Same-sex marriage: French parliament approves new law
France has become the 14th country to approve a law allowing gay marriage. The bill, which also legalises adoption by same-sex couples, was passed by 321 votes to 225 in the French parliament. The decision follows a divisive public debate…
Brazil judge orders Facebook memorial page removed
By Jefferson Puff, BBC Brasil, Sao Paulo A Brazilian judge has ordered Facebook to delete the profile of a 24-year-old journalist who died in May last year. The mother of Juliana Ribeiro Campos filed a case arguing that messages, songs…
DVDL to destroy suspended registration plates
Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL) would like to remind the public that suspending registration plates on their cars is a temporary measure designed to last from three months up to the expiration date of the current licence coupon….
RM7.09b fund safe and for strategic investment: 1MDB
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 – 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) says the US$2.318 billion (RM7.09 billion) fund as stated in its audited accounts is safe. 1MDB in a statement today said these are proceeds and profits originating from its initial 1MDB-PetroSaudi…
New cemetery slated for Bodden Town
The people of Bodden Town are getting the additional cemetery space that is needed for their community. The Cayman Islands government has purchased two parcels of land — Block 43D and Parcels 8 & 75 — for CI$600,000 and applied…
CIBA says it has no affiliation with Lewinson
The Cayman Islands Boxing Association (CIBA) has issued a statement from its President, Terence Spencer, that the CIBA “has absolutely no affiliation with Mr. [Peter] Lewison.” ATTENTION: “The Cayman Islands Boxing Association (CIBA), located at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex,…
Joey Ebanks to face legal action for Facebook postings
Joey Ebanks, suspended head of the Cayman Islands Electricity Regulatory Authority and facing a criminal investigation, will now face legal action over comments he has made on his Facebook page. Ebanks is also standing for election in North Side,…
We added four feet to make our life complete
By Dody Denman Joyfully we ANNOUNCE an addition to our family – Moxy Mike and I have adopted a rescue 3 year old Terrier mix and it has been momentous! It was quite a process that began with me. I…
