Schild wins World Cup slalom; US teen Shiffrin 3rd
LIENZ, Austria (AP) — Marlies Schild of Austria won her fourth straight World Cup slalom race, while 16-year-old Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States finished third to become the youngest female racer on a World Cup slalom podium in 33 years….
Chamber introduces 2012 Leadership Cayman class
Leadership Cayman (LC), in its third year, has welcomed 25 new participants for its 2012 programme. A traditional Orientation Dinner was held at Grand Old House on December 7, 2011 to welcome each candidate. Candidates were selected for this extraordinary…
How to motivate yourself to a better body after the New Year
Most of us, especially if you’re a woman, start off the New Year by making resolutions to lose weight and get in shape. This mission is often easier said than done. Some last a little longer than others, but for…
Confiscated cupcake
PEABODY, Mass. (AP) — A woman who just flew back home from Las Vegas says an airport security officer confiscated her frosted cupcake because he thought the icing on it could be a security risk. Rebecca Hains said the Transportation…
Spotlight on dog therapy
Next week (2 January 2012) GIS Spotlight rediscovers treasures at the archives, reviews a new therapy approach and revisits students as they participate in safe activities. Who was Annie Huldah Bodden and what role did she play in Cayman’s history?…
Rocky Road: Ice cream spill freezes Ind. traffic
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Police say 40,000 pounds of ice cream have spilled from a semitrailer in Fort Wayne, Ind., closing two lanes of southbound Interstate 69 at the start of the holiday weekend. The Journal Gazette and WPTA-TV…
Students bowled over by YUDP
The Young United Democratic Party treated the Passport2Success “Cohort 5” group to a night of bowling as a celebration on their graduation from the course. The purpose was to treat the group for their hard work and commitment during the…
Six-time Pro Bowler Taylor to retire after season
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Linebacker Jason Taylor walked across the locker room brushing his teeth, then ducked into the equipment room to rinse and spit. Minutes later he tried to muster a smile for a cluster of TV cameras. It…
Christmas Day at Boatswain Bay
Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church celebrated Christmas Day with both a Cantata, from the adult choir and a drama presentation from the children. The service began with newlyweds Annie and Dillion Ebanks lighting the Advent candle, a symbol of the hope and…
Cayman maintains its triple “A” rating
After a period of scrutiny, international ratings agency, Moody’s has maintained its triple “A” rating for Cayman. Moody’s experts said in it’s most recent assessment that the island strong institutions further support the rating. It says its stability has been…
