Thai elephant park reopens in sign of recovery
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand (AP) — A huge work force in Thailand was back on the job Tuesday: the elephants famous for carrying tourists through the country’s ancient capital. Authorities reopened a major elephant park in Ayutthaya, hoping to show tourists the…
Players reject NBA’s offer, threatening season
NEW YORK (AP) — Two years at the bargaining table led nowhere, so NBA players are ready to take their chances in a courtroom. The players’ association rejected the league’s latest proposal for a new labour deal Monday and began…
London’s calling for Premier Bush
Premier McKeeva Bush returned yesterday evening from weekend financial talks in London, but will leave again on Saturday for next week’s Wednesday and Thursday Overseas Territories conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The weekend talks, sought by Mr Bush…
Cayman Islands’ Pioneers
At a ceremony held last Friday (11) at Government House, H.E Governor Duncan Taylor, announced four postage stamps were to be issued to commemorate four Cayman Island pioneers. These were: Mrs. Almeria McLaughlin Tomlinson (1882-1974), the granddaughter of one of…
Johnson doubts Bolt’s chances of four golds in London
LONDON (AP) — Former Olympic 400-metre champion Michael Johnson doubts Usain Bolt will be able to win four gold medals at the London Games. Bolt, who won the Athlete of the Year award on Saturday, said he would like to…
Cayman remembers fallen heroes
Remembrance Day this year marked the enlistment of 201 Caymanian men in the World War II Trinidad Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. The service took place on Sunday 13 November around the Cenotaph of Elmslie Memorial Church, Harbour Drive. After all…
Apologies to Mr. Loxley Banks
In our lead story in Issue 137 headlined “It’s Rubbish Mr. Bush” we unfortunately called the well known Radio Cayman celebrity, Mr. Loxley Banks, as (E)Banks. iNews Cayman apologises to Mr. Banks for this mistake.
Pirates day in pictures
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At last… A POINT!
The Cayman Islands football team has finally managed to get a point in their failed attempt to reach the World Cup finals. A single goal by Mark Ebanks helped the national side record a 1-1 draw on Monday – and…
Cuban migrants found
Department of Immigration officials have intercepted 17 Cuban migrants – 16 males and one female – after their boat ran aground off Cayman Brac on Saturday night, 14 November. All appeared to be in good health. It is anticipated that…
