Tributes pour in for Margaret Thatcher
By Alan Cowell and John F. Burns, N.Y. Times Margaret Thatcher, a dominant, divisive and yet revered figure in British politics whose impact on British life and society was enduring and contentious, died on Monday of a stroke, her family…
Rotary statement regarding ex President’s arrest and charges
Statement Issued by Rotary Sunrise 6th April 2013 Rotary committed to the Cayman Islands for nearly 50 years With Rotary’s Four-Way Test in mind – Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will…
Thanksgiving service for the life of Peter Tomkins
A moving Thanksgiving Service for the life of the much loved and respected banker Peter Adye Tomkins, MBE, was held at the Church of God Chapel, Walkers Road, George Town, Grand Cayman, on Wednesday 03 April 2013. Mr. Tomkins was…
Double arsonist gets 4 years imprisonment
Justice Alex Henderson sentenced Sven Conner (32) to four years imprisonment after submitting guilty pleas for a double arson attack in 2011. Conner was convicted for two counts of arson and being reckless to life when he set fire to…
BT Coalition lauds support from new candidates; outlines election campaign strategy
“Every candidate entering the fray in Bodden Town and expressing support for our fight against Dart’s proposed waste management facility in our district, is another voice defending Bodden Town and the environment of Grand Cayman”, stated Ms Arlene Whittaker, a…
Pedal cyclist seriously injured in MVA
On Friday 5 April 2013 about 10:56 pm a pedal cyclist was injured along the West Bay Road* in the vicinity of Mandalay Condominiums. His condition is considered serious but stable. The cyclist was apparently riding home towards WB after…
The Editor Speaks: It is not surprising but it is surprising
It is not surprising that ex Cayman Islands premier Bush made all the decisions without consulting anyone. It is not surprising that what he told the public was not exactly the truth. It is not surprising that he kept much…
Status of Affordable Housing initiative
Following the legal opinion that was issued in April 2011, the National Housing Development Trust (NHDT) was forced to allocate some of the new houses to some of the old Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI) clients. A report by a local…
New appointments to commissions
Governor’s Office Press Release: Appointment of members to commissions Governor Duncan Taylor has announced a number of appointments to oversight bodies which assist in supporting democracy and good governance. David Ritch has been appointed Chairman of the Constitutional Commission for…
Cop assaults cop and cop arrested for offensive weapon
Two stories make headlines this weekend when we have had confirmation of two serious incidents relating to our own police force – the Royal Cayman islands Police Service (RCIPS). In the first story a RCIPS spokesperson said, “We can confirm…





