2 wounded Western journalists escape from Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Two wounded Western journalists escaped from Syria Tuesday after being trapped for days in the besieged central city of Homs, activist groups said. Thirteen Syrian activists who were helping smuggle out at least one of the reporters…
Books & More Books
Deals on Wheels Plenty of teddy bears and other cuddly toys, along with all kinds of great bargains were looking for a home when Deals on Wheels – the name of the Cayman Islands Red Cross’ mobile thrift shop –…
Department of Sports honours women in March
With March just a couple of days away, the Department of Sports is gearing up to highlight and focus on women in sports for Honouring Women’s Month. The Department, along with several organisations, will be hosting several events to promote…
Public Health Update on Viral Gastroenteritis
Although there has been a decline in gastroenteritis cases during the past week ending 25 February with about 85 cases reported, the Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kiran Kumar again urged people to practice good hygiene to help stem the…
Complaining
Complaining is a favourite past time for some people. It was certainly a way of life for my mother – bless her soul. She just couldn’t help it. I don’t remember a day going by without her complaining, endlessly. She…
Liverpool win on penalties in Carling Cup
Liverpool are celebrating after beating Cardiff in a dramatic penalty shoot-out during the Carling Cup final on Sunday (26) at Wembley, London. Following Cardiff’s late equalising goal, it was a 2-2 draw after extra time. Liverpool went on to win…
Kathryn Freeland at 6th annual women’s conference
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) will host its 6th annual Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs (IWE) conference on March 8th at the Marriott Beach Resort. Kathryn Freeland, founder and chief executive officer of the consulting services firm Freeland and Associates…
Plant chief: Fukushima nuke plant still vulnerable
OKUMA, Japan (AP) — Japan’s tsunami-hit Fukushima power plant remains fragile nearly a year after it suffered multiple meltdowns, its chief said Tuesday, with makeshift equipment — some mended with tape — keeping crucial systems running. An independent report, meanwhile,…
Student brain dead in Ohio shooting
CHARDON, Ohio (AP) — A student wounded in a deadly school shooting has been declared brain dead, authorities said Tuesday, a day after one student was killed and three others injured when a teenager opened fire in the cafeteria at…