Philbert McFarlane wins Cayman Islands Deputy Governor’s Award 2015-2016
Philbert McFarlane from the Lands and Survey Department has won the Deputy Governor’s Award 2015-2016. Mr. McFarlane, who is a land registry officer, was selected from the 12 successful finalists of the Cayman Islands Government Employee of the Month, under…
Cayman Islands ATC assistant receives validation to Air Traffic Controller
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (18, November 2016) After years of training, hard work and dedication, the Cayman Islands Airports Authority’s (CIAA) Air Traffic Control Assistant Mr. Derrin Brandon received his validation and is now officially an Air Traffic Controller. Derrin…
Cayman Islands Pirates Week Pooch Parade results
November 19th’s Pooch Parade results From Pirates Week Best Costume – Kayla (mixed breed). Pet parent is Livia Kwong. Wins a basket from Island Veterinary Services. Best Personality (trick) – Sofie (Jack Russell). Pet Parent is Hilary West. Wins…
Invixium signs deals with Security Centres International, Laidlaw Security Systems
By Justin Lee From Biometric Update Biometric products developer Invixium Access Inc. has signed two separate agreements with Caribbean security and life safety advisory and delivery firm Security Centres International Ltd. (SCI) and UK security systems firm Laidlaw Security Systems….
Cable & Wireless readies live multiscreen coverage of CARIFTA games
By Juan Fernandez Gonzalez From RapidTVNews Flow, Cable & Wireless’s TV brand, is to provide sports fans with any time, anywhere access to the CARIFTA Games 2016 across the Caribbean. Through the Flow Sports App, the operator will enable multi-camera…
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)
Today [Nov 19], during a town hall with 1000 young leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean, President Obama will announce a series of investments and new programs in support of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) which was launched in 2015. …
Zika no longer global ‘Health Emergency,’ WHO declares
By MICHAELEEN DOUCLEFF From Goats and Soda The World Health Organization announced Friday that it no longer considers the Zika epidemic a public health emergency of international concern. But Zika’s threat to pregnant women and babies is not going away…
FAO and OECS host workshop to enhance intra-regional agriculture trade
From Caribbean News Now CASTRIES, St Lucia — Agriculture leaders in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) convened for a two-day meeting in St Lucia last week to discuss viable options towards enhancing intra-regional trade of agricultural commodities in…
Christmas Tree Lighting
Georgina Wilcox The Annual Rotary Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony took place last Thursday (17) at Heroes Square, Central George Town on Grand Cayman. It was a truly delightful evening and meant Christmas in the Cayman Islands had officially commenced. This…
Pirates Week Landing was fun filled
Georgina Wilcox A week ago on Saturday 12th the annual Pirates Week Landing and Float Parade took place in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Harbour Drive was packed with residents and tourists who enjoyed a beautiful day full of…