Water Authority Cayman Islands’ project Angel Tree supports Brac’s Lions
Water Authority — Cayman recently presented a donation of CI$4,108 to the Lions Club of Cayman Brac. The funds were raised through the Authority’s annual Project Angel Tree initiative which takes place in December and benefits one or more different…
Seven Cayman Islands customs officers promoted
With succession planning as an established operational policy, the Customs Department has promoted three Senior Customs Officers and four Customs Officers, following a competitive selection process. These promotions come close on the heels of the two Acting Deputy Collectors, Mr….
Ashrita Furman, daredevil
The daredevil life of Ashrita Furman, the man who’s broken more than 600 Guinness World Records Caroline Praderio, INSIDER From Business Insider When Ashrita Furman was growing up in Queens, New York, he was more brainy than brawny. He was…
Scientists just made a breakthrough by creating the first human-pig embryo that could revolutionize healthcare
By Rob Ludacer and Jessica Orwig From Business Insider After years of trial and error, scientists have finally done something incredible: They have successfully grown human stem cells in a pig embryo. Why would anyone do this? Turns out, many…
More from Heroes Day
Cayman Islands Heroes Day: “George Town heat of National Cook Off Contest serves up all-female competition George Town Youth Cook Off event served up a battle royal with two teams facing off in Heroes Square after National Heroes Day Monday,…
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Gibson McCook relays gets Caribbean flavour
By Rachid Parchment From Jamaica Gleaner This year’s staging of the Gibson McCook Relays will see teams competing from across the Caribbean as organisers look to address the public’s requests for more overseas competition. Organising committee chairman, Professor Rainford Wilks,…
Cayman Islands police officers execute 28 outstanding court warrants last Thursday (26)
From RCIPS Last Thursday, 26th January, uniform officers executed 28 court warrants in their efforts to reduce numbers of outstanding warrants and support efficient court processes. The warrants were executed throughout all districts of the Grand Cayman, and resulted in…
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Pilot retention is in a death spiral — here’s how the Marines can fix it
By Carl Forsling, Task & Purpose From Business Insider The Marine Corps recently took a very unusual step. In a new administrative message it announced that selected aviation captains who have been passed over twice for promotion to major will…
Arrivals from Muslim countries being detained at US Airports
From Newsmax U.S. authorities wasted no time implementing Donald Trump’s order halting Muslim arrivals, detaining travelers arriving at American airports within hours of the U.S. president signing the tough new measures, media reports said Saturday. The New York Times reported…
Royal Caribbean sails to $1.28B profit in 2016
By Arlene Satchell From Sun Sentinel Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. posted record earnings in 2016, buoyed in part by higher ticket prices, increased onboard spending and cost savings, the cruise company said Thursday. The Miami-based cruise operator generated net income…
