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Vybzing Gets Youth Buzzing

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 4:54pm
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Youth participants from Cayman Islands’ high schools and tertiary institutions take part in a presentation by sociology lecturer Dr. April Bernard from Barbados during the CDB organised youth forum, Vybzing at the Westin Casuarina today (Thursday, 17 May 2012).

Forty-seven participants have come together at the Westin Casuarina Resort today (Thursday, 17 May) to grapple with some of the issues facing youth in the Cayman Islands and the broader Caribbean regi

CI Flag Flies High

Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 5:57pm
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Premier the Hon. W. McKeeva Bush presents an official Cayman Islands National flag to UK MPs Mr. Andrew Rosindell (fifth from right); Mr. Brian Donohoe (second from left) and Mr. Graham Brady (fourth from right). Also attending are (l-r) Deputy Governor the Hon. Franz Manderson, MLAs Mr. Dwayne Seymour, Capt. Eugene Ebanks, Minister the Hon. Rolston Anglin, MLA Mr. Ellio Solomon, Minister Mike Adam, Deputy Speaker and MLA, Mr. Cline Glidden, Deputy Premier the Hon. Julianna O’ Connor-Connolly and Minister the Hon. Mark Scotland.

The UK Member of Parliament (MP) who successfully lobbied to get British Overseas Territories’ flags due recognition in the UK was recognised for his efforts, on the steps of the Legislative Assembly

World Athletes CI Bound

Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 5:26pm
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Premier speaks: Premier the Hon. W. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, addresses a press conference at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex on Saturday (17 March) morning, along with (l-r) star athlete Ms Cydonie Mothersill, CI Athletic Association first vice president Mr. Harcourt Wason and Sports Minister the Hon. Mark Scotland, JP.

Cayman Invitational, a professional track and field meet featuring world-class athletes, will take place in May on Grand Cayman.

Acing the Squash Race

Friday, March 9, 2012 - 3:06pm
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Premier the Hon. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, presents a grant cheque from the Nation Building Fund to squash star and pro Cameron Stafford with (l-r) Minister of Education, Training and Employment the Hon. Rolston Anglin, JP; Minister of Community Affairs, Gender and Housing the Hon .Michael Adam, MBE, JP; Deputy Premier and Minister of District Administration, Works, Land and Agriculture the Hon. Julianna O’Connor Connolly, JP, Tourism Councillor and MLA, Mr. Cline Glidden Jr. and Minister of Health, Environment, Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mark Scotland, JP.

As a beneficiary of Government’s Nation Building Fund, professional squash player Cameron Stafford looks forward to advancing his skills by training and participating in ten tournaments back to back i

Lease Secured

Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 1:49pm
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At the land lease handover (l-r) Minister of Health, Environment, Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Mark Scotland, JP; Minister of Education, Training and Employment, the Hon. Rolston Anglin, JP; Deputy Premier and Minister of District Administration, Works, Land and Agriculture, the Hon. Juliana O’Connor Connolly, JP; Cayman Islands Sport Shooting Association treasurer Mr. Kevin Schirn, association president Mr. Eddie McLean, Premier and Minister of Finance, Tourism and Development, the Hon. W. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP; Tourism Councillor and MLA, Mr. Cline Glidden Jr. and Minister of Community Affairs, Gender and Housing, the Hon. Michael Adam, MBE, JP.

Having to move because of the airport expansion, the Cayman Islands Sport Shooting Association, popularly known as the Gun Club, had no place to go. Now it has.

Seniors Get Into Christmas Swing

Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 12:36pm
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Seniors gather to share holiday spirit.

Senior citizens, relatives and friends got into the holiday spirit earlier this week (19 December) during the West Bay Senior Citizens Christmas Party.

FCCA Spreads Christmas Cheer

Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 8:42am
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Santa and elves: Islands Princess crew members, led by Hotel General Manager Emilio Mazzi (front centre) as chief elf, helped Santa bring Christmas cheer to Grand Cayman kids.

Christmas came early for over 150 children from all districts on Grand Cayman, thanks to the joint efforts of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), Island Princess cruise ship, the Premier’

Report Released

Friday, November 18, 2011 - 6:19pm
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The Premier, the Hon. W. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, receives the report produced by the 1999 White Paper Review Committee from Chairman, Mr. Lemuel Hurlston, CVO, MBE JP. The Premier set up the committee to gather views from the people to present at the Overseas Consultative Council meeting next week. At the back are committee members.

Lauding the voluntary members for their civic mindedness, the Premier, the Hon. W.

Premier on FCO Talks

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 8:53am
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The Hon. Premier McKeeva Bush.

The Premier and Minister for Finance, Tourism and Development released the following statement on the UK Government’s Proposed Framework for Fiscal Responsibility for the Cayman Islands:

People Speak Up

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 4:49pm
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Chairman of the Premier’s committee on the UK White Paper 2012, Mr. Lemuel Hurlston, (right) addresses the meeting, with committee member Pastor Alson Ebanks, at the Sir John A Cumber school hall in West Bay on Tuesday (25 October).

Attendees at a public meeting in West Bay yesterday (Tuesday, 25 October) raised several concerns they want the UK to take into account when preparing the next White Paper for the Overseas Territories

Government Endorsement

Monday, October 24, 2011 - 6:04pm
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The Premier, the Hon. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, hands over the formal government commitment towards Miss Lassie’s house restoration to CNCF Board member Morgan DaCosta and CNCF Artistic Director Henry Muttoo

The Premier, the Hon. W. McKeeva Bush, formally presented Government’s commitment to the restoration of the house of internationally renowned visionary artist, Mrs. Gladwyn K.

Free Training

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 4:17pm
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Premier the Hon. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, exhorts a new batch of auto mechanic students to give it their all. The training is being provided free of cost by local garage Superior Auto whose Mrs. Denise DeMercado is at centre.

The Premier, the Hon. W. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, advised a new group of seven auto mechanic trainees to stay the course (Monday, 26 September).

Sudden Passing of Premier's Daughter

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 12:41pm
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Tonya Yvonne Bush-Anglin

In a statement this morning, Deputy Premier of the Cayman Islands, the Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, JP confirmed that Tonya Yvonne Bush-Anglin, daughter of the Premier, the Hon.

Premier Holds First Town Hall Meeting

Friday, September 17, 2010 - 11:08am
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The Premier, Hon. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP

At the refurbished Town Hall in George Town on Wednesday (15 September) night, the Premier, Hon.

Visa Discussions

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 6:23pm
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(L-R) CARICOM Economic Adviser Byron Blake; former Jamaican Prime Minister Percival James “PJ” Patterson, ON, OE; the Premier, the Hon. McKeeva Bush, OBE; Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Hon. Mary Lawrence; and Jamaica’s Deputy Prime Minister Kenneth Baugh.

A commitment to resolve the issue of visas required for travel between Jamaica and the Cayman Islands was made during informal talks yesterday (Wednesday, 15 September).

Premier Meets Cuban Ambassador

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 7:54am
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The Hon. Premier, Mr. W. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, presents a memento to visiting Cuban Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Yuri Ariel Gala Lopez.

The Hon. Premier, Mr. W. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, recently welcomed Cuban Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Yuri Ariel Gala Lopez, to Cayman and briefly discussed topics of mutual interest.

Health Signing

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - 4:45pm
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(L-R) Dr. Devi Shetty and the Hon. Premier McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, sign the agreement.

The Cayman Islands Government this morning signed an agreement with world-renowned heart surgeon, Dr. Devi Shetty, for the construction of the Narayana Cayman hospital project.

Saddened by Quake - Premier's Statement

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 5:40pm
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Hon. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP

The Cayman Islands Government and people are saddened to hear of the devastating earthquake that occurred yesterday in Haiti.

Premier's New Year's Message

Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 7:13am
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"I pray that the Lord will continue to bless and keep us as a country, that fortune will smile upon us all and that 2010 will bring fulfilment and success."

It is with great pleasure, and much thanks from the all-mighty God, that I bring greetings for the New Year to all our residents and visitors.

Commencement Day Stirs Regional Interest

Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 1:03pm
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Soon to be Cayman's first Premier, the Hon. McKeeva Bush

Several Caribbean officials are scheduled to attend this Friday’s Commencement Day ceremony that will take place in front of the Legislative Assembly.

Commencement Day Events

Monday, November 2, 2009 - 3:11pm
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The Hon. McKeeva Bush becomes the country's first premier when the new Constitution goes into effect on Commencement Day, 6 November.

The public is advised that the Commencement Day ceremony will take place at the Legislative Assembly this Friday, 6 November.