FRONT PAGE STORIES
Opposition to Proposed Changes to Cayman Islands Conservation Act and Concerns Raised Over Risks and GovernanceJanuary 6, 2025Wayne Panton The proposed amendments to the National Conservation Act have drawn strong criticism from the political group comprising the four MPs who resigned in November, along with former Premier […]- Cayman: NY Honours 2025January 4, 2025STATEMENT BY HE THE GOVERNOR ON HIS MAJESTY THE KING’S 2025 NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST HE GOVERNOR Mrs Jane Owen I am delighted to announce that two members of our community have been awarded honours by […]
- ACT Urges Leaders to give Caymanians Their Voice, Support Cruise Pier ReferendumJanuary 4, 2025Source: The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands Ellio Solomon, Executive Program Manager of ACT ACT Urges Leaders to Give Caymanians Their Voice, Support Cruise Pier Referendum […]
- Cayman: Circumstances Around Grounding of Vessel Found on Reef being InvestigatedJanuary 3, 2025From RCIPS Just after 7:00 AM on 2 January, emergency services including the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS), Cayman Islands Coast Guard (CICG), and the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) […]
- Cayman: Leader of the Opposition – New Year’s MessageDecember 31, 2024Watch on YouTube As we bid farewell to the year behind us and welcome the promise of a new one, we stand at a crossroads of reflection and ambition. This is a moment to honour our journey, […]
Home Gas emergency simulation
Emergency workers came out in force (Wednesday, 28 March) in response to a planned exercise – a simulated propane-related ‘incident’ at Home Gas Ltd. Fire and medical services joined the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service and Home Gas representatives at…
One Man – One Vote
Declaring “one man-one vote” the most equitable form of elections, top officials have announced their support for a new electoral map, replacing Grand Cayman’s three mega-districts with 14 smaller voting areas. Offering a reasoned dissent, however, West Bay MLA, top…
Tiffany Scott takes pride in her job
With a deep love of water and a passion for animals, Tiffany Scott was pegged to take up a career in marine biology. However, the young Cayman Bracker noticed that there wasn’t a need for someone in that field, because…
We all scream for ice cream
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. That’s what Year Two kids from George Town Primary School were doing, at least, they were actually making it during a very tasty science experiment. Maybe it’s a good way…
Port Agreement Nears
Ellio says CHEC signing imminent A final agreement with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the new George Town port is largely complete, and will be signed in “not very long”, according to lead negotiator Ellio Solomon. Gaining final signatures,…
Johnson signs on to lend his magic to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Magic Johnson is about to learn $2 billion only buys you so much. Now he’ll need to bring the Los Angeles Dodgers the same success he brought the Lakers. News that Johnson and his partners agreed…
Canadiens fire general manager Pierre Gauthier
MONTREAL (AP) — The Canadiens fired general manager Pierre Gauthier after a dismal season and split with Montreal great Bob Gainey on Thursday, insisting such play will not be tolerated by a franchise long part of hockey history. “We need…
Beautiful endangered plants
My friends at Care2 sent me this disturbing article by Katie Waldeck It’s not just polar bears and tigers that are threatened by endangerment. Indeed, there are a number of fascinating, beautiful, and odd plants that are on the brink…
Exercises to Treat Back Pain
By Matt Fitzgerald, Experience Life Shortly after Jon Boyle, 23, competed in his first triathlon in 2005, he developed pain in his lower back and right shoulder. It bothered him most when he ran, but also while riding his…
Some UK gas stations shut after fuel panic-buying
LONDON (AP) — Government warnings that motorists should stock up at the pump ahead of a threatened strike by British fuel tanker drivers prompted scattered outbreaks of panic buying Thursday. Gasoline sales have surged more than 80 percent, jerry cans…
