Lab 9 crafts a comedic culture clash in ‘Voices of the Island’
By Christine Dolencdolen From Miami Herald One of the many cool things about Miami Theater Center is founder-artistic director Stephanie Ansin’s dedication to fostering new work. Through the SandBox Series in the company’s intimate black box space, and thanks to…
Caribbean regional vet conference held in Cayman Islands
Over 200 veterinarians, local and from abroad, attended an opening ceremony for the 28th Biennial Caribbean Veterinary Medical Association Conference on Tuesday, 4 November 2014 at the Marriott Hotel. Minister responsible for Agriculture, Hon. Kurt Tibbetts officially opened the ceremony…
UC Merced professor highlights racial profiling
MERCED — In a book due out next year, a UC Merced professor says a lack of judicial discretion leads to a disproportionate number of deportations to Latin America and the Caribbean. Tanya Golash-Boza, a sociology professor, said 98 percent…
Jonathan Franzen: ‘Egypt is the worst place to be a migratory bird’
NatureUp By Adam Welz From The Guardian UK US author sounds warning over Egyptian trapping that kills millions of birds as they migrate from Europe into Africa One of the photos shows a Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix) caught in a…
Rotararians captured by Rotoract Pirates -HELP!!
CAPTURED BY ROTORACT 2014 11am – 3pm The Crescent, Camana Bay Will you help release your beloved mates? Shlver me timhers! The Rotaract District 7020 Pirateshe capturing yar beloved ·- Rotarians & Rotaractors. Yar better start paying up, if yar…
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Jamaican student killed, two others injured, during armed robbery rampage From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday November 13, 2014 – A student was killed and two others injured following an attack by armed men in the southern parish of St. Elizabeth…
Tax-free tropical paradise – should you stash cash in the Caymans?
By David Wilson From The Sydney Morning Herald TROUBLE IN PARADISE Sleepy looking George Town is a major part of the world’s financial network. The Cayman Islands is touted as one of the world’s top 10 finance hubs. The chief…
Cayman Islands “GIS Day” open to schools & public
The Lands and Survey Department will launch an interactive service for schools at upcoming Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Day celebrations in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Interested students and educators will be able to sign up for the department’s “Cayman…
Why the Midterms were bad news for women
By Ann Friedman From New York Mag Under the dark cloud of Tuesday’s Republican victories, many women pointed out a silver lining: For the first time ever, Americans are now represented by more than 100 women in Congress. “That is…
Danzón Fest attracts new generation to old-world music
By Lorenzo Zazueta-Castro From Valley Morning Star The dance instructor gave final instructions to more than 20 couples inside the Edinburg City Hall auditorium Saturday afternoon. As the rhythm of Caribbean style music blared inside the hall, couples embraced and…





