Kids take a bite out of the big apple
A group of primary school students found out why New York City was so good they named it twice. The Department of Tourism (DOT) sent seven primary school students off to the Big Apple to attend the Fresh Air Fund…
Obama faces tight restraints in crafting jobs plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hamstrung by budget cuts and a tight debt ceiling, President Barack Obama is preparing a September jobs package with limited tools at his disposal to prime the economy and crank up employment. At a minimum, the president’s…
MCKEEVA IS CROSS: Being Christian and politician is tough – Bush
Premier McKeeva Bush yesterday said he was a “man of God” – and declared he finds it difficult being both a politician and a Christian. In an exclusive interview with iNews, Bush admitted he is not the best Christian and…
Snorkeler dies off Barkers
An American tourist has died after he got into difficulty snorkeling off Barkers. The 42-year-old man was in the water with his partner when the sea became choppy. As they made their way back to shore the man got into…
Recreation area set for Old Man Bay
This is his first commercial job, but North Side’s US-trained architect Marco Whittaker is pleased to aid his community by designing the 60,720 sq foot, as-yet-unnamed “North Side Enhancement”. Mr Whittaker, 28, long ago of Chalmers Gibbs and with an…
19 China miners rescued after week, three more missing
BEIJING (AP) — Their faces black with coal dust, 19 miners trapped for a week underground were pulled to safety Tuesday in northeastern China as rescuers searched for three missing colleagues. Helmeted teams brought each man up on a stretcher,…
Camana Bay to host Business After Hours
Camana Bay will be hosting its Business After Hours (BAH) event on Thursday, September 8 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm on The Crescent in the Town Centre. A “not-to-be-missed” opportunity to network. All Chamber members are invited to attend…
Store owner’s warning after armed robbery
A woman has spoken of her horror after armed thieves threatened her and her mother during a terrifying hold-up. Staff were closing Amwescay Fashions in Shedden Road around 7.15pm on Monday night. Two masked men burst in and stole almost…
Murdoch company puts other UK papers under review
LONDON (AP) — Rupert Murdoch’s scandal-hit News International confirmed Tuesday it is reviewing journalistic standards across the company, a U.K. media empire that includes The Times of London newspaper. The British newspaper arm of Murdoch’s global empire has been shaken…
USCGC Vigilant to Visit
The Unittes Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant is making a routine visit to Grand Cayman this week. The vessel arrives on Wednesday, 31 August, and departs on Friday, 2 September. The 210-foot Vigilant has 11 officers and 66 enlisted men under…
