Monopoly: Cat replaces iron in board game overhaul
Fans of Monopoly have voted to replace the iron with a cat-shaped playing piece in the popular board game. Following a month-long online poll, toy maker Hasbro said the feline design had beaten competition from a robot, helicopter, diamond ring…
Two hurt in attack by komodo dragon in Indonesia
Two men have been injured in an attack by a komodo dragon in a wildlife park in eastern Indonesia, park officials say. The 2m (7ft) long lizard attacked a park ranger in his office, then turned on another employee who…
S&P faces US gov’t suit over 2007 mortgage bond ratings
NEW YORK: The US government plans to sue Standard & Poor’s over its rating of mortgage bonds at the heart of the 2008 financial crisis, the agency said Monday, slamming the case as “entirely” groundless. S&P said the Justice Department civil…
Run for Love
Don’t run after your own tail! RUN FOR LOVE! Download Flyer/Registration Form REGISTER ONLINE THROUGH CAYMAN ACTIVE The 2013 Valentine’s Mile Walk / Run takes place on Sunday February 17th at 4pm. Start and finish is at Cardinal Avenue, George…
Off the Beaten Track
Launching into its fourth year, Off The Beaten Track (OTBT) will set off on Sunday, 24 February with a fresh start time of 6:00 am, a brand new route an exciting new finish line at Tiki Beach. This unique off-road…
North Korean Video: A ‘New York City’ in Ruins After Missile Attack
By Alexandra Ward, Newsmax North Korea released a bizarre YouTube video over the weekend depicting a missile attack on a city that closely resembles New York City — all part of what’s assumed to be a public relations stunt to…
Libor scandal: RBS fined £390m
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has been fined £390m ($610m) by UK and US authorities for its part in the Libor rate-fixing scandal. The UK’s Financial Services Authority issued a fine of £87.5m, while about £300m will be paid to…
Celebrating Proud Young Moms
Even with books in one arm and a baby in the other, young moms of the Young Parent Services (YPS) Programme have proven that they have what it takes to enhance their parenting skills and prepare for the world of…
CARE K9 5k Annual Fun Run and Dog Jog
The 4th annual CARE K9 5k fun run and dog jog will take place on Sunday March 3rd 2013, 7:30am at Camana Bay. The route follows a scenic double loop through Camana Bay’s Town Centre, with the start and finish point…
Celebrating women all year long
A year long calendar of events will be launched as a part of the 15th annual Honouring Women Month (HWM) observance in March 2013. Under this year’s theme: Strong Girls. Strong Women. Strong World, the Family Resource Centre (FRC) is…