The Editor speaks: Hunger strikes
With so many millions of people starving (according to United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 2016 815 million people of the 7.6 billion people in the world), why do persons go on hunger strikes? Well, Ghandi did it, suffragettes…
Annual Cayman Islands Storyboard Competition inspires readers
The annual Storyboard Competition is now open, and organisers are looking forward to seeing the creativity of Cayman’s younger readers on display, and inviting the public to come out and support the students. An initiative spearheaded by the Cayman Islands…
Cayman Islands’ small businesses receive free advice
• The Student Consulting Programme returns for the 11th year. • Businesses will receive free advice from students in upper level business course. • The programme is part of the Commerce Ministry’s efforts to support small business. GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – Owners of small business will…
Canadian arrivals to Cayman Islands climb
From pax NEWS More Canadians are coming to the Cayman Islands, according to the latest data from the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. Last year (2018) surpassed all previous years of recorded visitation with a record 2,384,058 passengers including 2006, which previously held…
Cayman Islands Youth Ambassadors Applications open
From Cayman Islands Youth Services Unit GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – The Youth Services Unit (YSU) is inviting persons to apply to become Cayman Islands Youth Ambassadors. Application forms and further information are available online on the YouthFlex Facebook page or by…
Office of the Ombudsman Cayman Islands – Hearing Decision 66 involving the Department of Labour & Pensions
OMB Press Release The Ombudsman issues Hearing Decision 66 involving the Department of Labour and Pensions. An applicant requested a variety of records from the Department of Labour and Pensions, relating to amendments made to a pension plan trust deed…
Cayman Islands Government signs MoU with CISBA to support small businesses
The agreement was signed by Minister Hew and CISBA president. • The agreement outlines services CISBA will provide to business owners with financial support of government. GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – The Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure is boosting its support…
Gadgets of the week
The Valentine’s Day gifts your husband wants — but would never buy for himself By Lauren Evans from Mashable Love or hate it, Valentine’s Day is the ideal time to right the gift-giving wrongs of the holidays. Were you sure…
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El Chapo trial: Mexican drug lord Joaquín Guzmán found guilty
From BBC Mexican drug kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán has been found guilty on all 10 counts at his drug-trafficking trial at a federal court in New York. Guzmán, 61, was convicted on numerous counts including the distribution of cocaine…