USA: Fear sells guns
Joyce Pursley – a personal view Fearful people are trying to make sure the rest of us are just as afraid of the world and each other as they are. Fear is what drives the firearm industry in this country….
The Editor Speaks: What has been achieved by our elected officials and who is to blame?
With a general election coming in May and every week there is an announcement of Caymanians throwing their political hat into the ring, it is good to reflect what was achieved over the last 3 ½ years by our present…
The Editor Speaks: Turtle Farm’s annual report does not make for happy reading
It is unfortunate that the latest Annual Report of the Cayman Islands Turtle Farm (CITF) coincides with an imminent visit from the International Media Manager of the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA). Neena Dhaun will be with…
Cayman Islands Too Far Away? Just Build Your Own
By William Pesek Bloomberg Fifteen years ago, China was ecstatic to regain control of Hong Kong and all it represented: freshly minted billionaires, a culture in which corporate chieftains outshine movie stars, and splashy initial public offerings that rival New…
Fast-food ‘linked to childhood asthma and eczema’
Eating fast food three times a week may lead to asthma and eczema in children, say researchers who have looked at global disease and dietary patterns. Data from more than 500,000 children in more than 50 countries suggests poor diet…
The Editor Speaks: Strong words from Ezzard but can he deliver?
He who shouts the loudest will always be heard and there is no doubt that Ezzard shouts as loud as McKeeva Bush and often with more sense. However, his latest announcement via a telephone call to his favourite media site…
The Editor Speaks: Bridger won’t give up
The decision I criticised H.E. Governor Duncan Taylor for in seeking judicial review of an order his office received to release a complaint by former “Operation Tempura” chief investigator Martin Bridger has resulted in Bridger announcing to another local media…
The Editor Speaks: A refreshing Press Briefing
It was a refreshing change to witness the new government’s Press Briefing on Tuesday (8). There was none of the tired old swipes at the previous People’s Progressive Party Movement’s (PPM) government that had gotten the Cayman Islands into the…
The Editor Speaks: It’s not official but it’s closing
It was with some surprise to find the National Roads Authority (NRA) closed part of the West Bay Road on Wednesday (9). This was in preparation for construction work on the eastbound side of the road. My inquiries, and confirmed…
The Editor Speaks: The smell of scum is back
The scum of the Cayman Islands society were back in earnest on Monday night. Determined to make our beautiful islands a place to harass, steal, terrify and maim innocent citizens, trash have crawled out of their garbage cans and delivered…
