Sook expects Frasers to improve
by Ronald Shillingford Doctor Sook Yin-Eccles is the swimming manager for the Fraser brothers, Shaune and Brett at the London Olympics and she believes that they can only improve in the world rankings. Brett is now 12th fastest 200 metres…
Five elite athletes honoured on 2012 Olympic stamps
There is no doubt that Olympic fever is in the air and to celebrate the participating Cayman Islands athletes, the Cayman Islands Postal Service will be releasing five stamps depicting the islands’ elite athletes: Cydonie Mothersill, Ronald Forbes, Kemar Hyman,…
Man Utd counts on investors behaving like fanatics
By Jeffrey Goldfarb The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. “the company’s Cayman Islands home will make keeping official tabs on the board difficult.” Manchester United is counting on investors to behave like soccer…
Western Union – Jamaica Independence Celebration Matches
The Western Union – Jamaica Independence celebration matches were excellent, the games brought a lot of enjoyment for the players and the crowd last Sunday at The Annex. The opening game was won by the President’s 11 Masters Team thanks…
Brett Fraser is sixth in 50m freestyle
Brett Fraser was sixth in his heat in the 50 metres freestyle in 22.91 seconds at the London Olympics on Thursday. Fraser did not advance to the semi-finals but has the satisfaction of being 32nd in the world in the event….
Olympic Park is pure gold
By Ron Shillingford DOUBLE CLICK ON EACH PHOTO TO ENLARGE The Olympic Park at the London Games is always a teeming mass of humanity, no matter how bad the notorious changeable English weather. Chirpy guides, fans in national colours, athletes…
London Olympics: Badminton scandal rocks sport; 8 players expelled
Eight female badminton players were kicked out of Olympic Games over twin charges of “not using one’s best efforts to win a match” and “conducting oneself in a manner that is clearly abusive or detrimental to the sport.” Not words…
Ogier Stroke and Stride – 2012 Registration Now Open
The 2012 Ogier Stroke and Stride series will be held on August 8th, 15th and 22nd. Sponsored by Ogier, the Stroke and Stride is a 3-series charity fund-raiser race held every August with the start and finish at Sunset House. It attracts a…
Bradley Wiggins wins Olympics gold in cycling time trial
Bradley Wiggins claimed a British record seventh Olympic medal with a sensational gold in the men’s time trial. The Tour de France winner stopped the clock at 50 minutes 39 seconds for the 44km course. This was a convincing 42…
Olympics rowing: Glover and Stanning win gold for Britain
Great Britain won their first gold medal of the London 2012 Olympics as rowers Helen Glover and Heather Stanning triumphed in the women’s pair. The world silver medallists led from the start, clocking seven minutes 27.13 seconds to become the…
