Letter to the Editor: March 16, 2012
“For the purpose of elections to the Legislative Assembly, the Cayman Islands shall be divided into seventeen electoral constituencies.” “ EACH ELECTORAL CONSTITUENCY SHALL RETURN ONE MEMBER ONLY”“The boundaries shall be those set out in the Second Schedule to this…
Mexican cartel says no violence during papal visit
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Banners purportedly signed by one of Mexico’s drug cartels and hung in Guanajuato promise there will be no violence during next weekend’s visit to the state by Pope Benedict XVI, an official said Sunday. At least…
Kate makes maiden speech to UK children’s hospice
IPSWICH, England (AP) — The Duchess of Cambridge has delivered her first public address, giving a confident albeit brief speech at a children’s hospice in eastern England. The former Kate Middleton spoke clearly and deliberately as she addressed staff and…
Despite concerns, North Korea defends rocket launch
BEIJING (AP) — Despite China’s concerns, a senior North Korean nuclear negotiator reiterated his government’s position on a planned long-range rocket launch after holding talks Monday with his counterpart in Beijing. Ri Yong Ho said the launch of the satellite…
Maples and Calder announces new partners
International law firm, Maples and Calder, has announced the appointment of four new partners in the Cayman Islands office. Speaking on behalf of the firm’s partners, Global Managing Partner Henry Smith said, “We are very pleased to admit Christina Bodden,…
Former Rooster DJ dies
John Garabo died March 16 in California. According to a Facebook post from his daughter, Ashley, he had been very sick with diabetes and died peacefully in his sleep. Garabo’s career of more than a quarter century included stints at…
Ground broken for new remand facility
Construction has started on the long-awaited $8 million Cayman Islands Youth Centre, with a gala ground-breaking ceremony attended by top officials, anticipating a May 2013 opening in time for next year’s elections. Addressing the Thursday ceremony, Minister for Community Affairs…
