I hate dentists
I hate to go to the dentist. When I was young, they used to lie to me to get me there. Of course once I knew what was happening I would throw a crying fit in the car, in the…
Disasters in US: An extreme and exhausting year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nature is pummeling the United States this year with extremes. Unprecedented triple-digit heat and devastating drought. Deadly tornadoes leveling towns. Massive rivers overflowing. A billion-dollar blizzard. And now, unusual hurricane-caused flooding in Vermont. If what’s falling from…
Cayman Fashion Solstice is back!
Fashionistas get ready for this year’s latest trends and international avant-garde catwalk creations because Cayman Fashion Solstice is coming to town. The fashion, entertainment and lifestyle event will take place this fall from October 19th – 23rd and begins at…
Minister Anglin reflects on UNESCO Literacy Day
Message from the Minister of Education, Training and Employment on International Literacy Day Today, 8th September, has been designated “International Literacy Day”, by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This year’s theme is “Literacy for Peace”. As…
Bottle water cooler safety
Bottle water coolers placed in offices and homes should be maintained if they are to keep drinking water clean and fresh. These water coolers are usually purchased and forgotten; once they are working we assume everything is fine. But that…
Wales fan dies after assault reported at Wembley
WEMBLEY, England (AP) — A Wales fan died after an assault was reported outside Wembley Stadium before Tuesday’s match between Wales and England in the Euro 2012 qualifying, authorities said. The London Ambulance Service said the 44-year-old man suffered a…
Libyan fighters say Gadhafi surrounded
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libyan fighters have surrounded ousted dictator Moammar Gadhafi, and it is only a matter of time until he is captured or killed, a spokesman for Tripoli’s new military council said yesterday. The council’s deputy defense minister…
Cayman crushed on road to Brazil
As the saying goes, this really was a game of two halves. After a plucky first 45 minutes, Cayman Islands managed to go in at the break on level terms with El Salvador in this, their second World Cup qualifier…
Police say man broke in to Celine Dion’s home
MONTREAL (AP) — A 36-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly broke into singer Celine Dion’s home near Montreal, raided the fridge and even took the time to pour himself a bath, police said. He was nabbed by police…