Bush sticks to pay raise promise
Premier McKeeva Bush will recommend the reinstatement a 3.2% cost of living allowance for civil servants. In a statement released by Mr Bush he said, “I promised the Civil Service across the board last year that once our finances began…
Pistol whipping victim speaks out
The victim of a pistol whipping and robbery has described the harrowing experience and how she now wants to leave the island because she is afraid of what will happen next. Terrified to reveal her identity because of fears of…
AQUITTED (AGAIN!) Justice has been done says MLA Dwayne Seymore
The assault trial of Bodden Town MLA Dwayne Seymour ended as quickly as it began yesterday when government prosecutors offered no evidence and Magistrate Nova Hall dismissed the case. Appearing for the crown, prosecutor John Masters said the public interest…
Back to school do
Local taxi driver Ann Marie Tomlinson has taken the traditional back-to-school “short back and sides” one step further this year by creating her new hair style from school supplies. Ann Marie, 45, is drawing a crowd with the amount of…
Goodnight Irene, Good morning Katia?
Now Hurricane Irene has done her damage along the east coast of the United States and is blowing herself out we don’t have much time to catch our breath before worrying about another storm. Tropical Depression #12 has developed to…
Trinidad Celebrates 49 years of Independence
Trinidad and Tobago celebrated 49 years of independence this weekend with festivities at Singh’s Roti Shop. Friday night consisted of trivia, comedy, dancing and drinking competitions hosted by Digicel’s very own Kevin Heath and radio personality Paul Akal. Customers also…
Dart are way off target say coalition
A coalition of West Bay activists are organising to oppose district plans by the Dart-government partnership to close West Bay Road near Public Beach and dig a marine hurricane shelter in Salt Creek. Appearing on Radio Cayman’s “Talk Today” yesterday…
Leo Club of Grand Cayman lends a hand
Miss Teen Cayman Islands 2011 contestants and the Leo Club of Grand Cayman, joined forces to give their support to the National Council of Voluntary Organisation (NCVO) by helping paint Miss Nadine’s Pre-School. Through the years, NCVO and the Leo…
Tip top teen queen Brooke
In a glitzy evening ceremony Ms. Brooke Parchment was crowned Miss Teen Cayman 2011 – 2012. The pageant was held on Saturday August 27, at the Lion’s Community Centre was hosted by the Leo Club of Grand Cayman. Ms. Brooke…
Chefs roar about delights of lionfish
Though proud and showy in the wild, Red Lionfish make delicious dishes and are now served in Cayman’s best restaurants. The local effort to cull and contain the invasive, destructive fish – which threatens reef life in the region –…
