Four rare white rhinos die suddenly in Australian zoo
SYDNEY (AP) — Four rare white rhinoceroses have died in recent weeks at an Australian zoo after displaying mysterious neurological problems such as stumbling. The Taronga Western Plains Zoo near the New South Wales state city of Dubbo said in…
Cameron Gray training with Chelsea FC and Swindon Town FC
West Bay Sports Foundation Following on from the successful visit of the Swindon Town FC Under 13 football team in February, 13-year old Cameron Gray from Academy SC this week began training with the Chelsea Youth Academy in England and…
Urge for independence
Sir Ronald Sanders, international consultant and former senior Caribbean ambassador spoke on the topic “The Attractions of Nationhood: Illusion and Reality,” during the second day of the 50-50 Caribbean Conference at the UCCI. Sir Ronald referred to the recent histories…
Colombian military: 39 rebels killed
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian troops have killed 39 rebels, most of them in a bombardment of a guerrilla camp, the defense minister said Wednesday. The military bombed a rebel camp in northeastern Arauca state early Wednesday, killing 33, Defense…
Bolton to resume play while Muamba recovers
LONDON (AP) — Bolton will return to the field in the English Premier League on Saturday, a week after midfielder Fabrice Muamba suffered cardiac arrest during a match and needed 15 shocks to recover. With Muamba improving in a hospital,…
Kidnapped British woman freed in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A British tourist snatched by Somali gunmen from a resort island in Kenya was freed on Wednesday after more than six months in captivity, Britain’s Foreign Office said. Judith Tebbutt was taken in September. Gunmen killed…
Up, up and away with Cayman Islands Helicopters
Jerome Begot wanted to be a helicopter pilot ever since he was seven. “My dad, asked what I wanted to do. He thought I wanted to take over his business – a hotel and restaurant, and I said ‘No.’ He…
Mixed fortunes for Cayman Men.
Dartmouth University kicked off their spring tour to the Cayman Islands with the Dartmouth 2nd XV taking on a Cayman Club side select made up of good mix of Iguana RFC, Buccaneer RFC, Pigs Trotter RFC and Cayman Storm RFC…
Quake hits Mexico, damaging hundreds of homes
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit southern Mexico on Tuesday, damaging some 800 homes near the epicentre and swaying tall buildings and spreading fear and panic hundreds of miles away in the capital of Mexico City. One…
Women’s month brings families together
Families came together last weekend for Movie & Pasta Night at The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, part of Honouring Women’s Month activities. Hosted by the Family Resource Centre (FRC) on Friday, 16 March, the evening opened with children and parents participating…
