Tropical island sounds fun, petting stingrays…better
Going to a tropical island sounds fun, but petting stingrays here just might be better From Techeblog Going on vacation to a tropical island sounds fun for most people, but what if you throw in a bunch of stingrays? If…
Haiti’s leader agrees to talks with recalcitrant senators about elections
By Joseph Guyler Delva From HCNN PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (HCNN) — Haiti’s president Michel Martelly agreed over the weekend to engage in political talks with a handful of recalcitrant senators who have been blocking a vote to pass amendments to an…
Cuba, DR threat – Single tourism marketing strategy needed
From Barbados Advocate It’s just a matter of time before America lifts its travel ban on Cuba, and when that happens, a flood of pent up demand will be unleashed, bringing with it a monumental threat to the tourism dependent…
Jihadists steal commercial jets, raise 9/11 Fears
By Cathy Burke From newsmax Jihadists have stolen several commercial jetliners in Libya, raising concerns with intelligence officials about 9/11-style terror strikes as the 13th anniversary approaches, some reports say. The Algerian news site al-Fadjr on Aug. 6 said 11…
Corruption ‘impoverishes and kills millions’
From BBC The ONE group says money lost because of corruption would otherwise be spent on school and medicine A report by the anti-poverty organisation One says much of the progress made over the past two decades in tackling extreme…
One Man One Vote WILL be enacted in Cayman Islands before next election
In another about turn – 360 degrees – Premier Alden McLaughlin has now announced at a press conference this morning (Wed 3) the Cayman Islands will have single member electoral districts with each elector having one vote. The government said that…
Cayman Islands 2015 National Heroes Day Awards Health Services
Nominations now open – National Heroes Day 2015 – Deadline of Tuesday 30th September Minister Osbourne Bodden, is announcing to the public the nomination period for National Heroes Day 2015 is now open. This year’s theme is Health Services. Health…
5.1 Earthquake Cayman Islands Wed 3 5am
M5.1 – 35km S of George Town, Cayman Islands 2014-09-03 10:01:04 UTC From USGS National Earthquake Information Center Event Time 2014-09-03 10:01:04 UTC 2014-09-03 05:01:04 UTC-05:00 at epicenter 2014-09-03 05:01:04 UTC-05:00 system time Location 18.965°N 81.341°W depth=10.0km (6.2mi) Nearby Cities 35km…
iNews Briefs
Cayman’s Marathon Runner is NEARLY 2/3rd’s to his HOSPICE $1M goal Androgroup are the latest of a number of local companies that have offered assistance to Derek Haines in his 6 marathon challenge to build a new Hospice. Andro Director…