Washington school shooter’s family living in a ‘nightmare’
By Eric M. Johnson and Victoria Cavaliere From Chicago Tribune Relatives of a Washington state teen accused of a high school shooting rampage said on Saturday that they were living in a “nightmare” and struggling to understand why the boy…
Attempted robbery Cayman Brac
From RCIPS Oct 24, 2014 at 12:30 PM On Wednesday 22 October 2014, a female resident of West End Cayman Brac reported to police that she was approached by two masked men as she was getting out her motor car outside…
Doctor in New York tests POSITIVE for Ebola /Trump blames Obama for NYC Ebola
From Newsmax A New York City doctor has tested positive for Ebola after returning from work in West Africa with an aid agency, the first case of the deadly disease diagnosed in the most populous U.S. city. The doctor, Craig…
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Cayman Islands Daylight Savings Time survey closes soon Do you want Cayman Islands to implement Daylight Savings Time in line with the USA? Or do you want it to stay as it does now – the clock does not move?…
Chancery Bar Placement scheme announcement – Invitation for applications from Cayman Islands
The Caymanian Bar Association, Cayman Islands Law Society and the Chancery Bar Association in England and Wales are pleased to announce the launch of the Cayman Trainee Placement Scheme for 2014. The Scheme is available to Caymanian articled clerks seeking…
The Editor Speaks: Swarbrick says issues continue to undermine real accountability
Further to my Editorial yesterday “Auditor General says two ministries have tendered appalling accounts” I am continuing with the same subject as there still remains in the majority of the government ministries need for much improvement. The Auditor General says:…
Guardian partners with Caribbean GIS to track chikungunya in the Caribbean
From Spice Islander Everything about chikungunya is painful. Even the virus’ name comes from a Kimakonde word describing the contortions of one suffering severe joint ache. Fever, rash, cramps, headache, nausea and fatigue are just some of the symptoms of…
Cayman Islands takes the lead in Banker survey for sixth time
Cayman Island’s position as the world’s top specialised financial centre was reconfirmed again this week with the news that this jurisdiction has come first in a leading international survey, topping the specialised financial centres ranking, as compiled by The Banker…
Cayman cookout pairs celebrated chefs, wine and spirits experts for Caribbean’s finest culinary event
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS–(Marketwired – Oct 22, 2014) – Cayman Cookout, one of the world’s most esteemed culinary events, once again welcomes an elite roster of talented chefs, wine and spirits experts to the Caribbean for a weekend of culinary…
Caribbean medical schools ease doctor shortage
By former Rep. Ronnie Shows (D-Miss.) From The Hill I grew up, raised a family and spent most of my adult life in public service in South Mississippi. In my part of the country, most people lack access to wealth…
