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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 […]
- Cayman Islands a Prominent Voice During Day 1 of JMC PlenaryNovember 20, 2024Premier Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly (centre) stands with fellow UK Overseas Territories leaders at the start of the first Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) Plenary Session today Wednesday, 20 […]
- Cayman – Wanted: Romario BrownNovember 18, 2024Romario Brown From RCIPS Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Romario Brown, often referred to as Mario. Mr. Brown, age 23, whose last known address was in West Bay, is wanted in […]
- Cayman: National Heroes Day 2025 – Honouring Outstanding Business Leaders & EntrepreneursNovember 17, 2024National Heroes Day 2025 Downtown Georgetown, financial district TEach year on National Heroes Day, the Cayman Islands honours residents who have made valuable contributions to our nation while […]
Congrats to DVITP Graduates
Sixteen individuals made up the graduating class of the Domestic Violence Intervention Training Programme (DVITP) this past Thursday (15 December). The trainees were recognised for demonstrating a high level of commitment, increased knowledge and success throughout the three full-day sessions….
Winter wonderland lights up Cayman
Winter wonderland in Cayman? Anyone who has ever visited, or just driven past Maureen and Maxine Bodden’s fantastic display of Christmas lights on South Church Street already know that anything is possible. There is everything from baby polar bears and…
Jamaica wins Challenge trophy
There were no upsets on a day of finals. For the youngsters “Gunfight at OK Corral or Last train from Gun hill” means nothing but to us young at heart they were the battles to the finish. And so it…
Downey’s ‘Holmes’ wins weekend with $39.6M debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There was no mystery at the weekend box office. Robert Downey Jr.’s “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” debuted as the clear favorite with $39.6 million. The family sequel “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” opened a…
The Editor Speaks: Drink driving, Dart handout doesn’t find a bullseye with the bloggers, rubbish and beauty
It is staggering that despite all the warnings, all the editorials, all the television commercials and just plain common sense, more and more people are being arrested for drinking over the limit and then driving. I don’t see what more…
Two Earth-size planets spotted around distant star
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have found two Earth-sized planets orbiting a star outside the solar system, an encouraging sign for prospects of finding life elsewhere. The discovery shows that such planets exist and that they can be detected by…
Larsson’s partner chides ‘Dragon Tattoo’ marketing
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The longtime partner of late Swedish crime writer Stieg Larsson says he wouldn’t have approved of merchandise being linked to this week’s release of a Hollywood adaptation of his bestselling novel, “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.”…
Simplify your Christmas dinner
Are you hosting Christmas dinner this year? What do you think about making this the year you simplify it? We know perfectly well that every year there’s too much food on the table. We eat too much, we work too…
Kim Jong Il body displayed, NKorea media hail son
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — The body of North Korea’s long-time ruler Kim Jong Il was laid out in a memorial palace Tuesday as weeping mourners filled public plazas and state media fed a budding personality cult around his third…
