Palmer (40), […]
Forgiveness after fatal crash
Angel Ebanks writes: I am Jordan’s mother. Thanks for all the supportive comments. I am in tears opening this post from CNS and finding out this way that a plea was finally entered and that after two and a half years, something is finally happening and that Jordan seems to have mattered to the RCIPS, […]
‘Great uncertainty’ ahead, says premier
(CNS): The unexpected exit of Britain from the European Union and the possible break-up of the United Kingdom has caused the Cayman government some concern as a result of the uncertainty generated by the leave result in yesterday’s referendum. Premier Alden McLaughlin pointed to the volatility of the economy on the horizon and the possible […]
Cubans allege sexual assaults at centres
(CNS): The Human Rights Commission has raised concerns with the premier’s home affairs ministry over the treatment of Cuban migrants, including allegations that female detainees have been sexually assaulted at detention centres and guards are sharing drugs with migrants. Writing to the ministry’s chief officer, Eric Bush, HRC Chair James Austin-Smith highlighted ongoing problems with the […]
Concerns ignored, golf course gets green light
(CNS Business): The Central Planning Authority has given the green light to the proposed development of a golf course in the Frank Sound area despite a catalogue of environmental concerns. The proposal to build an Arnold Palmer golf course was submitted to the CPA in complete isolation and not as part of the major resort […]
Britain’s EU exit shakes world economy
(CNS): With more than 17 million people in Britain voting to leave the European Union after more than 40 years, the global economy was facing a period of uncertainty and uncharted waters Friday as British Prime Minister David Cameron resigned. The impact locally as a result of the volatility ahead in financial markets as well […]
Driver admits killing passenger in NS crash
(CNS): A 20-year old man from West Bay has admitted causing the death of a former senior police officer’s son in major road crash in North Side over two years ago. Antonio Elvis Kelly pleaded guilty to causing the death of Jordan Ebanks, from Northward, by careless driving as a result of the single vehicle […]
Misuse of handicapped parking spots
Is it against the law to smack any perfectly able driver who parks in a disabled spot? I was at the George Town Hospital the other day and two of the four disabled spots in the front were taken by cars without the appropriate tags. Even though the parking lot was filled to overflowing, I […]
