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Cayman Islands News, Articles and InformationLittle Cayman Centre partners with NOAACentral Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) and its research centre on Little Cayman are entering into a partnership with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through an international project to monitor coral reefs globally.This project is the Integrated Coral Observing Network (ICON), and its partnership with CCMI will provide long-term data sets for Little Cayman that can be compared to all major US coral reef areas, according to information issued by CCMI. It will also provide near real-time feedback on conditions conducive to coral bleaching, as well as other coral reef models, and provide a platform for advanced analysis of the coral reef environment in near real-time. CCMI President, Dr Carrie Manfrino, told Cayman Net News what this partnership means for CCMI and the Little Cayman Research Centre (LCRC). Pushing for business on the BracIn the latest in a series of business ventures and developments on Cayman Brac, Kent "Biggie" Rankin opened his new restaurant on Saturday, 10 June, and invited more entrepreneurial spirit from Brackers to follow suit."Stop saying no, it cannot be done," he told those gathered for the opening ceremony at Biggies Restaurant in the West End. He said that he had tried to be a leader, but everyone had to help with the development of the Brac. "Stop being negative," he urged. Later, he told Cayman Net News that he had big plans for the Brac, though he is keeping a lid on them for now. Mr Rankin and his family have already built a housing development on the Bluff, opened a branch of Paramount Carpets in Spot Bay, developed space for a supermarket, offices, apartments and a bakery also in Spot Bay and renovated a house in West End. Flood plans ready in JulyPossible solutions to deal with flooding problems in Savannah will be made public in July, consultant engineer Mr. Steve Bolt said Tuesday night.Mr. Bolt was answering questions after a public meeting at the Savannah Primary School on the subject of flood and storm surge mitigation. A similar session was planned for Wednesday night as well. A brochure about the event referred to it as a public visioning meeting. Residents who attended were asked to look at a large map of the area and identify where they live. Depending on their answer, they were then asked to go to tables with even larger maps to relate their flooding experiences. Details included their location, the flood events, height of flooding, duration and frequency. Residents were also requested to fill out a questionnaire that included space for their additional comments and concerns.
Leos Special Installation Ceremony LunchThe Leo Club of Grand Cayman held their Annual Administration Installation Luncheon on Saturday the 10 June at Castaway's Restaurant.Many members of the Cayman Islands Leos as well as the Lions Club were present, along with the members guests. During the luncheon, 12 new Leo board members were installed as officers for the 2006-2007 Leos year. Among them, Daniel Reid, who was installed as president for a second term. Anya Christian was also installed to the post of First Vice President for a second year. The President's Theme for the coming Leos' year is: 'Strengthening our call to service: Empowering young leaders; establishing partnerships.' Leo's goals and forthcoming events for the next Leos' year include holding a free Family Fun Day at the end of July, or early in August. 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. OBE recipient celebrates at homeHuw Moses, the managing partner of Appleby Spurling Hunter, decided the best place to receive his Queen’s Honour, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire medal was right here in the Cayman Islands.Mr. Moses, 45, received the award from Governor Stuart Jack last Saturday in recognition for his actions in relation to Hurricane Ivan in September, 2004. Recipients can choose to receive the award at Buckingham Palace, but Mr. Moses thought it more appropriate to receive it here. "The award was in recognition for my assistance to the Cayman people and to the financial services industry following the hurricane," he said, adding, "Cayman is where I live. It’s my home." Mr. Moses said he felt that since the efforts that earned him the award were very Cayman–oriented, it would have almost been a snub to the people of the Cayman Islands to accept it elsewhere.
Calvary Reunion Choir dazzles Key WestPastor Ernie Deloach hadn't believed that they could really pull it off. Although he had anounced to the Key West community on his radio programme weeks in advance that the Calvary Temple Reunion Choir would be performing at his church, no one was more surprised than the pastor when the choir turned up on Thursday, June 1, 35 members strong, some of them with their families, in a nine vehicle caravan.Members of the group streamed into Ft. Lauderdale from Grand Bahama, Mayaguana, North Carolina and the Cayman Islands, packed into vans and set out for Key West. They arrived there half-a-day later, ready to perform for Deloach and his congregation at Glad Tidings Community Church during the holiday weekend. The reunion choir lit up the stage with a full concert, singing nostalgia-ridden gospel favourites, performing liturgical dance and even choral speaking.
Timeshare regulation called forMany former club members of the defunct Indies Suites say government regulation of timeshare properties is needed to avoid future situations similar to what they faced after Hurricane Ivan.Most of the former timeshare owners of Indies Suites have received their negotiated settlement over the past two months, however many remain angry and disappointed with the way the purchase of their Cayman vacation spot turned out. After a Grand Court decision to liquidate the Indies Suites Ltd. was overturned by the Court of Appeal late last year, the majority of timeshare owners decided to accept a settlement, which amounted to about 20 cents on their invested dollar. None of 16 former club members who responded to questions posed by the Caymanian Compass thought the settlement was fair.
Cajun chicken moves southBojangles' opened its first restaurant in Mexico this month, hoping to replicate success it's seen in Honduras and more recently China.But the Charlotte-based company concedes that selling Cajun-style chicken to locals in Asia and Latin America involves a tricky blend of herbs, spices and business alchemy. The newest franchise in Puebla, Mexico, won't use summer sausage in its breakfast biscuits or jambalaya. That country restricts imports of certain processed meat. "There are a hundred ways to make sausage," said Eric Newman, Bojangles' executive vice president and general counsel. "It's an art form." In Puebla, southeast of Mexico City, Bojangles' is using local chorizo, a spicier sausage than the type used in its U.S. restaurants.
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