The Editor speaks: Since when was “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” a controversial holiday favourite ?
Since a couple of months ago! OK. Maybe two years ago…?* The song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” was written in 1944 and at no time ever was any question raised that the lyrics could be interpreted as a man trying…
President George H.W Bush. A personal reflection (and chili, too)
By Dody Denman Houston, Texas, United States, and the World has lost an incredible leader and caring man with the death of President George H.W. Bush. While listening to the news the day after our 41st President died, the newscaster…
Swan song
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio “Music is so powerful that it can even avert death” is an ancient notion popularized by the Greeks in legends and fairy tales centered around the swan. In Aesop’s, The Swan and the Goose,…
Better governments for better lives: A road map for enhancing Civil Service Management in six Caribbean Countries
By Mariano Lafuente From BID Mejorando vidas High-quality human resources are the centerpiece of state capacity. The ways in which the civil service is managed—human resource planning policies, recruitment and selection, pay, and professional development, among other factors—are critical for…
The Publisher speaks: “Winds of Change” – Christmas is coming
By Joan Wilson I have taken our Editor’s space today because I felt the winds of change yesterday evening and I wrote a poem about it. One, I haven’t shared with you before. As Christmas is just around the corner,…
The Editor speaks: Is ‘silence’ safer?
Before I go into trying to answer that question I have to refer you to an excellent ‘Viewpoint” from retired Cayman Islands senior civil servant, Gilbert Connolly. The article is published on the CNS website under the title of “Governor…
The Xi-Trump trade truce may not end in a peace treaty, and markets should prepare accordingly
Macroscope by Neal Kimberley From South China Morning Post Neal Kimberley says investors can adjust short-term plans, but the pending US tariff hike has only been delayed for 90 days And, even if the trade war is resolved for good,…
Ganja: race, politics and legalisation
BY LOUIS EA MOYSTON, PHD From Caribbean Life The issue of legalisation of ganja has become a popular issue in the global discourse on drugs since the pioneering role of countries such as Uruguay and Canada led the way regarding…
Asia Broadband Inc – (AABB): AABB displays wild upside ripping potential
From Journal Transcript Asia Broadband Inc – (AABB) AABB is our new profile and chance to get December kicked off in solid fashion. We think AABB has potential to be even bigger. Here are some key technicals and stats to…
The Editor speaks: World AIDS Day but more steam needed
Last Saturday (1) was World AIDS Day. Please read our Minister of Health’s message on World AIDS Day published on our website at: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/cayman-islands-minister-of-healths-message-for-world-aids-day/ The Cayman AIDS Foundation on their Facebook page says: The Cayman AIDS Foundation (CAF) is…