Forest warriors needed for Miss Earth title
“Forest Warriors” is the theme for this year’s Miss Earth pageant, described as “An annual international showcase promoting environmental awareness.” Daniel Bodden of N’Vogue Productions, is looking for contestants to take part in the local Miss Earth Pageant. Contestants will…
Cultured pearl and natural pearls
Not only are Tahitian cultured pearls not exclusively black, they’re also not grown in Tahiti. Called ‘black’ because of their exotic dark colours, that can range from iridescent emerald green, sea green, pale silver blue, melon, peach-copper, pink, cranberry, bordeaux,…
Life’s Truths for Adults
I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. There is nothing worse than that moment during an argument when you realise you’re wrong. I…
Engelbert Humperdinck to sing for UK
LONDON (AP) — Who best to guide Britain to glory after years of disappointment in Europe’s leading pop music competition? Apparently Engelbert Humperdinck, the sideburned, square-jawed, 75-year-old crooner who famously beat the Beatles to the No. 1 spot in the…
Time Attack!
Time Attack is where cars race around a small circuit of road one at a time, trying to beat the stopwatch, and is organised by the Cayman Motorsports Association. It takes its name from a highly competitive Japanese Circuit event…
Homecoming Marine wanted to show male partner his love
HONOLULU (AP) — Sgt. Brandon Morgan didn’t expect to become a global phenomenon when he kissed his partner upon returning from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. But then last weekend a friend posted a photo of their embrace on…
Cyprus drops gambling charges against 98-year-old
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ attorney general has dropped gambling charges against about 40 elderly women, including a 98-year-old, whose weekly poker-and-bridge party had been raided by police. The women, mostly in their 70s, had became a local cause celebre…
New treaty signed but Spain misses targets
BRUSSELS (AP) — The leaders of 25 European countries on Friday signed a new treaty designed to limit government overspending, but their good intentions were immediately put to the test when Spain said it would miss deficit targets this year….
DCI announces keynote speaker replacement for 6th annual women’s conference
March 2, 2012 – The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) will host its 6th annual Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs (IWE) conference on March 8th at the Marriott Beach Resort. Kathryn Freeland, founder and chief executive officer of the consulting services…
Thai police: Norwegian hid woman’s body for 2 yrs
BANGKOK (AP) — Police in Thailand say they have arrested a Norwegian businessman who admitted killing his Thai girlfriend and keeping her rotting body hidden in his luxurious villa for two and a half years. Police Col. Sirisak Wasasiri said…
