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Ban Paraquat in the Cayman Islands

iNews Cayman 100% backs this petition to have the pesticide Paraquat banned in the Cayman Islands. Target: Cayman Islands Government & Local Businesses Sponsored by: Ban Paraquat Cayman More than 20 dogs have died as a result of Paraquat poisioning in…

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The Editor Speaks: What does the word “fair” mean?

The premier said in the LA when he was speaking about the referendum on the One Man, One Vote (OMOV) issue that he was being as fair as possible. Even knowing Mr. Bush as I do I gasped at that….

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The Editor Speaks: What a waste

The government’s Water Authority has once again advertised for tenders to be submitted for the acquisition and ownership of  “the public wastewater infrastructure on Grand Cayman, and to operate and maintain the sewerage system and to provide wastewater services under…

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Joan Wilson (related to the first two Caymanian families) apologises to Governor

 This is my response to the premier’s reply to the governor who commented on the premier’s allegations on a television show. Whilst Governor Taylor’s press release to Hon. McKeeva Bush’s assertions that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, including  himself, were…

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The Editor Speaks: Where are our heroes? If you want a joint go to Northward prison

Our National Heroes Day is this Monday 23rd January at 9am and is the islands’ largest national celebration. The theme of this year’s celebration is education. Traditional elements include uniform parades, choirs, live music and laying of wreaths in remembrance….

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The Editor Speaks: Cellphones in cars, DART, the premier is amused – the editor is not, lost NOT found

In an Associated Press article by Joan Lowy published on 15th Dec., the writer suggests, “When someone is talking to you, your brain is listening, processing and thinking about what’s being said — even if you’re in the driver’s seat…

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The Editor Speaks: Drinking and blogging

It is utterly appalling that all the warnings the RCIPS have been giving over the past few weeks about drinking and driving a lot of motorists are ignoring them. There was a fatal accident on Esterley Tibbetts Highway on Nov…

Christmas Morning of Yesterday

It was no ordinary Christmas morning for me As I opened the bedroom door to have a peep Just so excited and eager for the sun to rise So I could quickly claim my Santa surprise So quietly I closed…

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The Editor speaks: More worries

I am in danger of getting my wrists slapped again by the premier for ‘jumping on the band wagon’ by seeming to support claims made by North Side MLA Ezzard Miller. Mr. Miller is suspicious of how the year on…

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Do not gloat over anyone’s death; remember that we all have to die. Ecclesiasticus 8:7