Topic: journal
Cancer cells feed on sugar-free diet
Research on 'sweet toothed' cancer cells offers a breakthrough in developing new cancer therapies.
New shrimp species found in Cayman’s deep sea vents
Underwater explorers and scientists have found new species of 'eyeless' shrimp and snails, as well as lobsters and fish living on or near the world's hottest thermal vents in the deepest reaches of the Cayman Trough.
Expert lecture series begins Tuesday
Offshore financial magazine Cayman Financial Review will host 'Instapundit' Glenn Reynolds, on Tuesday, 10 January 2012, at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort.
Commissioner takes issue
The Cayman Islands Commissioner of Police takes issue with an editorial from the Caymanian Compass.
Best in Books this Christmas season
Why not give a book this Christmas? Weekender lists some of the best sellers of the year in various categories
Business Outlook set to debate macro issues impacting Cayman
The Cayman Business Outlook 2012 will once again debate the global macro topics that are affecting the Cayman Islands, according to event host Anwer Sunderji, chairman of Fidelity Group, the organisers of the annual conference.
Music in 2011 has been brilliant
From Tom Waits to Copenhagen Jazz, Mischa Pearlman has seen some magic music in 2011.
2011 was a year of fun films
What were the movies of 2011?
Media Exchange conference explores crisis communication
How the Caribbean handles a crisis was a key discussion point at a recent tourism conference.
Editorial for 06 December: The wrong impression
Following claims from Opposition Leader Alden McLaughlin that a decision to ban journalists from carrying electronic communications devices while in the Legislative Assembly was “an affront to democracy”, Speaker of the House Mary Lawrence decided to set the record straight “lest we give the public the wrong impression”.
Policy ‘An affront to democracy’
Another kerfuffle erupts between the press and Speaker of the House Mary Lawrence.
Sickle cell disease children at risk for silent strokes
High blood pressure and anaemia put children with sickle cell disease at high risk for silent strokes.
Caribbean should promote to Hispanic American market
Caribbean tourism marketers have been advised to address a wider multicultural market segment.
Cayman 27 gets pro’s training
Training the news team was the focus of a special visitor to Cayman 27.
Editorial for 22 November: China Harbour deal raises questions
More than five months after Premier McKeeva Bush signed a ministerial Memorandum of Understanding with China Harbour Engineering Company to design, build and fund a cruise ship berthing facility in Cayman, there are still more questions than answers about the company's plans.
Cayman Cookout wows journalists
Le Bernardin in New York was the centre of a special Cayman Cookout preview lunch.
Schumacher not ready to announce 2012 retirement
Michael Schumacher has claimed he may not want to continue in Formula 1 beyond the end of his current Mercedes deal, which expires at the end of 2012.
Watching a fair few bands while taking a NYC holiday
Though it's cold and wet in London, the UK's finest indie music writer Mischa Pearlman finds solace at a New York music showcase. Here's his CMJ picks, exclusively for the Compass.
It’s an honour
Little Cayman author Tim Jackson has been honoured for his debut novel.
Students win chance to be journalists for a day
Four students will get a chance to work at Cayman Free Press as a result of winning a competition to be a journalist for a day.
Are you an emotional eater?
Although we can’t live without food, to most of us it represents more than just fuel for our body, eating can be part of ritual, culture, family, a pleasure or punishment.
Know Your Islands: These racer snakes play dead
This snake is well known as being the primary predator of Cuban Tree Frogs. It also takes the nestlings of birds, causing alarm calls from the adult birds which will often gather to mob the snake.
Invasion of the Zombie Worms
Invasion of the zombie woms, coming to you soon.
Artists tour Nat. Gallery
Twenty local artists have donated pieces to the National Gallery to be auctioned in November as part of the final fundraising push for the gallery's new facility.
Premier sues for defamation
Premier McKeeva Bush issued lawsuits claiming defamation against two journalists, a radio station owner and a radio talk show caller earlier this month.
Rain, rain go away! Hurricane Rina a rainmaker for Cayman
Rainy conditions will continue on Grand Cayman until Wednesday, thanks to a relatively close encounter with Tropical Storm Rina.
Editorial for Oct 25: Responsibility
The media these days not only has to be responsible for its own writing, but for the comments of others as well.
Loving the sport of writing
Becoming
a journalist on the way to eventually living it up in the Caribbean as a
millionaire novelist was always the intention in my childhood.
Editorial for 13 October: Seeking out possible writers
The Caymanian Compass is reaching out to students in the Cayman Islands.
The patient always comes first
Always focused on the goal of becoming a medical centre of excellence, the Health Services Authority recently took several notable steps to keep it at the forefront of modern health care delivery.
Rocky road to journalism
Becoming a reporter can be a matter of luck, circumstance and determination.
Public standards commission remains a ‘toothless’ tool
Cayman's public standards commission is still "teething" nearly two years after it was formed.
UK cops will ride with RCIPS
UK police detectives will pair with Cayman's finest in attempts to crack down on gang crime.
Local 27’s new talent
Cayman 27 local TV welcomes new talent to its talk shows this week.
An Indian summer of music
London's lovely and warm and Mischa's feeling good about new music in the UK and beyond.
Do what you love and do it the best you can
Journalists have found their careers through many different routes and Joe Shooman is no exception.
A roundabout path to journalism
It is often said that journalism is a calling rather than a job. I could not agree more.
Shoes touch soles of children
A volunteer group provides kenyans with 1,000 pairs of shoes.
A life aquatic beckons at last
After two years on-island as a lubber, Joe learns how to dive.
Compass contest for aspiring journalists
The Caymanian Compass is launching a competition aimed at aspiring journalists. The winners will spend a day with journalists learning how a newspaper works.
Television dive show to film in Cayman
New TV show Another Shade of Blue is filming in Cayman.
Emotional ‘self care’ matters
When we think of the phrase ‘self care’ we usually think about physical self-care, but that’s just half the story.
LA staff sent to check reporter’s pants
The length of a reporter's pants draw questions in the Legislative Assembly.
Courtroom drama
The Courtroom is the subject of an insightful and funny new book from Justice Kipling Douglas.
Editorial for 25 August: Discrimination against media
Media is gagged while social media gets out of control.
Can’t buy this coverage
Writer explains his intentions, defends his stance against editorials.
Shakespeare saves the day
Julian Gargiulo visits antiquarian bookstore in Paris.
Operation Tempura overseer Charges dropped against Yates
Cayman Islands residents will be familiar with Mr. Yates as the police commander who oversaw a two-year, $10 million corruption investigation into the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service known as Operation Tempura.
NYU-bound student wins Butterfield scholarship
The winner of the Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship for 2011 is Heather Harris, who plans to study journalism and art therapy at New York University.
Electronics make school work easier
This article goes into detail about what electronics are needed for students.
Cayman monitors UK violence
Violence in the UK causes concern in Cayman.
Winners announced for calendar photo competition
The winners of the Caymanian Compass calendar photo competition were announced recently.
Effects of coping with job loss
Coping with job loss can be traumatic. A local pastoral counselor offers encouragement and support.
Editorial for 3 August: Encouraging local journalists
Cayman Free Press Ltd. would love to see more local journalists.
Interns learn the ropes at CFP
For the past few weeks a number of interns have been gaining hands on experince with the editorial team at CFP.
Writer happy with coverage
Letter writer happy with Compass.
‘God helped us’
An astonishing rescue at sea saves the lives of six local boaters.
Silver award leads youths to the Brac
Youths paricipating in the Duke of Edingburgh Awards head to the Brac.
Hacking Scandal
Operation Tempura's former overseer is out at the UK Metropolitan Police.
Editorial for 15 July: Hacking scandal worrisome
Hacking scandal in UK has far reaching implications.
Autism study downplays genetics
Environmental factors may be more important than genes in determining whether a child develops autism, according to a controversial new analysis of the disorder in twins.
Cayman Free Press reporter awarded
The Cayman Free Press joined media giants including Washinton Post and the Today Show in winning a Caribbean media award.
Barbados gets busy for CASI
The Caribbean Awards Sports Icons function gets its third airing in Barbados in November and many sports greats will attend.
Protesters clamour for Premier’s resignation
A protest held on Tuesday, 28 June, attracted more than 200 protesters.
Protest march draws 200
A mid-day protest march through George Town drew more than 200 people.
Police weigh lawsuit over patrol boats
Police are considering a lawsuit over two of their Marine Unit patrol boats.
Premier: Legal aid through courts office
Cayman's legal aid services are to be run "through the courts office".
Sleep: Up close and personal
The hotel room of the future is going to be awesome, says a futurologist.
Gov’t may have hacked IMF
Hackers who broke into the International Monetary Fund’s computer system may have been backed by a nation state, according to security experts.
Compass Point – Crime: Pulling back from the brink
Some Caymanians prove you can turn from a life of crime, but the younger generation isn't convinced.
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