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Month: July 2016

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2 Zika virus cases confirmed in Cayman Islands

From Cayman Islands Department of Health As a regional outbreak persists, public health officials have confirmed the first two Cayman Islands cases of imported Zika virus contracted by returning residents. Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez said the…

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Former Cayman Islands Governor Thomas Russell passes away

Statement on passing of former Governor Tomas Russell  By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of former Governor of the Cayman Islands Thomas Russell who died peacefully in…

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Burglary at Cayman Islands Hospital Tue morning, 5 July

From RCIPS: Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 1:46 PM Around 4:30AM this morning, Tuesday, 5 July, the 9-1-1 Communication Centre received a report of a burglary-in-progress at Cayman Islands Hospital. Two men dressed in dark clothes were spotted at the rear…

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MVA on Cayman Brac on Saturday, 2 July

From RCIPS: Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 11:57 AM Around 7:30PM on Saturday, 2 July, Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a MVA on Southside Road in Cayman Brac. A Chevy Silverado and Suzuki Cultus, which were heading…

Baking Bumblebees are victorious in Cayman Islands Cupcake Wars

The Baking Bumblebees are the champions of the 2016 Child Month Cupcake Wars. Team captain Alisha Kee along with teammates Adelaide Walton and Carmella Ylagan collected the Wendy Quinland trophy at an awards ceremony held on Thursday 23 June 2016…

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  Cayman Islands: Suspected Zika virus cases returned negative From Cayman Islands Public Health Department The test results of suspected Zika virus cases have come back negative from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), according to Acting Medical Officer of Health…

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Miss Universe supports mission of Cayman Islands hospital

From South Florida Caribbean News CAYMAN ISLANDS – Positively impacted by Health City Cayman Islands‘ humanitarian approach to healthcare, the reigning Miss Universe has pledged her support to advance the mission of the internationally-accredited facility. During her visit to Health…

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The Editor Speaks: If I tell you the earth is flat – it’s flat!

If I tell you the overarching Ombudsman Law is a much better option than the two present separate Office of the Information Commissioner and Office of the Complaints Commissioner – it is! And this Ombudsman, whoever he/she will be will…

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Cayman Islands Under 20 National Team defeat Anguilla [but lose to Haiti] in CFU World Cup Qualifiers

The Cayman Islands Under 20 Boys’ National Football Team rebounded from their opening day loss to Bermuda by defeating Anguilla 4-1 on Friday afternoon at the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under 20 World Cup Qualifiers being played in Port-au-Prince, Haiti….

Cayman Islands young filmmakers shine on the red carpet

The Cayman National Cultural Foundation hosted an evening of glitz and glamour at The Harquail Theatre for eleven young filmmakers who had their final short films screened at the 2016 Youth Film Festival, a finale culmination of the Young Image…