Issue 91 iWorld Celine Dion’s house hit by robber Page 9
iLocal New airport lift helps disabled Page 5
iLocal Anglin highlights literacy importance Page 11
FOR THE LATEST JOBS AND HOT PROPERTIES iClassifieds Page 31
CAYMAN Art exhibit is full of beans Page 3
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THURSDAY | 8 SEPTEMBER 2011
DART DEAL STARTS Bush breaks ground for a new highway
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Water cooler warning
Tad Stoner The first phase of the billion-dollar Dart development has started. The controversial project to extend Esterley Tibbetts Highway is, according to critics, the first step towards the closure of West Bay Road. But despite hundreds of objections in the form of a petition against the closure, Premier McKeeva Bush has started the ball rolling by taking a shovel to the ground himself. The new road, which may ultimately lead to the extension of the public beach, is the tip of the iceberg in realty company Dart’s $1.2 billion 30 year scheme. It took an eleventh hour decision to give the green-light to the project as it was as late as Tuesday when Cabinet approved the plans for the ForCayman Investment. Bush insists the project symbolises “a true public-private partnership” but critics say the Premier is selling out the country to American billionaire Ken Dart.
Plane crash wipes out Russian hockey team
9/11 disaster 10 years later Page 24
Cayman crushed on road to Brazil Page 32
Brooke helps keep up with tradition She may only be 15 years old and still in school herself but Miss Teen Cayman, Brooke Parchment, is already proving to be the perfect role model. After collecting her crown last month, Brooke took time out from her busy schedule to help
youngsters immerse themselves in culture. Brooke, pictured above with admiring protégés, joined in with Cayman Traditional Arts Bringing Heritage to Life afterschool programme. Full story on page 16
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