Cayman Islands earthquakes and tides being monitored
The two earthquakes felt in the Cayman Islands earlier this month, along with the unusually high tides over the past few weeks, have focused attention on the issues of sea levels and landmass elevation – and the correlation between those…
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Cayman’s ex-premier’s government credit card PIN was working reveals witness On Wednesday (24) at the continuing trial of Cayman Islands ex-premier McKeeva Bush for allegedly using his government credit card to withdraw money and gamble in casinos, in Tampa, Las…
Conference shines spotlight on Caribbean healthcare facility in the Cayman Islands
WASHINGTON, DC (September 24, 2014) – The Caribbean’s newest medical facility was the subject of much interest at the World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress held in the Washington, DC area this week. At the Caribbean and Island Ministerial…
The Editor Speaks: How about this for the police winning over the public for co-operation?
In a report on CITN/Cayman 27 last Wednesday (24) the television station’s news announced and showed officers from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) out on the road in George Town looking “to snare motorists”. This morning iNews Cayman…
Cayman Islands celebrates World Maritime Day (Thu 25 Sep 2014)
Statement from Her Excellency the Governor, Helen Kilpatrick, CB: “He hath founded it upon the seas” is a statement steeped in Caymanian history and the tradition of relying upon the sea for sustenance, commerce, transportation and dreams. World Maritime Day…
Cayman Islands Summer Reading Grand Finale
Dozens of young people reaped the rewards of summer reading at the George Town Public Library, on Saturday, 20 September 2014. This year’s Summer Reading Challenge Recognition Ceremony drew more than 150 persons, including children, their friends and family members….
Cayman Islands National Workforce Development Agency poised for growth with newly appointed Director
The National Workforce Development Agency (“NWDA”), under the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs (MEE&GA) was established in July 2012 to prepare Caymanians to partake in current and future economic opportunities in the Cayman Islands. Since that time, the…
Online security strategy
By Nelson A. King The Organization of American States (OAS) says it has concluded a two-day event in Kingston with the government of Jamaica during which a draft of Jamaica’s National Cyber Security Strategy was presented and discussed publicly for…
CARPHA awards Cayman Islands Public Health for vigilant surveillance
The Public Health Department last week received an award for excellence in public health surveillance from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kiran Kumar accepted the award at the 12th meeting of Caribbean National Epidemiologists…
Parrish company creating ice bar for Grand Cayman
By Summer Smith, Reporter Bay News 9 PARRISH — When you think of Florida, the last thing that probably comes to mind is cool air and ice. But that’s exactly what a Manatee County company relies on for business. And…