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A “KILLA” POLITICIAN

Boxer’s grand plan to become Sport Minister Charles “Killa” Whittaker is preparing the biggest fight of his life – but this bout won’t be taking place in the boxing ring. The world number two says once he hangs up his gloves for…

Catboat members get the cream

It was an evening of celebration, as awards for the fastest catboat in the Remembrance Day Race were given out during the Cayman Catboat Club awards dinner at Gardenia Court, Camana Bay. Club member Loxley Banks helped present the awards…

How criticism inspired Killa to greater things

Charles Whittaker wanted to box before he could walk. From as far back as he can remember, it was always his lifelong dream to fight – And fight for Cayman. At school he was never a bully – but says…

Views sought on rollover policy

The committee reviewing Cayman’s rollover policy kicked off public consultations on Friday with a blitz of radio and TV appearances, a general forum and the launch of two websites. The day started with the Cayman27 appearance on “Daybreak” by Ken…

Really bad Christmas presents

Have you ever sat with your family or friends at Christmas, only to watch the false smiles appear on their faces as you hand over a pair of socks and a box of chocolates for the third year running. If…

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Weststar announces launch of fibre project

WestStar officials have announced the launch of the company’s fibre-optic project. Because of limited bandwidth in its wireless spectrum, WestStar officials have been working toward installing a wired cable system which allows the company to expand its channel lineup. After…

Anne Part 87 – CONCLUSION

We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson When Anne’s cheeks finally were dry a little cobweb tie had been formed between herself and Heathcote. He had learned it from another, and that other, of course, a woman….

Euro misery for Manchester

The Manchester United manager says he is “disappointed” with his team’s 2-1 defeat in Switzerland against Basel which will see the side demoted to the Europa League. United finished third in Group C after they crashed out to FC Basel…

DART STUDY POINTLESS

 Campaigners reject report as nonsense West Bay activists have rejected as nonsense a Dart-funded report on the benefits of closing the road in front of Public Beach and rebuilding the Marriott Hotel. The report, released on Wednesday by accounting giant Deloitte &…

Dead OAP was keep-fit enthusiast, says brother

A pensioner whose body was found floating near the Sandbar was a keep-fit enthusiast and marathon runner, his brother has revealed. Samir Rizk, 71, from the US, was discovered near Stingray City after he got into difficulties during a snorkelling…