Jamaica’s Independence celebrations kick off
The festivity is on, food is on sale, the music and craft have their representation at the 49th year of Jamaican Independence celebration. The streets of George Town have been ignited with Jamaican Folklore. Stalls along Cargil Avenue, displayed the…
Soraya, belly dancer & child of the universe
The belly-button is the centre of the universe,” says belly dancer Soraya. “Although I was born in Argentina, I feel the whole universe is my country.” Soraya, 39, came to Cayman four years ago. Since then she has been sharing…
HOME AT LAST!
The rescued boat crew has finally arrived home. After nine days lost at sea followed by a dramatic rescue by a passing oil tanker – and then caught up in US immigration red tape – Travis Welcome and his crew…
New beach plan for West Bay Road
Contractors will create an entirely new recreational area to the north of the Public Beach as part of Dart Realty’s $1.2 billion, 30-year deal with local government, creating a host of new amenities. The first phase of the project will…
Santa Claus is coming…in summer?
The Ballroom at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort was the venue for Celebrations last month with a ‘Christmas In July,’ exhibition of different themed Christmas décor. Celebrations’ Event Planner, Jessica Bodden said, “Celebrations are working together with the Marriott…
Opponents vow to fight Emerald project
Emerald Sound opponents said yesterday they would appeal Thursday’s official approval for the multi-million-dollar housing development, and would try to persuade Cabinet to refuse the project. Speaking after the Central Planning Authority (CPA) nod to the canal-side 81-house development in…
Canadian Government sign deal over new airport projects
Premier McKeeva Bush has formed a strategic alliance with the Canadian Government to redevelop Owen Roberts International Airport. Talks will be held between Bush and the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) to establish a plan of action that also includes major…
COPS QUESTION EX: Former boyfriend questioned over missing Kerran
Poilce have questioned the ex-boyfriend of Kerran Natalee Baker in connection with her Saturday disappearance, as divers scour the area between Pedro Castle and East End. Toney-Ann Anthony, 18, Ms Baker’s sister, told iNews that her sister’s Cayman-based boyfriend was…
Internet censorship in Australia
When most people think about Internet censorship, the usual suspects immediately come to mind: Communist China and repressive Islamic countries. Unfortunately, Westerners have an embarrassment all their own: Australia. Freedom House, a non-profit U.S. organisation dedicated to spreading human rights…
Cayman Islands Law School graduation
The Cayman Islands Law School celebrated recently their graduation and awards ceremony at the Harquail Theatre. Present were Hon. Cline Glidden, who led the graduates, lecturers and guests in a prayer, Mr. Mitchell Davies, Director of Legal Studies, Dr. Robert…
