Why are they called pirates…? Because they ARGHHHH!
There was plenty of “Arghhh Me Hearties! “Yo-Yo –Hos” booms, bangs screams and other noises that let the world know the pirates had landed in George Town Harbour on Saturday. The Red Coats were there too, of course, fighting them…
Peer gets Cayman role
A British Conservative peer has been given the top job in the Cayman Islands London office. Lord Blencathra, formerly David MacLean before he was appointed to the UK’s House of Lords, has been appointed the director of the UK office….
Cayman Islands’ Pioneers
At a ceremony held last Friday (11) at Government House, H.E Governor Duncan Taylor, announced four postage stamps were to be issued to commemorate four Cayman Island pioneers. These were: Mrs. Almeria McLaughlin Tomlinson (1882-1974), the granddaughter of one of…
Cayman remembers fallen heroes
Remembrance Day this year marked the enlistment of 201 Caymanian men in the World War II Trinidad Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. The service took place on Sunday 13 November around the Cenotaph of Elmslie Memorial Church, Harbour Drive. After all…
Pirates day in pictures
Photos by Christopher Tobutt and Paul Kennedy [nggallery id-=199]
YO HO HO LET’S GO
They’re here, me hearties! Thousands of spectators watch the annual Pirates Landing in Hog Sty Bay by Harbour Drive. This year promises to be bigger and better. A pre-landing pageant to get everyone in the mood followed by explosions, smoke…
Spotlight on kids
This week (14 November) GIS Spotlight finds treasures at the archives, reviews a new therapy approach and revisits kids as they participate in safe activities. Who was Annie Huldah Bodden and what role did she play in Cayman’s history? Come…
Sail into Reading
Government primary and high school students anticipate the start of activities for the 15-18 November Literacy Week celebration. This year’s theme “Set Sail: Read” encourages students to fill their sails with the imaginary winds of short stories and tall tales….
Roy Archer passes away
It was with much sadness to learn of the death of Roy Archer who passed away last Friday (4) morning. iNews sends condolences to his wife, Lilian, and family. Both the publisher, Joan and myself (Editor) have known Roy for…
