Cydonie’s tendon did not heal
Ronald Shillingford Cydonie Mothersill warmed up for her women’s 200 metres heat at the London Olympics on Monday but was unable to run because of a long-standing tendon problem. She has been struggling with injuries and after consultation with the…
Aggressive and passive personalities – can you identify with anyone here in Cayman?
“I am the world. The world must obey me. I can never be wrong. I know what is to be done and how. All of you must follow what I say without any protest, because I tolerate no dissent. I…
Algeria’s Taoufik Makhloufi thrown out of Olympics for not trying
Algeria’s Taoufik Makhloufi has become the ninth athlete to be excluded from the London Olympics for not trying. Makhloufi, who won one of Sunday’s 1500m semi-finals, was forced to race in the 800m after Algeria failed to withdraw him before…
Judoka Nicholas Delpopolo tests positive for cannabis
Judoka Nicholas Delpopolo has been expelled from London 2012 after he failed a drugs test and admitted he had unwittingly eaten marijuana-laced food. The 23-year-old American had finished seventh in the men’s -73kg competition. Delpopolo was disqualified by the International…
Onepeople’ Premieres Independence Day
Onepeople’ Premieres Independence Day – Documentary To Be Viewed At Jubilee Village, On Flow And Overseas Published: Sunday | August 5, 2012 “The Gleaner” Jamaicans will have one more reason to celebrate their national pride when the official documentary features…
Tokelau Will Be World’s First 100% Solar-Powered Nation
By Mat McDermott, TreeHugger Tokelau may not yet be a fully self-governing country—the majority of its budget is paid for in aid from New Zealand; its citizens still are technically citizens of New Zealand; and it has non-self-governing territory status…
Secure Your Travel Documents
Passport and Corporate Services Office (P&CSO) officials urge all residents to ensure that personal documents are kept updated and secured during the hurricane season – and beyond. The season lasts from 1 June to 30 November. Passports and other vital…
Cayman Squash Wins Big
After competing in various events at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships in Kingston, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands Squash team is back on island, boasting a glittering array of successes and one Caribbean Championship title. During the tournament in…
Premier says no tax. “Off the table”.
Statement by the Premier “The Community Enhancement Fee is now off the table and will not be implemented,” stated the Hon. Mckeeva Bush, Premier and Minister of Finance. “At our public meeting on Wednesday August 1st at the John Cumber…
Public Meeting at Mary Miller Hall tonight (6) postponed to Wednesday (8)
The public meeting to discuss the Community Enhancement Fee and the Government’s 2012-13 budget that was to take place tonight (6) at Mary Miller Hall has been postponed due to inclement weather conditions. The meeting is being rescheduled for Wednesday…
