Man tells police he killed missing NYC boy in 1979
NEW YORK (AP) — In a potential break in one of the nation’s most baffling missing-children cases, a former convenience-store employee has told police that he suffocated 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979 and left the boy’s body in a box…
EU running out of time as Greece nears the exit
AP) — European leaders insist they want to keep Greece in the Eurozone, but are putting off any agreement on how they hope to accomplish that. Greece says it, too, wants to stay in the Eurozone, but until after elections…
‘Ring of fire’ eclipse wows sky-gazers
AFP) – Millions of sky-gazers got the spectacle of a lifetime as a “ring of fire” solar eclipse crossed the Pacific from Asia to the United States, where it triggered whoops at festive viewing parties. The annular eclipse was visible…
Moody’s downgrades CDB
The US based rating agency, Moody Investors Services has downgraded the credit ratings of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) by one notch from Aaa to Aa1. CDB president Dr. Warren Smith told the bank’s annual board of governors meeting…
Question raised on Cayman Islands Iranian securities fund
In a story posted by Cliff Burns on EXPORTLAWBLOG on May 23 he asked the question, “Are There Any Limits Remaining on OFAC Jurisdiction over Foreigners?” In today’s civil penalty releases, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced a…
Cayman Islands students join other students to showcase their craftsmanship
On Saturday, June 2 2012, students at IYRS will participate in the school’s unique graduation ceremony. Instead of collecting diplomas that prove hours of learning, students will launch and showcase the boats they spent the past year building and restoring….
Letter to Editor
Governor must ensure Caymanians employment & must intervene and stop the work permit abuse! By Florence Goring-Nozza A common argument now a days from Johnny’s come Here Lately is that our local educated citizens should be lined up to accept…
U-Boat in Cayman waters May 24, 1942 sinks Dutch MV Hector
Day 997 May 24, 1942 Caribbean. At 1.15 PM 100 miles South of Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic, U-502 sinks neutral Brazilian SS Gonçalves Dias by mistake (6 dead, 39 survivors). At 4.40 PM 60 miles Northwest of Grand Cayman Island,…
Grand Cayman based Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. to expand retail water operations with Bahamas Joint Venture
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: CWCO), which develops and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems in areas of the world where naturally occurring supplies of potable water are scarce or nonexistent, today announced that it has formed a…
1000 Man March Outreach launches website
The organisers of the 1000 Man March outreach launched a new website on Friday, May 11th 2012. The Board gathered at the National Gallery with invited guests and sponsors for the unveiling and presentation of the site. Mr. Phil Jackson,…
