Taking a balanced view on cruise berthing
From Advancement of Cruise Tourism in the Cayman Islands (ACT) There is an element of sensationalism creeping into the public debate on the cruise berthing facility. But this initiative is too important to debate on pure emotions. The Association for…
Where to avoid Hurricane Season in the Caribbean
By Josh Lew From Travel Pulse During the summer and early fall, hurricanes roll through the tropics. In the Caribbean, Central America and the Southeastern U.S., these storms are a relatively common occurrence. Most are not the Category 5 news-makers…
Cayman Islands cricket gets local support/Confederate flag off license plates
Mourant Ozannes proudly maintains support for Cayman Islands Cricket Leading international law firm Mourant Ozannes is proud to continue its support of Cayman Cricket by renewing its sponsorship of the Under-15 Secondary School League. This league involves players from St….
Unprecedented June heat in Northwest U.S. caused by extreme jet stream pattern
By: Jeff Masters From Weather Underground A searing heat wave unprecedented for June scorched the Northwest U.S. and Western Canada on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures soared to their highest June levels in recorded history for portions of Washington, Idaho, Montana,…
Diver’s dream: Cuba’s pristine and protected coral reefs
By Chris Gillette Associated Press From St Louis Post-Dispatch MARIA LA GORDA, Cuba • The coral reefs and gin-clear waters off the coast of Cuba offer some of the best diving in the Caribbean and some of the best-preserved reefs…
Sargassum is ruining beaches from Texas to Tobago
By Melissa Gaskill From Newsweek The road along the east side of Tobago, running from the airport to the village of Speyside, passes dozens of small beaches where, in normal times, people lounge on the sand beneath palm trees and…
iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Community Events Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs will be hosting public meetings in every district, including Cayman Brac, to discuss the Education Bill, 2015 and gain the public’s feedback on the proposed changes. The meetings will be as…
US Marriage ruling historic, but not final word on gay rights
By Marcia Coyle and Tony Mauro, From The National Law Journal The U.S. Supreme Court’s historic decision recognizing same-sex couples’ fundamental right to marriage was a major leap, but not the final legal step in ending discrimination against lesbian, gay,…
Search for US woman missing in Caribbean
By Ashley Collman For DAILYMAIL.COM Desperate search for American woman, 28, who went missing while on a group snorkeling trip four days ago during Caribbean vacation with her husband Amanda Waller, 28, and her husband Allan, were on a vacation…
iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Community Events Grand Court Jurors Report Date Changed The Grand Court jury report date has been changed. Grand Court Jurors who are in the 1 April – 30 June 2015 session are now to report on Monday, 29 June 2015…