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Cayman: MPs approve $51.8 million in Supplementary Expenditure for 2024October 12, 2024Grand Cayman, 11 October 2024 – Members of Parliament approved $51.8 million in supplementary expenditure requests for the Cayman Islands Government’s 2024 financial year in Finance Committee on […]- Climate finance for UK OT islands top of the agenda in BrusselsOctober 12, 2024Ahead of this year’s UN Climate Change summit (COP29) happening in Azerbaijan, where climate finance is set to be a major agenda piece, UK and EU OCTs have gathered in Brussels to discuss and […]
- Cayman: RCIPS and the Ministry of Health & Wellness Warns about Dangerous Drug “Gummies” and Associated Serious Health RisksOctober 12, 2024From RCIPS On Monday, 7 October the RCIPS reported a case of two juveniles who were rushed to hospital, due to medical issues experienced after ingestion of a drug. Investigations have revealed that […]
- Cayman: Joey Hew Appointed as Leader of the Opposition, signaling a New Era of Leadership for CaymanOctober 11, 2024Hon Joseph “Joey” Hew was officially sworn in today [Mon Oct 7] as Leader of the Opposition by Governor Jane Owen. He succeeds Hon Roy McTaggart, who served as Leader of the Opposition since April […]
- Cayman: Launch of Project RISE (Resilience Initiative for Students and Educators)October 10, 2024The Cayman Islands Red Cross (CIRC) proudly hosted a special event celebrating the accomplishments of Project RISE (Resilience Initiative for Students and Educators) on Friday, September 20th. The […]
Gunmen attack school van in Pakistan, five dead
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen attacked a school van in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing three children, a teacher and the driver, police said. At least five others were wounded in the attack in Matani on the outskirts of the…
‘Happy Feet’ penguin vanishes on his way home
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The penguin known as “Happy Feet” has vanished in the ocean on his way home from New Zealand, eluding his trackers just days after his release and leaving behind a mystery that may never be…
Nintendo seeks to rev up 3DS with holiday games
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo is readying an array of video games for the holidays in an aggressive attempt at catch-up for lost time from the sales delay of the 3DS portable machine last year. Nintendo Co., which makes the Wii…
Pope marks 9/11, says no violence in God’s name
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI insisted Saturday that violence must never be carried out in God’s name as he marked the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a message to the United States. In a letter…
Anne – Part 45
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “The sword of sorrow, … had entered Anne Douglas’s breast.” Dr. Gaston drummed on the table, and answered sharply that all men of intellect were more or less mad. But…
Broader security checks to reduce visa overstays
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is cracking down on immigrants in the U.S. who have overstayed the terms of their visas by using a system that automatically checks multiple national security, immigration and law enforcement databases at the same…
Catboat club bouyant over Dart donation
Cayman Catboat Club has received a welcome donation from the Dart Foundation so they can carry on rebuilding and refurbishing an important part of Caymanian heritage. Catboat Club President, Jerris Miller and Vice President, Kem Jackson, received CI$100,000, and a…
Rugby World Cup 2011
England lock Courtney Lawes has been handed a two-game ban after being found guilty of recklessly striking an opponent with his knee. The 22-year-old Northampton lock will now miss the Pool B matches with Romania and Georgia, Rugby World Cup…
Timberwolves bring in Adelman as coach
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rick Adelman coached four teams in his first two decades in the NBA, each time taking a year off before starting his next journey. He didn’t wait nearly as long to take over perhaps his most challenging…
Caymanian officer powers up
For 23-year-old Jason Ebanks, it is all about keeping his focus up. As the first Caymanian Certified Elevator Inspector in the Planning Department, Jason is not resting on his laurels. He is already gearing up to become an Elevator Inspection…
