Editorial
After receiving this email from a number of readers I have dedicated this space to republishing it. I have also published the report about the truth of the email from Snopes “Just received this urgent prayer email below from Don…
The Editor Speaks: All talk but where are the results?
We in Cayman have like many other countries seem to have an increase in home invasions and aggravated burglaries, robberies of small business and street muggings. We in Cayman have like many other countries much talk and long term strategies,…
The Editor Speaks: Why I dislike abstaining
It was with some irritation on my part with our two independent MLAs, East End’s Arden McLean and North Side’s Ezzard Miller, when they both abstained on the government motion to introduce ‘one man, one vote’ (OMOV)in single member constituencies…
The Editor Speaks: Can the claims of a disgraced cop be taken seriously from his widow?
Former Royal Cayman Islands Police Service police officer Raphael Williams was in disgrace because of allegations of attempting to illicit sexual favours from a woman after a routine traffic stop. He sadly committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree….
Summer Praise can only be praised
On Sunday 31st August I was present together with an almost full Elmslie Church to watch the second Summer Praise (2014). The first one last year was good – this one was even better. The attendance was bigger, too, so…
The Editor Speaks: If Scotland votes ‘Yes’ for Independence will it promote a cry for us to do the same?
A referendum on whether Scotland should be an independent country will take place on Thursday, 18 September 2014. It is almost on their doorstep. The recent polls have suddenly seen a surge in support for the pro-independence ‘Yes’ campaign. When…
Cayman Islands LA passes One Man, One Vote
After all the shouting, the McKeeva Bush government’s manoeuverings to make sure a referendum would not succeed, a private member’s motion by the two Independent members from North Side and East End that was unsuccessful due to a casting vote…
The Editor Speaks: Where were you when Ivan stopped by Cayman?
Apologies to Alan Jackson Where were you when Ivan stopped by Cayman on that September day? Were you in your home with your wife and children? Or had you left on a plane and gone to LA? Did you stand…
The Editor Speaks: The end of the world is nigh
I have often heard that quote shouted loud and clear ever since I was a babe in arms and I have disregarded it with contempt. Until now. I don’t believe it but there is for the first time a doubt….
The Editor Speaks: How could this happen?
11,840 sq ft of coral reef smashed to pieces by a cruise ship. Who is at fault? Who is taking the responsibility? Answer: No one. How could this happen? On Wednesday 27th August the Carnival Magic’s cruise ship’s massive anchor…
