Cholera fear in Cuba as officials keep silent
By Sarah Rainsford, BBC News, Havana Uvaldo Pino was a neighbourhood barber in Cerro, one of the poorer and more overcrowded districts of Cuba’s capital, Havana. In late December, the 46-year-old fell sick with vomiting and diarrhoea and died in…
Ministry of Tourism and Development welcomes newest member of the Liquor Licensing Team
The Ministry of Tourism and Development is pleased to welcome Gavin B. Dixon, LL.B, to the Liquor Licensing Unit as its Inspector of Licensed Premises. He was previously employed as an Enforcement Officer with the Immigration Department for 9 plus…
The Editor Speaks: A refreshing Press Briefing
It was a refreshing change to witness the new government’s Press Briefing on Tuesday (8). There was none of the tired old swipes at the previous People’s Progressive Party Movement’s (PPM) government that had gotten the Cayman Islands into the…
T&C AG says Misick will receive same level of treatment as other British prisoners in Brazil
Attorney General’s Chambers update re-Michael Misick Issued on behalf of the Attorney General’s Chambers, Turks and Caicos Islands. Update in relation to the extradition of former Premier Michael Misick –Issued Wed, 9 Jan 2013. “Michael Misick is the subject of…
Does the Cayman Islands really need ‘cramped, dirty and overcrowded’ turtle farm?
From The Ecologist If local people had the choice between eating a bowl of turtle stew, or having access to a new hospital, school or lower tax it’s hard to imagine they’d pick turtle stew, says Rachel Alcock When visitors…
Flu Outbreak Spreads Across U.S. as Media Drops the Ball
Daily Beast A major influenza epidemic is taking hold across much of the United States, but there’s a curious lack of coverage in the media. Dr. Kent Sepkowitz looks at the strain of flu hitting us and whether a vaccine…
The Editor Speaks: It’s not official but it’s closing
It was with some surprise to find the National Roads Authority (NRA) closed part of the West Bay Road on Wednesday (9). This was in preparation for construction work on the eastbound side of the road. My inquiries, and confirmed…
Recruitment for Cadets Now Open
Learning valuable life skills, practicing good morals and high standards of conduct are just some of the attributes of a Cadet Corps member. The Cayman Islands Cadet Corps is looking for new recruits between the ages 11 – 16, to join…
University of Portland’s Director of Soccer to visit in January
The West Bay Sports Foundation, in collaboration with the Academy Sports Club, is pleased to announce that they will be hosting Bill Irwin, Director of Soccer from the University of Portland from January 16 to 20. Coach Irwin is in…
Cayman won’t be getting a new port soon
From the disclosure on Tuesday’s new government press briefing carried live on the Cayman Islands Government Television Station, CIGTV, on Tuesday (8) Cline Glidden, the Tourism Minister, disclosed that entering into talks with a sole bidder was simply not an…
