Archive for October, 2018
Manderson happy to see arrival of ‘new boss’
(CNS): Deputy Governor Franz Manderson was happy, he said, to see the arrival on Monday of his “new boss”, Martyn Roper, after standing in as governor for five months, the longest any Caymanian has ever served in the role.
Quarry worker killed by exploding tyre
(CNS) UPDATED: Police have confirmed that the 54-year-old-man who was killed at the weekend in an industrial accident at a quarry off Lake View Drive in Bodden Town, when a tyre reportedly exploded, was Crisanto Dizon from the Philippines, who was a resident in the Cayman Islands. The RCIPS said his family has now been informed, […]
Police charge suspect two years after NS burglary
(CNS): A George Town man has been charged with burglary in relation to two different break-ins, one of which happened almost two years ago. The 31-year-old man is accused of breaking into an address on Rum Point Drive, North Side, in November 2016 and another house on Hinds Way, George Town, almost a year later, in […]
CIG spends people’s cash to stop people’s vote
(CNS): Government has not yet revealed how much public cash it has been spending on promoting its vision for cruise berthing facilities in George Town and trying to dissuade people from signing the petition for a people-initiated referendum on the topic. Campaigners who believe the people should have a say in this process are concerned […]
Governor to be sworn in at Legislative Assembly
(CNS): The new governor of the Cayman Islands, Martyn Roper, along with his wife Elisabeth, will be arriving at Owen Roberts International Airport this morning (Monday) at around 11am and is expected to be sworn in at the Legislative Assembly at 3pm today. The newly appointed UK representative, who was revealed just ten days ago, will be […]
Crown’s case a ‘shambles’ in EE drug robbery, says lawyer
(CNS): One lawyer called the crown’s case a “shambles” Friday as he presented his closing argument to the jury for one of three men accused of being involved in a robbery and drug dealing conspiracy following an incident at an East End beach last Christmas Eve. Marvin Gregory Grant, Fred Allon McLaughlin and Al Elford McLaughlin […]
Ex-fugitive charged with attempted murder
(CNS): A 26-year-old West Bay man has been charged with attempted murder, threats to kill, and wounding following a violent assault last week on a woman he knows. Alejandro Cardenas-Powery went on the run last Sunday afternoon (21 October) after police and other emergency services were called to a home in West Bay, where a woman […]
Man denies multiple charity shop burglaries
(CNS): Ricky Johnny Alvarado (26) pleaded not guilty to four counts of burglary when he appeared in Grand Court Friday. Alvarado, who is a resident of George Town, was assisted by a Spanish interpreter as he denied the four separate break-ins, all at the Cayman Islands Humane Society, between 20 July and 18 September. Alvarado […]
Golden Spoons Review: Taikun
(CNS Foodie): Tucked away in a quiet corner, just beyond the splendidly decorated foyer of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, is an unassuming set of wooden sliding doors, which remain locked until 6pm each day. Once opened, this portal transitions patrons from the bright, cheerful environment of the adjoining Silver Palm Lounge to a dimly lit […]
BT quarry fire posed no smoke danger, claims CIFS
(CNS): In the face of remaining concerns that the recent fire that smouldered for several weeks at a quarry in the Bodden Town area, the Cayman Islands Fire Service is standing by its initial assessment. In a statement Thursday, CIFS officials said that there was never a risk of the fire spreading, and even at its […]
Inspections reveal students’ opinion of schools
(CNS): As inspectors begin scrutinising private schools as well as those run by government, the first review of an independent school revealed that students are not as impressed with their school as those attending government’s three high schools. The latest reports to be published include Layman E. Scott Sr High School on Cayman Brac and […]
