The Editor speaks: KAABOO and a lot to do
When I drove past all the colourful tents yesterday (Sun 10) already in place for the KAABOO Cayman event it looked like something that would fit in Wonderland. KABOO is very nearly here – it starts on Valentine’s Day Thu…
The Editor speaks: Another International Day I wasn’t aware of……
It seems every day on our Calendar has “A Day” set aside to remember and/or recognize some one, some people, some occupation, etc. etc… The list goes on and on and as all the days in our Calendar Year have…
The Editor speaks: I receive nothing, you receive thousands – for the same position
Cayman Islands Auditor General, Sue Winspear, has just released a report examining pay and benefits to the boards of directors of 24 government companies and statutory authorities. Some receive nothing and some receive thousands. Do the one’s that receive nothing…
The Editor speaks: Can you afford Valentine’s Day anymore?
According to a report carried by CNBC they say: “Consumers ages 23 to 29 expect to spend an average of $266 on Valentine’s Day gifts, dining and more, according to Bankrate.com. “Going all out to show on Instagram? Dinner for…
The Editor speaks: Lack of information
Why is it successive government provide the public with lack of information? It is not just limited to government of tiny Caribbean islands like ourselves. It is everywhere. It’s like a disease that permeates everyone that is appointed by the…
The Editor speaks: A poem that stirred memories for me
It’s about “The Land That Made Me Me” I was sent this poem from one of our readers that made me smile and it did bring back many memories. Without apologies I am going to share it with you. I…
The Editor speaks: Cancer
Monday February 4th is World Cancer Day. It is not a day for celebration but a day we should all think about as many of us living here have at some time in our lives been diagnosed with cancer. It…
The Editor speaks: Stray dogs
At last something is being done to round up the stray dogs that walk around our neighborhood both day and night. Most of these strays are vicious, and have plagued communities here all over Grand Cayman, from East End to…
The Editor speaks: Fired or not fired he is leaving
It was with no announcement by government that we learned Chief Fire Officer David Hails will be leaving us tomorrow (Thu 31). We only learnt of his departure after seeing his post advertised in the print media. We also learnt…
The Editor speaks: Why the long delay in activating hurricane shelters in Bodden Town?
I live in Bodden Town and not one of my representatives did I vote for in the last Election. As such, I am not in the their loop. I have to find out what, and if my reps are actually…