Archive for December, 2016
Police chief warns illegal riders Cayman has had enough
(CNS): Police seized six illegal motorbikes around the island yesterday and arrested two riders who failed to stop for police at traffic checks. The RCIPS has said it is focused on putting a stop to young men misusing the bikes and placing the road-using public in danger. “The island has had enough of the nuisance and […]
Feed the ‘Beast’ for free mulch, says DEH
(CNS): The annual Christmas tree-mulching programme will begin on 1 January, public officials have said, as they asked people to place their used real trees in containers around the island. To stop the trees from adding to the landfill problems the Department of Environmental Health’s (DEH) grinding machine, known as the “Beast”, will recycle the […]
Police warn public to lock up before going out
(CNS): With burglars working overtime this holiday season the police are warning the public to lock up their homes when they go out. Thieves have been making off with cash and electronics in a number of residential break-ins across Grand Cayman, especially at apartment complexes. “We’re asking that residents be extra vigilant about securing their […]
Golden Spoons Review: The Greenhouse
(CNS Foodie): The Greenhouse Restaurant, located in the new strip of shops across the street from Casanova (North Church St), specializes in fresh, local ingredients prepared with love. Gluten free, paleo, vegan, vegetarian and allergy friendly options are made primarily from locally sourced goods or imported natural or organic as needed. This cute establishment boasts […]
Nightmare before Christmas – importing your holiday treasures
MM writes: Does it really have to take three hours to clear a package at customs? I simply cannot see the logic in not so much as considering a more efficient and expedited way to conduct this vital transaction. There is no particular excuse as to why people must sit half their entire day in […]
3% growth. Hurray.
101 writes: Recent news that the Cayman Islands had experienced 3% economic growth beyond what was originally forecasted must have us all feeling pretty good around Christmas. Shouldn’t it? The campaign season is in full swing and no one should deny the sitting government’s God-given right to celebrate its ‘successes’.
Man wounded in 2nd Christmas shooting
(CNS): The RCIPS criminal investigation department has launched another investigation after a second man was shot this Christmas weekend. The 31-year-old West Bay man, who is now in the hospital in a critical but stable condition, was reportedly shot as he stood outside Super ‘C’s bar and restaurant on Watercourse Road in West Bay on […]
Christmas messages focus on Cayman’s blessings
(CNS): With the turmoil of political upheaval, wars and terrorism around the world, Cayman’s leaders focused on reasons to celebrate the peace and stability in the Cayman Islands and what Premier Alden McLaughlin said were its many blessings. “Fortunately, here at home we have had many reasons to celebrate giving us good cause to keep […]
Queen talks about inspiration in Christmas speech
(CNS): The 90-year-old British monarch and head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II, spoke about inspiration in this year’s annual Christmas message. The speech was recorded a few weeks ahead of the Christmas Day broadcast as the Queen was still unwell on the day itself, missing the annual trip to church Sunday near the royal […]
Teenager shot outside 7MB nightclub
(CNS): An 18-year-old boy was in a critical condition at the George Town hospital Monday after being shot outside the Fete night club in the early morning hours. The incident combined two of the country’s rising crime concerns of gun violence and young men tearing up the roads on illegal motorbikes as the shots were […]
Convicted robber at large illegally in Cayman
(CNS): A 34-year-old Jamaican man who was convicted of robbery in the Cayman Islands several years ago and deported after serving his time is back on the island illegally. Police issued an alert Friday seeking the public’s help in tracking down Norval Maconia Barrett. “It is believed that Mr Barrett is on island illegally. Anyone […]
