Major Rodriguez “Roddy” Watler to be recognized at long last
There is no mention of Inspector of Police, Major Rodriguez “Roddy” Watler, in the official history book of the Cayman Islands commissioned by the Cayman Islands Government even with a large amount of input from the Cayman Islands National Archives….
He should be jailed for the rest of his life
The family of another victim of rapist Jeffrey Barnes has told their story of the convict’s violent attack on their 17-year-old in her own home. The assault, on a member of Barnes’ own family, came just days before the serial…
Bieber spokeswoman denies he fathered a child
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An allegation that Justin Bieber fathered a baby by a woman who has filed a paternity suit is “demonstrably false,” a spokeswoman for the singer said this week. Melissa Victor said in a statement that Bieber’s…
Police investigate Texas judge over video beating
PORTLAND, Texas (AP) — Police launched an investigation Wednesday into a Texas family law judge whose daughter posted a YouTube video of him savagely beating her with a belt during a tirade several years ago when she was a teenager….
New James Bond film titled “Skyfall”
LONDON (AP) — Screen spy James Bond is returning next year in a new movie called “Skyfall” with a star-studded cast, producers said yesterday. Daniel Craig makes his third appearance as the suave secret agent the film, directed by Academy…
New appointment at Harneys
Harneys has appointed former XXIV Old Buildings barrister David Herbert as head of the firm’s growing Cayman Islands litigation and insolvency team. Herbert, whose appointment as partner and Head of Cayman Islands Litigation & Insolvency takes effect 1 November, has…
New Family Court to open
Chief Justice Anthony Smellie announced yesterday creation early next year of a new Family Court that will operate alongside the four existing specialist tribunals, while offering reassurances the quartet would continue normal operations. The announcement of the innovation came as…
Vybz gets bail rejected
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A judge in Jamaica has refused bail for a popular rapper facing two murder charges. The ruling Wednesday rejects a bail application by 35-year-old Vybz Kartel in the slaying of a 27-year-old music promoter who was gunned…
Jamaica jobs boost
New Jamaican president Andrew Holness has outlined plans to create 20,000 tourism jobs in the coming years as part of a multi-million investment in the sector. A total of 15,825 new hotel rooms are also expected to be added to…
Poppies and paintings in Savannah
Athelstan Long, 92, first governor of the Cayman Islands (1971-72), and member of the Cayman Islands Veterans Association, together with his son, Charles Long 63, were joined by 10-year old Cub Scout Will Roberts at Foster’s supermarket in Savannah. They…
