Archive for March 29th, 2023
UK still wants direct taxation, Saunders claims
(CNS): Former Cabinet minister Chris Saunders has said Caymanians should be cautious about the relationship with the UK as he believes the UK government would still like to impose direct taxation here. He claimed that if the Cayman Islands Government’s finances take a turn for the worse in the coming years, which he believes is […]
ReGen dump project still poses multiple challenges
(CNS): Premier Wayne Panton has said negotiations surrounding the ReGen waste management project have presented serious difficulties, not least of which has been the challenge of securing value for money. Over the 25-year lifetime of the proposed project, it is expected to cost the public purse at least $1.5 billion, but Cayman will still need […]
Bank violated law over vaccine related data
(CNS): In September 2021, CIBC FirstCaribbean Bank (Cayman) informed its staff that they would be required to prove they were vaccinated against COVID-19 and produce a weekly negative PCR test or go on unpaid leave. However, after two employees complained to the Office of the Ombudsman, the OMB conducted an investigation and found that the […]
Cyclist killed in hit and run on Frank Sound Rd
(CNS) UPDATED: Police have now arrested the driver of a white Chevrolet Blazer involved in the fatal collision Tuesday night on Frank Sound Road that killed local cyclist – Daniel Ernest McFarlane (23) from East End. The 47-year-old man from North Side was arrested on suspicion of leaving the scene of an accident and Causing […]
EWA concerns are legitimate, says premier
(CNS): The East-West Arterial Road extension is an emotive issue and there are legitimate concerns about the potential impact of this road on the environment and cultural heritage, Premier Wayne Panton has said. He told CNS that his goal remains to preserve the integrity of the central wetlands, but many people living in the Eastern […]
Smash-and-grab robbery at jewellery store
(CNS) UPDATED: Following a smash-and-grab robbery at a George Town waterfront jewellery store Tuesday morning, another two men have now been arrested. One man was arrested, a vehicle seized and some stolen goods were recovered yesterday then on Wednesday two men, aged 36 and 29, both from George Town, were arrested on suspicion of robbery, […]
