International Playwriting Competition 2013-14 now open for entries
The competition, now in its fourth year, is open to writers of any age, any level of experience and from any country. It aims to encourage new writing for young performers and audiences around the world. Enter your play Entry…
Cayman has its first Cocktail Week
Cayman Cocktail Week is looking forward to its first year this October, 2013. It is a week of cocktail events, dinners and classes, working alongside some of Cayman’s best bartenders and restaurants to promote the craft of the cocktail! October…
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Clifton Hunter doubles price tag The Cayman Islands Government’s Public Accounts Committee heard this week the Clifton Hunter High School in Frank Sound has cost $110M, which is double the original budgeted cost of $55M. Hon. McKeeva Bush, Leader of…
Viruses associated with coral epidemic of ‘white plague’
From e! Science News Photo courtesy of Oregon State University They call it the “white plague,” and like its black counterpart from the Middle Ages, it conjures up visions of catastrophic death, with a cause that was at first uncertain…
NSA disguised itself as Google to spy, say reports
By Edward Moyer From CNET If a recently leaked document is any indication, the US National Security Agency — or its UK counterpart — appears to have put on a Google suit to gather intelligence. Here’s one of the latest…
UWI dismisses controversial Trinidadian environmentalist
From Caribbean360 PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Environmentalist, Dr. Wayne Kublalsingh, who has been staging a daily protest outside the office of Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar over the construction of a multi-billion dollar highway in the south of Trinidad, has confirmed…
The iPhone 5S’ Touch ID is perfect for criminals
By Neha Prakash, From Mashable Last week, Apple unveiled the iPhone 5S’ Touch ID fingerprint scanner, which serves as the phone’s new unlock feature. While some marveled at this revolution in mobile security, others found the Touch ID to be…
RCIPS hosts Cayman Islands crime prevention seminar
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service(RCIPS) will host a major crime prevention seminar in early October. The event, which is open to business owners, those involved in the tourism sector and community representatives, will be held on Thursday, 3 October,…
Keeping lunchbox meals safe
From Cayman Islands Department of Environmental Health After the long summer holiday, parents and students are now getting back into the school routine – which also means getting back into the daily lunch-making routine. Parents are therefore reminded by Department…
Boy 2 dies after being left in hot car for two days
By Wills Robinson From Daily Mail UK Boy, 2, dies in hospital two days after his father is arrested for leaving him in hot car after forgetting he was in there Jordan Cartee was discovered last Thursday afternoon in Anna,…
