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20 Years Since Hurricane Ivan: Cayman – A Nation TransformedSeptember 7, 2024In the late evening hours of 11 September 2004, Hurricane Ivan made landfall on the Cayman Islands, unleashing devastating winds and storm surge on Grand Cayman. This catastrophic event remains one […]- Cayman: DVDL is Experiencing issues with Ingoing and Outgoing Calls Fri Sep 6September 6, 2024The Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL) wishes to advise the public that it’s currently experiencing some issues with their phone lines. At this time there are no ingoing […]
- Cayman: Police Service Commission announces new Assistant Commissioner of Police for the RCIPSSeptember 4, 2024Rob Atkin The Police Service Commission (PSC) announces the appointment of Mr. Robert Atkin, MBE tothe rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for the Royal Cayman Islands PoliceService […]
- Cayman Islands Fire Service Statement on Fire in Rock HoleSeptember 3, 2024On Sunday, 1 September 2024, 911 dispatched the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) at 2:57 p.m., to a report of a structure fire at Gresscott Lane, George Town. The fire crew arrived on the scene at […]
- New Long-Term Parking Facility to Open at Grand Cayman AirportSeptember 2, 2024Owen Roberts International Airport Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (2 September 2024) The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA), which operates the Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) on Grand […]
National Energy Policy Committee previews work to Chamber
The National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) will provide business leaders with an overview of its work to date on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at 3.00 pm. Committee members, including public and private sector stakeholders, have been working for over a…
Dalai Lama prays for Tibetans who self-immolated
DHARMSALA, India (AP) — The Dalai Lama fasted and led prayers Wednesday to honor nine Tibetans who set themselves on fire in protest against Chinese rule, while Beijing criticized the Tibetan spiritual leader’s support as inciting “terrorism in disguise.” The…
NO TIME TO PARTY: Bars bitter over booze board plans
Some owners think the hour may already be too late, but the Liquor Licencing Board says it’s thinking about midnight closing laws on New Year’s Eve. The holiday falls on Saturday night this year, and restaurant and bar owners are…
Savannah residents welcome LCTG Breast Cancer Campaign
The Lions Clubs of Tropical Gardens hosted the 2nd meeting of their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign at the Savannah Primary School. The presenters were Dr Andrew Robinson from the Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital and Ms. Andrea Hill, Nutritionist at…
MY BLESSINGS
As I lie here in my hammock totally at ease I can hear the sound of nature and feel a gentle breeze, The roar of traffic and sirens can be heard But is soon forgotten with the sound of chirping…
Powerplay (CAY52) 2nd in the Rolex Big Boat Series regatta
PowerPlay skippered by Cayman Islands Sailing Club member, Peter Cunningham finished the 47th annual Rolex Big Boat Series regatta in San Francisco in 2nd place in the IRC A Division. The regatta, a major event on the racing circuit and…
Andrea Rivera’s musical love affair
“I want to shine a light into people’s lives,” says 26-year-old singer/songwriter Andrea Rivera. Ms Rivera, who started singing semi-professionally ten years ago with local band the Heat, is currently working on her debut album, Musical Love Affair, which will…
76ers officially sold to new owners
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are under new management. The deal to sell the Sixers to a group led by New York-based leveraged buyout specialist Joshua Harris has been completed. The Sixers will hold a press conference Tuesday to…
Food, Glorious Food: “Beef Stroganoff” – traditional English????
OK, I confess to being a foodie. No, not one of those arty types who likes having a vast continent of white plate with a couple of small islands of food in a small sea of something we used to…
Crime ‘driving Jamaicans crazy’
KINGSTON, (AP): Dr Aggrey Irons, the president of the Medical Association of Jamaica, believes many Jamaicans are suffering from mental illnesses brought on by the country’s high crime rate. Speaking Friday at a Mental Health Day symposium at the Alhambra…
