Zimmerman apologises for shooting; gets $150K bail
(AP) — A routine bail hearing for George Zimmerman took a surprising turn into remorse and explanation Friday when the neighbourhood watch volunteer got on the witness stand and told Trayvon Martin’s parents: “I am sorry for the loss of…
Norwegian gunman describes hunting down teenagers
(AP) — Norwegians who lost loved ones on Utoya island relived the horror Friday as far-right fanatic Anders Behring Breivik described in harrowing detail how he gunned down teenagers as they fled in panic or froze before him, paralyzed with…
Bahrain protesters swell ahead of F1 weekend
(AP) — Anti-government protesters flooded a main highway in a march stretching for miles and security forces fired tear gas in breakaway clashes Friday as Bahrain’s leaders struggled to contain opposition anger while under the world’s spotlight as the island…
After 4-month surge, gas prices start falling in the US
(AP) — The worst is over, for now. Gasoline prices are starting to fall. After a four-month surge pushed gasoline to nearly $4 per gallon in early April, drivers, politicians and economists worried that gasoline prices might soar past all-time…
The hardest job in football?
Forget trying to satisfy Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s desire for trophies, or the Brazilian population’s demand to win the World Cup on a four-yearly basis, Scotland’s Kevin McGreskin has taken on arguably the hardest job in world football – trying…
Pakistani plane carrying 127 crashes amid storm
(AP) — Emergency workers with flashlights searched the smoldering wreckage of a passenger jet carrying 127 people that crashed into a muddy wheat field Friday while trying to land in a violent thunderstorm at Islamabad’s main airport. The government said…
81% Are Still Confident in Secret Service’s Protection of the First Family
Voters remain confident in the Secret Service’s protection of President Obama and his family despite the recent scandal involving several agents and prostitutes they hired while on duty in Colombia. They have mixed feelings at this point whether the agents…
Remarks for Minister of Health, the Hon. Mark Scotland, JP Opening Ceremony: 57th Annual CHRC/CARPHA Scientific Conference Grand Cayman
Earlier this month, with the observance of World Health Day we were reminded that globally, mankind is making encouraging strides in solving some key health problems: The number of under-nourished children is declining; more than a dozen countries have reported…
Baker found guilty of fraud
Cayman Islands Grand Court Justice Charles Quin found Dave Bryan, business partner of Pirates Week Festival director Bernie Bush, guilty of fraud and forging Mr. Bush’s signature on a loan application. He sentenced Bryan on April 19th to five years…
Caster Semenya qualifies for 800 at London Games
(AP) — Former world champion Caster Semenya qualified for the 800 metres at the London Olympics on Friday. The South African eased concerns about her early season form by running 1 minute, 59.58 seconds in a provincial meet on her…
