New JLP leader and PM one-step closer
Education Minister, Andrew Holness, is set to become Jamaica’s ninth Prime Minister after his parliamentary colleagues put aside their own ambitions to endorse his candidacy to become leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). The powerful endorsements brought to 12…
Swiss sports court overturns Olympic doping rule
London (AP) — Olympic champion LaShawn Merritt was cleared to defend his 400-metre title in London next year after the American won his appeal Thursday against an IOC rule banning doping offenders from the games. The Court of Arbitration for…
CAYMANIAN ONLY: Jobs plan for native workforce
George Town MLA Ellio Solomon will discuss his proposed Caymanian-only Jobs Bill at Tuesday’s Mary Miller Hall gathering, launching a series of district meetings before its November submission to the Legislative Assembly. The Bill, tentatively titled Jobs for Caymanians Only, will…
Pastors offer at-risk youth alternatives
The Cayman community mentorship programme is responding to the recent rise in violent crime. Seventh-day Adventist Church pastors are trading suits for jeans and sermon helps for dominos. They aren’t shirking responsibility. Ministers in Cayman are hoping to mentor young…
Snoop Digs Record-Breaking Vegetable
NEWPORT, UK (AP) – Ian Neale from Newport earned a place in horticultural history by cultivating the 38.8kg (85.5lb) swede. His efforts won praise from the unlikeliest of people – cannabis activist and hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg. In a short…
Prep for Success Recipes: Ham and cheese omelette
Cayman Prep and High School have produced a book of multi-cultural family recipes that everyone can enjoy. It was made possible through the selfless efforts of the parents of Cayman Prep students who worked tirelessly to see the project through…
The Editor speaks: A tough job ahead for employment overhaul
Ellio Solomon has announced he plans a radical overhaul of the employment system, which could lead to “Caymanian only” jobs. A good idea? If executed correctly then it can only be a step in the right direction for the country…
Work to start on $8m juvenile centre
The new juvenile rehabilitation centre on Fairbanks Road will cost an estimated $8million to build, and is expected to open in April 2013 after projected groundbreaking early next year. Costs, revealed for the first time, to build the 34-bed, 28,600…
Time for revenge
There is nothing to stop the Caymanian’s from seeking revenge against Suriname. At their pre-match press briefing, representatives and players of the Cayman Island’s National Senior Men’s Football team made it abundantly clear that they are ready for tonight’s match….
Wayne Rooney’s father arrested in betting probe
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Wayne Rooney’s father has been arrested as part of an investigation into betting irregularities at a Scottish Premier League football match. Police did not name the suspect but offered details of the arrest in response to…