The Editor Speaks: Glidden tells all
Not surprising, when election time comes around a candidate will want to distance himself from someone who by association will not help his cause. West Bay MLA, and Cayman’s Tourism Minister, Cline Glidden, who had been elected over his last…
Elizabeth Warren tasks Obama in senate on social security cuts
By Will Stabley Stabley Times Elizabeth Warren isn’t having any of it when it comes to President Obama’s renewed willingness to work with republicans in the senate on a budget compromise which includes cuts to existing social security benefits. “Two…
Bangladesh Dhaka building collapse leaves 87 dead
At least 87 people have been killed and many others trapped after an eight-storey building housing garment factories collapsed outside the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka. Firefighters and army personnel are leading the operation to rescue those caught beneath the debris in…
Convicted killer wins appeal and will be deported back to Jamaica
Collin (Sheldon) Ovid Scott (41), a Jamaican national who was convicted of killing his girlfriend when she told him she was leaving him had his sentence reduced by Cayman’s court of appeal last week. Scott had pleaded guilty to manslaughter…
Syria clashes destroy ancient Aleppo minaret
The minaret of one of Syria’s most famous mosques has been destroyed during clashes in the northern city of Aleppo. The state news agency Sana accused rebels of blowing up the 11th-Century minaret of the Umayyad Mosque. However, activists say…
Every Day is Earth Day for Cayman Dive Operators
Industry leaders team up to raise awareness and help protect the marine environment Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – “We picked up junk, marine debris, flip flops, plastic containers, metal and more,” said Nancy Easterbook of the reef and beach cleanup…
Purple Dragon Karate Championships 2013
Purple Dragon Martial Arts is hosting the Cayman Islands National Karate 2013 Championships and is inviting all karate schools to participate. The event takes place Saturday April 27th, 10am – 4pm at the St Ignatius Catholic school, walkers Road, George…
Tim Cook hints Apple won’t release new products until fall
Seth Fiegerman Mashable Don’t hold your breath for any big Apple product launches this summer. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook suggested during the March quarter earnings call Tuesday that the company will not be releasing any new products until the fall….
Appointment of New Supervisor and Deputy Supervisors of Elections
His Excellency the Governor, Duncan Taylor, CBE, has announced the appointments of Mr Wesley Howell as Supervisor of Elections and Ms. Sheena Glasgow and Mrs. Suzanne Bothwell as Deputy Supervisors. These appointments will take effect from 1 July 2013. Mr….
The world’s first scuba relay race
Introducing Cayman’s First Scuba Mile Relay Race – June 15, 2013 Red Sail Sports, Aqua Lung and DAN have come together with the creators of the Flowers Sea Swim to launch the first CAYMAN SCUBA MILE. The event will be…
