MBB Preview: Mocs Host Mainland Version of Cayman Islands Classic
From Gomocs Lamont Paris’ Chattanooga Mocs look to continue momentum from Thursday night’s home opening win. CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team is in the midst of a four-game home stretch hosting the mainland bracket of the Cayman Islands Classic….
The Editor Speaks: CarePay and does anyone really care?
I came down heavy on Bodden Town MLA Chris Saunders in a recent editorial and likened him to the late British Actor Sir Christopher Lee’s performance playing the notorious “hanging judge” Judge Jeffries. Today, I am somewhat on his side,…
Prince Charles describes hurricane devastation as ‘utterly heartbreaking’ in Caribbean visit
By Martin Coulter From Evening Standard UK The Prince of Wales has described the devastation caused byhurricanes in the Caribbean as “utterly heartbreaking”. Speaking after meeting families made homeless by Hurricanes Irmaand Maria, Prince Charles said it was “painful beyond…
Cayman Islands overseas scholarship applications open and information sessions
The Ministry of Education wishes to inform the general public that it is now receiving applications for overseas scholarships for the 2018/2019 academic year. The application period is open from 15 November 2017 to 31 January 2018. All those planning…
Calling all local Cayman Islands’ authors to be registered
Cayman Islands Public Library Service Are you a published author? If you have written and published one or more books we WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! One of the Public Library Service missions is to recognize our local authors. In…
Four Jamaican foods Listed in Saveur Magazine’s List of 17 Essential Caribbean Dishes
By StephanieK From Jamaicans.com Saveur Magazine has created a list of the essential Caribbean dishes that everyone should try. While Jamaica’s most recognized food is jerk chicken, there are several other traditional dishes that deserve more attention. These include pepper…
Disaster resilience planning key factor for the Caribbean
By Wesley Kirton From South Florida Caribbean News MIAMI – The 41st annual Conference on the Caribbean and Central America wrapped up in Miami on Friday (November 17) with the issue of disaster resilience planning dominating the discussions, against the…
What next for Zimbabwe after Robert Mugabe: Division and hatred? Or ‘One Love?’
By: Earl Bousquet From telesurtv Bob Marley, if alive today, would probably have hesitated to write another song to replace “Zimbabwe.” The Caribbean has long had a close association with the Southern African liberation struggle and movements, especially the role…
US and UK among the most civil nations online, Microsoft says
By Steve Dent From engadget On Safer Internet Day, it advises following the Golden Rule. Last 2nd July it was “Safer Internet Day,” so Microsoft released some stats showing relative safety and civility by nation. It turns out that people…
UK: Manchester Christmas shopper shocker as ‘Theresa May’ and Co tax rain, small children and puppies
From Salford Star MANCHESTER PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY SUGGESTIONS FOR TORY BUDGET TAXES ON SANTA AND CARING THOUGHTS – [Flights to Cayman Islands won’t be taxed] Market Street in Manchester City Centre became a showcase for Tory Government pre-budget suggestions this afternoon,…