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Month: March 2012

West Bay Community advocates Neighbourhood Watch

The ongoing Neighbourhood Watch Programme receives enthusiastic response from the  Crescent Close area in West Bay. This neighbourhood encompasses two schools, Grace Christian Academy and Wesleyan Christian Academy, who were delighted to broadcast their choice of being proactive in nurturing…

McIlroy, set for Miami test

Rory McIlroy, Luke Donald and Lee Westwood have been grouped together for the opening round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship in Miami on Thursday. Northern Ireland’s McIlroy became world number one on Sunday but Englishmen Donald and Westwood both have a…

Mexico judge orders probe into killings of women

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A judge has ordered Mexican authorities to investigate the killings of women in the suburbs of Mexico City, reviving a sensitive issue related to a former governor who is a leading candidate in the presidential race….

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The Editor Speaks: Colonialism, slavery, the British and the Commonwealth

Colonialism has many meanings in the various dictionaries: “the establishment, maintenance, acquisition and expansion of colonies in one territory by people from another territory” is the mildest I have read and “a practice of domination, which involves the subjugation of…

A time of Fasting

For Christians, Lent is traditionally a time of fasting, abstinence, prayer and alms-giving. Although I grew up in a Christian family, it was also one with health problems that were considered exemptions from the obligation to fast. It is only…

A big day for women’s cricket

It’s a double first – the first ever Cayman Islands National Women’s Cricket Team, and the first time that Cayman is hosting an international women’s cricket event. The Pepsi International Cricket Council (ICC) Americas Women’s T20 Championship is scheduled to…

Six UK troops believed killed in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Six British soldiers were believed killed after an explosion hit their armored vehicle in southwestern Afghanistan, Britain’s Ministry of Defense said Wednesday. If confirmed, it would be the biggest loss of life for British forces in…

Solar storm on way

WASHINGTON (AP) — The largest solar flare in five years is racing toward Earth, threatening to unleash a torrent of charged particles that could disrupt power grids, GPS and airplane flights. The sun erupted Tuesday evening, and the effects should…

Feeding Your Toddler

Brandi Propas is the newest addition to The International Medical Group. She is a registered dietician and her services are a welcome complement to the clinic. Does it feel like the only words out of your toddler’s mouth at meal…

WAR ON TERROR

Bush calls for $5m to boost public safety Government will seek an additional $5 million funding for security in 2011-2012, boosting government outlays to $57.3 million for public protection by the end of the budget year. Speaking at Tuesday’s inauguration…