Archive for August 24th, 2018
Immigration official stays in post
(CNS): The immigration ministry has confirmed that the Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Garfield Wong remains in his job after being convicted of two traffic offences in connection with a 2013 collision. Officials said that the situation will be re-evaluated when “the court’s actions on these traffic matters are concluded”. Wong was convicted earlier this week of […]
Ed ministry chief moves to OfReg
(CNS): The government has added a new senior position to the Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg) and is transferring the chief officer of the education ministry, Christen Suckoo, to the new post. OfReg already has a number of top officials covering the various parts within its ambit, such as ICT, fuel, electricity and water, […]
Golden Spoons Review: Saltwater Grill
(CNS Foodie): I am always eager to try a new restaurant that emerges on the scene, but prefer to wait a while to let them work out the bugs (hopefully, not literally!). While Saltwater Grill has been open for just a few months, it is the latest addition to a chain of restaurants, each with […]
Managing visitors key challenge to tourism
(CNS): Managing visitor numbers at specific attractions like Stingray City, as well as along Seven Mile Beach and downtown George Town, is a key issue for the tourism ministry to address, according to the draft Cayman Islands National Tourism Plan (NTP), which was published this week. Officials are seeking public input on the document, which reveals […]