Handicap parking signs ignored everywhere
The following story illustrates the astonishing fact we have mainly a complete disregard for handicapped persons. This is especially noted when it comes to parking in spots reserved for disabled persons. This has been highlighted here in Cayman when a…
Secretary-General, in Message to Caribbean Community Summit, Hails Region’s
From Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York Advocacy for Small Island States, Role in Talks on Arms Trade Treaty Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of the…
These the most expensive items on your newborn’s checklist
By KELLY ANDERSON, MINT, From Business Insider People who are thinking about becoming parents often ask themselves how much does a baby cost? While plenty of people know deep down that having a baby can be pricey, during the pregnancy…
Silver for Cayman thrower
Caymanian teenager, Alex Pascall, won the silver medal for his javelin throw at the Central American and Caribbean Games. He missed the gold medal throw by only 64 centimetres! He broke his own Cayman national record to 71.85 metres at…
McDonnell denies wrongdoing in mansion controversy
Posted by Ashley Killough, CNN (CNN) – Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell pushed back against allegations Tuesday that he improperly used resources from the Executive Mansion, saying he follows the same rules as former Virginia governors. The Republican also denied that…
Tootie Pie files for bankruptcy [owes Cayman limited partnership $400,00]
By Neal Morton From My USA Tootie Pie’s apple pies contain 10 apples each, weigh about 6 pounds and provide the Boerne-based dessert maker with about 55 percent of its business. The dessert has won the company numerous accolades, and…
Meet the American city where cars have been banned since 1898
By Stephen Messenger, posted at TreeHugger, from Care2 When early automobiles first arrived on the scene in the late 19th century, few people could have imagined that they would one day take over the world. In fact, some towns found…
[Cayman joins] Guides of Barbados marking 95 years
By Renice Bostic From The Barbados Advocate THE Girl Guides Association of Barbados is kicking off their 95th Anniversary celebrations this weekend with the 2013 International Camp. Approximately one hundred guides and rangers from Barbados, The Cayman Islands, British Virgin…
Angry Brits stage demonstration at Caribbean hotel
By Travel News Angry British holidaymakers have staged a sit-in demonstration at a luxury Caribbean hotel, according to a report in the Daily Mail. The protest apparently came about when the British holidaymakers, who had booked their vacation in the…
Bolivia President Evo Morales Ayma says Act of Terrorism by USA
Community of Latin American and Caribbean States: Act of terrorism by USA Jul 08, 2013 The following official statement was issued today in regards to the denial by several EU countries to allow a Bolivian plane to overfly their territory….