Issue of writs of elections to be served
H.E. the Governor will, in accordance with section 28(1) of the Elections Law (2009 Revision), issue the writs of elections which will be served on the returning officers for the 6 electoral districts on Wednesday 12th December, 2012 at 3:00…
Egypt crisis: Clashes in Cairo amid constitution row
Rival protesters have clashed outside the presidential palace in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, as unrest grows over a controversial draft constitution. More than 200 people were injured as protesters threw petrol bombs and rocks – shots were reportedly fired. Violence…
Dave Brubeck: Take Five jazz pianist dies
Pioneering jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck has died, aged 91. The musician, whose recordings included Take Five and Blue Rondo a la Turk, was once designated a “living legend” by the US Library of Congress. He died on Wednesday…
ayman Islands Represented at CCCAN Leaders Seminar
Cayman Islands Represented at Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation Leaders Seminar CIASA Vice President, Michael Lockwood, recently attended the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation (CCCAN) Leaders Seminar in Miami, Florida. The Seminar was well attended by…
Philippines: Typhoon Bopha death toll rises
The death toll from a powerful storm battering the southern Philippines has risen to about 200, as rescue teams arrive in affected areas. At least 156 people are known to have died in Compostela Valley province alone when Typhoon Bopha…
Hell Is Grand Cayman
By Richard Bangs, The Blog It’s the final afternoon in paradise, and I head for Hell. Hell, it turns out, is a flash in the road near West Bay, named for a swatch of spiky, tortured, black, ironshore that looks…
CITA urges everyone to write to Minister re marine parks
The following is a letter sent to us from Jane van de Bol, Executive Director Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CTA) As you may know, there is a plan to expand our marine parks that is currently under review. CITA whole-heartedly…
Le Meritage chef Michael Farrell moving to the Cayman Islands
By Susan Langenhennig, The Times-Picayune After four years at the Maison Dupuy Hotel, chef Michael Farrell is heading to the Cayman Islands to become executive chef at Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa. He doesn’t plan on…
Jingle Bell Walk Run
The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre’s 10th annual Jingle Bell Walk/Run is taking place this Sunday, 9th December at the Grand Caymanian Resort at Crystal Harbour. With race distances of 5k and 10k, this event is for everyone. To register now to participate, go to…
Cops say don’t get conned by counterfeit cash this Christmas
Officers from the RCIPS Financial Crime Unit are urging members of the public and businesses to continue to be on the look-out for fake cash, particularly as we approach the festive season. Recently some counterfeit KYD$25 notes have been found…
