Archive for October, 2017
Consumer protection bill goes public
(CNS): A new piece of legislation designed to safeguard the interests of consumers when it comes to the supply of goods and services has been published for public comment. The draft bill follows an earlier public consultation on a discussion paper to formulate the law and assess public sentiment on the issues affecting consumers. The bill covers procedures […]
Burglar makes off in victim’s car
(CNS): Victims of a home burglary overnight on Thursday-Friday also had their car stolen after the villain or villains also made off with their stuff in the resident’s 2005 pearl white Toyota Ipsum, registration 166-429. The burglary and auto-theft in Dewsbury Avenue, Bodden Town, were reported to the police around 6am on Friday 28 October and […]
Two-year budgets to offer long term ‘dividends’
(CNS): The minister of finance has said that the adoption of a two-year budget cycle will not only allow government ministers to devote more time to developing policy and to the needs of constituents but it will “yield significant dividends in terms of the efficiency and productivity”. Delivering the government’s first ever two-year spending plan last […]
Kids arrested after chase following boat theft
(CNS): Police were on the heels of four young men Sunday night who are believed to have stolen a number of items, including flare-gun cartridges, from a boat in Shorewinds Trail area of West Bay. 911 received a call around 11:30pm yesterday reporting the theft by four boys, who fled the scene on bicycles. When […]
Police urge public to secure homes against burglars
(CNS): Following reports of two burglaries in the Rum Point Drive area where culprits gained entry through unlocked doors, police are reminding members of the public to ensure their doors and windows are securely locked, especially in the evening. “Securing points of entry is one of the most straightforward things that can be done to deter […]
Risks remain on major CIG projects, warns OAG
(CNS): As government gears up to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on capital projects over the next five years, the Office of the Auditor General is warning that there are still risks regarding the use of public cash on these big government developments. Auditor General Sue Winspear said that much work needs to be […]
Bidders on port prequalified, premier tells LA
(CNS): Bidders interested in constructing the controversial and costly cruise berthing facility in George Town have been prequalified, the premier revealed Friday, but gave away no details of which firms are involved. He also revealed that talks with the cruise lines over their committment are not finished. When he delivered the Budget Policy Statement, Alden […]
Police charge 2nd suspect in GT gang shooting
(CNS): A 20-year-old-man has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit a crime, as a result of a reported gang related shooting in Mary Street, George Town, back in June. He is the second man to be arrested in connection with the incident that began at the Roof Top Bar […]
2017 generates bonus surplus
(CNS): The public purse appears to have earned a bonus this year as forecasts suggest that government’s surplus for the 18-month financial period from July 2016 to December 2017 is $8.9 million more than predicted. Finance Minister Roy McTaggart told his political colleagues on Friday that by 31 December core government would have a predicted […]
Phone calls and messages detailed in drug trial
(CNS): The crown’s first witness in its drug conspiracy trial, a police expert on communications data, identified 50 different customers and more than 400 chats that Patrick Moran, the deputy director of public prosecutions said “may be linked to drugs”. Before calling the witness, Moran continued his opening statement from Thursday, in which he read […]
NRA urges people to stay off the roads
(CNS): With as much as eight inches of rain expected to fall on the Cayman through Saturday night the National Roads Authority is urging people to stay off the roads unless necessary. Anyone that has to drive is asked to exercise caution and watch for potholes as the rain from Tropical Storm Phillipe pounds the islands. With […]
