Cayman Islands Museum Acquisition: A home for a hero’s swords
The Cayman Islands National Museum recently accepted two ceremonial swords into the National Collection. Once owned by thirty-three year Police Inspector veteran, Joseph Rodriguez ‘Roddy’ Watler (1890-1965), the rapiers are archtypes of an 1897 British Infantry Officer’s sword, and a…
The Editor Speaks: Give thanks
I must take this opportunity to give thanks to all the people who called me (I had 29 missed calls on my cell phone) to inform me and to inquire as to the health of my wife and iNews Cayman…
The Editor Speaks: Do you remember “Malfunction Junction?”
It is our Publisher, Joan Wilson’s 81st birthday today (Thu 10 September), and to celebrate it I thought I would publish this poem of hers that she wrote a long time ago. It was when we didn’t have many round-a-bouts…
Idle thoughts of yesteryear
It is 3 years since we published this poem from our Publisher. It was the very first poem she wrote. She will be 81 on September 10th. By Joan Wilson (from her book “Buried Treasures”) Sometimes I let my thoughts…
Joan Wilson gets a surprise award for being 80
Joan Wilson was 80 years young in September but she has been celebrated ever since. Yes celebrated by her peers. It started in late October when her church Elmslie Memorial United on the George Town waterfront gave a birthday party…
Roddy Watler remembered
Today (Monday 3 March) is the anniversary of Major Joseph Rodriquez Watler who served as Inspector of Police (for 33 years), was light house keeper, foreman of public works, boarding officer of vessels, and warehouse keeper. He was appointed Officer in Charge…
Editorial: There are many meanings of love Joan Wilson
Joan Wilson With Valentine’s Day approaching I felt I had to share LOVE with you. ‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. (That’s what Alfred Lord Tennyson said a long time ago.) And…
