Police under more fire
When we started iNews, we wanted to put a positive slant on our stories WHEREVER WE COULD. We felt too much negative publicity is a bad thing. We are still of that view. However, as an investigative newspaper, we have…
Turkey quake death toll rises to 534
ERCIS, Turkey (AP) — Rain and snow on Thursday compounded difficulties for thousands rendered homeless in the powerful earthquake that hit eastern Turkey, and the government said the death toll has gone up to 534. The prime minister’s center for…
Rainbow of religious leaders join Pope for peace
ASSISI, Italy (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI joined Buddhist monks, Islamic scholars, Yoruba leaders and a handful of agnostics in making a communal call for peace Thursday, insisting that religion must never be used as a pretext for war or…
Pentagon chief doubts N. Korea will give up nukes
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday he is skeptical that diplomacy will push North Korea to give up its nuclear program, and he raised the prospect of the North’s stance leading to “escalation and…
Something spooky going on
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS – 26 October 2011 – This Monday, October 31st, children disguised as ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses will go door-to-door to collect more than candy. With their signature orange UNICEF boxes around their necks they will…
Planning advises about electrical equipment
Non-listed and labelled electrical equipment are a growing concern in the Cayman Islands. The Department of Planning would like to inform suppliers of electrical equipment, contractors, and the general public that electrical equipment being imported or installed in the Cayman…
The world according to Big J
Jeffrey Seymour, otherwise known as “Big J,” has been in the music business – which for him means writing and performing reggae songs, as well as Deejaying – for around 10 years. In the best tradition of reggae music, each…
Surf’s up in George Town
Yellow “Caution” tape prevented sightseers from getting too close as huge waves battered the waterfront around George Town Harbour. Despite the relative lack of wind, the waves were large enough to shut down a number of waterfront bars. Click here…
Rina weakens to Tropical Storm
Rina today (27) is falling apart despite trying to make a comeback. It has been dowgraded to a Tropical Storm. Rob Lightbown of Crown Weather writes, “However, the latest satellite imagery and reconnaissance reports indicate that Rina is becoming very…
THE HUNT GOES ON: Case for missing women still very much “active”
Police have interviewed — and re-interviewed – dozens of people in their hunt for gangland killers and armed robbers, while keeping an ”active investigation” of missing women Kerran Baker and Anna Evans open. “No one has been arrested, however in…
