US military concerned ISIS fighters returning to Caribbean could reach border
By Kevin Baron From Defense One A top US commander warns Caribbean and South American countries are unable to track 100 foreign fighters that could return from Syria. Americas / Terrorism The war in Syria has attracted roughly 100 foreign…
Cayman Islands: Public lecture on relevance of Christianity Thu (28)
All are invited to a Public Lecture on “The Relevance of Christianity in a Post Christian World” on Thursday May 28th at the Elmslie Memorial Church Hall, Harbor Drive, George Town at 5:30pm. Opportunity will be available for discussion. The…
Australia reacts to Ireland’s revolutionary same-sex marriage vote
By Ariel Bogle From Mashable After Ireland became the first country to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote, Australian politicians and the public took to social media to express their opinion on the topic — with an overwhelming number calling…
The remarkable life of Thomas Henry Edlin Merren, B.A., D.D.s.,O.B.E., J.P.
The following was read by Dr. Merren’s friend W. Norman Bodden at the Service of Thanksgiving for his life July 31 1931 – April 28 2015. Thomas Henry Edlin Merren was born on July 31st, 1931 in the family home…
After a successful first year Health City looks to broaden student programme
On a mission to enlighten school students about the fantastic opportunities available within the healthcare profession, Health City Cayman Islands is busy preparing for its summer intake of interns who will be learning all about the various aspects of life…
This is more than a roof’ – Wolmer’s principal ecstatic at dedication of new auditorium
From The Jamaica Gleaner When Wolmerians from near and far gathered yesterday to witness the dedication of the new auditorium at the institution, Dr Walton Small, principal of Wolmer’s Boys’ School, could not hide his joy. “Yes, ladies and gentlemen!…
Australian doctor denies he was brainwashed into joining ISIS
By Ariel Bogle From Mashable An Australian doctor who recently appeared in a propaganda video for the Islamic State (ISIS) denies he was brainwashed and vows never to return home in a letter sent to a nationwide health agency that…
Feed your soul at The Gathering spiritual festival at Canterbury Cathedral, May 2015
By Jo Roberts From Kent Online 13 May 2015 – Everyone loves the carnival atmosphere of a festival, bringing together music, the arts and, of course, food. But man cannot live by bread alone and the church is presenting a…
Cayman Academy donates $2,000 to Cayman Islands Cancer Society
By Rohan Riley From Cayman Adventist On May 5, 2015 the Seventh-day Adventist owned Cayman Academy made a donation of CI$2,000 to the Cayman Islands Cancer Society. These funds were collected by students during the School’s Cancer Awareness and Health…
Revealing pledge by Cuba’s president
By Rickey Singh, From Barbados Nation News Guided by varied experiences of national, regional and international developments, readers of this column may have long come to accept the adage that in politics all things are possible – at times quite…