One man, vote for all
I quote from Wikipedia: ‘“One man, one vote’ (or one person, one vote) is a slogan that has been used in many parts of the world where campaigns have arisen for universal suffrage. It became particularly prevalent in less developed…
Man stabbed during assault
A man received stab wounds following a fight outside a bar in the early hours of Sunday morning. It is thought that the victim was refused entry to Jah T’s on McField Lane just before 1am. A fight then started…
The Editor speaks: Reply to Premier’s attack
Well, I have got my just desserts. In my Editorial of Nov. 11th titled “Deaf Ears”, I complained no one was listening. I said, “Our paid politicians ignore the editorials. They don’t care what we say. Only one time did…
Clifton Nevis Bodden remembers Part 1
As told to Christopher Tobutt In this, the first in a series of articles, 88 year old World War II veteran Clifton Nevis Bodden remembers life in the Cayman Islands Home Guard. “I was born in Cuba in 1923. You…
Letter to the Editor: Call for secret service police protection
The subject of secret service protection for the highest ranking government officials in the Cayman Islands (exempting the governor and Premier and Deputy) is being ignored, overlooked to the detriment of the country and its local and national security. It…
Idaho man charged with trying to assassinate Obama
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man accused of firing an assault rifle at the White House believed he was Jesus and thought President Barack Obama was the Antichrist, according to court documents and those who knew him. At one…
The rise and rise of petrol
In the USA the rise of gas (I still call it petrol) is greeted with shock, horror, and anger. One of the emails going the rounds recently was, “Join the resistance!!!! I hear we are going to hit close to…
Bishop retires
“He was instrumental in getting the Diocese of Jamaica’s name changed to what is now the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.” The Rt. Rev. and Hon. Alfred C. Reid left the Cayman Islands for the last time on…
Education and RCIPS record keeping
I salute Education Minister Rolston Anglin for initiating the new academic criteria for students’ graduation from government schools. (Please see our story “Schools Shake Up” Thu 17 Nov.) Students will no longer be said to have ‘graduated’ simply by turning…
Gallery to close then reborn in January
The National Gallery will close its Harbour Place doors forever next Thursday, after a gala evening auction of the works now on display in the final exhibition ever staged at that venue. Amid the ensuing quiet, the personnel, the offices,…





