The Editor Speaks: There is life after death.
It was only last week I was crying in my soup over the shameful acts of all the members of the Legislative Assembly and their inability to realise they represent us and not themselves. The hogwash of utterances from both…
The Editor Speaks: 12 years for gold digger but is punishment excessive?
The case involving Michelle Bouchard, who was found guilty last week after stealing almost $4 million from retired property developer James Handford has made headlines around the world. “If I do have sex with him, I want some serious compensation,”…
The Editor Speaks: Why are we blinkered when it comes to drugs?
No matter how much evidence is given to the medical benefits of ganja (marijuana) our lawmakers eyes are blinkered and their ears are deaf. No matter how many are the appalling aftereffects of all the legalized drugs the pharmaceutical companies…
The Editor Speaks: The review of the RCIPS has already been executed
A very confidential review of the RCIPS “fell” into my hands and I have been given the go ahead to publish it. This review was carried out by Peter Polack using the preambles and subtitles. A full report can quickly…
The Editor Speaks: St George & the Dragon & Shakespeare, too.
If you ask the majority of English people when is St George’s Day, the majority will not know. It is April 23rd and even the media are frequently shy about reminding people of it. Unlike Scotland and Wales there strangely…
The Editor Speaks: From an outsider
I am very much an outsider. I look on, mostly. At one point in my life I was on the inside but I was uncomfortable with that position. I have found by observing, listening, and allowing my nose to twitch…
The Editor Speaks: It breaks your heart….
Our top story today is under the title “Fifa corruption scandal: US releases three guilty plea transcripts” and I am sure it will break your heart. Our poor (well poorer than he once was) Jeffrey Webb said in one of…
The Editor Speaks: When inefficiency is what government welcomes
An ombudsman or public advocate is usually appointed by the government or by parliament, but with a significant degree of independence, who is charged with representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints of maladministration or a…
The Editor Speaks: All MLA’s should be ashamed
It was no laughing matter at the ridiculous antics being played out in the Legislative Assembly yesterday (13). The political pronouncing that went on after the House was adjourned because there was no quorum was enough to sicken a fully…
The Editor Speaks: For the record… Cayman should govern its police force
It is not often, actually never before, have I listened to Radio Cayman’s morning talk show “For the Record”, but last Monday I left my iaPd behind and I had to use the car radio. Heavens forbid! I just happened…
