Hospital staff abandon patients to fire, 65 die
KOLKATA, India (AP) — Medical staff at an Indian hospital abandoned their patients and fled for safety early Friday as fire and smoke poured through the building, leaving 65 people dead, many from smoke inhalation, government officials said. As rescuers…
Boxers bring back medals
Boxers from the D Dalmain Gym proudly show off their impressive medal haul after their successful trip to Barbados. World number 2 Charles “Killa” Whittaker was on hand to congratulate the winning team after every single one of them returned to…
NBA owners, players approve new labour deal
NEW YORK (AP) — David Stern had three deals to consider, all promising significant changes to the NBA. A new collective bargaining agreement, saving owners more than $1 billion in player salary costs? Definitely. An expanded revenue sharing plan that…
Drive to build hospital
THE Nutall Memorial Hospital in Kingston has launched a fundraising drive to raise $250 million in order to transform the facility into Jamaica’s leading private hospital to coincide with its 90th anniversary in 2013, organisers say. The Anglican Diocese of…
Severe winds hammer Scotland
LONDON (AP) — Severe winds slammed Scotland on Thursday (8), snarling transport and leaving thousands without power as gusts in some areas surpassed 100 miles per hour (160 kph). Britain’s Met Office — which issued a “red alert” for parts…
Community Calendar:
A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM: Opening night at the Prospect Playhouse, November 25-December 10th 7.30pm Show continues tomorrow, 7.30pm, Sunday, 3pm (matinee) and two more weekends. Contact 949-5054 for tickets or [email protected] LEAN ON ME: Committee holds Christmas Drive for families…
iThought
Do not gloat over anyone’s death; remember that we all have to die. Ecclesiasticus 8:7
A “KILLA” POLITICIAN
Boxer’s grand plan to become Sport Minister Charles “Killa” Whittaker is preparing the biggest fight of his life – but this bout won’t be taking place in the boxing ring. The world number two says once he hangs up his gloves for…
Catboat members get the cream
It was an evening of celebration, as awards for the fastest catboat in the Remembrance Day Race were given out during the Cayman Catboat Club awards dinner at Gardenia Court, Camana Bay. Club member Loxley Banks helped present the awards…
How criticism inspired Killa to greater things
Charles Whittaker wanted to box before he could walk. From as far back as he can remember, it was always his lifelong dream to fight – And fight for Cayman. At school he was never a bully – but says…
