The Editor Speaks: WSPA still insist CTF end sea turtle farming
It was unfortunate the turtle release of 150 turtles on Sunday 18th November had ONE turtle that was injured. I noticed it. The turtle looked as if it had damage to one of its back flippers and it struggled to…
New JPs Sworn-In
Fifteen new Justices of the Peace (JPs) were appointed this week. They were sworn-in on Tuesday, 20 November by Deputy Clerk of Court Cecile Collins, JP. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency the Governor Duncan Taylor, CBE; Attorney General…
Zeroing in on Staying Alive
The week of Monday, 26 November, GIS Spotlight showcases a new RCIPS drive to keep roads safe, features a UCCI science extravaganza and reconnects you with your past. Speeding to get to that enticing bargain can put a serious dent…
Egypt crisis: Mohammed Mursi reaches out to critics
The office of Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi has said that the decree giving him sweeping new powers is temporary and not intended to concentrate power in his hands. Mr Mursi was committed to finding “common ground” with other parties. He…
Coalition accuses FCIA of flagrant conflict of interest; labels BT dump consultation a fraud
Aside from the officials, Dart staff, the media and the two Government MLAs, virtually everyone in attendance on Tuesday evening was opposed to Dart’s Bodden Town (BT) dump plan. The meeting, held at the BT Civic Centre, was billed as…
Draft Revenue Measures announced by Premier
Statement by the Premier Revenue Measures The Ministry of Finance has worked in consultation with the financial services industry; the Financial Services Council, an advisory body of representatives from both the public and private sectors; Cayman Finance and the Cayman…
Storms: Two killed as wind and rain batter Britain
Two people have died and more than 800 homes have been flooded after storms hit parts of England and Wales. A woman was killed by a falling tree in Exeter on Saturday night, while a 70-year-old man died after his…
Sebastian Vettel wins his third F1 world championship for Red Bull
By Andrew Benson BBC Chief F1 writer in Sao Paulo Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel won a third consecutive world drivers’ title by three points in the Brazilian GP. In an incident-packed, rain-affected race, Vettel fought back to finish sixth after…
Community Affairs Minister’s message on gender violence
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Message by Minister for Community Affairs, Gender and Housing Hon. Mike Adam, MBE, JP 25 November 2012 Gender violence remains a significant problem affecting the Cayman Islands, as it does societies worldwide. Gender-based…
Win £4,000 Cayman Islands trip
For all our readers abroad. Sport Diver website has news of this exciting promotion. Ultimate Diving, the Cayman Islands Tourism Authority and Sport Diver have teamed up to offer you the chance to win a holiday to the Cayman Islands…
