The man who designed everything: By Paul McGowan
In yesterday’s post I mistakenly called the great David Hafler “Bob”. Oops, I think I had “Bob” on the brain. Sorry. But speaking of history, I think the stories of the people in any industry are perhaps more interesting to…
Tips to Avoid 6 Common Travel Scams
Travel season is heating up along with the weather, which means scammers are bringing their A-game in hopes of separating you from your money. Whether you’re taking the kids to Disneyland, spending a romantic week in Aruba, or heading to…
And the city burned
C. G Wilson At the Cayman Writers Circle I was asked to write something on a burning city. It could be fiction or non-fiction. The following story is true. I have seen many pictures, films and videos of large fires…
CONCACAF Executive Committee to meet this week In the Cayman Islands
Jeffrey Webb, FIFA Vice President and President of the Confederation of North Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), will be hosting a CONCACAF executive committee meeting and strategic retreat July 12-15 on Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.The purpose of the…
A Former UCCI Professor Returns to Cayman to Share His Latest Work
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (July 10, 2012): After teaching English and Fiction Writing at the University College of the Cayman Islands, heading the Caribbean Reading Club at Books & Books, and hosting a number of writers’ workshops at the Camana…
Immigration Opinions Sought
“How have the recent changes in Department of Immigration procedures affected you personally, and in the workplace – and how can they be improved?” That is the concept behind the Immigration Customer Service Satisfaction Survey 2012, which is now being…
2013 Public Holidays Released
Other than the holiday for the Queen’s Birthday, yet to be confirmed, public holidays for 2013 have officially been released. January, May and December next year have two holidays each. Both New Year’s Day and National Heroes Day are January…
Students! Are you up for a Challenge?
Kids, we dare you to find the eight words in the mix below! Ready, Set, GO! AKHRIOAHRBNKASUMMERFBABFOAHIABFAHFOAHFALNFAJDPRJQPEWGSNGOHF SIGFTIOMREADINGVDFAGDAIGHOAHFRAOPRAORHAOACHALLENGEOHFAOFHAO FHAOFAOCANGFAOAREHFAOIHFAOFYOUHSFHSIFAOIFHAOIFHAOHMAKEIGHDFO AHFOAHFAOHFAOTHEHFATOFHAOFHAOYRHQWORHBQMINUTES?CUIGIOSHVNHNFSG Have you found the hidden words? This code simply asks if students are ready to undertake the new Summer Reading…
OMOV UDP Rally
by Georgina Wilcox The very first meeting called by the premier to “educate the public” about the One Man, One Vote” (OMOV) referendum was held in West Bay last Monday (9) evening. The “education” was a one way lesson in…
Meet Leroy Jordan, 2012 Cayman Stingray Tourism Accommodations Employee of the Year
If you have been a guest of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, you no doubt have met Leroy Jordan, who was the 2012 Cayman Stingray Tourism Award Accommodations Employee of the Year. Leroy first came to the Island in 2000, he started…
