A tearful Putin claims Russian election victory
MOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin scored a decisive victory in Russia’s presidential election Sunday to return to the Kremlin and extend his hold on power for six more years. His eyes brimming with tears, he defiantly proclaimed to a sea…
UK’s Tate buys eight million Ai Weiwei sunflower seeds
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Tate gallery has bought a work by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei made up of eight million porcelain sunflower seeds — a portion of the 100 million he brought to London in 2010. Tate said Monday that…
New Mexico crews try to reach child’s body in hole
CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Crews are trying to reach a child’s body, believed to be that of a missing 4-year boy, discovered wedged into a deep and narrow hole in the backyard of a southern New Mexico home. Carlsbad police…
Library boost for the prison by Rotary Central
In its continued effort to improve the quality or reading skills in the Cayman Islands, the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central (Rotary Central) has extended its reach to the library at Northward Prison. “Rotarians are mindful of the needs…
McIlroy wins Honda and becomes golf’s new No. 1
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy, the new No. 1 player in golf, is not easily rattled. He didn’t see a scoreboard in the final round of the Honda Classic until he walked onto the eighth green, looked…
A slam dunk of a car wash
Almost eight hundred dollars was raised at a fundraising car wash on Saturday which was held by the Youth Development Basketball Programme that is currently headquartered at Kings Gym. Under the leadership of Coaches Daniel Augustine , Bruce Reynolds and…
Dog joggers take centre stage
These dogs were made for walking…. And running by the looks of things. More than 200 people, many complete with four legged friends, took part in Sunday’s annual dog race at Camana Bay. Organised by Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts (CARE)…
Villas-Boas fired by Chelsea after eight months
LONDON (AP) — Andre Villas-Boas was fired by Chelsea after barely eight months in charge of the Premier League club on Sunday, leaving owner Roman Abramovich searching for his eighth manager in nine years. The Russian oligarch lost patience with…
Supporting Youth
The week starting Monday, 5 March, GIS Spotlight pinpoints investing in youth, helping small businesses and tracking athletes. January is Support our Youth Month, which is primarily aimed at enhancing positive action. Join us to endorse youth accomplishments at an…
Immigration Closes Early Tuesday
The Department of Immigration will close at midday on Tuesday, 6 March, to facilitate a general staff meeting. The headquarters, public counter, as well as the Passport and Corporate Services office will close at 12 noon. The other sections, except…
