Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park is a “A beautiful place”
Trip Advisor members who have provided the following subjective opinions are not of TripAdvisor LLC “A beautiful place.” Reviewed September 10, 2013 From Bill L Beautiful gardens and grounds. The Blue Dragons run free there, so don’t be surprised if…
Deadline for immigration review will not be met
The work permit review committee that is delving into separate, long-term policy issues will not present a final report to Cabinet until next April. However, there will be an interim progress report by next month, and a second preliminary report…
GM Realizes That Electric Vehicles Won’t Sell At A Big Premium
By Alex Davies From Business Insider General Motors announced Tuesday it is slashing the price of the Chevy Volt by $5,000, in an effort to spur lagging sales. It’s evidence that the company is realizing that most people won’t pay…
Suicide Prevention: Events Sep 11-13 / 5 suicides Barbados in 5 weeks
The public is reminded that in celebration of Suicide Prevention Day the Health Services Authority has organized activities that focus on community education and supporting mental wellness. Wednesday, 11 September at 6:30 p.m. is The Challenge of Being Happy held…
Humberto becomes first hurricane of Atlantic season, poses no risk to Cayman or US
By Alexander Smith, NBC News contributor From Accu Weather Humberto became the first hurricane of this year’s Atlantic season early Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The Category 1 hurricane is currently west of the Cape Verde Islands in…
Brac’s LIME Internet and landline service hit by lightning
A lightning strike to the Stake Bay Exchange early Tuesday (10) morning caused disruption to LIME’s customers on the sister island. Customers were without full Internet and landline service. A LIME spokesperson said 50% of customers affected, who were in…
Employer releases PR in response to conviction of their FO
Solomon Harris, the local law firm who employed Michael Levitt as chief financial officer, have issued a press release after his conviction for stealing US$846,000 from them as follows: “Solomon Harris carried out extensive due diligence on Mr Levitt before…
Call for Heroes Day Award Nominations
Nominations for the Heroes Day Awards in Cultural Heritage are now open. Forms are available online at ministryofhealth.gov.ky. Monday, 30th September, is the deadline for submissions. The public is encouraged to nominate their heroes to be recognised for their contributions…
The Editor Speaks: ‘Friendly’ insurance companies
I have never liked insurance companies. Their blatant misleading advertising how they are there to help you, they are your friends, “get the protection of an insurance company around you” was one such slogan they ran some years in the…