Record exec dies after Hollywood street rampage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A music executive died Monday after being shot last week by a rampaging gunman in the heart of Hollywood, a hospital spokeswoman said. John Atterberry, who had worked with the Spice Girls, Jessica Simpson and others,…
New national curriculum framework and training for early years
Launched in May 2011, the Ministry of Education’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Unit has already achieved two important firsts for the Cayman Islands: the first National Cayman Islands Early Years National Curriculum Framework; the launch of a new…
Driver was texting in Missouri traffic pileup
WASHINGTON (AP) — A 19-year-old driver was texting just before his pickup truck, two school buses and a tractor truck collided in a deadly pileup on an interstate highway in Missouri last year, the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday….
Christmas bash for seniors
Senior citizens, relatives and caregivers, socialised last week at the combined Seniors Bash and Annual Christmas Banquet. The event was hosted by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) at the Seafarer’s Hall. On Monday, 5 December, the 100-plus…
The NCVO elects a new executive committee
At the NCVO’s recent Annual General Meeting, Executive Committee members were elected to serve for the 2011-12 period. The Executive Board of the NCVO is comprised of members from other voluntary and community organisations, corporate members and private members. These…
Cat’s 26 toes help boost Milwaukee animal shelter
GREENDALE, Wis. (AP) — In a reversal of fortunes, a once-unwanted cat has come to the rescue of an animal shelter in need of a new home. However, this orange-and-white tabby named Daniel is no typical cat. He has a…
Story of Christmas through many different voices
Voices of Christmas – Savannah United Church’s Christmas Cantata, told the story of Christmas through many different voices, past and present, through narration and song. The choir, under the direction of Noel Wallace, had certainly been practicing very hard. The…
The Editor Speaks : Insurance
It doesn’t matter what type of insurance premiums you pay for, e.g. motor, life, property, health, they are high and they go on rising. No matter what the insurance companies claim how they are there for you, they are in…
Ben Wallace gets probation for DUI, gun charges
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace was sentenced Tuesday to a year of probation but avoided jail time on drunken driving and gun possession charges stemming from a September traffic stop in suburban Detroit. Oakland County Circuit…
Nomination day in Jamaica
More than 150 candidates are expected to formally indicate their interest in contesting the December 29 general election. The incumbent Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) said they will each put forward candidates to…
