US says China not a currency manipulator
The US has decided not to declare China as having manipulated its currency to gain an unfair trade advantage. But the Treasury did say that China’s currency, the yuan, remains “significantly undervalued” and urged China to make further progress. In…
Delta and KLM sued over ‘too fat to fly’ Vilma Soltesz
The husband of a US woman who was too big to be flown home from Europe – where she later died – is to sue the airlines involved for damages. Vilma Soltesz, who weighed about 30st (193kg), was refused a…
Jane Moon honoured by International sailing Federation
Well known on the local sailing scene, Jane Moon was recently honoured by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), receiving an ISAF Silver Medal for her Outstanding Contribution to the Sport of Sailing Worldwide. The medal was presented to Jane by…
Leaders Gather for Prayers
With every speaker lauding the special spirit pervading the 20th annual Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast, Cayman’s leaders gathered Friday, 23 November morning to give thanks, sing hymns and invoke divine blessings for all. The event underscored the need for tolerance. His…
Cayman Islands encourages scuba divers to hunt lionfish for local restaurants
Further to iNews Cayman story on Monday (26) “Wanted Dead Lionfish!! Reward TBA” at http://www.ieyenews.com/2012/11/wanted-dead-lionfish-reward-tba/ the following story on Cayman’s lionfish was published by www.examiner.com. The Cayman Islands is engaging the dive tourism industry in an effort to combat the…
The Editor Speaks: Less civil servants and it’s not my fault
With $24M cuts to the civil service in next year’s budget beginning July 1st 2013 this should mean fewer civil servants. Most of the general public, excluding the ones affected, will be pleased, as this is something they have been…
