February 2004

Press Releases: February 2004

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Fire Officer Tina Shepard: The first female to serve in the Fire Service is certified in pump operations and in control room telecommunications. Published 26th February, 12:00am

Women's Month Activities Begin Monday: March's Honouring Women observance will start with an Open House at the Women's Resource Centre. Published 24th February, 12:00am

Youth Office to Open: The National Youth Commission's current focuses are the effectiveness of out-of-classroom programmes and literacy. Published 24th February, 12:00am

Document Traffic Problems Says PWD: Got a problem on your residential road with speeders and other motorists demonstrating questionable driving practices? Published 24th February, 12:00am

Ag Show -- Cayman's Largest Cultural Event: Displays from farmers and crafts-people and everyone will be there! Published 23rd February, 12:00am

Police Report for 23 February: An elderly resident went missing on Friday but was found safe on Saturday; two car accidents. Published 23rd February, 12:00am

Ganja Arrests: A total of five arrests in two separate incidents. Published 23rd February, 12:00am

Avian Flu in USA: The Agriculture Department has measures in place to prevent the importation of birds from areas where there are outbreaks. Published 23rd February, 12:00am

Elections Day Nov 17: Also published, the schedule for the various activities leading up to the elections; first comes elector registration. Published 20th February, 12:00am

Savannah's New Beat Officer: Constable Fran General, a 14-year RCIP veteran, has worked at the Bodden Town Police Station and at the Traffic Department. Published 20th February, 12:00am

Iguana Theft!: The bright blue fibreglass iguana, about seven feet long and three feet wide, was stolen from the top of a hut near Seven Mile Beach. Published 20th February, 12:00am

Scout Week 22-28 Feb.: Including Founder's Day, the website launch, Uniform Day, Community Service Day, a basketball competition, the annual Campfire Celebration and much more! Published 20th February, 12:00am

Fun by the Numbers: Friday (20 Feb.) is Mathematics Day and Saturday is the Mathematics Fair. Published 20th February, 12:00am

MRCU: Two New Assistant Directors: Needed to handle an increased workload and the further development of research. Published 20th February, 12:00am

New Officer in Charge at West Bay Police Station: Chief Inspector Courtney Myles, a 28-year veteran, feels proactive policing will make the district safer. Published 19th February, 12:00am

New Chief Inspector in Charge of GTPS Operations: Now Chief Inspector Greg Thompson, the 15-year veteran says he wants more community involvement. Published 19th February, 12:00am

Special Thanks from Community Policing: RCIP presented an award to David Morritt for outstanding service to the community. Published 18th February, 12:00am

Write about Women: In celebration of Honouring Women Month (March), the WRC invites entries for a writing competition: "Challenges, Solutions and the Way Forward." Published 17th February, 12:00am

Whittaker to Fight: Caymanian boxer Charles Whittaker will be fighting Saturday, 28 February, during the 'Night of the Gladiators' event in Ft. Lauderdale. Published 17th February, 12:00am

Community Ministry and Agencies Fine-Tune Objectives: An intensive workshop focussed on 'Paying for the Vision' -- fairly distributing government's financial resources and achieving CSYSGA objectives. Published 17th February, 12:00am

Scouts Once More in NS: 24 boys take advantage of the revitalized programme. Published 17th February, 12:00am

Lottery & Inheritance Scams: The RCIP says throw the letter or email away; if it's a phone call... Published 17th February, 12:00am

You were going how fast?: 80kph? That's 50 mph. Published 17th February, 12:00am

Seafood from Central and South America: It must be fully inspected, processed in approved facilities, and arrive here with an import permit. Published 17th February, 12:00am

Story Hour Roars in 2004: The Lions Club of Grand Cayman joins the public libraries in sharing with young people the joy of reading. Published 16th February, 12:00am

Major Incident Room Established: The RCIP has formed a special team to investigate two recent murders. Published 16th February, 12:00am

Clarification on Land Acquisition: The land for the Turtle Farm expansion was acquired by compulsory purchase; money from the sale will be held in trust for the owner. Published 13th February, 12:00am

For Landing Helicopters?: No, the white 'Xs' on island roads are aerial photography markers. Published 13th February, 12:00am

AG to OT Conference: Some of the topics on the agenda: custodial sentencing, major crime investigations, the role of JPs, law revision, human rights, and maritime interdiction. Published 12th February, 12:00am

CAA and Island Air Reach Agreement: Island Air paid Civil Aviation an agreed sum to settle the entire debt. Published 12th February, 12:00am

The Immigration Law 2003 Explained -- Part 1: The Right to be Caymanian Published 12th February, 12:00am

The Immigration Law 2003 Explained -- Part 4: Entry, Landing, Student Visa and Asylum Provisions Published 12th February, 12:00am

The Immigration Law 2003 Explained -- Part 2: Permanent Residency & Arrangements for Current Long-term Residents Published 12th February, 12:00am

The Immigration Law 2003 Explained -- Part 3: Work Permits, Business Staffing Plans & Transitional Provisions Published 12th February, 12:00am

GT Barcadere Cleaned Up: Removed: 150 tons of broken outboard engines and appliances, foam mattresses, tires, car seats, batteries, bottles, garbage etc. Published 6th February, 12:00am

Public Health Keeping an Eye on Asian Bird Flu: Travellers to Asian countries with documented outbreaks are advised to take precautions. Published 6th February, 12:00am

500 Conchs in 2003: The Pines gets any illegally caught seafood confiscated by DOE that cannot be returned to the sea. Published 4th February, 12:00am

Electrical Licensing Exams: Exams are scheduled for February, May, August and November 2004. Published 4th February, 12:00am

Making Math More Than 1, 2, 3: Teachers' workshops introduced new research findings and techniques that help keep students motivated. Published 4th February, 12:00am

Changes at Lands and Survey: Aliceann Kirchman is registrar of lands, Alan R. Jones is the new director, Clark Buchanan has left to pursue other interests. Published 3rd February, 12:00am

FCO Comments on Delaying Constitutional Talks: The British Government hopes Government will reconsider and talks can be rescheduled. Published 3rd February, 12:00am

Inspection Underway at SPS: Savannah's students and teachers are being evaluated this week. Published 3rd February, 12:00am

World Wetlands Day: Coastal, seasonal, and permanent wetlands all provide environmental services more inexpensively and more efficiently than anything man-made. Published 2nd February, 12:00am

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