‘… the Merrymen … was the hit band of the Caribbean’
By Tony Deyal Trinidad Express Fiat Justitia or just a slow coach? When I was a young man, the Merrymen of Barbados, led by Emile Straker, was the hit band of the Caribbean. If you went to a “house” party…
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
Man arrested in USA for stealing $.05 Worth of electricity
By Chris Morran The Consemerist Should Nissan Leaf Driver Have Been Arrested For “Stealing” $.05 Worth Of Electricity From Public Outlet? An Atlanta-area man admits that he didn’t have permission to charge up his Nissan Leaf outside a local middle…
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Cayman anglers donate to Crisis Centre The Cayman Islands Angling Club, after the First Insurance All Tackle Tournament 2013 was held, donated over $600 to the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre. The money was collected through an auction of Carey Chen…
Little Cayman November winner announced
The Little Cayman November 2013 Above Water Winner has been announced as Penny McDowell for her beautiful shot of the Little Cayman Baptist Church. For other winners go to http://www.littlecayman.com/november-2013-above-water-winner/
Taste of Cayman 2014 promises to entertain with ABBA & Swanky
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA), the non-profit organisers of the Taste of Cayman Food & Wine Festival, have announced that tribute band ABBA Mania and popular local group Swanky Kitchen Band will be the entertainment acts at the 2014…
Organised crime seen as big business
From Barbados Advocate Crime and in particular organised crime, is often viewed by criminals as a business and the whole idea of getting caught is just seen as an “occupational hazard”. While delivering remarks at the opening of a two-day…
Conservation Law debate continues
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Members of the Legislative Assembly are scheduled to reconvene at 10 am today, Thursday, 12 December, 2013, to continue debate on the proposed National Conservation Law. Environment Minister Hon. Wayne Panton began the debate Wednesday…
End of Year Review: 2013 Caribbean Children’s and YA Books Continue Self-Publishing Trend
By Summer Edward From Summer Edward.com Well, it’s December, so as usual, I’m doing my year-end tally of English-language Caribbean children’s and YA books. Since 2011 (see previous lists here), I’ve been keeping track of the number of English-language Caribbean…
