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Community Events WED AUG 12 NWDA in West Bay The National Workforce Development Agency will be at the West Bay Library on Wednesday (12 Aug) from 10am until 1pm. National Pensions Bill West Bay The next public consultation meeting…
Cayman Islands Chatterbox: New Kid’s Social Clubs
Reserve your space today! Our new groups start this week, so to reserve a space for your child, contact Alice and Suzanne on 949 7065 The Social Club is a social skills group for boys aged 8-14. Key topics include;…
Cayman Islands Passing with Success
The commencement ceremony for Cohort #17 graduates of the Passport2Success programme took place on Monday, 20 July 2015 at the Luca Caribbean Club. Eighteen proud young Caymanians earned their Passport2Success graduation certificates after completing the 12 week employment skills training…
The Editor Speaks: Your banging cell phone in your purse may call 911 for help
According to the annual report from the Cayman Islands Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC) cell phones that dangle in your purse or you sit on them will opt to call 911 for help. They don’t like it. The Report…
What Is Sargassum? Smelly seaweed invasion declared an emergency in the Caribbean
By Sarah Berger From International Business Times A brownish, pungent seaweed known as sargassum has increased dramatically in the Caribbean in recent months, researchers said. Some shorelines have been hit so hard by the invasion of algae that tourists have…
Sarasota man’s lionfish device keeps divers safe
By Michael Pollick From Herald-Tribune Sarasota entrepreneur Allie ElHage didn’t know anything about the lionfish until late 2011. Four years later, after designing a device that divers use to safely contain the fish, which are festooned with venomous spines, he…
Cayman Islands Lighthouse School wants new Deputy Principal
Deputy Principal, Cayman Islands Save Job Bookmark and Share New This Week, Job Posted: 10/08/2015 Dates: Apply by 24/08/2015,Job start December 2015, or earlier if available Salary: CI$63,684 – CI$73,860 per annumLocation: Cayman Islands Contract type: Full Time Contract term:…
Coryphopterus Curasub: A fish too deep for science
From Science20 A new small goby fish differs from its relatives not only in its size and colors, but also in the depth of its habitat (70-80 m) in the southern Caribbean. The scientists gave it the name Coryphopterus curasub…
[US] Circuit rules religious rights not violated by ACA
By Mark Hamblett, From New York Law Journal The rights of religious employers are not violated by provisions of the Affordable Care Act that require them to provide contraceptive coverage through third parties, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
Mental health statistics, facts and myths
From Time To Change These key facts and statistics about mental health problems can help to challenge the myths that can contribute to the stigma that many people still face. It’s so important that we challenge these myths so we…