Education, education, education
It was former British Prime Minister Tony Blair who said during his general election campaign that his government’s passion would be: “education, education, education.” It was a simple formula. Ensure the schooling is right and the rest will follow. Simple…
The Problem of Reducing Crime
Twelve years ago the prisoners at HM Prison Northward rioted. Part of the reason for this was that the prison was overcrowded. At the same time, draconian mandatory sentences were being advocated, which, of course, would occasion more overcrowding in…
Cayman National Cultural Day a success
In a celebration of cultural diversity Cayman National held its second Cultural Day event. The Cayman National Cultural Day is a biennial event and is marked as a time to celebrate and represent the individual cultures and nationalities of our…
Cayman Islands second for secret dealings
The Cayman Islands has been placed second in a world list of global financial crime and malpractice, according to a report published. The tax haven infrastructure that has enabled global financial crime and malpractice to flourish has barely been reformed,…
Scuba diving improves function of vets with spinal cord injuries
Johns Hopkins researchers have found ‘dramatic’ results in small preliminary study carried out in the Cayman Islands. A small group of veterans with spinal cord injuries who underwent a four-day scuba- diving certification with local dive operation Red Sail, saw…
No new leads on CUC armed robbery
Police are currently investigating the daring raid at the CUC office on North Sound Road. On Friday afternoon at 3.30pm two men entered the CUC Customer Service area armed with what appeared to be at least one hand gun. The…
Lessons can be learned from brave Arlene
When Leonard Antonio Ebanks was found guilty of murder last Friday and handed a mandatory life sentence the collective sigh of relief coming from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service – and indeed from all of us – could be…
Apple expected to unveil new iPhone
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple fans are amped. The computer and gadget maker is expected to announce a new, more powerful version of its wildly popular smartphone this week — more than a year after it unveiled the iPhone 4….
Rollover needed to change
When the Rollover policy was implemented it wasn’t just a can of worms that was opened, but a whole bucket load. Now, seven years later, Government has finally decided enough is enough and the system needs an urgent overhaul. And…
Trump casino offers $25K plastic surgery prize
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The latest casino promotion in Atlantic City gives new meaning to “going bust.” The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort plans to give $25,000 worth of plastic surgery to a winner from a player’s card contest….
