Jamaica to sign new agreement with CHEC
The government of Jamaica has announced it will sign a “significant agreement” next week with China Communications Construction Company, parent of China Harbour Engineering Company, in addition to the ongoing US$400 million Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme. According to an article…
Letter to the Editor: by Florence Goring-Nozza
OMOV Computer Scientists and engineers say that “ THERE IS NO TRUE VOTING UP OR DOWN BUTTON ON the Internet! And that there is always tampering for political reasons. For politicians on news media and other social websites that is…
Cayman Islands hospital upgrades MRI service
As a result of a public private partnership, the George Town’s hospital’s MRI services have been temporarily upgraded with the installation of a 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This is only the first step however, of a two-step process…
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…
9 dead in France avalanche, police say
A summer climbing expedition in the French Alps turned to tragedy early Thursday when a six-foot wall of snow came crashing down on two groups of climbers, leaving nine dead, French police said. Two people caught in the avalanche on…
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…
All Referendum Information: Latest inc. where to vote
Members of the public are reminded that whilst “educating” is a lawful means commonly used to encourage people to vote on Polling Day, activities that encourage corruption and constitute election offences are not permissible and are not tolerated as part…
