Donovan, Beckham lead LA Galaxy to MLS title
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — David Beckham thrust the shiny silver trophy above his Los Angeles Galaxy teammates’ heads, and a sold-out stadium roared for its hometown team through a blizzard of confetti. Although Beckham’s five-year American odyssey hasn’t always gone…
LIME gives free service for a “lifetime” this christmas
George Town, Grand Cayman – 21st November 2011: Some LIME customers will literally get a gift for a lifetime this holiday as the telecoms company has announced plans to give away landline, mobile and internet services for forty years. The…
One man, vote for all
I quote from Wikipedia: ‘“One man, one vote’ (or one person, one vote) is a slogan that has been used in many parts of the world where campaigns have arisen for universal suffrage. It became particularly prevalent in less developed…
Man stabbed during assault
A man received stab wounds following a fight outside a bar in the early hours of Sunday morning. It is thought that the victim was refused entry to Jah T’s on McField Lane just before 1am. A fight then started…
The Editor speaks: Reply to Premier’s attack
Well, I have got my just desserts. In my Editorial of Nov. 11th titled “Deaf Ears”, I complained no one was listening. I said, “Our paid politicians ignore the editorials. They don’t care what we say. Only one time did…
Clifton Nevis Bodden remembers Part 1
As told to Christopher Tobutt In this, the first in a series of articles, 88 year old World War II veteran Clifton Nevis Bodden remembers life in the Cayman Islands Home Guard. “I was born in Cuba in 1923. You…
Letter to the Editor: Call for secret service police protection
The subject of secret service protection for the highest ranking government officials in the Cayman Islands (exempting the governor and Premier and Deputy) is being ignored, overlooked to the detriment of the country and its local and national security. It…
Idaho man charged with trying to assassinate Obama
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man accused of firing an assault rifle at the White House believed he was Jesus and thought President Barack Obama was the Antichrist, according to court documents and those who knew him. At one…
The rise and rise of petrol
In the USA the rise of gas (I still call it petrol) is greeted with shock, horror, and anger. One of the emails going the rounds recently was, “Join the resistance!!!! I hear we are going to hit close to…
Bishop retires
“He was instrumental in getting the Diocese of Jamaica’s name changed to what is now the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.” The Rt. Rev. and Hon. Alfred C. Reid left the Cayman Islands for the last time on…
