CNCF Board to be elected by government
An amendment to the Cayman National Cultural Foundation’s (CNCF) governing legislation, was passed by the Legislative Assembly (LA) on Wednesday (13). The amendment is quite a drastic change as the board will be appointed by government as opposed to one…
Students celebrate diversity
Students, educators and the wider community celebrated the diversity of local cultures when Prospect Primary School hosted its annual International Day Celebration last weekend. “It was a great success, in which 20 countries, including the Cayman Islands, displayed artifacts, showcased…
Commercial vessel requirements
The Marine Conservation Board wishes to advise the public that, after June 30, 2013, any commercial vessel using the Wildlife Interactive Zones, is required to display the vessel name in a visible location on both sides. Licensed vessels must also…
5 Films that wasted their potential
By Scott Patterson Cinema 101, Editor’s Picks Sitting through an awful film is an excruciating experience, especially when you feel compelled to keep going for the sake of critical merit. The whole thing feels like a colonic irrigation that, lets…
World Kidney Day Open House at HSA Dialysis Unit – Thursday March 14
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority invites everyone to the join in celebrating World Kidney Day 2013 tomorrow Thursday March 14th. Stop by to take a tour of the dialysis unit at the George Town Hospital and learn more about…
The Editor Speaks: When volunteers are “obstructive”
I was startled to hear Terrie Farrington from the Cayman Islands Humane Society Board say on CITN/Cayman27 that some volunteers who walk the Society’s dogs were “obstructive”. Unpaid volunteers who heeded the Society’s appeal for more dog walkers are being…
US private sector hopes to send older couple to Mars
By Pallab Ghosh Science correspondent, BBC News A team led by millionaire and former space tourist Dennis Tito plans to send a “tested couple” to Mars and back in a privately funded mission. The Inspiration Mars Foundation plans to start…
Richard the Lionheart’s mummified heart analysed
By Rebecca Morelle Science reporter, BBC World Service The team used forensic techniques to examine the King’s heart, which is now a brown powder The mummified heart of King Richard I has been analysed by forensic experts. When the English…
Argentina’s Jorge Mario Bergoglio elected Pope
BBC World News Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has greeted crowds in Rome’s St Peter’s Square after his election as the Catholic Church’s new Pope. Appearing on a balcony over the square, he asked the faithful to pray for him….
As we get older and older
Another year has passed And we’re all a little older. Last summer felt hotter And winter seems much colder. I rack my brain for happy thoughts, To put down on my pad But lots of things that come to…
