Heavy rain kills eight in St Vincent
From BBC PHOTO: People had to rescued from cars in Bexon on St Lucia At least eight people died and dozens were forced out of their homes by heavy rain in the Caribbean islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines….
St Ignatius announces winners of Carol Service fundraiser
St. Ignatius Catholic Church and School Candlelight Carol Service & Christmas Fundraiser Wednesday, December 18 resulted in local realtor Sheena Conolly being the big winner of $25,000. Other winners were: Natasha Wight and Philip Stewart –$2,500 each. ClearnBodden sold the…
Judge freezes Womack’s plans to travel to the Caymans
By Austin Alonzo Reporter- Kansas City Business Journal PHOTO: Kansas City businesswoman Cheryl Womack was indicted on Dec. 12 for allegedly using foreign trusts and secret Cayman Island bank accounts to avoid paying millions in income taxes. Cheryl Womack will…
How the media would have covered the birth of Jesus
By Dan Amira From New York Magazine December 24 2000 years ago Tomorrow, billions of people across the world will commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ 2000-ish years ago. The arrival of the messiah would have been a huge media…
RIP Ian Hornby – Updated
Ian Hornby, founder of New Theatre Publications (NTP), prolific playwright of over 50 plays, and a personal friend of mine passed away suddenly late Thursday (19) afternoon. Ian had not been ill although he did have what seemed a minor…
Cayman remains a top flag
The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry has achieved recognition from the private sector as a top jurisdiction for vessel registration and a popular flag of choice. It is a highly respected flag and a member of the Red Ensign Group with…
Caribbean: Christmas traditions
By Karel McIntosh From Global Voices All over the world, people get together with friends and family to celebrate Christmas. They exchange gifts, and invite one another to their homes for parties, lunches or dinners, signifying the trademark Christmas message…
Wife nominated her husband as Ballsiest Man of the Year [wins trip to Cayman]
By William K. Alcorn From vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Christmas came early for Chelsea and Randy Musselman, former Youngstown- area residents, now a military family stationed with the Army at Fort Carson, Colo. Chelsea and Randy recently learned they won a seven-day…
St Vincent and the Grenadines prime minister meets with Pope Francis
From Caribbean360 ROME, Italy, Sunday, December 22, 2013, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has met Pope Francis discussing matters of common interest, according to a release from the Vatican. It said that Gonsalves,…
U.S. Army’s new cost-saving laser can shoot down drones
By Colin Daileda From Mashable The U.S. Army has developed a more efficient and cost-effective way to take down drones, and it involves a weapon that hasn’t yet been used in combat. For the first time, soldiers successfully shot down…
