Taylors say farewell
At a reception on the lawns of Government House on Friday evening (2 August 2013), His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Duncan Taylor, CBE, and Mrs. Beatrice expressed fond memories about the Cayman Islands and its people, and their sadness to…
A remarkable scuba diving journey
Southern Cross Club Guest says dive instructor helped change her life Scuba Diving can change your life. Just ask long-time Southern Cross Club guest Paula Brazier who reached an important milestone in her scuba training this March when she earned…
Service of Thanksgiving for the life of C. Charles Adams OBE, JP
Elmslie Memorial United Church last Tuesday (6) was packed with family and friends of the late lawyer C. Charles Adams who died on Thursday 1st August, 2013 at the age of 92. The congregation included members of the Legislative Assembly…
Letter to The Editor
Letter to Jamaica Gleaner re Jamaica’s Independence Day This letter published on Thursday August 8th in The Gleaner gives an opposing view to Jamaica’s Independence. Jamaica’s Sad Reality THE EDITOR, Sir: I have a strange feeling that Jamaica would’ve been…
GIS Spotlight makes Cayman Airways Special
Be sure to tune into CIGTV on cable Channel 20 to catch a special GIS Spotlight show dedicated entirely to national airline Cayman Airways’ 45th anniversary. The show airs today (Thursday, 8 August 2013) at 7.15 pm and 8.05 pm…
Inmates & rehab clients’ art show opens
The National Gallery is delighted to announce a new temporary exhibition that will showcase the work of students from its Art Haven programme, a monthly art programme held at Northward, Fairbanks and Caribbean Haven. Art Haven, which is generously sponsored…
UPDATE: DVDL Closure for Friday
DVDL Closure for Friday The Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing advises that its hours of operations are now amended for Friday August 16th 2013. Please note that due to the inclement weather, the staff function that necessitates the closure…
UWC receives US$25K from Maples
The Maples Foundation has donated US$25,000 to the United World Colleges Cayman Islands National Foundation (UWC). Each year, UWC Cayman Islands provides full scholarships for students selected to attend one of twelve prestigious UWC colleges worldwide. Since 1984, almost 70…
Chamber bids Taylors fond farewell
Members of the Chamber of Commerce paid their respects to the outgoing Governor, Mr. Duncan Taylor, CBE and his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Taylor at the Ritz Carlton Thursday (1 August 2013). Summing up members’ views, Chamber President Chris Duggan lauded…
SportsMax launches new channel with more English Premier League
On 15 August, Caribbean sports cable broadcaster SportsMax launches a second 24-hour sports channel, SportsMax2 across the Caribbean. This news comes as Fox Networks restructures channel offerings with a focus on the US market. SportsMax2 will replace Fox Soccer Plus…
