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Cayman Islands News, Articles and InformationSurvey says Saturday service for POWith the results of its recent survey in the Cayman Islands, the Post Office is making plans to open on Saturday by the end of summer.The postal survey, which was conducted from 28 April through 5 May showed that, while six out of 10 customers are able to complete their postal business during regular hours, 69 per cent of respondents still want the Post Office to open on Saturday. The alternative, extended weekday hours, was selected by 53 per cent of respondents. Only 39.2 per cent said they could not complete their postal business during regular hours. Opening hours on Grand Cayman are typically about 8:30 am until - 5:00 pm, though it does vary. East End and North Side close for lunch between 12 noon and 1:00 pm. Hours of operation also vary on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Candidates focus on growthHorry County Council District 2 spans from the lavish, upper-class neighborhoods along the coast in northern Myrtle Beach to the quickly developing rural areas around Nixonville and S.C. 90.Four candidates are vying to replace Mark Lazarus and be the next representative for the area. The final decision will be made by district voters Tuesday and could sway the County Council's approach to growth issues. Brent Schulz When it comes to planning growth, Brent Schulz has a wide breadth of experience: He serves on the Horry County Planning Commission, has taught the subject and is a partner in one of the most prolific development design firms in the county, DDC Engineers. "I think the County Council needs a planner on council," Schulz said.
CBI seeks documents on 'kickbacks' in Australian wheat dealNew Delhi, June 29 (PTI): Two years after closing its probe into the alleged payment of commission for wheat imports from Australia in 1998, the CBI has again approached that country's government to provide it with documents following media reports that kickbacks of 2.5 million dollars were paid for the deal. The agency, which had closed the case in January 2004, approached the Australian government after the Indian mission in Canberra sent copies of media reports and the findings of the Cole Commission, which uncovered the kickbacks while probing Iraq's oil-for-food programme, CBI sources said. The sources said the agency had, in a communication sent through diplomatic channels, asked the Australian government to furnish all details about the case and documents suggesting that the money had been paid to an unknown bank account in the Cayman Islands.Will Hyatt Regency regain its glory days?AS Brazil go in search of another World Cup title, one of their star players may not be returning to the same luxury in Cayman Islands if his team lifts soccer's prestigious title.Following Brazil's triumph over in Germany in the championship match in Japan in 2002, the world-class striker Ronaldo chose to celebrate and recuperate on the Seven Mile Beach. Together with his wife, Milene, the leading goal scorer in the competition made the Hyatt Regency their home for four days to the joy of the Island's residents. Four years later, the footballer and his fellow Brazilians are yet again favourites to win another World Cup title despite challenges from 31 other teams in Germany. But the same cannot be said for the Hyatt Regency, which has failed to fully recover from the ravages of Hurricane Ivan in September 2004. If Ronaldo or any of the international stars that vacationed at the luxury resort were to return they would have much less room options because a large percent is still unavailable. Florida to Get Rainfall as Tropical Depression Becomes StormJune 10 (Bloomberg) -- A tropical storm that will likely bring rain to northern and central Florida by Tuesday isn't expected to become a hurricane, a National Weather Service meteorologist said.Tropical Depression One formed 45 miles off the western coast of Cuba about 9 a.m. New York time today, said Dennis Feltgen of the National Weather Service. Wind speeds are expected to reach tropical storm level of 39 miles (63 kilometers) per hour by tomorrow morning, he said. Once winds reach that speed, it will take the first name of the season, Alberto. There is less than a 25 percent chance the storm's winds will reach hurricane-level speeds of 75 miles an hour, according to the weather service. ``Right now, it is a tropical depression and it is incredibly poorly organized,'' Feltgen said.
Consolidated Water upgraded to "strong buy"NEW YORK, June 29 (newratings.com) - Analyst Michael Gaugler of Brean Murray upgrades Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO.NAS) from "accumulate" to "strong buy." The target price is set to $34.In a research note published yesterday, the analyst mentions that the companys share price has declined by almost 40% since its recent high. Consolidated Water Cos operations have widened and volumes, mainly in Grand Cayman, have delivered robust growth over the same period, the analyst says. According to Brean Murray, the companys new project pipeline appears healthy. . Jamaica gives world's largest cruiser cultural helloMONTEGO BAY, St James - Jamaica yesterday welcomed the world's largest cruise ship and its 3,652 passengers with a show of the island's popular music culture at the Freeport in this tourist resort city. Jamaica's international dancehall music star Shaggy headlined the bill that included his sometimes stage partner Rayvon, as well as Bryan and Tony Gold who all gave the visitors an excellent sample of our music. .Keeping up fight against Polio crucialWith the outbreak of polio-myelitis in Namibia, a disease the World Health organization has fought hard to eradicate, the Public Health Department here in the Cayman Islands urges members of the public to ensure that immunizations for Polio are up-to-date.Dr Kiran Kumar, the Cayman Islands Medical Officer of Health, commented on the outbreak and its impact to the Cayman Islands: "At this time there is no need for an alarm; however, because the Cayman Islands is busy with international travel, it is important that members of the public exercise all precautionary measures," he said. "We must make sure that we are protected. If we are protected by immunization, we will prevent an outbreak, and then there will be no need for a mass immunization campaign against polio." Thirty-four suspected cases have so far been confirmed in Namibia, a polio free country since 1996. |
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