How to wrap that “impossible-to-wrap” Christmas gift
Charles Dudley Warner, the famous American essayist and novelist once said, “The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value.” So you’ve found the perfect gift, one completely appropriate for the recipient. But now you’ve…
Father kills family then himself
A father stabbed his wife and two young sons before killing himself, police believe. The bodies of Richard Smith, 37, wife Clair, 36, and their sons Ben, nine, and 13-month-old Aaron, were found lying next to each other on a…
HOLIDAY DRINK REPRIEVE
New Year’s Eve law change for late-night bars Lawmakers yesterday cleared the way for late music and dancing on Saturday’s New Year’s Eve, enabling bars and restaurants to cater to late-night party-goers. “We have been trying to find a way to support…
Close sailing in the 2011 Bacardi National Laser Championships
The 2011 Bacardi National Laser Championships were held in the North Sound by the Cayman Island Sailing Club (CISC) over the weekend of 26th and 27th November 2011. Racing was extremely close and the conditions tested every sailor to their…
George Town cup blow
For the past two seasons George Town Sports Club have proudly held possession of the Digicel Cup, GT are known for being a knock out cup team who always manage to put aside their league form to rise to…
No cellphones, no texting by drivers, US urges
WASHINGTON (AP) — Texting, emailing or chatting on a cellphone while driving is simply too dangerous to be allowed, federal safety investigators declared Tuesday, urging all states to impose total bans except for emergencies. Inspired by recent deadly crashes —…
Sun rises over West Bay
It was an evening of joyful song, music, and poetry at Sunrise Adult Training Centre’s Second Annual Christmas Concert. The concert, which took place in West Bay’s John Gray Church Hall, featured the Sunrise Chorus and was directed by Julianne…
Cayman named most favoured domicile in global Hedge Fund Survey
GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN, 14 December, 2011 “It is welcome yet unsurprising news that the Cayman Islands was named the most favoured domicile in the recent Hedge Funds Review’s Service Provider Rankings”, said Richard Coles, Chairman of Cayman Finance. “The…
The aging brain
The International Medical Group is a multi-disciplinary medical practice that offers professional and personalized care. We have recently welcomed a new general practitioner, an internist and a registered dietician into our realm. Dr Lynn Dawber is a South African national who…
Master funds need to register
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) now requires master funds to register by the end of the first quarter 2012. These funds previously fell outside the jurisdiction’s regulatory framework. The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is introducing requirements for master…