Dorothy Samson: A woman on a mission
Life changed for Dorothy Samson in an Indian orphanage. Seeing the incredible needs of the children there, the Colorado resident knew she could make a difference. So started a journey that led her to Compassion International and its unique child…
Eusebio in hospital with pneumonia
The medical director of the hospital where Eusebio is being treated for bronchial pneumonia admitted he can not say when the Portugal legend is likely to be released. The 69-year-old is in the care of doctors at the Hospital da…
Harbour deal to be signed “in weeks”
Government expects a final port-construction agreement with the China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) in February, only five weeks away. The signing will come approximately one month ahead of the official 31 March deadline for the framework agreement, and is unlikely…
Daylight jewellery robbery
Three masked men terrified shoppers at a George Town jewellers during a daring daylight robbery. The trio – armed with what’s thought to be hammers – carried out a raid at Magnum Jewellers on Cardinal Avenue yesterday morning (22). Police…
Jones and Young add to Utd injury woes
Manchester United defender Phil Jones is to have an X-ray after suffering a facial injury in the 5-0 win at Fulham. Jones appeared to take a knock to the face in a challenge with Fulham forward Clint Dempsey early on…
ALL THAT JAZZ – Festival can happen says music boss
The music and entertainment association has offered to take control of Cayman’s near-defunct Jazz Fest, hiring artists, gathering sponsorship and delivering “a stellar line-up” at cheaper costs. Speaking at the last quarterly meeting of the 150-member Cayman Music & Entertainment…
John Terry to face race charges
The Crown Prosecution Service in the UK has announced that John Terry will face criminal charges relating to an alleged racist slur aimed at the QPR defender Anton Ferdinand. Terry, who denies wrongdoing, will appear before West London magistrates’ court…
CHINESE TAKE-AWAY – Berth plans would spoil watersports
Covering 16 acres on an artificial island in Red Bay, the proposed all-weather five-pier cruise-berthing facility will spur renovation of George Town, while preserving Seven Mile Beach and Hog Sty Bay’s wrecks and reefs. By contrast, the construction of the…
Santa Claus came to town…. in a VW Beetle!
Santa rode in – in a convertible VW Beetle with a little Christmas tree growing out of it to the tune of “Here comes Santa Claus.” It was the Seniors Christmas Party at Savannah Newlands playfield. Everyone at the playfield…
