A masked gang armed with a handgun terrified a member of staff at an electronics store – before fleeing with cash and expensive goods.
The robbery – at Funky Tangs in Savannah – is the first armed raid in Cayman for almost a fortnight.
The raid comes after RCIPS Commissioner David Baines linked the rise in murders [...]
First armed raid in two weeks
October 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Severe death threats to police in Jamaica
October 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
An ominous cloud is now looming over the sanctity of Jamaica’s security forces, following persistent death threats against its members.
After warning members of the security forces to be on the lookout for attacks against them by criminal elements, the Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington, announced that there was a “high threat level” against the Island’s Security [...]
Jamaica’s major electricity company now buying electricity
October 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Jamaica Public Service, JPS, Jamaica’s major light and power company, has been subject to unrelenting attacks from their consumers over the high costs of their electricity bills.
But to combat this they have come up with a controversial twist. The company responsible for the generation and distribution of electricity for the tropical island is now [...]
No more garrisons says PM elect
October 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Holness
Suspense is rapidly escalating as to whether Jamaica’s new Prime Minister to be, Andrew Holness will be assigned Member of Parliament, MP, for the Western Kingston constituency, hometown of the former area leader, Christopher “Dudus” Coke.
If the incoming Prime Minister inherits the constituency, he could be charged with the responsibility of improving the rapport [...]
GIVE THE TEAM CASH
October 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Cayman Islands 0; Suriname 1
Cayman Islands football team crashed to their third successive World Cup defeat, which dumped them out of the competition.
And after the game Technical Director Carl Brown said unless the players start getting paid for their efforts, the team will not improve.
A single second half goal gave Suriname victory in front of [...]
Heartless thieves put lives at risk
October 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Mrs Beulah McField
Heartless thieves stole life-saving supplements during a raid at a charity.
The nutrients were taken in a break-in at the Meals on Wheels centre in George Town.
It put an elderly woman’s life in danger and staff at the centre faced a race against time to replace the vital items.
In the end staff paid for [...]
Lisa and choir hit the right notes
October 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
International soprano Lisa Carlisle was in good voice when she helped the choir from Grace Academy.
The Welsh-born opera star gave some valuable tips to youngsters during a specialist workshop held at John Gray Memorial United Church.
Ms Carlisle is in town to perform at Camana Bay Arts and Recreation Centre tomorrow night.
The concert, which also features [...]
Time for revenge
October 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
(L-R) Thaigo Cunha, Carl Brown, Luigi Hernandez and Jedd Ebanks
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.
Technical Director and Head Coach, Carl Brown, says [...]
Golding makes constitutional amendments
October 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Jamaican leader has come under fire for his links to Coke.
Jamaica’s Prime Minister has confessed that the handling of the Christopher “Dudus” Coke extradition has maimed the image of his party.
Hon. Mr. Golding recently stepped down as the leader of the Jamaica Labour Party in light of his links to the West Kingston strongman.
Dudus’ [...]
Ghett Out stirs Lion Centre into frenzy
October 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Shebada lit up the stage in Ghett Out.
Nothing could prepare first time viewers for Ghett Out.
The Lion Centre audience screamed wildly, gyrated, laughed and waved at the very first sight of Keith Ramsey also known as “Shebada”.
Dressed up in old, raggedy, boxer-like, short trousers, a tight fitting, green T-shirt and a woman’s headband. The bare [...]
