This holiday marks the end of slavery in the British Empire. It is a public holiday in several Caribbean countries and though the holiday commemorates events that took place on 1 August 1834, it may be celebrated in different days in these countries.
A year ago, the Governor’s Office was playing defence. Questions swirled around the sudden removal of Anwar Choudhury, the then representative of the Queen in the Cayman Islands.
For the past seven years, the parent company for Caymanian Times have been presenting awards to the Most Outstanding Business Student at the annual graduations across the islands.
An important symbol of the Cayman Islands and the people who live here, the Coat of Arms celebrated 60 years since first being established on 14 May and a gathering of government officials were in the UK on that special day to commemorate this important symbol’s diamond jubilee.
The door to your future may be stuck and hard to open. Do not be distracted and discouraged. Keep pushing. Eventually the elements that prevented you from opening your door will wear away, the door will swing open and you will have unlimited access to your future and your destiny
It’s that time of year when optimism and enthusiasm is abounding among our youth. Hundreds of youngsters in our community are preparing for a major step in their lives. High school graduates are embarking on the next steps of their respective journeys.
“There is no standing still. You are either moving forward or backward”.
The discussion surrounding the planned development of the cruise and cargo port project is one that shows no signs of dying anytime soon.
In a few weeks schools will close for the summer vacation and families are finalizing arrangements on ways to spend their six weeks of free time. For many, the economic crunch still limits their vacation plans as reductions in disposable income,
It is now clear that registered voters in the Cayman Islands may have a chance to have an official say on the divisive topic on whether government should move ahead with its plans for the cruise berthing project in George Town.