Outbreak shuts cruise terminal in T&I
From MSN Tourist chiefs in the Turks & Caicos Islands have shut down the cruise terminal on Grand Turk, following a stomach bug outbreak. Cruise lines starting cancelling port calls to Grand Turk on March 11 after passengers suffered from…
Abu Qatada: Government loses deportation appeal
Home Secretary Theresa May has lost her appeal against a ruling preventing the deportation of preacher Abu Qatada. She acted after the Special Immigration Appeals Commission said the radical cleric could not be returned to Jordan. Judges say he could…
Justices Indicate Willingness to Strike Down Federal Marriage Law
From Newsmax Several Supreme Court justices on Wednesday indicated interest in striking down a law that denies federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples, presenting the possibility of a major change in a few months in gay marriage law. Justice…
Cyprus banks to reopen on Thursday
BBC Banks in Cyprus are to reopen on Thursday at 10:00 GMT, 10 days after they closed to prevent a bank run as a controversial bailout was negotiated. Banks will open their doors between noon and 18:00 local time, the…
Madagascar hit by ‘severe’ plague of locusts
A severe plague of locusts has infested about half of Madagascar, threatening crops and raising concerns about food shortages, a UN agency says. The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) said billions of the plant-devouring insects could cause hunger for…
A beautiful bicycle made of wood, wheels and all
From core77 Remember the Thonet bicycle concept, and how we weren’t sure if the seat-tube-less design would be possible to execute in steambent wood? Seeing as there’s still no word on whether it will become a reality, Japanese design…
US Training Syrian Rebels in Jordan ~ Antiwar
by John Glaser Anonymous American officials have told The Associated Press that there is an ongoing effort to train “secular Syrian fighters in Jordan” and aiding so-called “moderates” in the rebel forces trying to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The…
UPDATE: Diabetic teenager missing and found AGAIN!
UPDATE WED 27 March 2013 Teenager found safe and well Ashley McLaughlin has been found safe and well. She was traced in the George Town area this afternoon. STORY TUE 26 March 2013 Diabetic teenager Ashley McLaughlin (15) left her…
UPDATE Police officer Injured at Pirates Cove Bar, East End – Man arrested
UPDATE: March 27 2013 8:24 am RCIPS release Man arrested in connection with East End incident A 19-year-old man was arrested yesterday (Tuesday, 26 March) on suspicion of causing GBH and damage to property. The arrest is in connection with…
Sign-Up for Cayman Carnival 2013
Cayman Bacchanal exclusive t-shirt band. Cayman Carnival date: Saturday, May 4th 2013 Be on the road with Cayman Bacchanal! Represent and be a Bacchanalist! $50 ALL INCLUSIVE (T-shirt, water bottle, premium drinks, goodie bag, food and music). Cayman Bacchanal is…
