Philippines repairs after typhoon kills 21
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Forecasters sounded alarms over a new storm headed for the Philippines Wednesday, even as workers repaired seawalls demolished by a typhoon that killed at least 21 people and left scores stranded in swamped communities. Typhoon Nesat…
Surging Rays top Yankees, remain tied with Red Sox
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays are loose and raring to go, ready to work overtime — if necessary — to win the AL wild card. “Whatever it takes,” designated hitter Johnny Damon said. “It’s been a…
Stocks edge lower, erasing early gains
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging lower, erasing an early rally. Amazon.com rose as the company announced a new tablet device to rival Apple Inc.’s iPad. Amazon.com rose 2.7 percent after the online retailer said it is launching a…
Jackson’s voice echoes through Los Angeles court
LOS ANGELES (AP) — First, prosecutors showed a photo of Michael Jackson’s pale and lifeless body lying on a gurney. Then, they played a recording of his voice, just weeks before his death. Slow and slurred, his words echoed Tuesday…
Get your children to exercise
Because the weight of the Cayman Islands’ children has continued to climb, the message is, “Run, walk, jump, and dance-do whatever it takes to get the whole family moving.” It is not just here. According to the Mayo Clinic, the…
Anne – Part 56
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “After the storm came halcyon days” With his wig pushed back, and his cheery face scarlet from the heat, Dr. Gaston presented a fine contrast to Père Michaux, who, quietly…
Merkel says Greek bailout terms may be changed
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel hinted that the second Greek bailout package might have to be renegotiated amid increasing market speculation Wednesday that European leaders want to force private holders of Greek bonds to take bigger losses. Merkel…
Premier Encourages Students
The Premier, the Hon. W. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, advised a new group of seven auto mechanic trainees to stay the course. “Studying will not kill you,” he told the six young men and one young woman, urging them to…
