Walkers funds six student art clubs at the Cayman Islands gallery
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) and Walkers are pleased to announce the continuing sponsorship of six Walkers’ Art Clubs, which include a pre-school drop-in group, a primary after school club, a secondary after school club, an exam…
Kiwanis Key Leader weekend was a success!
The Kiwanis Club of Grand Cayman held their 7th annual Key Leader event October 17th through 19th at the St. Ignatius campus. Fifty students, including five from Cayman Brac, both male and female ranging in age from 13 to 18…
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
Do US presidents carry cash and credit cards?
From BBC President Barack Obama’s credit card was rejected in a restaurant. How often do US heads of state spend their own money, asks Jon Kelly. It’s commonly said the Queen doesn’t carry cash. It seems her American counterpart doesn’t…
Scientists question 21-day quarantine period for Ebola
By Chukwuma Muanya From allAfrica A NEW study “On the Quarantine Period for Ebola Virus” published, last week, in the PLOS Currents: Outbreaks suggests that 21 days might not be enough to completely prevent spread of the virus. The study…
A moment for Caribbean reflection
By David Jessop, Dominican Today senior Op-Ed contributor Four weeks ago, this column urged the Caribbean to begin to think the unthinkable. It suggested that there are some individuals whose values are not those of the vast majority and who…
Orlando Patterson: The Caribbean Zola
From Repeating Islands Orlando Patterson may be the last of Harvard sociology’s big thinkers, Craig A. Lambert argues in this article for The Harvard Magazine. Here are some excerpts, with a link to the full text below. IN THE SPRING…
Vincy unofficial mayor in ‘Hispanic Country’
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life ST VINCENT: Vincentian anniversary celebrations begin When Vincentian Charles Thompson left his homeland in October 1990, he never dreamed he would become the unofficial “mayor” of his block in a section of Brooklyn…
Caribbean common fisheries policy authorised for implementation
From KNEWS The Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), comprised of ministers responsible for agriculture from across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has confirmed the Caribbean Community Common Fisheries Policy as a final policy document for the Community. The Caribbean…
World Polio Day Happy Hour Fri (24)/Cayman Cadets hold a garage sale Sat (25)/Men’s Breakfast Sat (25)/Rugby 7’s Sat (25)/Monster Bash Sat (25)
World Polio Day happy hour Fri (24) There are currently three countries that still have Polio; Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan (source: WHO) Rotary Clubs are trying to make that a big ZERO. To raise funds Rotary are hosting a Dress Down…
