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His Excellency, the Governor, Mr Duncan Taylor, CBE, presented 19 prison officers with level three Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in custodial care on Tuesday, 29 November 2011.

A mock overview of “disaster” conditions took place today (Monday, 25 July), as officers from the visiting RFA Wave Ruler took local officials on an aerial assessment of Grand Cayman – as would occur

Monday, 4 June 2012 will be celebrated as a public holiday in the Cayman Islands in honour of Her Majesty the Queen’s diamond jubilee.

A unique wedding gift prompted a royal acknowledgement this month as local artist Luelan Bodden received a personal letter of thanks from the Office of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Last week, it was Cayman Brac’s turn to laud long-serving government veterans and hand out some well-deserved awards.

When Lendell (Len) Albert Layman moved to the Cayman Islands in 1991 he admits he wasn’t a very community minded individual, but his association with the Cayman Brac Rotary Club and later the Grand Ca

Growing up in Savannah in the 1940s and 50s, no-one – least of all Mrs.

Officials will gather on the Legislative Assembly steps to officially celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday, this Saturday, 11 June.

Interested persons are invited to submit applications to attend one of Her Majesty’s 2011 Royal garden parties, scheduled for June and July at Buckingham Palace.

What began 19 years ago as a business interest for seasoned broadcast entrepreneur Rodney Alan Hansen grew into an abiding love for the Cayman Islands that was nurtured through broadcast television.

Born and raised in Savannah, the oldest sister to six siblings, Mrs. Audrey Ebanks soon became the family nurturer.

For more than 50 years exemplary seaman, successful businessman and devoted family man, Hartmann Morgan DaCosta has solidly promoted the welfare of the Cayman Islands, notably its children and his ho

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has recognized two members of the Caymanian community in her 2011 New Year’s Honours List.

Sitting in the shade of a tree in his Uncle Bob Road, West Bay yard, he comments on the fresh Christmas breeze coming off the North Sound.

This week (Monday, 15 November) GIS Spotlight attends the launch of the fourth annual FACE awards, looks at the BEST way to help at-risk students and learns how to respect the rights of others.

Chairman of the newly appointed Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC), Mr. Dan Scott says members completed a large agenda at their first meeting which lasted for two days (30-31 August).

The United Kingdom Government unveiled a new service on Tuesday, 27 July, eliminating the need for UK visa applicants from Cayman to travel to Jamaica.

For 37 years, Mrs. Jackie Balls has positively influenced thousands of girls in Cayman, enhancing character, self-image and cultural diversity.

Between ferrying her athletes to and from practice and cheering poolside, Mrs. Penny McDowall has little time to sit and talk about her achievements.

The desire to serve his country and its people has guided Opposition Leader, the Hon. Darwin Kurt Tibbetts, JP, for over 30 years.

“Strength of character” was the central theme as family, friends and officials gathered at the Seafarer’s Hall this week to celebrate Mr. Urban Myles’ 100th birthday.

His Excellency the Governor Mr. Duncan Taylor, CBE and Mrs.

The inaugural meeting of the Cayman Islands’ new National Security Council (NSC) took place yesterday (Wednesday, 3 March).

His Excellency Governor Duncan Taylor, CBE, chatted with a special centenarian, as well as retirees, students and scores of other residents during last week’s visit to West Bay.

Members of the public wishing to attend Royal Garden Parties in June and July of this year should apply to the Deputy Governor’s Office by Monday, 15 February.

Governor Duncan Taylor, CBE, met with Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) officers last week and saw local policing efforts firsthand.

His Excellency the Governor Mr. Duncan Taylor, CBE visited Northward Prison yesterday (Thursday, 21 January), his first glimpse of operations there.

His Excellency the Governor Mr. Duncan Taylor, CBE and his family were guests of honour at the public welcome reception held Friday evening (15 January) at Pedro St. James.

Governor Designate Mr. Duncan Taylor, CBE, arrived on Grand Cayman earlier today (Friday, 15 January), to take up his three-year appointment as Governor of the Cayman Islands.

“Every citizen has a role to play. I can’t complain about the system if I’ve done nothing to help improve it.”

Mr. Brian Patrick (Pat) Randall is being awarded the Certificate and Badge of Honour for his dedication to the betterment of young people.

When you meet Betty Baraud, you get a glimpse of the secret of her success. It’s that calm self assurance, the uncanny ability to see things as they should be, and an infectious can-do attitude.

Thanks to the Governor’s Office, children and abused women are two groups who will receive Christmas gifts this season.

While acknowledging that he and elected officials did not always see eye to eye, outgoing Governor Stuart Jack, CVO, said he was leaving the Cayman Islands “with many fond memories in my heart.”

“This is really a valuable programme to develop young people’s character,” His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Stuart Jack, CVO, said, hosting the presentation of Duke of Edinburgh awards.

Everyone in the Cayman Islands – including persons in government and civil organisations, and certainly the public – is invited to participate in the largest global dialogue ever undertaken about the