The Editor speaks: The ‘F’ word
What is the ‘F’ word that all of us use without thinking? It is one, if not, the most important word in our lives. The word is F-A-I-T-H. Webster’s dictionary defines “faith” as: “(1) : firm belief in something for…
FBI says Russians were a ‘new breed’ of spy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anna Chapman wasn’t just a member of one of the largest rings of Russian sleeper agents ever rolled up by the FBI, officials say. The 29-year-old former real estate agent, who became a lingerie model and corporate…
Libya’s new PM balances demands of ex-rebels
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — A U.S.-educated engineering professor with little political experience is Libya’s new prime minister, a choice that suggests the country’s interim rulers may be trying to find a government leader palatable both to the West and to…
‘Glee’ singer Charice’s dad killed in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The estranged father of singer Charice Pempengco of the hit TV show “Glee” was stabbed to death in her hometown in the Philippines, leading the teen star Tuesday to pull out of a concert in Singapore….
Study shows experiment is working
Scientists, attempting to halt Dengue fever, for the first time released mosquitoes into the wild that had been genetically modified to pass on deadly DNA that kills their offspring. About 19,000 lab-altered insects were released into 25 acres on Grand…
Government achieves reporting deadline
The Government of the Cayman Islands has achieved another milestone by submitting its 2010/11 Consolidated Financial Statements to the Office of the Auditor General by the 31 October deadline as prescribed by the Public Management and Finance Law. The PMFL…
Hollywood hotshot credits Cayman
One of Hollywood’s hottest young stars says he credits his relaxed outlook on life on one thing – the Cayman Islands. Armie Hammer first shot to fame in the smash hit movie ‘The Social Network’ about internet website Facebook. Since…
SEX FIEND CAUGHT: Police find suspect at Ocean Club
Police yesterday arrested rapist Jeffrey Barnes in an early-afternoon operation at Prospect’s Ocean Club. The 32-year-old sexual predator was wanted in connection with the rape – and possible abduction – of a 49-year-old woman in Admiral’s Landing on Saturday and…
China to cash in on port
International infrastructure giant China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) will open an office in George Town after initialing agreement with local officials, likely this month, for a series of construction projects. The new office, to be a sub-branch of CHEC’s Kingston,…
