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Cayman Islands News, Articles and InformationJust in: Latest JD Power initial quality survey winners and losersThe way in which technology is integrated into new-vehicle design, particularly interior features and controls, is considered by consumers to be as important to quality as are defects and malfunctions, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) released today. The study is in its 20th year.The Initial Quality Study, which serves as the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality measured at 90 days of ownership, has been completely redesigned for 2006 to capture problems experienced by owners in two distinct categoriesquality of design and quality of production (defects and malfunctions). New vehicles today are often packed with new technologies that unfortunately can be complicated and frustrating for the average consumer when their integration is not well executed, said Joe Ivers, executive director of quality and customer satisfaction research for J.D. World's largest cruise ship drops anchor in CaymanRoyal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas, the world's largest Cruise ship, made its first visit to Grand Cayman on Wednesday 7 June.Various MLAs, and dignitaries including the Hon Charles Clifford, Minister of Tourism, attended a special presentation of plaques and keys on board ship. They were then joined by other VIP's from Cayman's business community. At 160,000 tonnes she comfortably beats the Queen Mary 2, and can accommodate 1,360 crew plus 4,375 passengers (1,755 more than the QM2). She is the size of the Eiffel Tower lain on its side. Besides Grand Cayman Freedom of the Seas also calls at Montego Bay in Jamaica and Cozumel, in Mexico, before returning to Miami. Some of the features of Freedom of the Seas include 'Flowrider,' the first-ever shipboard surf park, and a water park, which features interactive sculpture fountains, ground geysers, a cascading waterfall and a circular pool with its own built-in current. Catboat Club's future plansAustin Ebanks (left) and Kem Jackson, two members of the Catboat Club with a catboat, the Captain D, that was originally built in the 1940s.The Cayman Catboat Club is a non-profit organization, both with the overall goal of perpetuating the art of Catboat building. The present aim of the club, besides trying to raise awareness of the club's activities, is to gain a long-term lease on a building they have been using, formerly the Whitehall Bay restaurant, next to the Lobster Pot restaurant in George Town, so that they will be able to invest in its renovation. The existing building dates back to the early 1900s, and is of 'Wattle & Daub' construction with ironwood posts. Traditionally, it was the place in Georgetown harbour where large schooners and smaller wooden boats were cleaned of barnacles, a process known as 'careening.' Although badly damaged by Hurricane Ivan, the building can be restored and brought up to modern standards, according to club member Paul Dedrick (known to everyone as 'Spike'). Tortuga boss gets business accoladeThe CEO and President of Tortuga Imports/ Tortuga Rum Cake Company, Monique Hamaty-Simmonds was honored by The Commonwealth Institute and Florida International University at the first annual Women-Led Businesses in Florida luncheon and award ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami, recently, when she was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Business Leaders in the state of Florida.A 1996 FIU graduate in Business Administration, Ms Hamaty-Simmonds is a second generation entrepreneur. Her father, Robert Hamaty and his wife Carlene started the Tortuga Rum Company in the Cayman Islands in 1984. Three years later they introduced the "Tortuga Rum Cake" baked from a generations old family recipe. As a teenager and throughout college, she learned the business working with her father in his office during holiday breaks and school vacations. UK 'must help Enron-case bankers'British Prime Minister Tony Blair is being urged to cancel the extradition to the United States of three former NatWest bankers accused on Enron-related fraud charges.A decision by the European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday to reject a final appeal by the men has been greeted with dismay by the business community. David Bermingham, Gary Mulgrew and Giles Darby maintain their innocence but could face up to 23 years in prison if convicted of fraud, in connection with a deal they worked on with energy trader Enron in 2000. The case has prompted criticism over the use of extradition laws as the U.S. is not required to provide solid evidence of wrongdoing to extradite a UK citizen. Digby Jones, director-general of the Confederation of British Industry, urged Blair to intervene on Wednesday and "defend the human rights of British citizens that are being abused by a country which is supposedly our greatest ally," the Press Association reported.
Business Editors; Travel & Hospitality WritersMorgans Hotel Group, Co., (Nasdaq: MHGC) a fully integrated hospitality company that operates boutique hotels in gateway cities under well-known brands such as Delano, Mondrian and Hudson, announced today two new appointments to the Company's senior management team. Tim Miller has rejoined the Company as Chief Branding Officer and Jennifer Nellany has been named General Counsel.Mr. Miller served as Vice President of Brand Management and Openings before leaving MHG in 2004 to become founder and president of Alden Hotels, a collection of small luxury properties. Beginning his career at MHG's Royalton in 1989, Mr. Miller went on to lead the openings of Paramount, Delano, Mondrian, St Martins Lane, Sanderson, Hudson, Clift and The Shore Club. He also served as General Manager at several of those hotels during the course of his first 15 years with the Company. Helping OutA rummage sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and from 9 a.m. to noon June 30 in the parish hall at St. Stanislaus, 4930 Indianapolis Blvd. Public is invited. FYI: Call 9219) 398-2341.CLEANING SUPPLIES | MunsterHumane Society Calumet Area seeks donations of cleaning agents. It needs liquid laundry detergent and bleach, which are used daily, as well as old towels and blankets. Donations can be dropped off at the shelter, 421 45th St.FYI: Call (219) 922-3811.HORSE SHOW | HobartExceptional Equestrians Unlimited, a nonprofit organization that provides horseback riding lessons to people with special needs, holds its first student horse show at 10 a.m. Sunday. The show allows students to show their family and friends the skills they have learned and improved on during their riding session. |
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