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Cayman Islands News, Articles and Information
In 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.
WXWrestling.com reported the following information on their official website...WXW is proud to announce that another Wild Samoan Training Center student has been signed to a developmental contract. Keenan Quinn (Kevin Keenan) has been offered a developmental contract as a referee for the WWE and will be reporting to Deep South Wrestling in Georgia in the next couple of weeks. He will be joining other WXW Alumni in Georgia, including Tommy Suede, Kevin Matthews, and Krissy Vaine. Quinn reffed his first match for WXW at a Fernwood show in 2004 and had a tryout with WWE including touring with them in Canada. WXW would like to congratulate Kevin on realizing his dream and following in the footsteps of other WSTC Students such as Batista, Gene Snitsky, Billy Kidman, and many others. Tim Arson from the WWC fed in Puerto Rico will be at WWE tapings on Monday and Tuesday.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. A Rochester man will be committed to a state psychiatric facility indefinitely for conspiring to kill a judge four years ago. Necati Harsit pleaded not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect for attempting to arrange for the death of Judge Roy King. King had ruled against Harsit in a property dispute. Prosecutors agreed to the plea after Harsit was diagnosed with chronic paranoid schizophrenia. The plea deal allowed Harsit to avoid a prison sentence. ll Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version .
Young guests at The Ritz- Carlton, Grand Cayman can immerse themselves in their passion this summer whether it's water, wind or racquets. Eco-excursions with Ambassadors of the Environment by Jean-Michel Cousteau, Caribbean sailing courses and tennis clinics conducted by Bollettieri pros comprise Camp Cayman. These programs are customized for ages eight - 18 and ensure that the phrase "I'm bored" never interrupts your family's Caribbean vacation. "Our customers want their children to have meaningful, memorable experiences while on vacation," said Vice President and General Manager Jean Cohen. "Our innovative AOTE program and the Camp Cayman package fulfill their desire for enriching activities to keep the kids both busy and entertained." As an additional incentive for families making last minute summer plans, the cost of Camp Cayman is partially covered by the daily resort credit offered by The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Reconnect Seven Wonders package.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Miller of Houston. She is the granddaugther of Mrs. Ioma C. Lindsay of Houston and the late Mr. Nevin P. Lindsay. The groom is the son of Lou and Loretta Svetlik of Victoria. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Laurent J. Poirier of San Antonio and Mrs. Ann Birkner of Hallettsville. Miss Katherin Elizabeth Combs served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Tiffany Ann Simmons and Miss Lisa Kathleen Svetlik. Mr. Thomas Nathan Svetlik, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Clinton Allen Kickendahl, Mr. Travis Arthur Weidner and Mr. Reed Lindsay Miller. A reception was held following the ceremony at The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch. Following a honeymoon cruise to Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and Cozumel, the couple will reside in Houston.
George Town Primary School recently received a generous donation from the Kiwanis Club of Grand Cayman in support of their breakfast and after-school care programme, which helps children who come to school with no breakfast. The funds provided will go towards providing a healthy and substantial morning meal for them. Principal Marie Martin thanked the Kiwanis Club for providing the funds to help with the after-school care programme. This programme is on-ongoing community service project of the Kiwanis Club of Grand Cayman and it is hoped to be able to provide a similar programme in some of the other Primary Schools on the Island with funds raised from generous public donations. Meanwhile earlier this year 45 Key Clubbers from St. Ignatius Catholic School, Triple C School, John Gray High School and Cayman Prep.
Start by learning all there is to know about hurricanes, how they can affect Cayman and how to prepare. Most importantly make sure you know about the area in which you reside. Information such as its height above sea level and flood history can be very useful when purchasing supplies and can help you to determine how safe your area is. Remember however, that new construction - roads, buildings etc. - can make flooding more likely even if it was not previously a problem in your area. Areas having a history of flooding are the West Bay Peninsula, Red Bay, Prospect, Savannah, central George Town, areas around the North Sound, low lying areas of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. The Lands and Survey Department can be contacted at 914-3427 for further information on elevation in your area.
DUBLIN (AFP) - Charles Haughey, who served three terms as Ireland's prime minister, died Tuesday at his home in Dublin after a long battle with cancer, the government announced. He was 80. "It is a very sad occasion, and marks the passing of an era," said Ireland's current prime minister Bertie Ahern Tuesday. Haughey had grown increasingly ill in recent years, having been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He was taoiseach (prime minister) from December 1979 to June 1981, then again from March 1982 to December 1982 and March 1987 to February 1992. He will be given a state funeral. Haughey is acknowledged as one of the architects of Ireland's Celtic Tiger boom due to his prudent management of the public finances in the late 1980s. But his economic reforms have since been overshadowed by revelations of political and financial scandals from his past that came back to haunt him.
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