“Labour of Love” astronomical telescope finds a home at the UCCI
It was ten years ago that retired surgeon and Rotarian William (‘Bill’) Hrudey began work in his garage on a lifetime dream, building a 12” diameter reflecting astronomical telescope. “It’s been a labour of love,” he said. After, around three…
Slanting iNews editorials
Slanting a news story to your own personal bias is not a new trend. Michael Moore, the infamous USA filmmaker, author and liberal political commentator, in a presentation I was at some years ago in Vegas boasts about it. The…
Taxing time for those with US links
Tax lawyers have warned that an end-of-month deadline could place thousands of people in the Cayman Islands in legal jeopardy with US authorities for failing to report local bank accounts. Under new US tax requirements, anyone with an income from…
Treasure’s jewel in the crown
Caymanite artist Horacio Esteban’s work is now on show in the lobby of Treasure Island. The spectacular earthy colours of the semi-precious sculptures can be seen throughout his work and also in the hand made jewellery that is available to…
Musicians’ Showcase helps wildlife at Camana Bay
Local musicians Natasha Kozaily, The E-Z Street Band, Sea ‘N’ B and photographer Aston Ebanks helped raise money for Cayman Wildlife Rescue (CWR) at the Musicians’ Showcase at Camana Bay. The Musicians’ Showcase is a once-a-month event organised by Oneworld…
Where Were You?
Alan Jackson, one of America’s top country music artists wrote a song entitled “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)?” in November 2001. It was written in the wake of the September 11th suicide attacks by al-Qaeda on the…
CARNAGE ON THE ROADS: Pregnant woman And unborn child Killed in car smash
A pregnant woman and her unborn child have died following a car crash in East End. Karen Edwards was thrown from the mangled wreckage during the smash and rushed to Cayman Islands Hospital. She was pronounced dead on arrival and…
Waste plan is rubbish say residents
Bodden Town residents have outlined fears of leakage, smell and uncontrolled growth at the proposed 110-acre Dart Realty- Cayman Islands government waste-management complex, scheduled for construction near Breakers. Details of the project were unveiled at a Thursday night, Bodden Town…
Police reveal BBM disappointment
Police are “very disappointed” at the public response to their appeals for information about BBM exchanges with Kerran Baker, missing more than two weeks, saying many people had contacted her prior to her disappearance. “She was a very heavy BBM…
Robbers strike again in George Town
The owner of the auto store that was the latest victim of armed robbery says there are a number of factors as to why the current crime rate is so high. Keith Parker says although Thursday’s robbery at his store…
