The 5 minority government members resign from UDP
A report in various Caribbean news outlets, attributed to a statement made by Deputy Premier Rolston Anglin, says that the five members of the Cayman Islands minority government resigned voluntarily as members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) on Saturday…
Fiscal cliff deal close but Congress to miss deadline
From BBC The US will miss a midnight deadline and head over the “fiscal cliff”, after the House of Representatives said it would hold no vote on Monday. Earlier, President Barack Obama said a deal to avoid the steep tax…
New year revellers welcoming 2013
From BBC Celebrations are being held around the world to mark the new year, with the city of Auckland in New Zealand holding the first major event of 2013. More than 1.5 million people gathered around Sydney harbour to watch…
Belle de Jour’s history of anonymity
From BBC While we may not know their names, anonymous writers have long shaped our worldview, says Brooke Magnanti, who wrote as sex blogger Belle de Jour. How do we know who’s written the words we love to read? The…
India gang rape: New Year celebrations scaled back
From BBC India has scaled back New Year celebrations, as it mourned the death of a woman whose gang rape on a bus a fortnight ago sparked public outrage. The army has cancelled all official celebrations as have the states…
BBC’s top memes and viral videos of 2012
By Dave Lee and Mark Ward BBC technology reporters If your new year’s resolution is to achieve worldwide fame and fortune – you would be wise to learn a thing or two from the stories below. In a year which…
The 2013 CIASA: Splash, Dash & Dine with Olympians!
Splash, Dash & Dine with Olympians! January 10-13th 2013 CIASA, the national swim association, is offering an opportunity to meet, swim and dine with world class athletes, who are currently ‘in the game’. Cayman Swimming is making progress on many…
SSC Hosts Inter Squad Reds –v- Greens Meet
Santa was on deck as starter; elves were in the stands and Chrsitmas Spirit could be seen, heard and felt throughout the Lions Aquatic Centre…” Stingray Swim Club, Grand Cayman, 29 December 2012: Stingray Swim Club (SSC) members took getting…
8 Great New Year’s Eve Cocktails
By Katie Waldeck from care2.com It’s time to ring in the New Year. Whether you’re hosting a fabulous fête for 150 of your closest friends, or curling up on the couch with loved ones to watch the ball drop, New Year’s Eve is a…
Urban Sketchers features Grand Cayman
The Urban Sketchers website (www.urbansketchers.org), a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the art of on-location drawing, has a lovely story posted on their website about the Blue Iguana and the sculpture at Rum Point. Enjoy: Holiday on Rum…





