Mexico police nearly nabbed El Chapo
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Much like the late Osama bin Laden, the man the U.S. calls the world’s most powerful drug lord apparently has been hiding in plain sight. Mexican federal police nearly nabbed Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán in a…
It’s a dog’s life at Camana Bay
With wildly wagging tails, dogs of all shapes and sizes took their owners to the 21st Annual dog show at Camana Bay. While it’s a great chance for dogs to get together to catch up on the news, their owners…
Jamaican drug lord faces sentencing in US case
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. authorities say Jamaican drug kingpin Christopher “Dudus” Coke was so ruthless that he once ordered a rival killed with a chainsaw. However, another episode left a more lasting impression with the general public: He was…
Gabriella lifts Miss GT crown
Gabriella McField, was crowned Miss George Town 2012 at Mary Miller Hall. Despite describing herself as “shy,” 15-year old Gabriella, a student at John Gray High School managed to overcome her shyness, scoring high marks in every section of the…
Search for Nathan Clarke called off
Officers coordinating the search for missing teaching assistant Nathan Clarke have confirmed that the search has been called off. It’s been sixteen days since Nathan was last seen walking towards the water’s edge on Seven Mile Beach near Calico Jack’s….
New homes improve youth rehabilitation
Two events in March will mark the strengthening of Cayman’s youth rehabilitation efforts by the Ministry of Community Affairs, Gender and Housing and other key stakeholders. The Ministry, in partnership with the CAYS Foundation, will be officially opening a new…
Vonn 1st American to win four overall WCup titles
ARE, Sweden (AP) — Lindsey Vonn became the first American to clinch four overall World Cup titles Friday by winning a giant slalom race, moving into second on the all-time list behind Austrian great Annemarie Moser-Proell. Vonn took the lead…
Police shootings prompt outrage in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Security personnel armed with M16s and machine guns manned roadblocks and detained dozens of young men Thursday as part of a crackdown in a Jamaican ghetto where a 13-year-old girl, two elderly men and three others…
New government headquarters gets environmental rating
Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Facility Management Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly has announced that the Government Office Accommodation Project (GOAP) has been awarded a Silver Rating by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) from the US Green Building…
Cayman Brac affordable houses nearly completed
The eight homes being constructed on behalf of the Sister Islands Affordable Housing Development Corporate (SIAHDC) are nearing completion, said Chairman Mrs. Christine Maltman. Eight contracts were awarded in December 2011 to construct four homes on West End site and…
