Cayman Finishes 4th at J/22 2012 World Sailing Championships
The 2012 J/22 World Championships took place this year in Crouesty Arzon Yacht Club in Brittany, France, from June 26-29 2012 and the Cayman team just missed out of the medals by finishing an impressive 4th place out of 24…
Letter to the Editor
INVITATION FOR THE PREMIER AND THE LABOR PANEL TO FACE THE NATION ON THE JOB CRISIS, THE VICTIMS – OF COURSE “CAYMANIANS ONLY” I think that most of us who call the talk shows and make comments on the news…
Deepest undersea volcanic vents – Cayman Trough “black smokers” set world record
A British scientific expedition aboard the RRS James Cook has discovered the world’s deepest undersea volcanic vents, known as ‘black smokers’, 3.1 miles (five kilometers) beneath the surface of the Caribbean in an area known as the Cayman Trough. The…
No data available for traffic enforcement
Although the media have been asking for statistics for the traffic enforcement from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS), specifically the cellphone use, they have not been in a position to provide this data immediately. Superintendent Adrian Seales said:…
The late Peter Leggatt remembered
Highly respected local businessman and church leader, Peter John Leggatt, died on Tuesday (11) at the age of 88. Peter was an active member of the Veterans Association who provided a Guard of Honour. A Celebration of his Life was…
England and West Indies both lose in World 20/20 cricket
England humbled by India spinners India 170-4 (20 overs) beat England 80 (14.4 overs) by 90 runs England fell to their lowest total and heaviest defeat as they lost by 90 runs to India in their final World Twenty20 group…
Peace Day Pledge Makers
Deputy Governor the Hon. Franz Manderson, Cert.Hon., JP, led Peace Day observance by civil service personnel by signing the pledge and demonstrating his support along with Chief Officer Mr. Eric Bush and staff representatives at the Portfolio of Internal and…
Port plans Sail-A-Bration for Disney Magic (calling at Grand Cayman)
By Laura Elder The Daily News GALVESTON — Hundreds of spectators gathered Saturday at Pier 26 to mark the first island sailing of Disney Magic, one of the world’s most recognizable ocean liners sporting Mickey Mouse logos on its funnels….
Nominate Your Hero
The week starting Monday, 24 September, GIS Spotlight highlights Heroes Day nominations, Right to Know Week and — it’s now the law not to text or talk on your cell phone and drive. Service to youth does not cease with…
Himalayas avalanche sweeps away climbers in Nepal
At least nine people have been killed and several are missing in Nepal after an avalanche hit climbers and guides at a camp on a Himalayan peak. The bodies of a German and a Nepalese guide have been recovered from…
