Obama praises Special Forces for hostage rescue
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Good job tonight,” President Barack Obama told his Defense chief as he arrived for his annual State of the Union message. Unknown to a global television audience watching the speech moments later, a bold hostage rescue operation…
Arrests for fake Olympic tickets, hotel rooms
LONDON (AP) — Nearly 100 people have been arrested for selling fake tickets and bogus hotel rooms ahead of the London Olympics. With some six months to go before Britain’s largest-ever planned security operation, Home Secretary Theresa May said police…
Veterans welcome Canadian friends
The Cayman Islands Veterans Association (CIVA) were pleased to welcome the Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Mrs. Patricia Varga, and the RCL Secretary, Mr. Brad White, at the CIVA headquarters George Town. Mrs Varga and Mr White…
Harry accused of cash cover-up
LONDON (AP) – Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp’s financial dealings were raked over in a London court Tuesday as prosecutors laid out their case that he used a secret offshore bank account to stash $295,000 of transfer bonuses over a six-year…
PIZZA MADNESS
Another delivery man threatened by armed robber Police are investigating an attempted robbery of a pizza delivery driver – the second similar incident in just a few weeks. Just after 9.30pm on Tuesday, the man was taking food to an address in…
Special service for missing colleague Anna Evans
The Ministry of District administration, Works, Lands and Agriculture (DAWL&A) and the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) will be holding a special remembrance service for missing colleague, Anna Evans on Friday, January 27, 2012. This date marks the one year…
America’s next Olympic star? Could be one of many
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Michael Phelps. Missy Franklin. Jordyn Weiber. Ryan Lochte. Any of those athletes could be the defining face of the U.S. Olympic team in the run-up to the London Games. So far, though, none stands alone…
Dump problems will be back in 20 years
Environmental and hygiene emergencies surrounding the George Town landfill will recur in 20 years if it is moved to Bodden Town, spreading chemical and noise pollution, threatening public health and reducing property values. Equally, the move would undermine the chance…
Driver rams bus down busy Indian streets, kills nine
NEW DELHI (AP) — A bus driver mowed down pedestrians and rammed cars, scooters and food stalls in a rampage through crowded Indian streets Wednesday that killed nine people and injured more than two dozen. Police chased the bus for…
Entertainment is the perfect ingredient
The Taste of Cayman Food and Wine Festival is right around the corner and in addition to providing visitors with an array of culinary options, this weekend’s festival will be a true entertainment experience. The event coordinators have included live…
