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Robin Williams dies of suspected suicide From The Hollywood Reporter Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has died at age 63. According to police in Marin County, Calif., Williams was found “unconscious and not breathing” just before noon Monday inside…
The Editor Speaks: Ti Jean & our smart phones
It was a battle on Sunday (10) evening when I was at The Harquail Theatre to watch the Young At Arts production of Derek Walcott’s famous play “Ti Jean & His Brothers”. The play is difficult enough to understand. Walcott…
PTTEP axes four Cayman subsidiaries
From Bangkok Post Firm cites unviable operations as reason PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), Thailand’s sole publicly listed explorer, has shut down four subsidiaries registered in the Cayman Islands after public comments that their establishment was intended to avoid…
Sea level rise and its impact on the Cayman Islands
This report uses the latest geospatial data and satellite telemetry to formulate various sea-level rise scenarios given current climate change predictions. Specifically, the report reveals what the real loss in terms of land area would be at various instances of…
One year on and giving thanks to a very special rescue-versary today
From CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts Happy Rescue-versary to our sweet Bella! 12 months ago (Thu Aug 7) this sweet girl’s life did a full 360 and we know she never ever once looked back. Bella, our 13 year…
Foreign providers in the Caribbean: pillagers or preceptors?
From Eldis Cross-border higher education in the Caribbean Are the foreign providers of education in the Caribbean pillagers or preceptors? This collaborative paper addresses the growing phenomenon of cross-border higher education (CBHE), specifically on the trends of CBHE in the…
Olivet College women’s volleyball: In Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Day 1: A great beginning to our trip to Grand Cayman THURSDAY, AUG. 7 — written by Stefanie Lang This was many girls’ first time flying internationally and let me tell you it was definitely an experience. With two flights…
Diggers tackle smouldering dump: No it’s not Cayman Islands!
The following story is not about the Cayman Islands George Town waste fill Mount Trashmore Dump. The similarities are obvious. Read on. Diggers tackle giant ‘smouldering’ waste mountain in cul-de-sac From msn news A team of diggers have begun clearing…
BofA agrees to pay $17-billion penalty over mortgage meltdown
By Scott Reckard From Los Angeles Times BofA reportedly near mortgage deal Bank of America reportedly agrees to a $17-billion settlement of government claims over the mortgage meltdown A Bank of America deal would be the largest arising from the…
CONCACAF GU-15 Day Three Recap – Cayman Islands qualify for ¼ finals
UPDATE: Cayman Islands topped GROUPA by beating Curacao on Sunday (10) 6-0. Scorers: Halle MEDINA (D) Goal 3′ 2Jasmine POWERY (D) Goal 20′ Chelsea GREEN (M) Goal 21′ Goal 23′ Own Goals – Jerusha MARTINA (D) Own…