Wanted: 50 Runners for CI Red Cross’ “50 for 50”
The volunteers and staff of the Cayman Islands Red Cross are still working at full speed ahead to make sure that 2011 is in fact a year to remember. The CIRC’s golden jubilee, which has been marked throughout the year…
Education and RCIPS record keeping
I salute Education Minister Rolston Anglin for initiating the new academic criteria for students’ graduation from government schools. (Please see our story “Schools Shake Up” Thu 17 Nov.) Students will no longer be said to have ‘graduated’ simply by turning…
Colonic Crohn’s disease
We are pleased to welcome Rapha Medical Centre to iHealth. Their practice is situated at 150 Smith Road (Smith Road Centre), George Town. Tel. 769 5676 email: [email protected] Overview Overview Crohn’s disease, otherwise known as Regional Enteritis, may affect any…
New ownership team at Marriott Beach Resort
The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, one of the top tier tourist destinations along Seven Mile Beach, has been recapitalised by a consortium of investors, led by Private Equity Group headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, and Gencom Group headquartered in…
Heart and soul from East Enders
East End kept up their reputation for putting their heart and soul into their Heritage Day displays. There was plenty to see, – such as antiques belonging to East End collector William Bodden. There was also an impressive display of…
RELIEF AT LAST: Man arrested for murder of Kerran Baker
Parents of 25-year-old Kerran Baker, missing since late July, said yesterday they were relieved and optimistic as police announced the arrest of a 35-year-old man for murder in the disappearance. Police announced yesterday morning that a man was in custody…
In Benin, pope to articulate position on Africa
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI is returning this week to Africa, the Roman Catholic Church’s fastest-growing region whose pool of aspiring priests replenish dwindling numbers of clerics elsewhere. The 84-year-old pope arrives on Friday and will visit a…
Winehouse wrote full 3rd CD, planned supergroup
NEW YORK (AP) — Amy Winehouse had written all the songs that were to appear on her third album. She even picked out song titles. But music producer Salaam Remi said the soul singer, who died over the summer, was…
Death and more death
A lovely series on UK television was called “Rumpole of the Bailey” about an ageing London barrister. One of his sayings was, “Death. Hmm. A lot of it around.” To die means to live no more. A person who was…