49th annual Trinidadian Independence celebration
Starting this evening Singh’s Roti Shop will begin its weekend-long celebration of Trinidad Independence together with Digicel, Heineken, Appleton, Nestle/Supligen King Imports and Travel Pros. Tonight kicks off with Digicel and Jacques Scott’s Happy Hour where you can enjoy drink…
X-RAY VISION! Customs will get $3m equipment to stop smugglers
One of the world’s leading suppliers of anti-nuclear army vehicles has signed a major deal to protect Cayman’s borders. Smiths Detection supplies military equipment that helps identify explosives, chemical and biological agents, radiological and nuclear threats and weapons. Now they…
Budget deficit slips to $1.28T; red ink continues
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of unrelieved gloom and discord, Congress and President Barack Obama are starting to make a dent in the federal budget deficit. It’s projected to shrink slightly to $1.28 trillion this year, and bigger savings from…
Anne – Part 32
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “You mean that I am dull?” “There goes Père Michaux,” said the half-breeds, as the broad sail of his boat went gleaming by in the summer night, or the sound…
Interns learn about Customs
The Customs Department participated in the Government’s Summer Intern Programme, which aimed to enhance and broaden each student’s educational background and give them a sense of teamwork which would further prepare them for the challenges of the working world. Those…
Man arrested after hit and run
A driver who fled after smashing into a motorcycle sending the rider and passenger flying into the air has been arrested. The driver of the black Nissan Skyliner sped off after the crash which left both people needing hospital treatment….
All Set for School
In preparation for the 2011-12 school year, public schools in the Cayman Islands are welcoming new students to their campuses with orientation days. The dates and times are shown in the table below. School Date Time PRIMARY SCHOOLS Bodden Town…
Mutant mosquitoes may fight tropical disease
Scientists have made a promising advance for controlling dengue fever, a tropical disease spread by mosquito bites. They’ve rapidly replaced mosquitoes in the wild with skeeters that don’t spread the dengue virus. More than 50 million people a year get…
Arsenal seal much needed win
A 2-1 win in Udinese allowed Arsenal to book their place in the UEFA Champions League and offered some respite for beleaguered boss Arsene Wenger. Priceless away goals from Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott saw the Gunners through 3-1…
STAR shines new light on airwaves
New radio station to hit the airwaves as soon as next month. World renowned DJ John “Selecta Renegade” Watler owns and heads the new station STAR 92.7 FM. The station will have a format on top urban hits, music from…
