Half of US adults now use social networks
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A new study says half of all American adults are now on social networks, and use among Baby Boomers is growing. A report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project says that of the adults…
Bolt to run for redemption
DAEGU, South Korea (AP) — Usain Bolt will only need about 20 seconds to show the world he is lightning fast and not just a little jumpy. The Jamaican sprinter said in a statement Monday that he was disappointed with…
Irene spares big cities, but Vermont sees huge floods
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The storm that had been Hurricane Irene crossed into Canada overnight but wasn’t yet through with the U.S., where flood waters threatened Vermont towns and big city commuters had to make do with slowly reawakening transit…
OffshoreAlert Leads on Mac
OffshoreAlert, known as the unofficial eye on the offshore financial industry has transformed into a new-faced website. The site was launched this week leading with the Premier of the Cayman Islands as its subject. David Marchant, Owner and Editor said, …
New Zealand’s penguin visitor starts journey home
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The wayward emperor penguin dubbed Happy Feet craned his head, flapped his flippers and seemed a little perturbed as he started his journey home to cooler southern waters Monday. The penguin was moved from the…
Chefs roar about delights of lionfish
Though proud and showy in the wild, Red Lionfish make delicious dishes and are now served in Cayman’s best restaurants. The local effort to cull and contain the invasive, destructive fish – which threatens reef life in the region –…
Rev Donovan Myers puts the record straight
I welcome the opportunity to provide some context and [hopefully] clarity to my reported contribution to your papers vox pox entitled “Do Bob Marley songs have a place in Church?” published on 8/29/11. I am more interested in offering my…
Fashion store robbed in George Town
Armed thieves threatened a member of staff at a George Town clothes store before making off with a quantity of cash. The robbers struck at 7.15pm on Monday at Awescay Fashions in Shedden Road next to Funky Tangs. A RCIPS spokeswoman…
Armed street robbery in George Town
Masked thieves armed with handguns robbed jewelry from a man in broad daylight. Thieves struck just before 1pm on Sunday in Heather Lane, off Eastern Ave., George Town. The 38 year old victim was confronted by two masked suspects, armed with…
Woman “pistol whipped” during robbery
A woman was taken to hospital after she was pistol whipped during a robbery in Bodden Town. About 10 pm on Saturday the woman returned to her home address in South Cayman Palms, Bodden Town, after closing up her business…
