The Editor Speaks: Another WSPA attack but can the Turtle Farm survive?
With the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) latest missive, (see iNews Cayman story “Why doesn’t WSPA view the CTF ‘independent inspection’ report as a legitimate basis for constructive dialogue?” published April 9th 2013 at http://www.ieyenews.com/2013/04/why-doesnt-wspa-view-the-ctf-independent-inspection-report-as-a-legitimate-basis-for-constructive-dialogue/) once again…
Worldwide priority: Promoting good governance in the Cayman Islands
Here you have it in black and white! On the GOV.UK website under the Foreign and Commonwealth Office sub-section you will find the following: Issue The Governor has a duty towards the people of the Cayman Islands and the UK…
Cayman Islands special economic zone embarks on international outreach
From Caribbean News Now! GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — After a successful first year as the only high-technology and knowledge-based special economic zone in the Americas, and a growing list of clients currently operating international businesses from the zone, Cayman…
US ‘kidnap’ parents transferred from Cuba to Florida
BBC A US couple accused of kidnapping their two sons from their grandparents and fleeing to Cuba by boat have been transferred to a Florida jail. Joshua and Sharyn Hakken had been handed over to the US police by Cuban…
Do the public understand criminal law?
By Dr Anthony Amatrudo, RSA Criminal law is no longer seen as exclusively the domain of legal specialists and there is now a popular understanding of criminal law and this is largely due to increased levels of media consumption. Dr…
Local author Juliette Heath and her rescue dog Oreo
Host Story & Craft Time Young dog lovers are in for a special surprise when local author Juliette Heath and her four-legged friend Oreo host Story & Craft Time on Saturday, April 20, at 10:30am at Books & Books, Camana…
UCCI Spring Concert Sat April 13th
The University of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) is holding a Spring Concert on Saturday April 13th, 2013 at the UCCI Campus as a fundraiser in support of the UCCI – Trent University Cultural Exchange Programme. Starting time is 6:30pm. Among…
Coalition to Keep BT Dump Free condemns draft EIA as “a sham”; calls on all candidates to take a clear stand
Not surprisingly, the firm chosen and paid for by the Dart Group, Cardno-Entrix (CE), has issued a “draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)” which whitewashes the proponent’s planned landfill for Bodden Town (BT). The “Dart Environmental Statement” encompasses 1887 pages “thereby…
Elizabeth Warren ‘shocked’ at White House plan to cut Social Security with chained CPI
From Huffington Post Elizabeth Warren ‘Shocked’ At White House Plan To Cut Social Security With Chained CPI Barack Obama , Eat The Press, Elizabeth Warren, Scott Brown, Social Security, Video, Chained CPI, Chained Cpi Obama, Elizabeth Warren Chained Cpi, Elizabeth…
China-Africa cooperation at strongest
By Li Xiaokun in Boao, Hainan (China Daily) Cooperation between China and Africa is stronger than ever, with China planning to beef up investment in Africa and Chinese companies starting to consider moving abroad, top economists and former officials have…
