New $10 Banknote in Circulation
(Grand Cayman – Thursday, 12 July 2012) The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) will introduce into circulation the redesigned, and security enhanced, $10 D Series banknote commencing the week of July 16th, 2012. The new $10 note is predominately red…
Group plans, executes dive to 652 ft. near Grand Cayman
Earlier this summer, the Add Helium Dive Team successfully completed a closed circuit rebreather dive to 652 feet off Grand Cayman’s West End. Divers Peter Sotis, and Kimberly Inge, along with a team of support divers, successfully completed the 6…
Major water pipeline for George Town
This Sunday (15) sees the commencement of a major upgrade to the water supply pipeline on Shedden Road in George Town, says the Water Authority (WA). Large sections of Shedden Road will be closed to traffic at night and WA…
The worst financial scandal yet?
Further to our stories concerning Barclays Bank and its manipulation of Libor resulting in the resignation of its head man Bob Diamond and its huge fine of 290 million pounds sterling, we publish part of one new article and the…
Bully Breeds You Should Know
By Sarah Grace McCandless When someone says “pit bull,” you may picture a particular pooch — one with a stocky build, short coat and strong head, for example. But the breed is one of several dogs that fall under the…
Ryan Calling the Shots, Harry’s Slinging Meatball Sliders at 2nd Annual Soul Fest at The Stage
Our good friends and neighbours at The Stage have invited us to participate in Soul Fest for the second consecutive summer, and this time Ryan’s got some shots lined up, which he previewed for me here in Grand Cayman this morning,…
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…