Another massacre in Syria?
According to a BBC World News report at least 86 people, including many women and children, have been killed by Syrian pro-government forces in Hama province. Opposition activists have reported more than 20 children and 20 women were reportedly among…
Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Lacanilao
Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital (CTMH) welcomes Dr. Ramone Lacanilao to their family of specialists. Dr. Lacanilao joins the paediatric team at the Cayman Islands only private hospital, which offers regular, preventative and emergency care for children. Dr. Lacanilao is a…
LinkedIn confirms, apologises for stolen password breach
LinkedIn has confirmed that some of its user passwords have been compromised. The company has also issued an apology “for the inconvenience this has caused our members.” Reports circulated on Wednesday that millions of LinkedIn passwords were subject to a…
UEFA President Michel Platini says refs must stop games over racism
A BBC Panorama programme highlighted incidents of racism at stadiums in Poland and Ukraine, who will co-host Euro 2012. “Referees can finish the game. They have this power in case of racism,” Platini told the BBC’s David Bond. “That is,…
The 2012 Lions Sprint Meet
“Fun, Fast and Exciting. The season’s most popular sprint meet, sponsored by The Lions and free to all swimmers was, once again, a hit for all swimmers.” Stingray Swim Club, Grand Cayman, 6 June 2012: The Lions Aquatic Centre, the…
Spain: No request for bailout, says minister
Spain’s economy minister has dampened speculation that the country is about to seek a bailout of its bank sector. Luis de Guindos said no decision would be made until audits of the banks were completed, possibly by the end of…
The Security Centre limited announces new partnership with Apex Industries and the recent acquisition of Sat-Trak Remote Asset Management
Building upon existing relationships with Apex Industries and Sat-Trak Asset Management, The Security Centre Limited is pleased to encompass further product, service and brand offerings that specifically address Cayman’s many-layered security needs, in both residential and commercial markets. Renowned suppliers…
Cayman Island Jubilee stamps announced
GIS sent us pictures of two Cayman Island stamps the Postal Services have issued to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. They are of the 25c and the $1 stamps. Make sure you ask for them when you visit your nearest…
Filipino Worker ‘Issue’ Resolved
After several months of diplomatic negotiations involving many communiqués and two visits to the Cayman Islands, the Philippines government late last month reversed its decision to list the Cayman Islands amongst countries which fail in their obligations to protect the…
Lord Ashcroft raises question in House of Lords regarding remarks by Cayman Islands premier
Hansard source (Citation: HL Deb, 28 May 2012, c97w) Lord Ashcroft (Conservative): “To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the comments in a statement by Premier McKeeva Bush of the Cayman Islands that the United Kingdom-appointed Governor…
