The Editor Speaks: Business woes, Red Bay, East End and the fab five plus 1
I was not surprised to hear that local businesses and retailers were generally reporting a woeful Christmas and some believe that unless the economy picks up they may fold. However, I am convinced 2012 will see an upswing and the…
Caybrew makes shark donation
The Cayman Islands Brewery presented a $3,306 cheque to the Department of the Environment (DoE) on Wednesday night, supporting a three-year project to survey and manage Cayman’s shark and dolphin population. The donation came as the fulfillment of the brewery’s…
Utah officer died pursuing his dream
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — A Utah police officer who died in a shootout that wounded five colleagues and the suspect had long-dreamed of a life in law enforcement, despite the risks of the job, family members said. Ogden officer Jared…
Three Canadian bobsledders hurt in crash
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Three members of the Canadian bobsledding team were hospitalised Thursday after their sled slammed into the roof of the track during a training run. The crash took place as the Canadian team was practicing for a…
Clijsters injured, retires in Brisbane semifinals
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters became the second top contender for the year’s first major to suffer an injury setback when she retired Friday from her Brisbane International semifinal against Daniela Hantuchova. Clijsters (pictured) won the…
Community coordinator says farewell
After 26 years as a public servant, the time has come to say goodbye. Community Development Co-ordinator Zemrie Thompson, MBE announced her retirement from the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), effective 1 January 2012. Having worked with the…
Appointment of magistrate
His Excellency the Governor, Duncan Taylor, CBE, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Kirsty-Ann Gunn as Cayman’s newest permanent Magistrate. Mrs. Gunn is currently employed as a Crown Counsel (Specialist) with the Government of Bermuda, a post she…
Without Wade, Heat rout Pacers 118-83 behind James
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James had 33 points and 13 assists, Chris Bosh added 22 points and the Miami Heat hardly missed Dwyane Wade in a 118-83 rout of the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. James also grabbed eight rebounds…
