The Editor speaks: We ran out
“A regrettable time lag between the depletion of the previous product and the arrival of the new product has meant that aerial spraying will be unavailable to us for up to a week-and-a-half. We understand any concerns the public may…
The Editor speaks: More sarcasm and even more sargassum
It was less than two weeks ago I wrote in this space that government had totally failed in their approach and readiness to combat the sargassum seaweed problem. They were warned and warned there was going to be a problem…
The Editor speaks: Free healthcare for children unlikely
Cayman Islands Health Minister, Dwayne Seymour claimed his ministry was looking at the proposal to provide free healthcare to all our children. This was after a private member’s motion brought by Bodden Town minister, Chris Saunders , for Government to…
The Editor speaks: The saddest news of the week
I received, for me, the saddest news of the week. A dear friend had died. A man of great integrity. A kind man. A man with a gentle smile and a firm handshake. Always positive. A Christian man. He had…
The Editor speaks: Press freedoms
It is unusual for us to place a story in our Top Spot that has no connection with our country or the Caribbean. However, it is unusual for a legitimate democratic nation like Australia to act as they have done…
The Editor speaks: Not even Gentleman Ken was there!
When there is a public event held that George Town Central MLA Kenneth Bryan does not attend, especially if he is invited, you know there is something afoot. The public event was very well publicised and attracted delegates from around…
The Editor speaks: Mangoes
I was given a missive from one of our readers who objects strongly to my “Editorials” as they tend to be about myself. The reader does have a point. An “Editorial”according to Business Directory is “Usually a brief article written…
The Editor speaks: Plastics
It is comforting to note that Environment Minister, Hon. Dwayne Seymour, is committed to take action on plastics being used in the Cayman Islands. This was in response to the protest by students last Friday (24) on the steps of…
The Editor speaks: OBE, Sarcasm and Sargassum
I was away last week in Miami and thankfully I did not receive my OBE. I was accused of sarcasm. Two persons I knew and met at Miami Airport upon my return told me about the sargassum that had cost…
The Editor speaks: Mothers
Today (Sunday), as I write this, it’s Mother’s Day. A very happy and blessed day to all mothers. Every mother deserves the highest praise and every one of us who have had the privilege and joy of having a mother…