The Jewish pirates who ruled the Caribbean
By Andrew Paul From Mental Floss As European nations pushed westward in a mad dash for colonies from the 16th to 18th centuries, the Caribbean became a pirate’s paradise. Legendary sailors like Edward “Blackbeard” Teach and William “Captain” Kidd famously…
iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Cayman Islands Community Events THU JUNE 4 Dart Realty Presentation The Chief Operating Officer of Dart Realty will be hosting a public presentation on the Dart group of companies’ upcoming real estate development plans on Thursday (4 Jun) at 5:30…
Renewable energy to advance in Caribbean from partnerships
Clinton Climate Initiative partners with Rocky Mountain Institute and Carbon War Room to advance renewable energy in Caribbean Island-Nations WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 29, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), an initiative of the Clinton Foundation, today…
Drug based on herpes successfully treats skin cancer patients
By BEC CREW From Scientific Alert This is big. A modified version of the herpes virus has been used to treat skin cancer patients, and one in four have responded positively to the treatment, remaining in remission at least six…
“Poinciana in the Yard” II
By Gordon Solomon This beautiful June featured print of Gordon Solomon’s “Poinciana in the Yard” II is available in various size paper and giclee prints; a lovely painting to brighten any room. Produced on island at the accredited Cathy Church…
2015 Hurricane Season Message from Cayman Islands Premier
By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA It seems that in the blinking of an eye another first of June is upon as heralding in yet another Hurricane Season. Last month we received the prognostication from Colorado State University…
International Defence Training – Maritime Training Team coming to Cayman Islands
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service welcomes an International Maritime Training Team from the Royal Navy (RN IMTT) who will be delivering a series of training courses to enhance navigation and small craft operating skills over the next month. For…
Father of West Indies Federation
By Nelson A. King from Caribbean Life Grenadian Theophilus Albert Marryshow was known throughout the Caribbean as the “Father of West Indies Federation.” He was regarded as an ardent advocate of closer association of the islands of the region all…
iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Cayman Islands Community Events TUE JUNE 2 Child month Board Games Evening Child Month organisers invite families to enjoy the rescheduled Board Games evening on Tuesday 2 June, at Book Nook, in the Galleria Plaza on West Bay Road, 6.00-…
Cayman Islands utility company initiates annual hurricane drill
From CUC NB: THIS IS OUR ANNUAL HURRICANE DRILL Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) wishes to advise its customers that its hurricane preparation plan has been initiated in anticipation of the possible effects of Tropical Storm…





