The Editor speaks: More rubbish
It would seem our rubbish problem is getting worse and more rubbish is coming forth from Press Releases from the Department of Environmental Health (DEH). Before Christmas our rubbish collections were getting further and further behind. The reason given was…
The Editor speaks: Resolutions
Did you make a resolution or resolutions for this New Year? I used to but that was a long time ago. So long ago I don’t even remember what resolutions I made and if I ever kept them. It’s not…
The Editor speaks: I am ashamed
It is bad enough when members of our media get on the bandwagon over the Government sponsored Gospel Concert with Russ Taff and Michael English held on Sunday (31 December) night at the Lion’s Centre. This is the same night…
The Editor speaks: Social media
Former US President Barack Obama said social media platforms can lead people to make snap judgements about complex decisions, “Social media is a really powerful tool for people of common interests to convene and get to know each other and…
The Editor speaks: A very Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year
Having lived in the beautiful Cayman Islands for over 35 years I was waiting for the outcry from the business community (and others) that there will be no dancing, singing or live music in public places, after midnight on New…
The Editor Speaks: Why do the poor countries allow their leaders to live a life that rivals Royalty?
In an article we have published today titled “Filthy Rich” it highlights the lavish lifestyle of Africa’s longest self-serving dictators. The article states: “The former First Family of Zimbabwe – The Mugabes – deposed by the military, after the tanks…
The Editor Speaks: Charity may not soon begin at home
‘Charity begins at home’ is a well known cry and here in the Cayman Islands we have been lucky that charities exist. Without them our social services, already stretched, would be overwhelmed to the point of extinction. And what would…
The Editor Speaks: Respect for our police
The incidents we have seen recently on television showing police officers acting like soldiers in a war zone have done little to add to the respect that they need in order for them to execute their duties. The main one…
The Editor Speaks: We have no TIME to stand and stare
It is the weeks leading up to Christmas and everyone is in a rush. So many things to do before we run out of TIME. My wife was in a rush this afternoon. We had no dog biscuits for our…
The Editor Speaks: Child marriages
It must come as a shock to learn the despicable practice of child marriage is legal in the United States of America! Please see our story published today “Child marriage is still legal in the US”. The article, written by…