Colombian police search for ‘cocaine
Police in the Colombian city of Medellin are searching for two men who shot dead the convicted drug trafficker Griselda Blanco on Monday. Eyewitnesses said two gunmen opened fire on Griselda Blanco, also known as “queen of cocaine” or “godmother”,…
Cathy Church Announces Photo Fest 2013
Cathy Church’s underwater photography extravaganza is back from May 11-18, 2013. This fun-filled week of diving, photography and learning is held at Sunset House, Grand Cayman. Photographers and videographers of all levels will have fabulous opportunities to take their best…
Campari acquires controlling stake in rum giant
Written by Carol Emmas Gruppo Campari has acquired an 81.4% stake in rum giant Lascelles deMercado. This means it will become a key player in the rum category, which includes Appleton Estate, Appleton Special/White, Wray & Nephew and Coruba brands, and…
“iDive website and app
“iDive website and app provide access to a scuba-centric community and deep trip planning tools for the Cayman Island’s seascape.” Beginning September fourth, iDive Global will be available on your preferred internet browser. iDive is one of the few, very…
Cayman leader denies he’s lost some budget powers
By Ayo Johnson Royal Gazette online Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush has denied reports that budget approval conditions imposed by the UK Government amount to stripping him of some of his Finance Minister responsibilities. In a statement issued to Cayman…
The Cayman Islands at DEMA 2012
As avid divers from around the world congregate this November in Las Vegas for the annual Diving Equipment and Marketing Association’s (DEMA) 2012 Show, the Cayman Islands are preparing a showcase of Caymankind – dive style! Throughout the Cayman Islands…
TS Leslie aiming at Bermuda
by Rob Lightbown, Crown Weather, Tuesday, September 4, 2012 5:37 am Leslie Will Crawl Northward This Week Before Potentially Impacting Bermuda This Weekend; Interests In New England & The Canadian Maritimes Should Monitor Leslie’s Forecast Track Leslie remains a tropical…
Wild Elephants gather inexplicably, mourn death of “Elephant Whisperer”
Author and legendary conservationist Lawrence Anthony died March 2. His family tells of a solemn procession of Elephants that defies human explanation. For 12 hours, two herds of wild South African elephants slowly made their way through the Zululand bush…
Air and sea rescue of nine Cubans
Nine Cuban nationals who got into difficulty at sea are now safely in Grand Cayman following an air and sea rescue. At 3.50pm today, Monday 3 September, the RCIPS police helicopter was on routine maritime patrol when the crew saw…
Cayman Islands will be celebrating PEACE on 21 Sep 2012
In 1999, Jeremy Gilley founded Peace One Day, a non-profit organization, and in 2001 Peace One Day’s efforts were rewarded when the member states of the United Nations unanimously adopted the first ever day of global ceasefire and non-violence on…