The Editor Speaks: Cayman’s public transport system comes under fire by youth
We have just received another report and this time it is on a subject that has rarely been covered – Cayman’s public transportation system. What also makes this one even more interesting is – it has been compiled by the…
Ministry of Education sponsors Cayman Islands pan players
For the third year in a row, the Ministry of Education has sponsored a group of local steel pan players to attend the Pan Alive Steel Band Competition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as part of the Caribana festivities. The group…
Plant Health Directors from 34 countries meet in Cayman Islands
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Plant Health directors from 34 countries and territories in the Caribbean along with delegates from regional and international organisations, government entities and universities gathered here this morning to kick off the 7th Caribbean Plant Health…
Cayman Islands: Career development initiatives sizzle this summer in CEC
(CEC) Under the direction of a young Caymanian, career initiatives includes internships, a school outreach and an online jobs portal are underway this summer. George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (July 29th, 2014) – Cayman Enterprise City [CEC] is strengthening…
100 things to do this summer inspired by Camana Bay
There are endless ways to celebrate the magic of summer right here in Cayman and Camana Bay has created an inspirational list of 100 activities to do around the island, at home and in Camana Bay. The next time you…
Caribbean chikungunya cases up 7%
By Robert Roos News Editor From CIDRAP Cases in the Dominican Republic have increased by almost 30,000 in a week. Suspected and confirmed chikungunya cases in the Americas increased about 7.4% last week, reaching 474,880, with the Dominican Republic accounting…
Plans underway for HIV evaluation team
The Cayman Islands are working with other British and Dutch Overseas Caribbean and Territories (OCTs) to strengthen the regional response to HIV/AIDS. As part of the evaluation process, an independent team of consultants arrived last week to assess the outcomes…
Jamaica gets US$20M to train 15,000 youth
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life The World Bank says about 15,000 young Jamaicans will benefit from training, digital work opportunities and seed investments to boost the digital and animation industries in the country as a result of a…
Wheelchair patrons sue Pennsylvania Malls over access
By Lisa Hoffman From The National Law Journal Several malls in Pennsylvania present unacceptable obstacles to people in wheelchairs, who face difficult slopes and other barriers when seeking to patronize the shopping centers, according to a proposed federal class action…
Like something from ‘Star Trek” — what is that strange-looking vessel?
ON THE WATERFRONT By David G. Sellars From Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles — Galeocerdo — which is the genus name of the tiger shark — came into the Port Angeles Boat Haven for a load of fuel on Friday…
