The Editor Speaks:Damage control; and a begging bowl?
Cayman Islands Premier, Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, has headed to London, England, to do damage control to a “strained relationship. She will not be alone, as accompanying on her trip will be Deputy Premier, Ralston Anglin, Attorney General Sam Bulgin, Financial…
The Editor Speaks: When “facts” are distorted and become lies
There has been much in the media recently, and I include iNews Cayman, regarding the Cayman Islands Turtle Farm (CITF) and the accusations made against it by the World Society for Protection of Animals (WSPA), which highlighted what the group…
The Editor Speaks: What has been achieved by our elected officials and who is to blame?
With a general election coming in May and every week there is an announcement of Caymanians throwing their political hat into the ring, it is good to reflect what was achieved over the last 3 ½ years by our present…
The Editor Speaks: Turtle Farm’s annual report does not make for happy reading
It is unfortunate that the latest Annual Report of the Cayman Islands Turtle Farm (CITF) coincides with an imminent visit from the International Media Manager of the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA). Neena Dhaun will be with…
C4C wants a UK Town Council type government for Cayman
Over sandwiches, sodas and water, the Coalition For Cayman (C4C) met members of Cayman’s media on Tuesday (15) to present their picture of what the C4C is about and to answer questions. James Bergstrom, chairman of the C4C, gave a…
The Editor Speaks: Strong words from Ezzard but can he deliver?
He who shouts the loudest will always be heard and there is no doubt that Ezzard shouts as loud as McKeeva Bush and often with more sense. However, his latest announcement via a telephone call to his favourite media site…
PLEASE READ: This is how Britain recognises what its heroes have done for it
These shameful stories have been appearing in the UK press over the last six months concerning disabled veterans from the British Second World war and the complete disregard for the part the Arctic Convoy veterans played. Not only that the…
The Editor Speaks: Bridger won’t give up
The decision I criticised H.E. Governor Duncan Taylor for in seeking judicial review of an order his office received to release a complaint by former “Operation Tempura” chief investigator Martin Bridger has resulted in Bridger announcing to another local media…
The Editor Speaks: A refreshing Press Briefing
It was a refreshing change to witness the new government’s Press Briefing on Tuesday (8). There was none of the tired old swipes at the previous People’s Progressive Party Movement’s (PPM) government that had gotten the Cayman Islands into the…
The Editor Speaks: It’s not official but it’s closing
It was with some surprise to find the National Roads Authority (NRA) closed part of the West Bay Road on Wednesday (9). This was in preparation for construction work on the eastbound side of the road. My inquiries, and confirmed…
