Dutch state apologises for 1947 Indonesia massacre
RAWAGEDE, Indonesia (AP) — After six decades of waiting, relatives of men killed in a notorious massacre during Indonesia’s bitter struggle for independence finally got what they wanted: an official apology from the Dutch state. Tjeerd de Zwaan, ambassador to…
Fedora introduced as football coach at UNC
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Larry Fedora says he’s excited to help North Carolina’s football programme move forward. Fedora was introduced as the Tar Heels’ coach Friday, a few hours after the terms of his seven-year contract were approved during…
Glitz and glam to celebrate the Sunrise Centre’s 25th anniversary
A smile is worth a thousand words, and the clients and staff at the Sunrise Centre have 25 years worth of smiles to share. On Tuesday, 6th December 2011, the Sunrise Adult Training Centre celebrated its 25th anniversary at the…
Fergie says United can cope
Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced his Manchester United squad is strong enough to cope with the loss of centre-back Nemanja Vidic for the rest of the season. Club captain Vidic damaged knee ligaments during the midweek 2-1 Champions League defeat…
The Editor speaks: More worries
I am in danger of getting my wrists slapped again by the premier for ‘jumping on the band wagon’ by seeming to support claims made by North Side MLA Ezzard Miller. Mr. Miller is suspicious of how the year on…
Marlins’ Nunez apologises for using fake name, age
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Miami Marlins reliever Leo Nunez has apologised for using a fake name and age, saying he falsified his identify when he was young so he could play professional baseball. Nunez says in an interview with…
Jay-Z to raise money, perform at Carnegie Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z didn’t graduate from high school, but he’s encouraging others to value their education. The rapper announced Thursday that he will perform two shows at New York’s Carnegie Hall in February to benefit the Shawn Carter…
Hospital staff abandon patients to fire, 65 die
KOLKATA, India (AP) — Medical staff at an Indian hospital abandoned their patients and fled for safety early Friday as fire and smoke poured through the building, leaving 65 people dead, many from smoke inhalation, government officials said. As rescuers…
GIS Spotlight unveils Cayman’s Christmas heritage, evaluates prisoner rehabilitation and revisits an iconic cultural centre
First, we take you on a historic journey to uncover a tradition that still colours the Cayman Islands today. Join us at the National Archive where an amazing treasure trove awaits. Together we will delve into a custom that stirred…
Boxers bring back medals
Boxers from the D Dalmain Gym proudly show off their impressive medal haul after their successful trip to Barbados. World number 2 Charles “Killa” Whittaker was on hand to congratulate the winning team after every single one of them returned to…
