TOTALLY TOXIC IDEA
A suggestion by British Prime Minister David Cameron that the City of London becomes a Cayman Islands-style jurisdiction, exempt from European financial regulation, was rejected yesterday as “toxic”. “We think this is a totally toxic idea, a terrible idea, and…
Children’s smiles for Santa light up West Bay
The smiles on the faces of the children of West Bay lit up the night sky as Father Christmas came to town. Instead of his sleigh pulled by reindeer, Santa Claus arrived in a convertible muscle car much to the…
STOP DRINK DRIVING
Almost 30 people have been arrested for drinking and driving since the police launched their Christmas crackdown. And officers are warning of the consequences of a DUI are huge and could potentially change a person’s life forever. Police are also…
The modern, bold and beautiful golden girls
An enthusiastic and excited audience last Saturday (17) at The Harquail Theatre cheered on their favourites at Jewel Productions Cayman Islands “Golden Girls, Bold and Beautiful and Modern Miss Competitions. There was no competition last year and this year’s (the…
Weapons uncovered during search
A cache of prohibited weapons was uncovered during the search of a house in Bodden Town on Friday. Shortly before 5.00pm on Friday (16 December) officers carried out an operation at a house in the Northward Road area of Bodden…
Protestors demand dump answers
The Department of Environmental Health has done no environmental reports or studies about relocating the George Town Landfill, according to Bodden Town’s anti-dump coalition, suggesting the decision to move the site “was made by the premier”. At the same time,…
The Editor Speaks: It is the season for mystery, accusations and threats. Where is the good will?
This is the time of good will towards all men and by the “men” it does include women. “Peace on Earth and tidings of great joy” the angel sang out to the shepherds in the fields. Beautiful lights, even the…
Children learn from the master – Gianfranco Zola
He’s regarded as one of the greatest footballers in the world. And the children of Cayman now have the opportunity to learn from the best – former Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola. Youngsters could only marvel in amazement at his silky…
Car crash causes traffic jam
A car that crashed into a CUC pole on the stretch of Esterley Tibbetts Highway, between George Town and Camana Bay early Friday morning caused severe traffic jams for several hours as CUC workers put in another pole. A worker…
George Garland “Garlon” Jackson laid to rest in Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac has laid to rest yet another native son whose character was larger than life. George Garland Jackson, called by those who knew him as ‘Garlon’ was not a man of pomp and circumstance; however his life story mandated…
