Gasoline prices rise in USA for 24th day
NEW YORK (AP) — Gasoline prices are up for the 24th straight day as service stations continue to price in a 10-percent rise in oil this year. The national average for gasoline hit $3.741 per gallon on Friday. That’s an…
CIREBA Honours Local Developer Fraser Wellon
The Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association recently announced Mr. Fraser Wellon as one of their 2011 honorees. The award presented in recognition of Mr Wellon’s contributions to the real estate industry as a developer and for his ongoing commitment…
Statement of Premier McKeeva Bush
Money Not Going to John McLean, Jr. “It appears that certain members of the media and the opposition are determined to mislead the public by accusing me of making statements which I DID NOT make. Certain members of the media…
Government assists Sports Shooting Association
Having to move because of the airport expansion, the Cayman Islands Sport Shooting Association, popularly known as the Gun Club, had no place to go. Now it has. Premier and Minister of Finance, Tourism and Development, the Hon. W. McKeeva…
Forest warriors needed for Miss Earth title
“Forest Warriors” is the theme for this year’s Miss Earth pageant, described as “An annual international showcase promoting environmental awareness.” Daniel Bodden of N’Vogue Productions, is looking for contestants to take part in the local Miss Earth Pageant. Contestants will…
Cultured pearl and natural pearls
Not only are Tahitian cultured pearls not exclusively black, they’re also not grown in Tahiti. Called ‘black’ because of their exotic dark colours, that can range from iridescent emerald green, sea green, pale silver blue, melon, peach-copper, pink, cranberry, bordeaux,…
Life’s Truths for Adults
I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. There is nothing worse than that moment during an argument when you realise you’re wrong. I…
Engelbert Humperdinck to sing for UK
LONDON (AP) — Who best to guide Britain to glory after years of disappointment in Europe’s leading pop music competition? Apparently Engelbert Humperdinck, the sideburned, square-jawed, 75-year-old crooner who famously beat the Beatles to the No. 1 spot in the…
Time Attack!
Time Attack is where cars race around a small circuit of road one at a time, trying to beat the stopwatch, and is organised by the Cayman Motorsports Association. It takes its name from a highly competitive Japanese Circuit event…
Homecoming Marine wanted to show male partner his love
HONOLULU (AP) — Sgt. Brandon Morgan didn’t expect to become a global phenomenon when he kissed his partner upon returning from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. But then last weekend a friend posted a photo of their embrace on…