UPDATE: Super Typhoon Haiyan Finishes Pounding the Philippines, Headed for Vietnam
By Dr. Jeff Masters From Weather Underground 3:50 PM GMT on November 08, 2013 After spending 48 hours at Category 5 strength, the strongest landfalling tropical cyclone in world history, Super Typhoon Haiyan, has finally weakened to a Category 4 storm….
OTs Minister gets cruise port update and US FACTA agreement imminent
Overseas Territories Minister Mark Simmonds packed a busy agenda into his one-day official visit to the Cayman Islands yesterday (Tuesday 5 November 2013). The day began with a breakfast meeting with Premier Alden McLaughlin hosted by Governor Kilpatrick at Government…
The Editor Speaks: Cruise ship terminal won’t be coming soon
It is shocking that the previous government controlled by ex premier McKeeva Bush wasted four valuable years and a considerable amount of our money in achieving absolutely nothing in bringing us a cruise ship terminal that is of paramount importance…
Appleby IMD Annual Football Tournament
The 3rd Annual APPLEBY International Mens’ Day Football Tournament takes places on 16th November 2013 (check-in at 8:30am) at Camana Bay Sports Complex. This event takes places as part of Cayman’s annual celebration of International Men’s Day (IMD). CI$1,000 Grand…
October cruise ship passenger arrivals up
After a continuing trend of decreasing cruise ship passengers arrivals in Grand Cayman between April and September this year with an average drop of 22.72% over the six months, October saw a refreshing rise of 9.1%. Following is a summary…
The Cayman Islands Celebrate Pirates Week 2013 [with schedule of events]
By Kristen Wills From Addison Magazine The Cayman Islands will celebrate the 36th Annual Pirates Week starting Nov. 7. Photo by Juan Jose Marroquin for Red Bull Cayman Islands. Ahoy scallywags, it’s time t’ celebrate! Grab your sword, your tri-cornered…
International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame Awards Banquet
Join divers from all over the world as they induct the 2013 honourees into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame. We invite scuba enthusiasts everywhere to come honour the men and women who have played an important role in…
Citi appointed depositary for 58.com sponsored ADR programme
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–November 07, 2013– Citi, acting through Citibank N.A., has been appointed by 58.com Inc. (“58.com”), a Cayman Islands registered China based company, as depositary bank for its Level 3 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programme. 58.com’s ADR programme was…
Lock8 is a smart lock to keep your bike from being stolen
By Ryan Lawler, From Tech Crunch Anyone who relies on their bike to get around, especially in major cities like New York and San Francisco, knows that bike theft is a huge problem. Current locks can be ineffective as theft…
The NCVO Radio/Telethon 2013
The NCVO extends grateful thanks to everyone who contributed towards a successful 2013 Radio/Telethon on 2nd November and pledged over CI$128,000 on the night of the event. We appeal to those who have not yet honoured their pledges to please…
