US World Champion Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. begins jail sentence
US world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr has begun a three-month jail term for domestic violence. The fighter was sentenced last December after pleading guilty to attacking his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris. The judge delayed his jail time to allow him…
UEFA President Michel Platini says refs must stop games over racism
A BBC Panorama programme highlighted incidents of racism at stadiums in Poland and Ukraine, who will co-host Euro 2012. “Referees can finish the game. They have this power in case of racism,” Platini told the BBC’s David Bond. “That is,…
Cayman Island’s Jeff Webb receives a standing ovation and it’s not business as usual yet at CONCACAF
Football officials from the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football, otherwise known as CONCACAF, rose to give their new president, Jeffrey Webb, a standing ovation after his acceptance speech on 23 May 2012 at the five-star Boscolo…
Now you see it: now you don’t – temporary terminal for Olympics costs $31M
AP) — The project will cost 20 million pounds ($31 million), process 37,000 bags and deal with 10,000 or so athletes. But don’t blink, because you might miss Heathrow’s Games Terminal: After three days, it will disappear. So why would…
Rugby reports: Cayman and Guyana both win
Cayman v Bahamas [From www.caymanrugby.com] The Cayman National XV men’s team put their recent 4 point loss to Bermuda firmly behind them with a resounding 20 point win over the Bahamas on 26 May at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex…
Guyana powerlifters gear up for Cayman Islands Tournament of the Americas
With a view of getting powerlifters in top condition for important overseas engagements during the second half of this year, the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) has planned four local tournaments, the first of which is set for next month….
FSU’s Hyman ready for summer of a lifetime
For a man who possesses Kemar Hyman’s speed, he has quietly snuck up on quite a few people. Well, everyone but the competition. The Florida State senior owns the fastest collegiate 100-meter sprint this season with a mark of 10.07…
Canadian Dylan Armstrong likes to stay on the move since leaving Cayman Islands
At six-foot-four and a well-distributed 345 pounds, it’s hard to say Dylan Armstrong travels light. But really, beyond his considerable bulk, he has learned not to weigh himself down with unnecssary baggage. Which is a good thing, because the Kamloops-born…
BIH holding company of Birmingham City FC and registered in the Cayman Islands admits accounts are further delayed
The holding company of football club Birmingham City has delayed the publication of its results again. Birmingham International Holdings (BIH) said the already-delayed release of its results for the six months to 31 December would not now be published until…
Guyana powerlifters coming to Cayman Islands
Guyana’s powerlifters are in for a busy second half of 2012 as the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) has earmarked four international events, including one on Grand Cayman, that it plans to attend from July to November. …
