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Cayman Islands say more Cuban migrant boats spotted in its waters

By Shurna DeCou From Yahoo! News GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (Reuters) – Cayman Islands officials say a growing number of Cuban migrant boats are being spotted in its territorial waters, apparently in response to possible changes in U.S. immigration laws…

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NEMA reports farms lost, coastal erosion in Exuma flooding

From Bahama islands info EXUMA, The Bahamas – On Sunday, June 2, 2013, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, conducted an Initial Damage Assessment exercise of the flooded areas and communities on Exuma, caused by widespread rain with thunderstorm in…

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The Editor Speaks: Minimum wage is the hot topic

Do we really need a minimum wage? There is much talk of the exploitation of some of our workforce, especially foreign workers, and the Progressives (PPM) campaigned heavily on introducing a minimum wage. The PPM is now the government but…

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Lions’ women (plus 1 man!) install officers over lunch

It was a sumptuous lunch at Ristorante Papagallo, West Bay, Grand Cayman on Saturday June 1st and the largest dining room there was ‘packed to capacity’ to enjoy the delicious food that was served. The occasion was The Lions Club…

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Busy hurricane season ahead? Check the [Cayman Brac] land crabs

by Laurie Kay Olson Pets lady There are different varieties of red land crabs on islands and along coastal areas all over the world. They have a habit of migrating once a year in astonishing numbers that can seem more…

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Thanksgiving service for Enid Bernard

It was a sad occasion when family and friends gathered together at Elmslie Memorial United Church, on the waterfront, George Town, Grand Cayman on Saturday 1st June 2013. They were there for a service of Thanksgiving for the Life of…

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The Editor Speaks: Rollunder NOT rollover

I hope the number one priority for the new Cayman Islands Government is to scrap the 7 year term limit – the ROLLOVER! There are approximately 1,400 persons currently working here who are past their time. I am not referring…

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Coalition For Cayman declares success in 2013 elections

C4C: “We Have Built A Permanent Voice To Keep Our Government Honest & Accountable” Grand Cayman – June 4, 2013 – With Caymanian voters participating in record numbers to demand a better direction for their country, Coalition for Cayman (C4C)…

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Flowers Sea Swim 2013

21st Annual Flowers One Mile Sea Swim – 15 June, 2013 Flowers International 5K and 10K Swims – June 17th, 2013 Saturday 15th June 2:30pm at the Ritz- Carlton, Grand Cayman is the place to be. There will be international…

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Facebook postings from prisoners face removal

Even though it is illegal for prisoners to have cell phones, as it is for them to smoke ganga, the authorities seem powerless to stop them. Rizla cigarette papers are now on the banned list so the prisoners can’t roll…