Bangladesh Dhaka building collapse leaves 87 dead
At least 87 people have been killed and many others trapped after an eight-storey building housing garment factories collapsed outside the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka. Firefighters and army personnel are leading the operation to rescue those caught beneath the debris in…
Convicted killer wins appeal and will be deported back to Jamaica
Collin (Sheldon) Ovid Scott (41), a Jamaican national who was convicted of killing his girlfriend when she told him she was leaving him had his sentence reduced by Cayman’s court of appeal last week. Scott had pleaded guilty to manslaughter…
Syria clashes destroy ancient Aleppo minaret
The minaret of one of Syria’s most famous mosques has been destroyed during clashes in the northern city of Aleppo. The state news agency Sana accused rebels of blowing up the 11th-Century minaret of the Umayyad Mosque. However, activists say…
Tim Cook hints Apple won’t release new products until fall
Seth Fiegerman Mashable Don’t hold your breath for any big Apple product launches this summer. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook suggested during the March quarter earnings call Tuesday that the company will not be releasing any new products until the fall….
The world’s first scuba relay race
Introducing Cayman’s First Scuba Mile Relay Race – June 15, 2013 Red Sail Sports, Aqua Lung and DAN have come together with the creators of the Flowers Sea Swim to launch the first CAYMAN SCUBA MILE. The event will be…
Brazilian providers eye Bahamas presence
By Neil Hartnell, Tribune 242 Business Editor Brazilian financial services providers are interested in establishing a physical presence in the Bahamas, a Cabinet Minister said yesterday, adding that he wanted to “leverage the success” this nation has had there to…
Maples and Calder supports Young Caymanians at GYLC
Maples and Calder has once again committed to support three young Caymanians who will attend the Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC) in Summer 2013. Ciara Henry, Ryan Japal and Henry Hill each received a contribution of US$500 toward their registration…
CONCACAF report says fraud believed committed and money moved to Cayman
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football’s (CONCACAF) “INTEGRITY COMMITTEE REPORT OF INVESTIGATION” dated April 18, 2013 has been published and was presented to the Executive Committee of CONCACAF. The Executive Summary from the Report is attached….
2013 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship draw held in the Bahamas
11-team event is largest Beach Soccer Championship in CONCACAF history NASSAU, Bahamas (Tuesday, April 23, 2013) – Defending champion Mexico will face tournament newcomers Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana in group play, while the road to the semifinals for host…
What a mouthful!
What a mouthful! Male fish takes on the task of protecting its eggs… by cramming them into its mouth By Kerry Mcdermot Daily Mail Yellow-headed jawfish spied opening its mouth to aerate its brood Images captured on sea floor off…
