Extreme-weather tents for the homeless could help save millions of lives
BY VICTORIA HOSINGAPORE From Mashable SINGAPORE — For millions of homeless people around the world, finding shelter from the elements can be a challenge. Extreme winter cold and summer heat can be fatal to people who aren’t sufficiently protected. Tough…
Cayman Islands Budget Address by Minister of Finance
Securing Cayman’s Future Introduction Madam Speaker, I thank God for the privilege to rise today to speak to The Appropriation (July 2016 to December 2017) Bill, 2016 and for the success that He has bestowed upon us. The 2016/17 Budget…
Cayman Islands utility company announces a “marginal” rate increase
CUC Base Rate Adjustment – Effective June 1, 2016 The Board of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has approved a Base Rate adjustment for Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) in accordance with the Rate Cap Adjustment Mechanism (RCAM) mandated by CUC’s Transmission…
Horseradish may be potent cancer fighter
From newsmax The common root vegetable horseradish contains enzymes that may help fight cancer, a new study shows. Horseradish, used most often a condiment, has been known to contain healthful properties, but this is the first time that researchers have…
RCIPS: Police urge public to take personal safety seriously while out at sea
From RCIPS CAYMAN ISLANDS: Police responded to an incident this past holiday weekend which again highlights the need for members of the public to take their personal safety more seriously while boating. Just before 8PM yesterday, 16 May, the 9-1-1…
Cayman Islands to celebrate families
International Day of Families is Sunday 15 May 2016, and the Cayman Islands will join the rest of the world in celebration. This year’s theme is Families, Healthy Lives and Sustainable Futures. Commenting on the theme Miriam Foster of the…
iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
Grand Cayman: Roadworks commence Thu (4) Red Bay area Drivers and pedestrians may have noticed that some road work projects are underway, and the National Roads Authority (NRA) advises that these will continue for some time. Along the east-west arterial road…
See inside £65 million Caribbean paradise home once owned by Harry Potter star
BY COLIN BRENNAN From Mirror UK People who have stayed at Kilkee House in the Bahamas include members of the The Rat Pack, The Beatles, Nicholas Cage, and Pierce Brosnan A piece of island paradise once owned by Hollywood legend…
5 ways Londoners can beat loneliness this Winter
BY RACHEL THOMPSON From Mashable LONDON — Living in a city can be a lonely experience at times, particularly during the winter months. Making friends might have been fairly straightforward during adolescence, but meeting new people during adulthood is a…
Cayman Islands Premier delivers Strategic Policy Statement
From Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA, Minister for Home Affairs, Health & Culture Madam Speaker, It is once again my duty and pleasure to present to this Honourable Legislature the Government’s Strategic Policy Statement for the year 2016-2017,…