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Cayman Islands appoints new Tourism Director Tiffany Dixon-Ebanks has been appointed the Cayman Islands Tourism Association’s (CITA) new Executive Director. She replaces Jane Scaletta who left in May. Previously. Dixon-Ebanks managed the market research unit for the Department of Tourism….
The Editor Speaks: Dump problem must be tackled NOW
I live near the George Town dump. Our house was built before the dump became a landfill site that has grown to a mountain. There are homes galore all around the dump. There is a school almost beside it. Governments…
No new confirmed cases of chikungunya in Cayman Islands
Chikungunya Update as of 18 August 2014 From Cayman Islands Public Health Department Total confirmed cases of chikungunya remain at five as reported on 28 July 2014. Since then there have been no new confirmed cases. Total cases investigated for…
Cayman Islands law firm announces two new article clerks
Ogier Cayman has appointed two new articled clerks, Paul Ebanks and John Carey, for an 18-month term. “Paul and John have achieved strong academic results and we are confident they will continue to thrive in the next phase of their…
Cayman Islands HSA staff wraps up workplace wellness programme
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) just wrapped up their 90 day workplace wellness programme, called ‘Take the Challenge – Be Fit: Stay Healthy’, geared towards promoting fitness and general well-being among the HSA’s employees. Dr Kiran Kumar, Medical…
Department of Education Services Government School Orientation dates
Issued on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs. Date:19th August, 2014 Contact (name): Kimberly Kirkconnell, Communications Manager/Policy Analyst Contact email: [email protected] 2014 Orientation Dates for Government Schools IMAGE: dailyridge.com
ICT symposium explores Caribbean’s twin challenge
By Kwame Joseph From T&T Guardian The Caribbean region is today faced with the twin challenge of the rise in unemployment and a shortage of specific skills, said Ingrid Seerattan, acting permanent secretary in the Ministry of Science and Technology,…
Despite weak returns, Hedge Fund inflows hit $70B In 2014
From Value Walk Hedge funds finished the month of July in the red with the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index down 0.10% (2.82% year-to-date), outperforming the MSCI2 World Index which declined 0.83% from rising geo-political tensions between Russia and the west,…
Cayman Islands Chamber submits Position Paper on Minimum Wage
The Cayman Islands Government established a Minimum Wage Advisory Committee in May. The committee is carrying out a period of research and consultation in order to determine the impact of establishing a minimum wage (s) in the Cayman Islands. The…
PAHO urges Caribbean to prepare for Ebola
From GuyanaTimes Marcos Espinal Director of PAHO/WHO’s Department of Communicable Diseases and Health Analysis Marcos Espinal Director of PAHO/WHO’s Department of Communicable Diseases and Health Analysis The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is urging the countries of the…
