Book tells motorists to Drive Safely in Cayman
It’s regarded as the Bible for all learner drivers. And now well respected instructor Graham Walker has reprinted his popular driving manual, Drive Safely in Cayman. With a forward from Governor Taylor, the book has been described as a “must…
Keep businesses safe at Christmas
Photos by Christopher Tobutt Angelique Howell, Chief Inspector with the RCIPS joined Barry Dougall, Security Manager for Island Companies, for some seasonal tips for keeping a store’s valuables safe and sound. Valuables couldn’t get much more valuable than the high-end…
Day 1 of the PFL Playoffs did not disappoint
This past Saturday marked the beginning of the 2011/2012 CUC Primary Football (PFL) Playoffs as schools qualifying for the Champions Cups strapped up their boots once more before the Christmas break. With the undefeated Sir John A. Cumber Primary idle…
Record exec dies after Hollywood street rampage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A music executive died Monday after being shot last week by a rampaging gunman in the heart of Hollywood, a hospital spokeswoman said. John Atterberry, who had worked with the Spice Girls, Jessica Simpson and others,…
New national curriculum framework and training for early years
Launched in May 2011, the Ministry of Education’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Unit has already achieved two important firsts for the Cayman Islands: the first National Cayman Islands Early Years National Curriculum Framework; the launch of a new…
Driver was texting in Missouri traffic pileup
WASHINGTON (AP) — A 19-year-old driver was texting just before his pickup truck, two school buses and a tractor truck collided in a deadly pileup on an interstate highway in Missouri last year, the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday….
Dieting success tips
Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too. Try them. I did and they…
Christmas bash for seniors
Senior citizens, relatives and caregivers, socialised last week at the combined Seniors Bash and Annual Christmas Banquet. The event was hosted by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) at the Seafarer’s Hall. On Monday, 5 December, the 100-plus…
The NCVO elects a new executive committee
At the NCVO’s recent Annual General Meeting, Executive Committee members were elected to serve for the 2011-12 period. The Executive Board of the NCVO is comprised of members from other voluntary and community organisations, corporate members and private members. These…
Cat’s 26 toes help boost Milwaukee animal shelter
GREENDALE, Wis. (AP) — In a reversal of fortunes, a once-unwanted cat has come to the rescue of an animal shelter in need of a new home. However, this orange-and-white tabby named Daniel is no typical cat. He has a…
