Archive for April, 2019
OfReg opens discussion on fuel labelling
(CNS): The Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg) is turning its attention to how gas stations are labelling and dispensing fuel and has published a discussion paper on how the companies can prevent customers from pumping the wrong gas. The regulator said the aim is to protect consumers by reducing the likelihood of drivers dispensing […]
ESO begins work to gather annual statistics
(CNS): The Economics and Statistics Office will begin its annual business surveys to measure the country’s economic performance in 2018 next week. The ESO needs data for the System of National Accounts (SNA), which estimates the total value of goods and services produced by the different industries in the Cayman Islands, and for the Balance […]
Vocational school aims to boost youth employment
(CNS Local Life): Citing underreported figures for unemployment among young people, coupled with a need to provide affordable and accessible vocational training, Michael Myles, former government at-risk youth officer, is opening a facility to teach skills that he hopes will translate into job opportunities. Inspire Cayman Training (ICT) will be offering vocational skills courses at […]
Opposition leader staying put despite cracks
(CNS): Opposition Leader Ezzard Miller has said he intends to retain his position unless and until the remaining members of his group formally ask for his resignation in writing, as cracks in the group appear to widen. Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, after Newlands MLA Alva Suckoo quit the group, Miller said he believed […]
Son jailed for trying to sell father’s property
(CNS): Admiral “Andy” Anderson Jr (50), from George Town, has been jailed for 3½ years for trying to sell his father’s land and property without permission. Anderson was convicted last October of several forgery charges and an attempt to obtain property by deception after he tried to dispose of the family’s assets and pocket the […]
EX-tennis club boss surrenders to jail
(CNS): The former general manager and head pro-trainer at the Cayman Islands Tennis Club, Rob Seward (46), handed himself in to the authorities Tuesday, ahead of admissions he intends to make regarding allegations that he stole around $100,000 from the club. Seward volunteered to begin serving time for the inevitable custodial sentence when he is […]
CIG rolls out law to speed cheque clearance
(CNS): A new piece of legislation will be debated in the Legislative Assembly, when the sitting opens Wednesday, that government says will speed up cheque clearance between banks. The Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Bill, 2019 facilitates an Automated Clearing House system, making things more efficient, Ministry of Financial Services officials said in a press release. […]
Marine protection plan gets nod ten years on
(CNS): More than ten years after the Department of Environment began a scientific survey that helped outline what expansion to the existing marine parks would be needed to protect Cayman’s resources into the future, Cabinet has finally given the green light for the necessary regulations to make it a reality. The DoE submitted its final […]
Governor backs equal marriage rights
(CNS): Governor Martyn Roper has urged the community to show “tolerance and respect” to those holding opposing views in the wake of Chief Justice Anthony Smellie’s landmark ruling on Friday legalising same-sex marriage in Cayman. The UK’s representative made it clear that he supports marriage equality and the independence of the local judiciary. Over the […]
Man seriously hurt in single-car smash
(CNS): A driver has been badly hurt and is currently in hospital after his vehicle collided with a tree in West Bay early Monday. Police said the car was the only vehicle involved in the crash, which happened around 1:45 this morning on Birch Tree Hill. The grey Honda Civic was very badly damaged and […]
Land & Sea Co-op raises concerns over Carnival
(CNS): As the Cayman Islands Government continues to justify its controversial cruise berthing project with claims it is needed to support local tour operators, one of the main associations representing those involved in the front-line of the industry has raised concerns about one of the cruise lines that government is planning to partner with. Captain […]
