Archive for June, 2016
Consultants back CIG funded mental health facility
(CNS): An outline business case considering options for helping the growing number of people needing mental healthcare has concluded that the Cayman Islands needs its own therapeutic long-term residential facility that can accommodate local patients, those currently overseas and even medical tourists looking for mental health treatment. The report, released to the public Tuesday by […]
Alden: Refusing permits would be disastrous
(CNS): Premier Alden McLaughlin has told opposition members that their idea of refusing work permits to create opportunities for Caymanians is “completely fallacious” and said it would have “disastrous consequences” for the country. As Finance Committee scrutinised the employment minister’s budget Monday, local unemployment and career development issues were hot button topics. Ezzard Miller (North […]
CUC sends out wrong bills and cut-off notices
(CNS): Some of CUC customers have been sent incorrect bills and disconnection notices as a result of what officials said was an unexpected failure during the billing process. Following enquiries by CNS, a spokesperson for Grand Cayman’s monopoly power provider said certain customers who received e-bills last week should be aware that CUC cancelled and […]
MLAs push for more education cash
(CNS): More than $145 million has been allocated to education in the 18-month budget, accounting for around 17% of the government’s entire 2016/17 spending plan, but opposition MLAs and the education minister pressed for more yesterday, when concerns were raised about failing schools identified in last year’s damning school inspections. Pulling the $2.5 million budgeted […]
NCC seeks public backing for new fish plan
(CNS): As marine life around Cayman battles against mounting manmade threats, from over fishing and development to climate change challenges, the National Conservation Council is asking the public for comment on a new fish conservation plan. The draft plan, designed to enhance protection for local fish species, continues the existing rules but recommends a few […]
Two men assault elderly man aboard bus
(CNS): The police are appealing to members of the public to help them find two young men who assaulted a 71-year-old man on a bus on Sunday afternoon in West Bay. The man was riding a beige Toyota Hiace (a public bus) at around 2pm when he was punched by the two young men who […]
Shetty hospital chief defends doctor’s credentials
(CNS): The CEO and head of medical services at Health City Cayman Islands (HCCI) has defended the qualifications and experience of his doctors after the Department of Health Regulatory Services refused a freedom of information request to release details of the medical staff at the hospital. Dr Chandy Abraham described his team as “highly qualified doctors […]
Local activist in dock over Nation Building Fund grant
(CNS): A local woman better known as an outspoken advocate on a range of issues, from animal abuse to sex-offenders, was in the dock Friday facing trial over allegations of fraud relating to the controversial Nation Building Fund. Sandra Catron is charged with eight counts of uttering a false document over a group of students who […]
Minister: Brexit will see UK focus on BoTs
(CNS): The UK minister with responsibility for the British overseas territories has said that a British exit from the European Union will be an advantage for the BoTs because the UK will be able to focus on traditional relationships with them and what he described as the English-speaking world. James Duddridge, who is opposing the […]
‘Shocking’ iguana numbers pose environment crisis
(CNS): Local experts now believe that there are around half a million invasive green iguanas on Grand Cayman. Early estimates indicate the population is doubling annually and there could be well over a million by this time next year. Research by the Department of Environment has revealed that the number of iguanas is far higher […]
Bean counter charged with 14 fraud offences
(CNS): An offshore finance expert has been charged with a catalogue of financial crimes, including theft, forgery, false accounting, transferring, converting and using criminal property. Robert Neil Aspinall (37) from George Town, who was arrested last month in connection with the disappearance of hundreds of thousands of dollars in relation to funds for which he […]
