Man Single-Handedly Saves Whale Trapped in Net
By Stephen Messenger, TreeHugger Although the intricate messages conveyed within a whale’s call are lost on human ears, there’s a pretty good chance that at least one young humpback’s song will be dedicated to a man named Peter Brown. On…
Safehaven not a haven as sea captains told to get out now!
The remaining owners of vessels operating still on the Grand Cayman Safehaven site have been issued with an eviction notice from the Cayman Islands Port Authority. The Port Authority says if they do not remove their boats they will face…
Vekselberg wins Faberge case in the Cayman Islands
Oligarch Viktor Vekselberg has won a legal battle with mining tycoon Brian Gilbertson over ownership of the Faberge Egg Company. But the victory is only symbolic with no compensation awarded. With a private collection worth more than $100 million Russian…
Massive earthquake magnitude 7.3 struck offshore El Salvador
BY CHILLYMANJARO – AUGUST 27, 2012 Massive M7.3 earthquake struck offshore El Salvador on August 27, 2012 at 04:37:23 UTC. The epicenter was located 118 km (74 miles) S from Usulután, 138 km (86 miles) SSW from San Miguel and 169 km (105 miles) SSE from…
Caribbean Airlines denies refusing to hire Jamaicans
From Stabroek News General Manager of Caribbean Airlines (CAL), Jamaica Operations, Clive Forbes has dismissed claims that the airline has refused to employ Jamaicans. Forbes said CAL, which operates the Air Jamaica brand, is promoting the best of skills set…
Pakistan blasphemy case girl examined by doctors
Doctors in Pakistan have examined a young Christian girl imprisoned on blasphemy charges to determine her age and mental capacity, with the results due to be presented in court tomorrow. Her lawyer says the girl, called Rimsha, is 11 or…
Isaac Expected To Impact The Central Gulf Coast As A Category 2 Hurricane On Tuesday Afternoon & Tuesday Night
Monday, August 27, 2012 5:42 am by Rob Lightbown of Crown Weather Tropical Storm Isaac: Isaac has strengthened a little over the past 24 hours with the most recent central pressure of 990 millibars. As of this morning, Isaac is tracking…
Man arrested following hit and run
A man was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Sunday (26 August) evening after he drove away from the scene of a road crash. About 7.50pm on Sunday two Honda motor cars were being driven North on West Bay Road….
Man stabbed and arrest made
Shortly before 12.30am on Saturday 25 August a man attended the Cayman Islands Hospital in George Town suffering from a number of stab wounds. The injuries were sustained in an incident on Shedden Road in the vicinity of Archie’s Bar….
Sea and air search for missing boaters
The RCIPS Air Operations and Marine Units have been involved in an extensive search for a missing canoe since last Thursday. The canoe is believed to have left Grand Cayman on Sunday 19 August, heading for Jamaica. The purpose of…
