Guatemala earthquake: Search for San Marcos missing
Hundreds of rescuers are sifting debris of wrecked towns for survivors of Wednesday’s earthquake in Guatemala. The 7.4-magnitude tremor, the most powerful to hit Guatemala since 1976, left at least 52 people dead, many more injured and thousands without power….
Dear RED Fans and Sir Turtle will be at the Pirates Week Parade
During tomorrow’s Pirates Week parade, you will notice a very special guest-Sir Turtle! Beginning with this first appearance, the Department of Tourism will be joining Sir Turtle in celebrating his 50th birthday through a yearlong, activity packed celebration to honour…
Iranian blogger Sattar Beheshti dies after arrest
The death of an Iranian blogger has been reported by his family a week after he was taken into custody. Sattar Beheshti, 35, was arrested by Iranian police on charges of “actions against national security on social networks and Facebook.”…
Human Rights Book Unveiled
Past, Present, Future, a book commemorating human rights in the Cayman Islands, was launched on Tuesday evening (6 November, 2012), to coincide with the introduction of the local Bill of Rights, Freedoms and Responsibilities, contained in the 2009 Constitution. Colourful,…
Rubis: 3q sales revenue: +24% – business volumes: +9%
November 8, 2012 Third quarter 2012 sales revenue came in at EUR702 million (+24%), taking the figure for the first nine months of the year to EUR2,067 million (+36%). As regards the increase in volumes, note that: For Rubis Energie,…
Cayman Turtle Farm to release 150 turtles into the wild
Increased hatching rates boost numbers for 32nd Annual Pirates Week Turtle Release The Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter will release 150 turtles into the wild this weekend in its 32nd Annual Pirates Week Turtle Release. Organised in conjunction with…
Invade the Cayman Islands!
By Dana Blankenhorn, The Street NEW YORK (TheStreet) — There is a relatively easy answer to the financial troubles of Europe, America and Asia. The answer lies in so-called “tax havens.” A consensus is emerging among the world’s major taxing…
In Memory of James Ladner “Laddie” Watler
Torpedoed and lost at sea November 1942 This was shortly after Laddie obtained his Second Mates Licence at the age of 27 years. Confirmation of his loss was dated 16th Dec. 1942 from EVAN THOMAS RADCLIFFE & CO. of…
Sense of pride
By Paul McGowan. PS Audio Yesterday Terri and I returned from New York City. We travel to New York once a year to volunteer with the NYC Marathon’s medical team: I run the communications and Terri drives one of the…
Smelly brackish water from Brac pond means no sanctuary
The sister Islands have no animal sanctuary anymore. Despite rising clamours from around the world, and some public spirited people here at home, to protect the diminishing wildlife, the Cayman Islands seems determined to thumb its nose at environmental concerns….
