Cayman sailors to visit Harbour Island for 2012 Bahamas Optimist Nationals 2012
The Harbour Island Sailing Club are delighted that they have been chosen by the Bahamas Sailing Association to host the Bahamas Optimist Nationals 2012. This is the largest sailing regatta event held in the Bahamas. Around 100 junior sailors will…
Oscar Pistorius apologises for timing of Paralympics criticism
Oscar Pistorius has apologised for the timing of his comments following his loss in the Paralympic T44 200m final. The South African claimed gold medallist Alan Oliveira’s artificial legs were too long and criticised the International Paralympic Committee. In a…
Marikana mine strike: South Africa to drop murder charges
South African prosecutors have provisionally dropped murder charges against 270 miners whose colleagues were shot dead by police. The charges cannot be dismissed formally until the end of the inquiry, but prosecutors said all detained miners would be freed. Local…
Boxing Association elects new board
The Cayman Islands Amateur Boxing Association (CIAB) elected a new board on the 25 July. The CIAB said it was the objective of the new board to continue along the path of its predecessor and implement guidelines and a code…
US Coast Guard Cutter Visiting
The United States Coast Guard Cutter Venturous arrives today, 3 September, 2012 for a three-day visit. The vessel has a complement of 14 officers and 66 enlisted persons under Commander Troy Hosmer.
