No cellphones, no texting by drivers, US urges
WASHINGTON (AP) — Texting, emailing or chatting on a cellphone while driving is simply too dangerous to be allowed, federal safety investigators declared Tuesday, urging all states to impose total bans except for emergencies. Inspired by recent deadly crashes —…
Sun rises over West Bay
It was an evening of joyful song, music, and poetry at Sunrise Adult Training Centre’s Second Annual Christmas Concert. The concert, which took place in West Bay’s John Gray Church Hall, featured the Sunrise Chorus and was directed by Julianne…
Cayman named most favoured domicile in global Hedge Fund Survey
GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN, 14 December, 2011 “It is welcome yet unsurprising news that the Cayman Islands was named the most favoured domicile in the recent Hedge Funds Review’s Service Provider Rankings”, said Richard Coles, Chairman of Cayman Finance. “The…
Master funds need to register
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) now requires master funds to register by the end of the first quarter 2012. These funds previously fell outside the jurisdiction’s regulatory framework. The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is introducing requirements for master…
Red Bay plan dead in the water
Premier McKeeva Bush said yesterday that he was unlikely to build cruise berthing in Red Bay, citing both economic interests and existing port facilities in George Town. A leading advocate for the Red Bay project, Captain Bryan Ebanks, however, accused…
Race row hearing starts
Luis Suarez’s race-row hearing has begun under a cloak of secrecy. The Liverpool striker is charged by the FA with allegedly aiming racist abuse at Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. It is believed the case will last around two days,…
Wine is my life, says Carrie
Declaring that “wine is my life”, Premier Wines and Spirits owner Carrie Stein and sister Jennifer have opened the doors at Cayman’ s latest liquor retailer, offering a thorough knowledge of the grape and a deal with a difference. Aficionados…
Acts of random kindness
Camana Bay has stepped in to help the needy by helping Cayman’s ARK (Acts of Random Kindness) in their Giving is Receiving Christmas food drive. People visiting Camana Bay’s Discovery Centre are being encouraged to pick up a blue bag,…
Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry sells for $115 million
NEW YORK (AP) — Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry collection fetched a record-setting $115 million — including more than $11.8 million for a pearl necklace and more than $8.8 million for a diamond ring given to her by Richard Burton —…
