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Month: October 2012

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Tortuga Caribbean Rum Cakes Now Sold in Singapore

Marking its debut into the Asian market, Tortuga Caribbean Rum Cakes are being sold at Candylicious in Resorts World Sentosa Singapore and at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City. Located opposite Universal Studios, Candylicious is the largest candy store in…

Cayman’s lonely dolphin is not as young as he looks

The marine mammal experts from Seaworld and NOAA who visited the Cayman Islands last week were able to confirm that “Stinky” the dolphin is older than suspected. He is estimated to be 20 years old. However, although thinner than he…

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The Alley Newspaper “facts” on the Cayman Islands

Just take a look at the “Some facts” piece in the following article: Paradise Island By Peter Molenaar While referring to the “Vulture Capitalism” associated with the career of Mr. Mitt Romney, the friendly capitalist, Mr. Warren Buffet said: “There…

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NGCI Big Draw Panel Discussion

‘What is the role of drawing in the 21st century? Today (9th) from 6pm – 8pm the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) will be hosting a Big Draw Festival Presentation with an introduction by NGCI Education Manager Eme…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

“UNITED FOR THE CAUSE” is the theme for breast cancer awareness month. The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens (LCTG) launched its 15th Breast Cancer Awareness and Education campaign with its annual church service on Sunday, 30 September at 11 a.m….

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Congressional candidates try to reinvent their opponents [and Cayman Islands too]

By BRIAN AMARAL TIMES STAFF WRITER If television commercials and direct mailers are to be believed, the north country’s congressional race is a contest between Gordon Gekko, R-Cayman Islands, and the third member of the Barack Obama-Nancy Pelosi Democratic troika….

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Japanese GP: Sebastian Vettel wins as Fernando Alonso retires

By Andrew Benson, BBC Chief F1 writer Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel took a dominant victory in the Japanese Grand Prix to put himself in a strong position to win the world title. Championship leader Fernando Alonso of Ferrari retired on…

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ICC launches inquiry into new match-fixing allegations

The International Cricket Council has launched an “urgent investigation” into match-fixing allegations. India TV has alleged six umpires were willing to fix World Twenty20 games ahead of the tournament in a programme broadcast on Monday. Cricket’s governing body has called…

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Petition organised to end the capture of wild animals for public display in Canada

Target: Canadian Fisheries Minister Keith Ashfield Sponsored by: International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) For decades, Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has been capturing marine mammals from the wild and providing them to aquaria for public display. Following…

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PNP commits to passing Freedom of Information Ordinance if elected

From TC Weekly News Developing countries in the Caribbean have recognised the role of a free media in the democratic process and the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Progressive National Party (PNP) has committed to passing a Freedom of Information Ordinance…