Rugby World Cup 2011
England lock Courtney Lawes has been handed a two-game ban after being found guilty of recklessly striking an opponent with his knee. The 22-year-old Northampton lock will now miss the Pool B matches with Romania and Georgia, Rugby World Cup…
Timberwolves bring in Adelman as coach
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rick Adelman coached four teams in his first two decades in the NBA, each time taking a year off before starting his next journey. He didn’t wait nearly as long to take over perhaps his most challenging…
Caymanian officer powers up
For 23-year-old Jason Ebanks, it is all about keeping his focus up. As the first Caymanian Certified Elevator Inspector in the Planning Department, Jason is not resting on his laurels. He is already gearing up to become an Elevator Inspection…
Missing dog returned to Society
A dog that ran away from The Humane Society has been found safe and well. Kai disappeared during a walk with a volunteer after she was hit by a car. Concerned staff at the centre were anxious the animal may…
Nothing new happening in the tropics
There is nothing new to report in the tropics as of this morning. Tropical Storm Maria is still very slowly moving to the northwest and is struggling with moderate wind shear of 15-20 knots. This is preventing the storm from…
Red Cross event has plenty of Red, Gold and Soul
For full slide show go to: www.caymanscene.com It has certainly been a ‘September to Remember’ for the Cayman Islands Red Cross (CIRC). The Red, Gold and Soul dinner dance was the culmination of CIRC half century celebrations and tributed the…
Charlie Sheen smiles through Comedy Central roast
CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — Charlie Sheen smiled through a Comedy Central roast as Mike Tyson, William Shatner, actress Kate Walsh and half a dozen comedians riffed on his high-profile year. Sheen was famously fired from his sitcom “Two and…
Hurricane Katia’s severe winds batter parts of UK
Strong winds from the tail-end of Hurricane Katia are battering much of the UK, the Met Office has severe weather warnings in place for many areas. Southern and central parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Northern England and Wales have been…
Anne – Part 44
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “Early in September William Douglas failed suddenly.” The event of the summer, the comet of that season’s sky, was an invitation to a small party in the town, where it…
Tropical Storm Maria moves away from the Caribbean and new developments likely in western Caribbean
Tropical Storm Maria has moved away from the northeastern Caribbean thanks to a low-pressure trough now located over the eastern United States. This trough will track eastward and cause Maria to turn to the north today. A much stronger trough…
