WE NEED ACTION: Bush says act now or GT will die
Without immediate action on port development, Premier McKeeva Bush said yesterday, both George Town and Cayman’s tourism industry will die. Equally, without quick action on a formal agreement with Dart Realty, he said, people will not find work, mortgages and…
Karate kids learn from the best
These Karate Kids really did make the grade. The Purple Dragon Karate School held their gradings over the weekend supervised by founder, Professor Don Jacob. Professor Jacob visited Cayman to run the rule over the martial artists from advanced and…
Newcastle dream of Champions League
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is thrilled with his team as they continue their unbeaten start to the season by beating Everton 2-1 to go second in the Premier League table. Pardew thanks the St James’ Park crowd for their…
Stewart wins at Texas to cut gap to three on Edwards
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — When Tony Stewart stood up after his postrace interview, a full-length boxing robe was draped over his shoulders. Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage then put his hands on the race winner’s shoulders and bounced…
Jacko doctor found guilty
Michael Jackson’s private doctor has been found guilty of killing the King of Pop. Dr Conrad Murray faces up to four years behind bars after a jury in Los Angeles convicted him of involuntary manslaughter after just ten hours of…
Five in court over ganja
Five men were due to appear in court today after a huge shipment of ganja was discovered following a sea pursuit. Shortly after 2am on Tuesday, 1 November 2011, officers aboard Marine Vessels Niven D and Tornado were conducting maritime…
Ex-Giant Matty Alou, 72, dies in Dominican Rep.
(AP) — Matty Alou, once part of an all-Alou outfield for the San Francisco Giants with brothers Felipe and Jesus, died Thursday in his native Dominican Republic. He was 72. He died of diabetes complications, according to his former Dominican…
Scrap metal sets sail for US
About 4,000 tonnes of scrap metal from the George Town Landfill, dubbed Mount Trashmore, was heading out of George Town Harbour, on its way to Tampa, Florida. The 87 metre-long barge, the Winbuild 303 – which itself weighs over 3,000…
Law firm heads to Big Apple
Grand Cayman – (November 3, 2011) – Leading International Financial Centre law firm Walkers returns to New York for the latest in its highly commended series of ‘Fundamentals’ seminars where industry experts will debate the key issues for hedge funds…