Police fear the worst
Police have for the first time conceded they “fear the worst” in the search for nurse’s assistant Kerran Baker, 25, missing since 30 July. Acknowledging that little evidence had emerged in the three-week search, Chief Superintendent John Jones nevertheless said…
Nothing “fishy” about Barkers, insists Eugene
Veteran boat captain and MLA Eugene Ebanks insists he has no hidden agenda, and his proposals to have a hurricane safe harbour in Barkers was made with the best intentions. Other boat colleagues in the marine world are unhappy with…
MAC STRIKES BACK: Bush in war of words with opposition
Premier McKeeva Bush hit back at opposition politicians yesterday, turning accusations of irresponsibility and destroying democracy back on Ezzard Miller and Alden McLaughlin, claiming they were damaging the Cayman Islands. Reacting to public statements by North Side independent Mr Miller…
Friendly environment for child abuse victims
Children who are victims of sexual abuse will be interviewed by specially trained officers in more comfortable surroundings thanks to a new initiative. A groundbreaking deal has been struck between the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service and the Health Services…
GEORGE TOWN BOMB HOAX
Office staff were evacuated from buildings in George Town yesterday after a bomb scare. The threat was made to the Cayman Islands Government’s Legal Department in the DMS Building on Genesis Close. Specially trained dogs were examining bushes close to…
Kids speak out for “God and St. George”
The Anglican Vacation Bible Camp at St George’s Anglican Church is where kids have fun learning how to “Speak up and speak out for God,” – the theme of the week-long camp. “We are focusing on the prophets of the…
Father tired of false Kerran claims
The father of missing Kerran Baker says he’s becoming emotionally drained because of the amount of calls he’s receiving claiming she has been found. Wilmot Anthony revealed he almost threw his phone away because he was called that often. Yesterday,…
Coke wiretaps to be released
Jamaica’s supreme court yesterday ordered authorities to give the legal team of alleged drug lord Christopher “Dudus” Coke the contents of years of police wiretaps — and pay the costs of the court action. Justice Patrick Brooks told Jamaica’s Attorney…
“Labour of Love” astronomical telescope finds a home at the UCCI
It was ten years ago that retired surgeon and Rotarian William (‘Bill’) Hrudey began work in his garage on a lifetime dream, building a 12” diameter reflecting astronomical telescope. “It’s been a labour of love,” he said. After, around three…
Taxing time for those with US links
Tax lawyers have warned that an end-of-month deadline could place thousands of people in the Cayman Islands in legal jeopardy with US authorities for failing to report local bank accounts. Under new US tax requirements, anyone with an income from…
