Suspect in White House shooting arrested
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man clad in black who was obsessed with President Barack Obama pulled his car within view of the White House at night and fired shots from an assault rifle, cracking a window of the first family’s…
Bishop retires
“He was instrumental in getting the Diocese of Jamaica’s name changed to what is now the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.” The Rt. Rev. and Hon. Alfred C. Reid left the Cayman Islands for the last time on…
Wanted: 50 Runners for CI Red Cross’ “50 for 50”
The volunteers and staff of the Cayman Islands Red Cross are still working at full speed ahead to make sure that 2011 is in fact a year to remember. The CIRC’s golden jubilee, which has been marked throughout the year…
New ownership team at Marriott Beach Resort
The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, one of the top tier tourist destinations along Seven Mile Beach, has been recapitalised by a consortium of investors, led by Private Equity Group headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, and Gencom Group headquartered in…
Heart and soul from East Enders
East End kept up their reputation for putting their heart and soul into their Heritage Day displays. There was plenty to see, – such as antiques belonging to East End collector William Bodden. There was also an impressive display of…
RELIEF AT LAST: Man arrested for murder of Kerran Baker
Parents of 25-year-old Kerran Baker, missing since late July, said yesterday they were relieved and optimistic as police announced the arrest of a 35-year-old man for murder in the disappearance. Police announced yesterday morning that a man was in custody…
In Benin, pope to articulate position on Africa
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI is returning this week to Africa, the Roman Catholic Church’s fastest-growing region whose pool of aspiring priests replenish dwindling numbers of clerics elsewhere. The 84-year-old pope arrives on Friday and will visit a…
Winehouse wrote full 3rd CD, planned supergroup
NEW YORK (AP) — Amy Winehouse had written all the songs that were to appear on her third album. She even picked out song titles. But music producer Salaam Remi said the soul singer, who died over the summer, was…
Statement in regards to the UK – Honorable Premier
Statement in regards to the UK – Overseas Territories Relationship Consultation Process by the Honorable Premier presented in the Legislative Assembly on 17 November, 2011 Thank you Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, over the past couple of weeks there has…
17th century shipwreck found off Swedish coast
STOCKHOLM (AP) — A shipwreck discovered in the murky waters of the Baltic Sea is believed to be a legendary 17th century warship whose captain went down with it in battle rather than surrender to the enemy. Deep Sea Productions,…
