Indonesia to hit train roof riders with nasty goop
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia has another bizarre way to keep commuters off the roofs of trains: swat them with brooms drenched in putrid goop. “For anyone who is still up there, it’ll be like a whip,” said Ahmad Sujadi,…
Ridley appointed to GlobeOp board
Luxembourg-based holding company GlobeOp Financial Services S.A. (GO.L: News ) on Monday said it has appointed Tim Ridley to its Cayman Islands subsidiary board. Ridley was appointed following the recent resignation of Gary Linford. In a different development, financial software…
Gardening fever comes to Red Bay Primary
It’s nothing but fresh produce for the Gardening Club and Brownies at Red Bay Primary. The school is proud to be boasting two significant vegetable gardens on its campus. The Gardening Club is run by Mrs. Paulette Williams, a support…
Queen celebrates 60 years on throne
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II marked 60 years on the throne Monday with a message thanking all those who have supported her over her reign and reaffirming her dedication to serving the British people. Tributes from British officials poured…
A legendary performance from the Legend himself
John Legend truly lived up to his name by delivering a legendary, red-hot performance in front of a crowd of thousands at Camana Bay. From the second the master musician singer/songwriter came onstage it was clear he was at home…
DUMP MAY BLOW: Alliance say they will answer all concerns
The George Town dump could explode if authorities start a waste-to-energy scheme at the site, which, in any case, is unlikely to provide enough raw material to process efficiently. At the same time, the Dart-government ForCayman Investment Alliance (FCIA) has…
Obama plans push for veterans jobs programmes
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an effort to cut the unemployment rate among veterans, the Obama administration is calling for a new conservation program that would put veterans to work rebuilding trails, roads and levees on public lands. The administration also…
Khmer Rouge chief jailer gets life in prison
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A U.N.-backed tribunal’s Supreme Court lengthened the sentence for the Khmer Rouge’s chief jailer to life imprisonment on Friday because of his “shocking and heinous” crimes against the Cambodian people. The surprise ruling increased a…
Mario becomes new director of Labour & Pensions
The Ministry of Education Training and Employment has taken an important step forward to realise its vision for a new Department of Labour and Pensions, with the recent appointment of Mr. Mario Ebanks to the post of Director of the…
Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod
WASHINGTON (AP) — Roseanne Barr said Thursday she’s running for the Green Party’s presidential nomination — and it’s no joke. The actress-comedian said in a statement that she’s a longtime supporter of the party and looks forward to working with…
