Harbour Drive closed Boxing Day
From Ministry of District Administration, Tourism and Transport Due to the high number of cruise passengers that will be docking in George Town on Thursday 26th December, Boxing Day, from six cruise ships, Harbour Drive will be closed from Fort Street…
RIP Ian Hornby – Updated
Ian Hornby, founder of New Theatre Publications (NTP), prolific playwright of over 50 plays, and a personal friend of mine passed away suddenly late Thursday (19) afternoon. Ian had not been ill although he did have what seemed a minor…
2013 Christmas Messages
Message from Her Excellency, Governor Helen Kilpatrick, CB Christmas Message 2013 ________________________________ Christmas is a wonderful and exciting time of year. It is astonishing to think that my daughter and I arrived here just under four months ago and already Cayman…
Editorial – Poems for Christmas
From Joan Wilson – Publisher Christmas Morning of Yesterday Poem by Joan Wilson It was no ordinary Christmas morning for me As I opened the bedroom door to have a peep Just so excited and eager for the sun to…
Christmas at the gas station
Writer unknown The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn’t been anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. It was just another day to him. He didn’t hate Christmas, just couldn’t…
Cayman remains a top flag
The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry has achieved recognition from the private sector as a top jurisdiction for vessel registration and a popular flag of choice. It is a highly respected flag and a member of the Red Ensign Group with…
Welcome to the season of silly hats and hangovers
From Bangkok Post It’s “Jingern Ben” time again In Thailand (Jingle Bells to the uninitiated), but one suspects there wont be too much jingling going on this year. A bit of whistle-blowing, perhaps. But with all the gloomy news of…
Caribbean: Christmas traditions
By Karel McIntosh From Global Voices All over the world, people get together with friends and family to celebrate Christmas. They exchange gifts, and invite one another to their homes for parties, lunches or dinners, signifying the trademark Christmas message…
The Colours of Christmas
It was a packed Elmslie United Church on Thursday 12th December when the Cayman National Choir and The Cayman National Orchestra performed their Annual Christmas Concert. Under the banner “Colours of Christmas” this concert saw only one performance and its popular…
New York City Adds E-Cigarettes to Smoking Ban
By Colin Daileda From Mashable The New York City Council today voted 43-8 to ban e-cigarettes in all locations where regular cigarettes are already prohibited, including restaurants, offices and beaches. The ruling will push “vapers,” as e-cigarette users are known,…