CHINA DEAL DELAYED
Premier McKeeva Bush yesterday announced extension of the memorandum of understanding with infrastructure giant China Harbour Engineering Company until 31 March next year. The agreement, originally due to be completed by tomorrow, 30 November, has now been delayed four months…
Number portability weeks away
In exactly eight weeks, and ending the possibility of a government-sponsored lawsuit, number portability will debut in the Cayman Islands. On 31 January, after more than seven years of fitful struggle, negotiation and argument, Cayman’s four leading telephone companies —…
‘Frosty the Snowman’ arrested at Maryland parade
CHESTERTOWN, Md. (AP) — Who says “Frosty the Snowman” has to be jolly? A man in a “Frosty the Snowman” costume was arrested Saturday during the annual Christmas parade in Chestertown, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. He’s accused of scuffling with…
Missing: NYC parrot; ‘loves to sing opera’
NEW YORK (AP) — A heartbroken New York City man is desperately searching for his opera-singing parrot. Captain, a 25-year-old green and yellow Amazon parrot, flew off Allen Kirson’s shoulder as they went biking in Brooklyn on the day after…
Singing Christmas tree at First Assembly
The First Assembly of God church in George Town held a musical extravaganza “Birth of a King,” which included a real live singing Christmas tree. The free event was truly spectacular, with a choir singing from inside a huge, beautifully…
Medalists encourage young swimmers
Cayman’s superstar Pan Am games medal winners, Brett and Shaune Fraser spoke about their swimming careers to excited young swimmers from the Camana Bay Aquatic Centre and the Stingray Swim clubs at the Camana Bay swimming pool. The brothers spoke…
We regret to announce the death of Derek Wight
We regret to announce the death of local businessman Derek Wight who died last Sat. (26) after a fall suffered the day before. Mr. Wight was owner of the By-Rite supermarket and other stores located in George Town, was administrator…
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Twenty seven children from toddlers up to teenagers made the Cayman Drama Society’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream a memorable and spectacular performance at the Prospect Playhouse. Apart from great performances from the actors, the set, lighting and costumes…




















