Life rafts spotted near capsized rig
MOSCOW (AP) — Rafts carrying people have been spotted off Russia’s east coast where a floating oil rig sank in remote, freezing waters, the owner said Monday, but the government would not confirm the report and it was not clear…
With morgues full, Philippine flood victims buried
ILIGAN, Philippines (AP) — With funeral parlors overwhelmed, authorities in a flood-stricken southern Philippine city on Monday organized the first mass burial of some of nearly 700 people who were swept to their deaths in one of worst calamities to…
Protestors demand dump answers
The Department of Environmental Health has done no environmental reports or studies about relocating the George Town Landfill, according to Bodden Town’s anti-dump coalition, suggesting the decision to move the site “was made by the premier”. At the same time,…
Veterans’ christmas party
The Cayman Islands Veterans Association Christmas party at the Seafarers Hall, Prospect, party was a great opportunity to meet old friends and comrades. Everyone enjoyed a lovely meal provided by Luz’s Restaurant and organized by Mrs. Beverly Banks. Entertainment was…
Italian appeals court says why it cleared Knox
MILAN, Italy (AP) — No murder weapon. Faulty DNA. No motive. Even the time of death was wrong by nearly an hour. The Italian appeals court that cleared Amanda Knox in the killing of her roommate explained its ruling on…
iCommunity Events
HOLIDAY FLEA MARKET: The Parents Association of Launch Pad Enrichment Centre invites vendors and shoppers to this bargain event in Savannah at 1866 Shamrock Road 6am to noon on December 17th 2011, Items for the entire family plus books and…
The Editor Speaks: It is the season for mystery, accusations and threats. Where is the good will?
This is the time of good will towards all men and by the “men” it does include women. “Peace on Earth and tidings of great joy” the angel sang out to the shepherds in the fields. Beautiful lights, even the…
World’s shortest woman wants to be Bollywood star
NAGPUR, India (AP) — A high school student in central India was recognised as the world’s shortest woman by Guinness World Records on Friday as she turned 18 and said she hopes to earn a degree and make it in…
Children learn from the master – Gianfranco Zola
He’s regarded as one of the greatest footballers in the world. And the children of Cayman now have the opportunity to learn from the best – former Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola. Youngsters could only marvel in amazement at his silky…
Car crash causes traffic jam
A car that crashed into a CUC pole on the stretch of Esterley Tibbetts Highway, between George Town and Camana Bay early Friday morning caused severe traffic jams for several hours as CUC workers put in another pole. A worker…
