Boxing: Marquez finally wins one against old rival Pacquiao
Mexico’s Juan Manuel Marquez knocked Manny Pacquiao out cold with a vicious right hand at the end of the sixth round in Las Vegas yesterday, putting a sudden end to the fourth fight between the two boxers. Pacquiao had been…
Mushfiqur Rahim hails Bangladesh series win over West Indies
“We deserved to win this one-day series, judging by our performance since the Tests and our cricket skills. We would have at least drawn that first Test had we not made some mistakes. Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday hailed…
Egypt crisis: Opposition shuns Morsi move
Opposition leaders in Egypt have rejected President Mohammed Morsi’s attempted compromise, which saw him scrap some of his powers but stick to a planned constitutional referendum. Halting the referendum has been a key demand of the opposition, and the leaders…
Mortgage Servicer Ocwen’s Rapid Growth
As of the beginning of October, Ocwen placed its servicing operations–which account for the vast majority of its revenue–into a subsidiary domiciled in St. Croix. Analysts expect the move to drive down Ocwen’s effective tax rate, which averaged nearly 37%…
Art @ Governor’s 2013 call for artists
The National Gallery is calling on all artists and crafts persons wishing to participate in Art@Governors and have issued the following message: Dear Artist, The National Gallery is busy getting ready for Cayman’s premier visual arts event – Art@Governors –…
CAACI exhibits at the 65th annual National Business Aviation Association
George Town, Grand Cayman, (November 2012) – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) exhibited at the 65th annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) tradeshow, held at the Orange County Convention Centre (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida on October…
China sees both industrial output and retail sales rise
China’s economic growth rate may be gathering pace again, as the government released strong industrial output and retail sales figures. Industrial production rose by 10.1% in November, compared with a year earlier, according to the official data from the National…
Caring For Life Foundation Donates Breast Pump to Maternity Unit
The Caring for Life Foundation (CFLF) donated breast pump to the Maternity Unit at the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA). The handover took place on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012. Sarah Hobbs, Deputy Chairperson of CFLF, was present for…
Sir Patrick Moore, astronomer and broadcaster, dies aged 89
British astronomer and broadcaster Sir Patrick Moore has died, aged 89, his friends and colleagues have said. He “passed away peacefully at 12:25 this afternoon” at his home in Selsey, West Sussex, they said in a statement. Sir Patrick presented…
Building Professional Skills
The week of Monday, 10 December, GIS Spotlight showcases professional development, new airline services and efforts to preserve a special artistic legacy. Continuing education is crucial for all areas of the modern workplace. Join us at a joint public-private sector…
