Afghanistan: Nato air strike ‘kills eight women’ in Laghman
At least eight women have died in a Nato air strike in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Laghman, local officials say. Nato has conceded that between five and eight civilians died as it targeted insurgents, and offered condolences. Afghan President Hamid…
Jamaican wanted for Cayman bank robbery remanded
From Jamaican Observer A Jamaican man who is wanted in the Cayman Islands for bank robbery was yesterday remanded in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court. Ryan Edwards was ordered remanded by Magistrate Georgianna Fraser until October 4 after the…
Bridger back? Who is Martin Bridger?
Is Martin Bridger actually here in Cayman as he fights his legal battle with the Cayman Islands Attorney General that is being held behind closed doors in our Courts of Justice? We have had reports from persons informing us they…
S&P rates Banco do Brasil S.A. proposed notes
Sept 14 2012 – (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Sept 14 – Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services said today that it has assigned its ‘BBB’ debt rating to Banco do Brasil S.A.’s (BdB; BBB/Stable/A-2) proposed senior…
Cayman Island Orchids
This article shows concern, not just for the Dendrophylax fawcettii (Cayman Islands ghost orchid) that we highlighted on Friday (17) but two others. It is ironic that these articles are appearing on outside websites whilst government seems to be quiet…
Andy Murray walkabout: Fans turn out for Dunblane homecoming
Thousands of people have turned out on the streets of Dunblane to cheer on US Open champion and Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray. Murray arrived in his hometown on an open-top bus before taking part in a walkabout to sign…
Jamaican Bartender Challenge 2012
From Jamaican Gleaner, Sep. 13, 2012 Over the past month the best bartenders across the island gave it their all to see who would represent Jamaica against bartenders from Mexico, the United States, Peru, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United…
Rotary Central Donates to Peace Day
The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central is delighted to support the Department of Counselling Services’ Family Resource Centre (FRC) in their efforts to host Cayman’s first ever Peace Day ceremony on Friday, 21 September. Rotary Central’s sponsorship of CI$1,200 went…
Over 200 Caymanian Children Benefit from New Reception Classes
When Sir John A Cumber Primary, Bodden Town Primary and Savannah Primary Schools opened their doors in September this year, over 200 more Caymanian children gained access to Reception classes – a year of free, quality pre-primary education. The roll…
Task Force seeks Wellness policies for all schools
From Cayman Islands Health Department Just in time for this year’s regional celebration of wellness, the Child Health Task Force (CHTF), a private-public partnership, launched an initiative on Tuesday (September 11, 2012) to help schools develop and implement comprehensive health…
