Workers among 17 dead in latest big Italian quake
(AP) — Workers at the small machinery company had just returned for their first shift following Italy’s powerful and deadly quake earlier this month when another one struck Tuesday morning, collapsing the roof. At least three employees at the factory…
Cayman Islands Museum celebrates Mr. Ed
There was a new art exhibit at the Cayman Islands National Museum at the weekend, celebrating the work of well known artist Ed Oliver. Ed Oliver is known affectionately as Mr. Ed. He was an inspiration for many on the…
Health Screening required for new students
All students entering government or private schools for the first time in Cayman are required to have health screenings. “This must be done before the new school year begins in September,” said School Health Coordinator Nurse Joanna Rose-Wright. The screening…
French Open: Serena Williams loses to Virginie Razzano
Serena Williams succumbed to a dramatic 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 defeat against world number 111 Virginie Razzano of France in the French Open first round. It is the first time the fifth-seeded 2002 champion has lost in the opening round…
Disturbed weather over Cayman Islands unlikely to develop
From Rob Lightbown of Crown Weather (www.crownweather.com) Satellite imagery early Tuesday (29) morning showed an area of concentrated disturbed weather right over the Cayman Islands. The conditions around this disturbed weather have not changed since yesterday with little or no…
Purple Dragon to host summer Karate Kamp
Youngsters looking for a fun and exciting way to spend their summer should look to taking part in Purple Dragon’s Karate Kamp. Now in its twelfth year, Purple Dragon’s popular summer camp offers young people the chance to explore the…
Iran, other Mideast states hit by computer virus
(AP) — Iran and other Middle East countries have been hit with a cunning computer virus that can eavesdrop on computer users and their co-workers and filch information from nearby cellphones, cybersecurity experts said Tuesday. And suspicion immediately fell on…
Sweden wins Eurovision Song Contest
Favourite Loreen has triumphed for Sweden at the 57th Eurovision Song Contest, with her club track Euphoria. The former Swedish Idol contestant led from early on in the voting at Baku, challenged only by Russia’s Buranovo Grannies, Serbia and hosts…
The Editor Speaks: It doesn’t matter what the story is, if it involves banking, the Cayman Islands will appear in it.
I read a very interesting article over the weekend written by Matthew D. Weidner P.A. that appeared on his blog site: mattweidnerlaw.com. It was titled “Dad…Why Are Men From The Bank Breaking Down Our Door? It’s Okay Son, The Government…