Model Selita Ebanks debuts her new swimsuit line
Selita Ebanks rose to fame rocking beachwear for Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated. Now she has designed her own swimwear line. The model gives a peek at Sass by Selita Wednesday night on BET’s “Rip the Runway” fashion show, which…
Morality Part One
Have we lost the basic principle of morality? Do we actually know now what it means? The recently retired Anglican Lord Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, the Rt. Rev. Alfred Reid, once questioned the moral authority of Jamaica’s…
Old dram-recipes for St. Paddy’s Day
With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching I thought I would turn to an Irishman, Colum Egan, who relished his Mother’s home-made soup. He is the master distiller of Old Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim-the world’s oldest Irish whiskey and Egan…
Chwasts share their store of love, determination, autism and art
When her autistic son turned twenty, a vocational counsellor told Debra Chwast that Seth was unsuited for anything more challenging than janitorial work. He could not cross the street alone—or even be left at home alone—or have a conversation. But…
Disturbing side effects of soda
A very disturbing article under the above title appeared in Care2’s latest newsletter that I felt I had to share with you. I recommend you visit the Care2 website ( www.care2.com) and subscribe to their regular newsletter. The article was…
Governor launches ExploreCayman.com
Acorn Publishing announced today that His Excellency The Governor, Mr Duncan Taylor, CBE, launched www.ExploreCayman.com. In a unique launch event, and the first of its kind in the Cayman Islands, Mr Duncan Taylor entered a special code to make the…
It’s a dog’s life at Camana Bay
With wildly wagging tails, dogs of all shapes and sizes took their owners to the 21st Annual dog show at Camana Bay. While it’s a great chance for dogs to get together to catch up on the news, their owners…
Dresses, dreams and designs -Part II
These are some of the beautiful designs from local fashion designer Kidan Brooks, whose company, Ki-dän Bridal, specialises in making unique and beautiful dresses, both for brides and bridesmaids. Twenty-four year-old Miss Brooks has been serious about designing clothes ever…
A time of Fasting
For Christians, Lent is traditionally a time of fasting, abstinence, prayer and alms-giving. Although I grew up in a Christian family, it was also one with health problems that were considered exemptions from the obligation to fast. It is only…
What are sexy shoes?
What are sexy shoes and why are they so popular not just today but for so long? Why do sexy shoes have a special place in the heart and soul of many people across the globe? High heels are sexy…