the Editor Speaks: Is blasting of Bush a damp squid?
After reviewing the paperwork, albeit at a distance and copies, on face value I really can’t understand what the fuss is about. The premier said from the outset he was only trying to help someone out and in this case…
The Editor Speaks: What a mess
I must wonder at the thinking behind PPM leader, Alden McLaughlin, at some of his invited “guests” at the PPM rally in Savannah on Monday (7). I am not sure he is doing himself or his party much favour. It…
The Editor Speaks: Is independence McKeeva’s last hope?
It is a well known “secret” that our premier, Hon. McKeeva Bush has longed for the British to pack up their bags and go. He would love to see the Union Jack be struck off the Cayman Islands flag. There…
Lord Blencathra’s press conference in the Cayman Islands makes the foreign press
An article appeared on Tuesday (17) on The Bureau of Investigative Journalism’s website under the title: Lobbying’s Hidden Influence: Lord Blencathra – in his own words. The article was in the form of a question and answer from extracts taken…
The Editor Speaks: CCA warning letter
We received a letter from the Cayman Contractors Association (CCA) concerning issues they have with the government’s deal with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to build the cruise berthing facility. It is an excellent letter and it was addressed to…
The Editor Speaks: Fairness and praise
Two stories have appeared on my desk over the last twenty-four hours that have prompted me to make these comments. The first is the concerns our Independent MLA for North Side, Ezzard Miller, raised concerning the conviction of 20 year…
Moissanite
In 1893, Dr. Henri Moissan, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist began studying fragments of a 50,000-year-old meteorite in Canyon Dianlo, Arizona, USA. In these fragments, Moissan believed he discovered diamonds from space possessing superior fire and brilliance. After extensive research, it…
Election of new Anglican Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
Some 300 clergy and lay representatives of the Church are attending a special meeting of the Diocesan Synod which was called to elect a Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands to fill the vacancy created by the retirement on December 31, 2011…
EDITOR SPEAKS : Fine speech by the Chief Justice
Chief Justice Hon. Anthony Smellie gave a passionate speech at the UCCI conference last Thursday (22) when he warned of emerging threats to the independence of the regional judiciary. He said there was a trend towards extra-judicial bodies overseeing judges,…
There are alternatives to coffee
I have written a number of articles on coffee by request and this sparked my friends at Care2 (www.care2.com) to send me this written by Starre Vartan, MNN.com Starre Vartan, MNN.com I have no desire to quit drinking coffee, and…
