Tell me the old, old story
A popular hymn, written in 1866 by Katherine Hankey (my late mother’s favourite), is “Tell Me the Old, Old Story”. Here in Cayman a similar song is called “Tell Me the SAME Old Story.” Whenever we get near a General…
The Editor speaks: Sneaky legislation could mean more of our liberties being removed
When one has to write an editorial five days a week it can be very hard to find a subject that’s “hot”. Then there’s days when there is so much you don’t know which one to choose. Today is like…
Parking and clamping
Parking spaces are woefully short in George Town. The present Planning Laws do not require commercial buildings to provide adequate parking spaces for their own employees let alone for the use of the public. It is welcome news now that…
Why was this sex fiend allowed out?
Jeffrey Barnes was let out of prison after serving a minimal prison sentence for RAPE. His victim then was a 16 year old girl and he received a time in prison of just over a year! He didn’t waste anytime…
The Editor speaks: The ‘F’ word
What is the ‘F’ word that all of us use without thinking? It is one, if not, the most important word in our lives. The word is F-A-I-T-H. Webster’s dictionary defines “faith” as: “(1) : firm belief in something for…
The Editor speaks: Surveys. Does anyone pay any attention to them?
I refer you to Georgina Wilcox’s article, “Crime and Community Safety” in Friday’s (28) edition of iNews. The article had a list of 21 paragraphs showing statistics and recommendations taken from the first Grand Cayman Crime and Community Safety Survey…
The Editor speaks: Frightened to ‘grass’
To ‘grass’ means to inform on someone. In the UK the term is normally used when a criminal betrays another one to the authorities. If you are a ‘grass’ means you are not someone who is trustworthy. Normally other criminals…
Police under more fire
When we started iNews, we wanted to put a positive slant on our stories WHEREVER WE COULD. We felt too much negative publicity is a bad thing. We are still of that view. However, as an investigative newspaper, we have…
Cayman wins an ‘Oscar’ but no nomination in Leading Cruise Destination
The Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman won The Leading Suite award at this year’s World Travel Awards for the Caribbean. The Wall Street Journal called the event the Oscars of the travel industry. Jamaica dominated the awards and it surely must…
The Editor Speaks: Business interests, lost evidence and the Chief Justice
North Side MLA Ezzard Miller hit the nail well and truly on the head when he said recently, “The mixing of politicians’ business interests with their role as public servants is becoming increasingly problematic.” He called on elected government members…
