Back to school and save
Back to School and Save with a Hawaiian twist – was the theme of a special party organised by The National Building Society of Cayman, at the Grand Caymanian Resort in West Bay. Nationwide’s Marketing Officer, Fame Varona said, “We’re…
T.S. Katia Tracking West-Northwestward. Tropical Development In The Gulf of Mexico Looking Likely
As we forecast yesterday (30) T.D. 12 is now Tropical Storm Katia that is expected to develop into a hurricane at any moment and a major storm by the weekend. Although the forecast track takes it north of us it…
Man hid 7 snakes, 3 tortoises in his pants
MIAMI (AP) — The Transportation Security Administration says a man tried to board a flight from Miami to Brazil with nylon bags filled with exotic snakes and tortoises hidden in his pants. TSA spokesman Jonathon Allen says the man was…
Bush sticks to pay raise promise
Premier McKeeva Bush will recommend the reinstatement a 3.2% cost of living allowance for civil servants. In a statement released by Mr Bush he said, “I promised the Civil Service across the board last year that once our finances began…
Space station may be evacuated by late November
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts may need to temporarily abandon the International Space Station this fall if last week’s Russian launch accident prevents new crews from flying, a NASA official said Monday. If Russia’s essential Soyuz rockets remain grounded…
Pistol whipping victim speaks out
The victim of a pistol whipping and robbery has described the harrowing experience and how she now wants to leave the island because she is afraid of what will happen next. Terrified to reveal her identity because of fears of…
US prosecutor to probe Kosovo organ trafficking
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — A U.S. prosecutor will investigate claims that Prime Minister Hashim Thaci allegedly led a criminal network that sold organs of civilian captives during the 1998-99 Kosovo war, the EU’s rule of law mission to Kosovo said…
AQUITTED (AGAIN!) Justice has been done says MLA Dwayne Seymore
The assault trial of Bodden Town MLA Dwayne Seymour ended as quickly as it began yesterday when government prosecutors offered no evidence and Magistrate Nova Hall dismissed the case. Appearing for the crown, prosecutor John Masters said the public interest…
Back to school do
Local taxi driver Ann Marie Tomlinson has taken the traditional back-to-school “short back and sides” one step further this year by creating her new hair style from school supplies. Ann Marie, 45, is drawing a crowd with the amount of…
Goodnight Irene, Good morning Katia?
Now Hurricane Irene has done her damage along the east coast of the United States and is blowing herself out we don’t have much time to catch our breath before worrying about another storm. Tropical Depression #12 has developed to…