Friday 22nd October 2004

CIRO Focuses on Small Business: On Monday, 25 October the Cayman Islands Development Bank (CIDB) will begin training workshops as part of the move to assist the recovery of small businesses following Hurricane Ivan.
Data to Secure Aid: The Cayman Islands Recovery Operations (CIRO) group is compiling and assessing data on Hurricane Ivan’s impact on the Islands. This information will be applied to initiatives for securing aid for post-Ivan restoration activities.
Debris Works Hasten: Collection of hurricane-related debris will begin in the Prospect area early next week, followed by Cumber Ave and Belford Estates in Bodden Town.
Diving… Even More Spectacular…: Though some of Grand Cayman’s underwater gullies are now full of sand, all sand has gone from others, effectively making the canyons deeper and even more spectacular. The Stingray Sandbar and Stingray City are as they were before the storm, with nothing to report other than a lot of hungry Stingrays.
Employment Relations: If you need urgent advise or assistance with employment issues, the Employment Relations Department is now up and running at its new location on the 2nd Floor of the Royal Bank Plaza, opposite the post office in George Town. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 949-0941.
Finance Continues Path to Strong Recovery: Cayman’s financial services industry is continuing its quick resumption of business to pre-hurricane levels.
HE & LoGB Welcome CaymanSpirit: Welcome to the first edition of CaymanSpirit.
Health Wise: There have been no reported cases of waterborne diseases such as cholera, Hepatitis A and typhoid or mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Yellow fever or West Nile virus in the Cayman Islands.
Resolving Issues: Tenants & Landlords: In the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan, many people are coping with new challenges as they rebuild devastated homes, work in less than ideal conditions, or figure out public transportation options. But if rumours are anything to go by, we are not coping so well with reported instances of price gouging by landlords.
School Re-opening Schedule: proposed opening dates for schools
Solving Housing Needs: The Cayman Islands Recovery Operation (CIRO) reports that various land- and sea-based housing options are now being fine-tuned to benefit Grand Cayman residents who face hurricane-related accommodation needs.
The CUC Current: Portions of Seven Mile Beach and eastern areas beginning with Red Bay are on the current work list for Caribbean Utilities, as the company works to complete restoration in West Bay.
Tourism Strategy: The Ministry and Department of Tourism have agreed a strategy to reintroduce cruise and stay-over tourism in a sustainable manner. The strategy will balance the need to maintain employment and the need to reopen when Grand Cayman is ready to receive visitors. It will also preserve its reputation as a highly desired tourism destination.
“CaymanSpirit” How One Family Fights Back: Family values and education are long-standing priorities of the Ebanks family of West Bay – the Elford and Anniejoy Ebanks family, to be precise. But in this fifth week after Hurricane Ivan, strength of family relationships outstrips any other ideals.

Friday 22nd October 2004

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