MURDER TRIAL ENDS: Verdict back Wednesday Court hears
Grand Court Justice Howard Cooke on Friday closed the murder trial of Devon Anglin, promising a Wednesday verdict after defence lawyers declined to call any witnesses, arguing that prosecution testimony had been “wholly unreliable”. Defence counsel John Ryder, QC, told…
X-RAY VISION! Customs will get $3m equipment to stop smugglers
One of the world’s leading suppliers of anti-nuclear army vehicles has signed a major deal to protect Cayman’s borders. Smiths Detection supplies military equipment that helps identify explosives, chemical and biological agents, radiological and nuclear threats and weapons. Now they…
Arsenal seal much needed win
A 2-1 win in Udinese allowed Arsenal to book their place in the UEFA Champions League and offered some respite for beleaguered boss Arsene Wenger. Priceless away goals from Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott saw the Gunners through 3-1…
Spectacular splash at Sunset
The climatic final part of the Ogier Stroke and Stride 2011 swim/run series had the crowd at Sunset House on the edge of their seats. The challenging conditions and 800m swim didn’t stop South African Marius Acker from gaining the…
Bob’s songs should be in hymn books
The songs of music icon Bob Marley may soon be heard within the walls of the House of God. The Bishop of Kingston, the Right Reverend Robert Thompson, says Marley’s music should be in hymn books so the church can…
BOXING CLEVER
These three boxers will be carrying some weight on their shoulders. Kendall Ebanks, Jesse Bodden and Dariel Ebanks will travel more than 7000 miles to represent Cayman in the AIBA World Boxing Championships. The trio are currently training for the…
I’M BEING HARASSED: Bush says auditor is a “hitman”
Premier McKeeva Bush yesterday accused the Auditor-General of acting like a hitman – guilty of bureaucratic interference and harassment. The astounding comments came after Alastair Swarbrick blamed the country’s leader for dodging financial regulations and costing the public purse almost…
Dr Shetty offers to help Jordan
Newborn Jordan Binckes looks set to gain the heart operation he desperately needs. Bangalore-based pediatrician and heart specialist Dr Devi Shetty, has offered to help the tiny tot who was born with two holes in his heart. “Dr Shetty is…
Research shows human fecal waste kills coral
A human fecal bacterium kills coral, new research shows, and U.S. scientists say this is a warning to Florida and the Caribbean to protect prized reefs from sewage or face a threat to a key pillar of their tourism. Yesterday…
Dance Lab takes off at CNCF
The Cayman National Cultural Foundation, CNCF, commemorates and showcases the diversity of the Cayman Island’s Heritage and on Friday 12th, the foundation held a free night of fun and dance dubbed Dance Lab. The public were encouraged to join in…
