Blatter to CONCACAF Congress; AFC Presidential Race
(WFI ) FIFA president Sepp Blatter has embarked on a week-long tour of Central American and Caribbean countries this week ahead of the CONCACAF Congress. Blatter is visiting the Dominican Republic, Haiti and spending two days in Cuba on FIFA…
Cayman Swordfish Challenge almost here
The Cayman Swordfish Challenge is two nights of fishing, Fri 19 thru Sun 21 April 2013. It’s a team event with a captain and at least one angler. Entry fee is CI$500 per team of four including the team captain…
The Editor Speaks: Can church grants be construed as influencing the election?
With a storm of almost hurricane strength hitting the donations that have been given to churches by the government is would appear the reason is that many persons feel it is a form of election bribery. I do not think…
Statement of the Office of the Contractor General Regarding the Award of Contracts to Construct / Repair and the Rental of Shops at the Spalding Market.
Kingston; April 15, 2013 – The Office of the Contractor General (OCG) wishes to advise the public that its Office initiated a formal Enquiry into the captioned matter from as early as March 6, 2013, pursuant to Sections 4,15 and…
Animal Influenza Virus in China
From Cayman Islands Public Health Department A new type of Influenza infection with A (H7N9) has caused severe disease in China. To date, there are a total of 60 laboratory confirmed human cases with influenza A(H7N9) virus including thirteen fatalities…
National Day of Prayer in United States
National Day of Prayer calls on all people of different faiths in the United States to pray for the nation and its leaders. It is held this year, 2013, on Thursday May 2nd and will be the 62nd. Through the…
Why does no one speak of America’s oligarchs?
From Naked Capitalism One of the striking elements of the demonization of Cyprus was how it was depicted as a willing tool of Russian money launderers and oligarchs. Never mind the fact, as we pointed out, that Cyprus is not…
Small Business Expo well received
More than 30 exhibitors showcased their products and services at the Department of Commerce and Investment’s (DCI) first Small Business Expo on Thursday, 11 April. Expo attendees visited a wide selection of booths in the areas of retail, home improvement,…
Obama Wants To Spend $100 Million To Lasso An Asteroid
Obama Wants To Spend $100 Million To Lasso An Asteroid — Here’s How It Could Actually Work Dina Spector Business Insider There’s been an increased interest in asteroids ever since a meteor exploded in the sky above the Russian city…
Employment grew in 2012
Total employment in the Cayman Islands in 2012 was estimated at 36,401, higher by 3.2 percent compared to 2011. Caymanian and non-Caymanian employment rose by 3.3 and 3.2 percent respectively compared to a year ago. “I am pleased that the…
