CCA wants more members and focuses on training
The Cayman Contractors Association (CCA) has announced a new executive. They also said the executive will be focusing on increasing its membership and industry training for 2013-2014. The 2013-2014 executive is comprised of Heber Arch (President); Howard Finlason (Vice President);…
A Positive Trajectory for Corals at Little Cayman Island
By Carrie Manfrino, Charles A. Jacoby, Emma Camp, Thomas K. Frazer From Plos One The following are excerpts taken from a research article just published on Little Cayman coral reefs. To view the whole article pleas ego to: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0075432 Abstract…
Eckstein premiers his new thriller ‘The Final Rule” at Camana Bay
A new thriller movie set in a tropical island by prolific Cayman writer Phillip Eckstein premieres this month at Mizu at Camana Bay. “The Final Rule” was written, directed and produced by Mr Eckstein, who writes under the ghost name…
ASI-Cayman raises $1,000 for Hope for Today Foundation
ASi-Cayman (Adventist Laymen’s Services and Industries), a not-for-profit organization, hosted a 5k run on Sept. 22 to help out halfway homes that currently house seven male and two female residents. The Hope for Today Foundation received $1,000 towards its homes…
The Editor Speaks: The Mac attack with conciliatory tact
by Colin Wilson You have to hand it down to Cayman’s controversial but most experienced politician. He turned the Budget debate to his advantage by saying he was not surprised at there being a $100M surplus in government’s kitty at…
Burglar chased by police and arrested / snorkeller needs CPR
Burglar chased by police and arrested From RCIPS Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 3:13 PM A 31-year-old man is currently in custody after being apprehended by police officers following a burglary on West Bay Road. About 1.15pm today police received a…
Dengue case confirmed in Cayman
Public Health officials have confirmed a case of dengue fever, brought in by a visitor to the Islands. Since July 2013 there have been five cases investigated for dengue; of the four results received thus far from Caribbean Public Health…
Dep. Prem’s. Throne Speech contribution
Contribution to the Throne Speech By Hon. Moses Kirkconnell Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for District Administration, Tourism and Transport Madam Speaker – I rise to share my contribution to the Throne Speech presented by Her Excellency the Governor, the…
Legendary Magician John Calvert dies at 102 [Cayman 1988/89]
by Mike Barnes From Hollywood Reporter John Calvert, a favorite magician in Hollywood circles who appeared on stage for more than eight decades and played the fictional sleuth The Falcon in three 1940s films, has died. He was 102. Calvert…
USA Today features Cayman Islands
Steve Blount, Special for USA TODAY Experience the Cayman Islands Although Columbus was the first European to find the Cayman Islands, it was scuba divers and wealthy investors looking for a discreet place to stash their cash who put it…
