Huge tuna caught in West Bay
Fisherman Joseph Smith caught a gigantic 170 pound yellowfin tuna, just off Grand Cayman’s North West Point. “This is the biggest tuna I’ve ever caught.” Mr Smith said. That giant tuna is just 19 pounds short of the Cayman Islands…
Fugitive ‘Red Shirt’ leader surrenders in Thailand
BANGKOK (AP) — A fugitive leader of Thailand’s “Red Shirts” protesters who escaped a police raid by rappelling down a hotel facade in a scene captured by network news teams surrendered Wednesday after 20 months on the run. Arisman Pongruangrong,…
Jamaica, World Stars and Cayman book semi final positions
T/20 is short, exciting and aggressive. The Challenge Trophy, Cayman Islands off season tournament produces everything that a cricketer enthusiast wants and some more. Two very exciting matches were completed on Sunday. Jamaica defeated Barbados in a low scoring match…
Museum’s 20th Anniversary celebration
Visitors to the Cayman Island’s National Museum’s 20th Anniversary celebrations were in for a spectacular and tasty cultural feast. Carmen Conolly from East End was there, showing the beautiful things that an expert can make from the dried leaves of…
Obama, Clinton to world: Stop gay discrimination
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Obama administration’s declaration that it plans to use foreign assistance, international diplomacy and political asylum to promote gay rights abroad is a momentous step that could dangerously backfire if not pursued with delicacy and an…
Maples Group election results
The Maples Group recently held its bi-annual elections for various management positions. Henry Smith retains the role of Global Managing Partner of Maples and Calder. David Brooks continues on as Chairman and Scott Somerville as Chief Executive Officer of MaplesFS….
$3.5m lost at sea
Huge amount of cruise ship cash gone in one week Cayman lost $3.5 million in tourism revenues last week alone when 10 cruise ships skipped the island because of high seas, bypassing even Spotts Landing, supposed foul-weather alternative to George Town. More…
Sing Noel – a Christmas concert
The Cayman National Choir (CNC) and Cayman National Orchestra (CNO) got together for “Sing Noel”, a very special carol service, at the Elmslie United Memorial Church last Tuesday (6). The evening featured a variety of music of different styles, different…
Just about memories and me: Part 3
On a Saturday morning and holidays we were all out on the road, ready for a game of marbles, hopscotch, Andy over, goole, sheep sheep, come home, and that’s just to mention a few of the games. Of course, we…
Ernst & Young funds ICCI chair
Ernst & Young Partner Mike Mannisto (left) presented ICCI Dean Scott Cummings a cheque for CI$18,500 which covers a three year period to help fund the academic chair for a full-time professor in accounting. “Our firm puts high value on…
