Frasers fail to reach 100 m finals
The Fraser brothers Shaune and Brett failed to qualify for the 100 metres freestyle finals at the London Olympics today (31). They were both swimming in the same heat and disappointingly finished 7th (Brett) and 8th (Shaune). Times: Brett 48.92 …
“Archie” says farewell to Cayman Islands
It was with much sadness and joy when the congregation of St. George’s Anglican (Episcopal) Church said “goodbye” to their rector last Sunday (29). I say ‘sadness’ because Archdeacon, the Venerable Peter Hollis Lynch – known affectionately as ‘Archie’ to…
Cayman Islands sets sights on the RBC 56th Annual Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships
Led by Team Manager Bob Slatter, the Cayman Islands team will tee off in fierce competition against eight other teams from countries around the region at the RBC 56th Annual Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships (CAGC) set to take place in…
Olympics football: Michel Morganella expelled for racist tweet
Switzerland’s Olympic football team has expelled defender Michel Morganella from the tournament for posting racist comments on Twitter. An offensive message aimed at South Korean people was posted from his Twitter account after Switzerland lost 2-1 to the Koreans on…
Butterfield supports competitors for 2013 Island Games in Bermuda
Young competitors taking part in the 2013 Island Games in Bermuda can now apply for financial assistance from Butterfield in Guernsey. Local people in full or part-time education are eligible to apply for the bursaries which will be awarded to…
‘Waiting for Josephine’ – A Magazine Appeal
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 30 July 2012: When Carol Hay’s domestic helper of 21 years, Josephine, was diagnosed with cancer in February this year, the roles reversed and Carol became her caretaker; accompanying her to all her doctor and testing…
These 4 things happen right before a heart attack
Every year, approximately 785,000 Americans suffer a first heart attack. And 470,000 who’ve already had one or more heart attacks have another one. The scary thing is that 25 percent of ALL heart attacks happen “silently,” without clear or obvious…
RBC Wealth Management appoints new Head of Credit
RBC Wealth Management, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE), today announced the appointment of Ojan Jamkhou as Head of Credit for its Global Trust and Wealth Management-UK businesses. Based in London, Mr Jamkhou will be…
The Encyclopedia of Earth features new article about the Cayman Islands
An excellent article published July 29 and updated July 30by lead Author World Wildlife Fund on The Encyclopedia of Earth website (www.eoearth.org) features the Ecoregions of the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands has two main ecoregions that occur entirely or…
Little seahorse filmed in the Cayman Islands
Frans De Backer was in the Cayman Islands recently and filmed a little seahorse at Lighthouse Point, West Bay on Grand Cayman. The 2 minutes of footage is available to see on the website Vimeo.com Frans said, “Not much words…
