National Gallery re-opens in style
The National Gallery (NG) of the Cayman Islands reopened in its new, roomy purpose-built home off the Esterly Tibbetts Highway. It was the gallery’s first official event, the Donor’s Opening, especially aimed at those who have supported the gallery over…
The Editor Speaks: When is “Taste of Cayman” not a taste of Cayman? Port Authority escape
The one striking thing missing from this year’s Taste of Cayman was the lack of native food. When one reads the title of the event, to the casual reader and visitor, one might expect to be able to see and…
East End fatal car crash – victim named
UPDATE Police have named a man killed in a fatal car crash is named as Herman Byrd. Mr. Byrd, aged 42, was from George Town. Enquiries into the crash are ongoing. At about 10:24 PM on Friday, 27th January…
America is obsessed with being politically correct
I am not an American, although I have lived there, and now residing in the Cayman Islands visiting the USA is easy and I do it regularly. I have many American friends including some whom I class as best friends….
Disturbances
There’s been a lot said about chickens lately And I can understand why, Especially when we can’t get enough sleep No matter how much we try. Years ago my garden was a favourite spot. Stray chickens really loved my place,…
Haiti and Dominican Republic may be facing big quake period
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti and the neighboring Dominican Republic could be in for a period of periodic powerful earthquakes, according to a scientific study released Thursday. The study says Haiti’s 7.0-magnitude earthquake two years ago is likely to be…
Djokovic edges Murray, sets up final vs Nadal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Novak Djokovic moved into an Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal after edging Andy Murray in a five-set, almost five-hour semifinal late Friday night. Despite appearing tired and sore from the second set, Djokovic…
Players urged to act responsibly
Managers of Liverpool and Manchester United have urged players to act responsibly during Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Anfield. It is the first time the teams have met since Luis Suarez was banned for eight matches for racially abusing…