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Month: September 2013

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The Editor Speaks: Two shootings and one death. Stats say crime is down.

To wake up this morning to hear about two shootings on our beautiful island is sickening. We keep hearing of statistics telling us that crime is down. I ask the question compared to what? A few years ago I spent…

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Cayman Islands premier welcomes new governor

By Azad Ali From Caribbean Life Premier Alden McLaughlin said recently that he considered [Cayman Islands new Governor Helen] Kilpatrick’s arrival on his birthday and upon the newly elected government’s 100th day in office to be a “good omen” for…

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10th Annual Rooster Shootout ~ Cayman Islands

October 4, 5, & 6 All Day Location Harbour House Marina Registration 6 PM October 2nd at Guy Harvey’s Grill Daily prizes for the public 4-6pm IGFA International Rules apply Eligible Fish: Wahoo, Dolphin and Yellowfin Tuna More than US$25,000…

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Celebrating Recovery the Fun Way

As a kick-off to Recovery Month, families came out to the John A Cumber playing field last Saturday, 7 September to enjoy a family fun day. Ranging from a friendly kickball tournament, a collaborative art project, and a soca aerobics…

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FATCA: are you affected?

By Cayman Finance Cayman Finance Were you born in the United States? Possess a Green Card? Or perhaps just have an address in the US but you are a Cayman Islands resident?  If any of these criteria apply to you,…

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CIHS are offering half price adoptions as long as they are black

The Cayman Islands Humane Society are offering half price adoptions for any black dog or cat through September! Black Dogs and Cats… “It’s not usually a conscious decision on the part of the potential pet owner. There are often other…

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Electronic equipment hidden in suitcase to evade duty is costly

If Andrew Hamilton had declared his electronic equipment he was carrying in his suitcase when he returned to Grand Cayman from Tampa USA he would have had to pay CI$3,499.16. Instead, he now has to pay CI$13,996.54 within three months…

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Cayman Islands’ CCC gets online praise

Caribbean Canvas Company (CCC) has received some rave reviews on Trip Advisor “Wearing Cayman on your Sleeve” 5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2013 From Dpkai65, Bellport, New York CCC simply has some of the best clothing, bags and…

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Auditions at Cayman Drama Society for Shakespeare

The Cayman Drama Society is holding auditions for William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on Sept 17 (Tue) and Sept (18) at 7:30pm at The Prospect Playhouse. Performance date are November 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and Dec 1,…

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Energy Alternatives offer a secure future for the Caribbean

Constant fluctuations in world oil markets, increasing oil prices, and the high dependence on oil imports are severely affecting the sustainable economic growth of the small economies of the Caribbean region. The Caribbean’s challenges of energy dependence and energy security…