Hanna-Martin says MOU will further strengthen country’s position
From Bahama islands info NASSAU, The Bahamas —- The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding to counter-piracy between the Governments of The Bahamas and the United States of America will play a critical role in maintaining and/or increasing the country’s…
Eyes on Ed and Evo
From Al-Ahram Weekly Gamal Nkrumah explores how the curious case of Edward Snowden and his Bolivian benefactor Evo Morales got personal in Europe. Russia demurs as its star rises. Latin America and the Caribbean, on the other hand, are confident…
Fraser brothers take 1 and 2 in Men’s 100m Butterfly
Currrently (as of early Wednesday [17] morning) the Cayman Islands are sixth in medal standings, 18 in total with 8 of them being gold. In Squash it was Gold in Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles Latest results follows…
Does Sanders understand Tax Code?
From Tim Worstall, Forbes Senator Bernie Sanders appears not to understand The Tax Code, something of a problem as he wants to reform it Senator Bernie Sanders has laid out his proposals for changing the US tax code. There’s a…
Government’s new weather website launched
The Cayman Islands Government’s weather service has just launched a new website that has retained its same address at www.weather.gov.ky. Officials say persons will find the new website more comprehensive and user friendly. The website includes information from its weather…
Second trial for man accused of multiple stabbing offence
Justin D’Angelo Ramoon (21), a George Town man, appeared in Grand Court on Monday (15) for the second time, charged with the attempted murder of Andrew Lopez on 25th August 2012. In the first trial last January it was stopped…
Dominica electricity company reduces fuel surcharge
The Dominica Electricity Company (DOMLEC) has announced a reduction in the rate of fuel surcharge leading to reduced electricity bills. ROSEAU, Dominica, Friday July 12, 2013 – The average Dominican knows that when it rains heavily, it brings not only…
Lionfish are always in the news
Lionfish seem to be in the news every day and iNews Cayman has had at least a lionfish story almost weekly for months. The reason is that lionfish are causing so much damage to not only Cayman waters but the…
Williams School teachers and student voyaging with Bob Ballard to Caribbean
by Dirk Langeveld New London Patch As the research vessel Nautilus explores the sea floor in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean this year, a New London school will be well represented on board. Steve Hosking, director of technology at…
Deal over yacht sale proceeds, court told
By Hamish Fletcher From New Zealand Herald Agreements between two of Jamie Peters’ former firms made sure money from the sale of a $2 million luxury yacht flowed back into one of the companies, a close friend of the bankrupt…