Whale and giant squid found dead
On Tuesday (23) the Department of Environment’s (DoE) Cayman Brac Turtle Patrol discovered the carcass believed to be a pilot whale. The whale was found between 5 and 6am as the patrol was doing their rounds on the south coast…
Cayman Islands’ submarine cable system MAYA-1 partially down
From TeleGeography Cayman Islands’ incumbent telco LIME Cayman Islands has announced that MAYA-1 cable system, which provides international bandwidth capacity to the island, has suffered a shunt fault on Segment Six, located between the system’s landing station at Half Moon…
“God is a patient father” says veteran country singer
By Colin Wilson Ed Bruce is one of my favourite singers. He has been around for a very long time. He is 73 years old now but I am ashamed to admit I only “discovered” him a few years ago…
Sobers, Haynes back Pollard as Barbados captain
From ESPNcricinfo staff Desmond Haynes and Garry Sobers have come out in support of Kieron Pollard being handed the captaincy of the Barbados Caribbean Premier League franchise. There had been some protest in the lead-up to the league, which begins…
Major Lazer at Mad Decent Block Party at Revolution August 3
By Kat Bein From Miami New Times Music Florida has been getting a bad rap lately. And though it might seem at times like we’re a lost cause, that assessment isn’t entirely fair. We’re actually a global cultural force that…
Conyers acts as Cayman counsel to medical technology company Stryker
Conyers Dill & Pearman has acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Stryker Corporation on the voluntary general offer for and subsequent compulsory acquisition of all the shares in Trauson Holdings Co Ltd, previously listed on the Main Board of the…
Birthday greetings to Doc Edlin for Wed. July 31st 2013
Happy 82nd birthday Dr Edlin Merren May God bless and keep you in his care always. From Joan, family and iNews Cayman. PHOTO: Dr. Edlin sitting after eating his pudding with wife Helen (R) and sister-in-law Joan (L) standing.
Holland America Line announces ‘Explore 4’ early bookings savings for 2014
By Holland America Line SEATTLE, July 29, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ — Holland America Line is enticing travelers to book early for the 2014 season with four exceptional offers under the “Explore 4” early booking promotion. Explore 4 focuses on four…
Security failures in the Caribbean are posing serious threats
By Jerry Brewer From Mexidata Defining the existing risks and threats to the nations of the Caribbean Basin and the United States needs to be more than mere words that scare, intimidate or simply cause one to turn the page…
Obama Hosts Iftar Dinner for Muslims at White House
From CBNNews.com President Barack Obama praised the accomplishments of Muslims in America at his fifth annual Iftar dinner. The event was hosted at the White House Thursday (25). Iftar is an observance of the Muslim Holy month of Ramadan. The…
