Graduation day at ICCI
Hundreds of family members and friends came to see seventy-three students from the International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) graduate at the Family Life Centre in George Town. The graduates, many of whom had juggled full-time jobs with family…
No need for talks says Fergie
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says there is “no need” for peace talks ahead of his team’s home clash with Liverpool on 11 February Liverpool want a board-level meeting with United to restore harmony following the Luis Suarez affair….
The FA Cup – let the underdogs bite
The FA Cup third round has a reputation for underdogs shocking the big boys and one of English football’s heavyweights is guaranteed to receive a knockout blow in this year’s competition. For rivals Manchester City and Manchester United go head-to-head…
The Editor Speaks: Business woes, Red Bay, East End and the fab five plus 1
I was not surprised to hear that local businesses and retailers were generally reporting a woeful Christmas and some believe that unless the economy picks up they may fold. However, I am convinced 2012 will see an upswing and the…
Caybrew makes shark donation
The Cayman Islands Brewery presented a $3,306 cheque to the Department of the Environment (DoE) on Wednesday night, supporting a three-year project to survey and manage Cayman’s shark and dolphin population. The donation came as the fulfillment of the brewery’s…
Utah officer died pursuing his dream
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — A Utah police officer who died in a shootout that wounded five colleagues and the suspect had long-dreamed of a life in law enforcement, despite the risks of the job, family members said. Ogden officer Jared…
Three Canadian bobsledders hurt in crash
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Three members of the Canadian bobsledding team were hospitalised Thursday after their sled slammed into the roof of the track during a training run. The crash took place as the Canadian team was practicing for a…
Clijsters injured, retires in Brisbane semifinals
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters became the second top contender for the year’s first major to suffer an injury setback when she retired Friday from her Brisbane International semifinal against Daniela Hantuchova. Clijsters (pictured) won the…
Community coordinator says farewell
After 26 years as a public servant, the time has come to say goodbye. Community Development Co-ordinator Zemrie Thompson, MBE announced her retirement from the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), effective 1 January 2012. Having worked with the…
