More than 1000 feared dead in Indian ferry sinking
At least 103 people have died after a ferry capsised during a storm in north-eastern India, local police say. The vessel was reported to be carrying at least 300 passengers on the Brahmaputra river in Assam state. Reports say more…
Manchester City 1 – 0 Manchester Utd
Manchester City took control of the Premier League title race with two games remaining after a derby victory saw them leapfrog rivals Manchester United at the top of the table. Vincent Kompany’s header in first-half stoppage time gave City the…
The Editor Speaks: The Cayman Islands press is unfair
It is astounding that politicians, government officials, et al, blame the Cayman Islands press for speculation and actually having the temerity to actually publish the news that according to The RCIPS Commissioner, David Baines, is “not fair.” “Whilst I appreciate…
After 50 years, Cubans hope to travel freely
(AP) — After controlling the comings and goings of its people for five decades, communist Cuba appears on the verge of a momentous decision to lift many travel restrictions. One senior official says a “radical and profound” change is weeks…
Celebrating Child Month 2012
Message by Minister of Community Affairs, Gender and Housing Hon. Mike Adam, MBE, JP It is my pleasure to welcome this special time of year as we express our appreciation for the boys and girls of the Cayman Islands during…
Real Housewife shares secrets for getting and staying hot!
Ladies, don your highest heels and join Real Housewives of New York star Kelly Killoren Bensimon on Tuesday, May 8 at 7pm for the Cayman Islands launch of her new book, I Can Make You Hot!: The Supermodel Diet. This…
Cayman Islands to get a $2 billion ‘health city’ project
By Jim Doyle, who covers the business of health care for the Post-Dispatch. (On Twitter, follow the Business section @postdispatchbiz) Ascension Health Alliance executives say their joint venture to build a $2 billion “health city” in the Cayman Islands with an India-based hospital group…
Tymoshenko case: Europe pressure on Ukraine intensifies
Several European leaders have cancelled visits to Ukraine amid growing concern over alleged mistreatment of the jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko. Both EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding will boycott the Euro 2012 tournament in…
Roy Hodgson and England: Talks held at Wembley with FA
Roy Hodgson has left Wembley after four-hour talks with the Football Association over the vacant England manager’s job. The West Brom boss, who was meeting a four-man panel, is expected to be appointed within 48 hours. The 64-year-old left without…