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Cayman Islands News, Articles and InformationNew look for taxi operatorsTaxi operators are to have a polished new appearance soon with the help of a new uniform chosen by the operators themselves at a meeting Thursday night.Despite the terrible rainy weather conditions, from 60 to 70 taxi and tour operators turned out for the meeting held by the Minister for Tourism Charles Clifford at the University College of the Cayman Islands. The introduction of uniforms is just one of the ways in which the public transportation sector is being restructured, he said. Although there has been some resistance to the uniforms, Mr. Clifford said it is very much in the interests of the sector to wear them. "Customers will recognise you as a public transport provider," he said. However, although being labelled a "uniform", the item chosen constitutes a Caribbean–style short–sleeved shirt.
Hurricanes may affect Cayman every yearAS nationals get ready to observe the second anniversary of one of its most destructive storms, the Met Office disclosed that the Cayman Islands is likely to face a hurricane every year.In September 2004, Hurricane Ivan caused destruction of properties, severe flooding and countless animals died on Grand Cayman - the largest of the three Islands. Three months shy of the anniversary comes word from the Met Office that the Islands could be affected by four hurricanes every five years given the current weather predictions. At a recent disaster preparation workshop in Grand Cayman, the weather experts said that they could not predict for sure if or when a storm would hit any of the Islands. Participants at the recent workshop were introduced to a new storm surge monitoring equipment specifically suited to the low-lying British territory. THE Supreme Court has given Jamaican coffee farmers the green light to access US$3.1 million (approximately J$200In his judgment yesterday, Justice Bryan Sykes directed that the proceeds are for the sole benefit of Jamaican coffee farmers who were insured with Dyoll when their crops were devastated by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and who have not received any compensation since. Justice Sykes also directed that an additional US$5 million (approximately J$325 million) should be granted to Safehaven, a Jamaican-owned 18-course golf course and club in Grand Cayman. Both issues were tried at the same time as they were similar reinsurance matters. The joint liquidators, John Lee of PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Kenneth Krys of RSM Cayman Islands, immediately requested leave to appeal, which was granted by the judge. However, as yesterday's judgment was an oral one, and documented judgment is expected to follow, it is likely that some time will elapse before a decision is taken on whether to go ahead with an appeal or not.What Contest?Generally speaking, Porsche owners don't have anything left to prove, either to themselves or to the world. They've already made it. They've got money, but they've also got enough self-confidence that they don't have to embark on the mine's-bigger-than-yours sort of contest which marks the world of fast-car buyers.It's nice to have a Porsche badge on the front of your car, but it's even better to drive the vehicle. So, while Porsches are indeed status symbols, they are also some of the most satisfying cars ever built, from a driver's point of view. Probably more than any other marque, Porsche's products are put to the test: Porsche drivers regularly take their charges out onto the track and push them to the limits. (At a recent Porsche Club Kyalami track day, one of the participants remarked: "What car could you drive to the track, thrash it for 15 or 20 laps and then drive home again?") So, it's no surprise to see the prominent stopwatch mounted centrally on the dashboard in the new Porsche Cayman S.
Sunrise members go above and beyondSunrise Rotarian Dr Bert Thacker receives the Paul Harris award from President Stuart Diamond. Dr Thacker led a Dental team to Peru to give free treatment to adults and children.Russell Smith, Co-Director for Fund Raising for Rotary Sunrise receives a Paul Harris award from President Stuart Diamond for exceeding the fund raising target for the current year and permitting a very substantial cheque to be sent to The Cayman Islands Cancer Society. Rotary Sunrise's 67 members all contribute both hands-on and financially to others in the community who are less fortunate. Sometimes there is an exceptional effort and this can be marked by the grant of a Paul Harris award. These awards are extremely prestigious and two were awarded this week at the club's regular breakfast meeting at the Grand Old House. 26.2 miles of pain, sweat and gloryBy Susan Atteberry SmithFOR THE NEWS-LEADER Even after running 10 marathons in seven years, Jerry Harmison claims he's just "a retired wrestler trying to keep my weight down" not a "serious runner." OK. But when the 44-year-old Springfield attorney, who wrestled in high school and college, calls himself "a casual marathoner," one has to wonder: .
Percipia Selected by Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong to Deploy VoIP in Legendary Luxury HotelPercipia Inc. has been selected by Mandarin Oriental Hotels to deploy VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) in its flagship hotel in Hong Kong. The legendary luxury hotel, which is undergoing a comprehensive USD140 million renovation, will re-open its doors this autumn featuring the latest guest room technology. Percipia will deliver advanced hospitality applications to Cisco color touch tone phones over the hotel's network which converges data, voice and video. Guests in the hotel's 500 rooms will enjoy the highest quality phone equipment in the world for conference calling and more. Sophisticated phone applications provided by Percipia include access to local and home weather, stock quotes, and the ability for guests to view the list of members of their group at the hotel, then directly dial them.
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