Thai elephant park reopens in sign of recovery
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand (AP) — A huge work force in Thailand was back on the job Tuesday: the elephants famous for carrying tourists through the country’s ancient capital. Authorities reopened a major elephant park in Ayutthaya, hoping to show tourists the…
London’s calling for Premier Bush
Premier McKeeva Bush returned yesterday evening from weekend financial talks in London, but will leave again on Saturday for next week’s Wednesday and Thursday Overseas Territories conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The weekend talks, sought by Mr Bush…
Cayman Islands’ Pioneers
At a ceremony held last Friday (11) at Government House, H.E Governor Duncan Taylor, announced four postage stamps were to be issued to commemorate four Cayman Island pioneers. These were: Mrs. Almeria McLaughlin Tomlinson (1882-1974), the granddaughter of one of…
Cayman remembers fallen heroes
Remembrance Day this year marked the enlistment of 201 Caymanian men in the World War II Trinidad Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. The service took place on Sunday 13 November around the Cenotaph of Elmslie Memorial Church, Harbour Drive. After all…
Pirates day in pictures
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YO HO HO LET’S GO
They’re here, me hearties! Thousands of spectators watch the annual Pirates Landing in Hog Sty Bay by Harbour Drive. This year promises to be bigger and better. A pre-landing pageant to get everyone in the mood followed by explosions, smoke…
Collapse looms if projects don’t start
Business leaders have described growing frustration with trying to rebuild Cayman’s economy and put people to work, fearing the Islands are in profound danger if development projects do not start soon. In a series of full-page advertisements, at least 33…
Beacon Group acquisition
Cayman-based Caledonian Global Financial Services has announced the acquisition of the Beacon Group of companies, which is based in the British Virgin Islands and comprises Beacon Capital Management, Beacon Fund Advisors and Beacon Fund Administrators. Beacon is a provider of…
New Greek cabinet to be sworn in
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s incoming prime minister is due to name his cabinet Friday, a day after being appointed to head an interim coalition government that will push through a new European debt deal and secure continued bailout funding…
11-11-11 brings hopes of good luck
From China to New York, place your bets! Tie the knot! Make a wish! Friday marked the 11th day of the 11th month of 2011. Around the world, people celebrated the triple convergence of 11s with a splash. Some 1,000…