Italy’s Berlusconi fights for political survival
MILAN (AP) — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi appealed for his political survival Thursday, telling parliament that his government is the only credible alternative to help guide the country through the growing sovereign debt crisis. Berlusconi’s 3 1/2-year-old government faces a…
Authorities: ‘Moss Man’ fails to show up for trial
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say an Oregon burglary suspect dubbed “Moss Man” failed to show up at his trial, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Gregory Liascos of Portland earned the “Moss Man” moniker after police…
We got 99 problems and now BlackBerry is one
BlackBerry users in the Cayman Islands and around the world have faced huge problems over the past few days getting and receiving emails and messages, as well as launching Internet services. However the BlackBerry services began to buzz back to…
Chronic cough in adults – Part 1
Coughing from time to time helps clear particles and secretions from the lungs and helps to prevent infection. However, sometimes a cough can become a chronic condition. A chronic cough is defined as a cough that lasts for eight weeks…
Anne – Part 66
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “What can be done with such a young savage as this?” Miss Vanhorn was short and stout; she was muffled in an India shawl, and upon her hands were a…
Haye announces retirement from boxing
LONDON (AP) — Former heavyweight champion David Haye announced his retirement on his birthday Thursday, fulfilling his promise to quit by the time he reached 31. The British fighter’s last bout was a loss on points in July to Wladimir…
Bad Vybz for dancehall star
There may be more trouble on the horizon for jailed Vybz Kartel. The dancehall DJ, who is already facing charges of murder, conspiracy to murder and illegal possession of a firearm, could be at the centre of police investigations into…
WHAT GLORIOUS DAYS
What glorious days we’ve been having, Just the right kind of weather for walking. At the bottom of my stairway my two dogs patiently wait Even though most days I’m a little late. Sheer joy it is for us to…
Utah officials trying to evict reptile rescuer
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah transportation officials are trying to evict a reptile rescuer who’s using his rental home as a shelter for hundreds of animals. The Utah Department of Transportation filed papers on Friday against James Dix of…
Cayman Islands dive into Pan Am Games
It may be common knowledge that Cayman’s Pan American Games Team will feature top swimmers Brett and Shaune Fraser, Tori Flowers and Lara Butler in the pool; but those who are not members of the Islands’ swimming fraternity can be…
