The Editor Speaks: Press by invitation only and barred. Shame on the premier and shame on the invitees.
It is with much dismay, not only with the Cayman Islands premier, but the majority of Cayman’s media. I am referring to another of the government’s press conferences when only selected media houses are invited and even worse when one…
Cayman Island teen’s fundraising in UK is a cut above the rest
By Craig Jones “This Is Wiltshire” A Walwayne Court pupil has made a huge difference to the lives of children suffering from hair loss by donating her hair to a charity, which provides wigs to youngsters with cancer. Seven-year-old Gabriella…
Isaac expected to cross the Florida Keys as a hurricane by late Sunday (26)
Isaac expected to cross the Florida Keys as a hurricane by late Sunday (26) afternoon; hurricane conditions expected across the Florida Keys & southwest Florida into Sunday night; Northern Gulf Coast expected to be impacted by a Category 2 Hurricane…
Stop calling National Building Fund a “slush fund” shouts premier
Cayman Islands Premier, Hon. McKeeva Bush shouted at his critics once again in the Legislative Assembly last Thursday (23) saying they were “vindictive”. He was defending his National Building Fund (NBF) of $4.6M that has been included in his Budget…
The Editor Speaks: Civil servants agree to 3.2 rollback
It was with some surprise when I read James Watler, President of the Cayman Islands Civil Service, press release regarding the Throne Speech given by Acting Governor Franz Manderson. Manderson had announced as part of austerity measures being implemented to…
That olde cat look
By Joan Wilson Why do I think of you Every time I see a cat? Is it because you’re so warm and friendly And more so as a matter of fact? Your hair is always…
Warning to stay away from lone dolphin swimming in Cayman Islands’ waters
A lone dolphin that has attracted swimmers at Cemetery Beach, East End, Grand Cayman should not be approached, even though it would seem to be “a fun thing” to swim with the mammal. On Wednesday 22), Ollie Dubock said on…
Shenel Gall – Women’s National Team Players First Game For Fc Neunkirch – Switzerland
Our Caymanian Women’s National Team player Shenel Gall played her first Game for her new team FC Neunkirch – Switzerland on Wednesday (22). She played the entire game, did excellent and the team played very well beating FC Kirchberg 1…
The Editor Speaks: Bush clock ticks past another scheduled meeting time
It is a safe bet the time Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush announces for a meeting or opening (Legislative Assembly in particular) will not be kept. Sometimes the new announced time is on another day and this can be two…
Head of Cayman fund group Tim Schools accused of professional misconduct in UK
The head of a Cayman Islands fund group that claims to manage $160 million and boasts of “consistent” 12% net annual returns for investors is being prosecuted for alleged professional misconduct in the United Kingdom. British attorney Tim Schools faces 11…
