Archive for December, 2016
Board to spread word on new regulation for builders
(CNS): With the implementation of the Builders Law, 2007, almost a decade after it was passed, all building contractors must be licensed in the New Year, and the Builders Board, which regulates the sector, is beginning a public education campaign to ensure compliance with the new regime. Officials said the law was passed after years of […]
Cook potless after thief makes off with rice & beans
(CNS): With a busy day ahead feeding George Towners lunch, Don McLaughlin set off yesterday to his food stall, The Lunch Spot, located behind the courthouse in the heart of the capital, but had not properly secured the tailgate on his truck. Unfortunately, as he headed down Crewe Road a very large pot containing rice […]
Cops nab illegal dirt-bike rider
(CNS): In the wake of public concerns about young men causing havoc on the roads riding illegal dirt bikes, the police said that they are prosecuting one rider for reckless driving. The 27-year-old man from West Bay was also charged with driving without insurance, expired registration, and driving without a certificate of roadworthiness after he was caught on […]
Firefighter hopefuls put through paces
(CNS): Recognising that firefighting is a physical job, officials put 44 Caymanians through a fitness test recently to see if they have what it takes to enlist in the Cayman Islands Fire Service. CIFS management said that as part of the recruitment process, candidates were tested in 11 different categories of physical ability over seven and […]
Police road checks having desired effect
(CNS) The head of the RCIPS traffic unit has said that the ongoing seasonal road safety campaign appears to be having an impact with less drinks behind the wheels. Although the police have arrested 17 people since the campaign started earlier this as more people are organising designated drivers for their festive events. “I am […]
New finance bill proposes more reporting
(CNS): Government has gazetted a list of amendments to the Public Management and Finance Bill that covers important changes when it comes to the reporting of how government is spending public cash. The Public Management and Finance (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2016 is expected to be debated in the Legislative Assembly when it meets again […]
Booze board extends opening hours for all
(CNS): The acting chair of the Liquor Licensing Board said holders of liquor licences can now open longer if they choose. Woody DaCosta said that during its quarterly meeting earlier this month the board agreed to a blanket extension on licenses to allow clubs, bars and restaurants to stay open late. It also agreed to […]
Drug council seeks final support for NYE bus
(CNS): The National Drug Council said it is still seeking more support to ensure that this year’s Purple Bus service offers a full complement of free buses. The programme, which is in its 16th year, will start at 9pm on New Year’s Eve, and with sponsors for eight buses already secured the service has been […]
Ombudsman to focus on cop complaints
(CNS): Two pieces of legislation published on the government gazette this month will pave the way for the creation of an Ombudsman’s office that will take over the functions of the existing Office of the Complaints Commissioner and Information Commissioner’s Office. But the primary role of the new turbo-civil servant, which will be held for […]
Teenagers arrested trying to steal a motorbike
(CNS): Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of theft after a white Yamaha was stolen from the parking lot of the Kimpton hotel. The police said that two male juveniles had been spotted by the motorbike owner and hotel security behaving suspiciously nearby, and departed abruptly on bicycles when approached. […]
Victim loses sight in one eye in backyard assault
(CNS): A young man from West Bay has lost the vision in his right eye after he was assaulted last week by a teenager with a piece of wood. Police said the incident happened on 12 December during a social gathering in the backyard of a house in Duxie’s Lane. The 16-year-old boy suspected of […]
