Stanislav Petrov, who averted possible nuclear war, dies at 77
From BBC A former Soviet military officer credited with averting a possible nuclear disaster at the peak of the Cold War has died at the age of 77. Stanislav Petrov was on duty at a Russian nuclear early warning centre…
The Wellness Centre celebrates young Caymanian’s RBT certification
The Wellness Centre celebrates young Caymanian’s RBT certification Another young Caymanian student has become a Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) after passing the international Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s external examination, following a five-month training programme through The Wellness Centre. Daniella Ebanks,…
Yemen emergency
The lack of immediate and unhindered access to people who urgently need food assistance – compounded by a shortage of funding – means that millions of people in Yemen are on the brink of famine. The current level of hunger…
40 million in modern slavery and 152 million in child labour around the world – UPDATED
New data reveal that the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal Target 8.7, will not be achieved unless efforts to fight modern slavery and child labour are dramatically increased. NEW YORK (ILO News) – New research developed jointly by the…
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Cayman Drama Society: Cambridge Tour – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Cayman Drama Society (“CDS”) is delighted to announce that they will be hosting the Cambridge University American Stage Tour (“CAST”) for their second visit to the Cayman Islands. CAST was established under the patronage of Dame Judi Dench in…
Ocean Rig UDW says Schemes of Arrangement receives approval from Cayman Islands Court
By Sonia Wilson from Fairmount Times Ocean Rig UDW (ORIG) said Monday that the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has sanctioned the schemes of arrangements of the company and its subsidiaries, Drill Rigs Holdings Inc., Drillships Financing Holding Inc.,…
Recipe of the week
Recipe: Spaghetti Squash with Asparagus, Ricotta, Lemon, and Thyme By Dana Velden From The Kitchn Never has it tasted so good to be straddled between winter and spring until now. Fresh stalks of asparagus mingle with a healthy dose of…
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HBO renews “The Deuce” for a second season
HBO renews drama series The Deuce for a second season. Created by George Pelecanos and David Simon (HBO’s The Wire), the new series starring James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal began its eight-episode season on Sunday, September 17. New episodes can…
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De Niro: Help rebuild Barbuda paradise destroyed by Irma
BY EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press From Myrtle Beach Online Two-time Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro came to the United Nations on Monday to appeal to all countries and organizations to help rebuild the devastated Caribbean island of Barbuda and…
T&T mobilising to send help to devastated Dominica
From Trinidad Express …coast guard, defence force preparing This Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, GOES East satellite image provided by NASA taken at 20:30 UTC, shows the eye of Hurricane Maria as it nears Dominica. The National Hurricane Center in Miami…
