Get Cultured: Cayman – A Local Guide that Begins and Ends at the Luxurious Cotton Tree
From Cultureist Heather Lockington, owner of the luxury boutique hotel Cotton Tree, gives us an armchair tour of this laid-back Caribbean island. On your first day here, seeing this is a must: If there is one thing that Cayman represents it is relaxing and…
Letter to the Editor from World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)
World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) Committed to ending animal cruelty & suffering across the world, for over 30 years Dear Colin Please find below our response to your article on October 14th regarding WSPA and the Cayman…
Letter to the Editor from Guy Harvey
I am writing this letter as one of the foremost marine scientists in the Cayman Islands on the biology, ecology, natural history and socio-economic value of the southern stingrays, in the context of their relationship with these Islands. In reference…
St. George honours the ‘seniors’
St. George’s Anglican (Episcopal) Church honoured its senior citizens from its congregation on Saturday (13) in keeping with the Cayman Older Persons Month initiative. As the “older persons” shouted out they are “Senior Citizens” as they do not consider themselves…
Cayman Islands Turtle Farm accused of outdated practices and crippling debts by business model
Further to our October 12 story “Cayman Turtle Farm fights back against WSPA’s Stop Sea Turtle Farming” (see www.ieyenews.com/2012/10/cayman-turtle-farm-fights-back-against-wspas-stop-sea-turtle-farming/) the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has responded with the following article. We also publish a separate response…
Message from the Secretary-General Of The Caribbean Community (Caricom)
Message from the Secretary-General Of The Caribbean Community (Caricom), on the occasion of Caribbean Statistics Day 15 October 2012 Monday, 15 October 2012 marks the fourth observance by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) of Caribbean Statistics Day, which is aimed not…
The most ‘touristy’ things you MUST do [and one is Stingray City]
by: By Larry Olmsted From: Forbes THE word “tourist” has taken on a negative connotation, especially when used to deride an activity or place as a “tourist-trap”, or suggest that a restaurant or sight is only for tourists. It’s true…
No sale. Lease yes.
No one can afford the “affordable” houses the National Housing and Development Trust (NHDT) were building for revealed Rayal Bodden, chairman of the NHDT last Thursday (11). Instead, the NHDT will rent out the properties the government will still build…
Mentors sought for Chamber’s Mentoring Programme
The Chamber of Commerce is inviting business leaders and senior managers to participate in the Mentoring Cayman programme for the 2012/2013 academic year. Mentors from all industry sectors are encouraged to submit an application. Launched in 2002, Mentoring Cayman is…
End The Brutal Algemesi Bullfights
Target: Spain Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Sponsored by: Kara Foran The vicious blood sport of Algemesi bullfighting tortures and beats young bulls in front of a cheering crowd. This cultural tradition is supposed to symbolize honor and grace, but the…