CHASING CARIBBEAN FRUITS
Dave Martins A Guyanese friend of mine, Alex Neptune, recently sent me a photo of the Caribbean fruits and vegetables he grows in his backyard in New York; he remarked on the number of fruits we have in the…
Two teenagers arrested following police operation at Rum Point
Two teenagers are behind bars in relation to weapons and drug offences after police swooped in Rum Point. The operation, which was led by officers from the Eastern Districts, saw police out in numbers in the air, land, and of…
Prep for Success Recipes
Cayman Prep and High School have produced a book of multi-cultural family recipes that everyone can enjoy. It was made possible through the selfless efforts of the parents of Cayman Prep students who worked tirelessly to see the project through…
Stroke & Stride final chapter
The third and final chapter of the Ogier Stroke & Stride swim/run series for 2011 is on tap at Sunset House this Wednesday, with action slated to get underway at 5:45 p.m. The first two sessions have each attracted more…
Japan likely to replace unpopular PM Kan next week
TOKYO (AP) — A former foreign minister announced his candidacy to lead Japan yesterday just hours after unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan said he would be out of the picture by early next week. Kan has been criticized for lacking…
Anne Part 30 “Old Pierre detested dogs, yet always fed them”
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson / Anne Part 30 “Old Pierre detested dogs, yet always fed them” The good priest was surprised and touched to see the tears of the little man, stained, weazened, and…
Record companies plan music downloading appeal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Recording industry attorneys are appealing a recent ruling that reduced the amount of money a Minnesota woman must pay for willfully violating the copyrights of 24 songs. U.S. District Judge Michael Davis ruled last month that the…
Tests show no illegal drugs in Winehouse body
LONDON (AP) — Amy Winehouse had no illegal drugs in her system when she died, and it is still unclear what killed the singer, her family said yesterday. The family said in a statement that toxicology tests showed “alcohol was…
Basketball camp is simply magic
Florida resident 11-year-old Luis Fort, recently had a dream summer camp experience in the Cayman Islands, as part of the annual Orlando Magic Basketball Camp, hosted by the Cayman Islands Basketball Association (CIBA) and sponsored by the Cayman Islands Department…
Home Gas offers propane installation training
As part of their ongoing commitment to ensure that all propane installations are done in accordance with the codes governing their safety, Home Gas is holding a weeklong Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) course 22 – 26 of August. The…
