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Cayman: The economy is performing well but the cost of living is highNovember 23, 2024Sue Winspear, Cayman Islands Auditor General From The Office of The Auditor General The report, The Government’s approach to sustainable economic development, was issued today (21) by the Office of […]- Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on 28 Russian nationals, 3 U.S. and Cayman Islands entitiesNovember 22, 2024From Interfax-UKRAINE – Ukraine News Agency Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted a National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) resolution imposing sanctions on 28 Russian […]
- Cayman: Proactive Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests and Burglary ChargeNovember 22, 2024At about 3:45AM on Thursday, 21 November, officers conducting proactive burglary patrols in George Town had cause to stop a vehicle with five occupants which was travelling along Grescott Lane. […]
- ESO Press Release: Tourism-related services contributed to the 3.6% growth in the Caymans’ economy for the first quarter of 2024November 20, 2024Economic activity in the Cayman Islands, as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP) in real terms, is estimated to have increased by 3.6% in the first three months of 2024. Indicators […]
- Cayman: Compendium of Statistics 2023 ReleasedNovember 20, 2024The Cayman Islands Compendium of Statistics 2023, released by the Economics and Statistics Office, is a comprehensive collection of statistics from various public and private sector data sources […]
Men get 14 and 15 years for UK black teen’s murder
LONDON (AP) — A British judge sentenced two men yesterday to at least 14 years in prison for stabbing a black teenager to death in London almost two decades ago — a crime that exposed racism within the police and…
Double century helps Australia take control
Captain Michael Clarke batted through day two to score an unbeaten 251 as Australia took complete control of the second Test against India in Sydney. The hosts began the day on 116-3 and only lost one wicket all day as…
Obama going to Ohio to challenge GOP on economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is pushing his economic message in Ohio, brandishing his presidential megaphone in a politically important state to make certain his appeal to the middle class is heard amid the boisterous start of the Republican…
ACTION NEEDED NOW: Meeting planned to put stop all the senseless deaths
Most locals know the risks, says land owner At a top-level meeting tomorrow, government officials will seek to discourage divers from cliff jumping near Pedro Castle, hoping to avoid further tragedies after last weeks two drownings. Included in the Friday gathering…
Essential services get Lions gift
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens (LCTG) brought season’s greetings and Christmas cheers to employees of the essential services. Early Boxing Day morning (December 26), club members came out in their numbers to deliver 25 baskets filled with goodies to…
iThought
Do not dismiss what the old people have to say, for they too were taught by their parents; Ecclesiasticus 8:9
Russia tops Canada
(AP)- Canada will not play for the gold medal at the world junior hockey championships for the first time in over a decade. The Canadians lost 6-5 to defending champion Russia in Tuesday night’s second semifinal despite a four-goal burst…
Bad weather means Spotts storm
By: Christopher Tobutt and Tad Stoner Cruise-ship passengers overran Spotts Landing on Tuesday as foul weather prevented tendering in George Town, sending most ships past Cayman altogether, choking off still more tourism revenue. High winds drove at least two Carnival…
Harsh lessons learned admits Kenny
KENNY DALGLISH admits Liverpool FC suffered a “harsh lesson” after slumping to defeat at Premier League leaders Manchester City. Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure struck in the first half before James Milner’s late penalty sealed a 3-0 defeat for Liverpool FC at…
A helping hand
I forget my age and I am still there to give a helping hand when needed. I find people who are a few years younger than me looking for my hand. It is always there and will be God willing….
