Philippines sends coffins as toll nears 1,000 dead
ILIGAN, Philippines (AP) — The government shipped more than 400 coffins to two flood-stricken cities in the southern Philippines on Tuesday as the death toll neared 1,000 and President Benigno Aquino III declared a state of national calamity. The latest…
A reason to be proud at Christmas time
The Pride clean up – a way of getting roadside and public areas ship-shape while putting some Christmas money in more than 700 people’s pockets – has been going on all over the Cayman Islands for the past two weeks….
That Olde Cat Look
Why do I think of you Every time I see a cat? Is it because you’re so warm and friendly And more so as a matter of fact? Your hair is always combed so nicely Your clothes are styled just…
CIBC FirstCaribbean launches Christmas campaign
There is a Christmas ballad that describes the holiday season as the most wonderful time of the year. CIBC FirstCaribbean is determined to give back to those for whom this sentiment might not be true, and for whom the Christmas…
TOTALLY TOXIC IDEA
A suggestion by British Prime Minister David Cameron that the City of London becomes a Cayman Islands-style jurisdiction, exempt from European financial regulation, was rejected yesterday as “toxic”. “We think this is a totally toxic idea, a terrible idea, and…
Christmas crashes on the up
Three times as many minor road crashes have taken place over the past few days than normal, prompting police to issue a reminder to drivers to take more care on the roads. “Normally we see around three minor road crashes…
Strange Sunday: Packers lose, Colts win
BARRY WILNER – AP Pro Football Writer – For anyone who thinks the NFL is predictable, ponder this: Green Bay loses and Indianapolis wins. On the same Sunday. At about the same time the Colts’ plummet toward ignominy — and…
Christmas is in the air
Oh, but it’s beautiful this time of year, There’s singing and a lot of parties everywhere. Happy shoppers are buying gifts galore As the shops keep stocking more and more. The lights are hung and shining bright They’re every colour…
























