Scoring the rhetoric on Obama’s energy policies: Part 3
By Chris Nelder Crude oil and lease condensate production on Federal and Indian lands is 13 percent lower than in fiscal year 2010. True, but what of it? Oil production on these lands was in decline throughout the Bush…
Scoring the rhetoric on Obama’s energy policies: Part 2
The president made an oblique reference to some of the Republican presidential candidates: “It’s easy to promise a quick fix when it comes to gas prices. There just isn’t one. Anyone who tells you otherwise – any career politician who…
Scoring the rhetoric on Obama’s energy policies: Part 1
By Chris Nelder Election-year politics have bombarded the American public with conflicting stories about President Obama’s energy policies. The president takes credit for increasing fossil fuel production under his administration, while the fossil fuel industry blames him for falling…
Mobile device data scrutinised by USA police. Can it happen here?
A disturbing item of news was sent to me recently entitled “Police scrutiny of mobile device data raises concerns”. It appeared in North Carolina’s “News Observer” claiming that civil liberties advocates are worried that advances in mobile phone technology have…
Nine safety tips
This article supposedly written by a “cop” has been making the rounds over the Internet over the last few years (since 2001) and has appeared on another local media site a few days ago so I thought I would investigate…
The Editor Speaks: Firearms, civil rights
iNews Cayman received a copy of a bill a local man, Dennis Warren Jr., has just received for the amount of $29,000 in connection with a legal case over whether the RCIPS had the rights to enter his home. Mr….
Seniors enjoy sumptuous lunch and communion
Last Monday (2) our seniors from all of Grand Cayman Island met at the Family Life Centre, Walkers Road for a Pre-Easter Communion Service and Luncheon given by The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The hall was “packed…
Brac interns benefit
The Cayman Brac District Administration internship programme is helping 24 college-bound students to gain firsthand experience in the tough job market in Cayman Brac. These days, finding work can be a real challenge, especially without experience. Yet, to get experience…
Coewood Beach boat ramp nears completion
Work on the Coewood Beach Enhancement Project is well underway and in fact, the boat ramp, curbing and sidewalk works are complete. While the entire project should be completed sometime in June, boaters and fishermen should be able to launch…
CBAC OPEN WATER SERIES ENGAGES COMMUNITY
Over 115 swimmers, including some overseas guests, turned out last Saturday 31st March for the final event in the Open Water Swim Series hosted by Camana Bay Aquatic Club (CBAC). This is the first time the competitive swim club has hosted an…
