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Day: January 29, 2017

Cayman Enterprise City asks “Interested in learning to Code?”

Sign Up for the Coding 101 Workshop and explore new career possibilities Cayman Enterprise City is offering the first-ever coding workshop of its kind for Caymanians interested in learning this computer programming skill, which is much in demand in the…

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The Editor speaks: No wake up to Daybreak

It was with much sadness I read the release we were sent from Hurley’s Media informing us “Local television’s longest running TV programme, the Daybreak morning show, will bid farewell to viewers in February.” When my wife and I started…

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Former Cayman Islands MLA proposes medical research bill

Former MLA Ellio Solomon has drafted a bill that would pave the way to allow medical research companies to conduct clinical drug trials in the Cayman Islands, with the goal of marketing and selling the resulting medications in the US…

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Accolades kick off 2017 Cayman Islands tourism wins

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 27 January 2017 – Recent accolades announced at the close of 2016 set the tone for what will be a strong year for the tourism industry in the Cayman Islands. Just a few days into 2017,…

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Water Authority Cayman Islands’ project Angel Tree supports Brac’s Lions

Water Authority — Cayman recently presented a donation of CI$4,108 to the Lions Club of Cayman Brac. The funds were raised through the Authority’s annual Project Angel Tree initiative which takes place in December and benefits one or more different…

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Seven Cayman Islands customs officers promoted

With succession planning as an established operational policy, the Customs Department has promoted three Senior Customs Officers and four Customs Officers, following a competitive selection process. These promotions come close on the heels of the two Acting Deputy Collectors, Mr….

Ashrita Furman, daredevil

The daredevil life of Ashrita Furman, the man who’s broken more than 600 Guinness World Records Caroline Praderio, INSIDER From Business Insider When Ashrita Furman was growing up in Queens, New York, he was more brainy than brawny. He was…

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Scientists just made a breakthrough by creating the first human-pig embryo that could revolutionize healthcare

By Rob Ludacer and Jessica Orwig From Business Insider After years of trial and error, scientists have finally done something incredible: They have successfully grown human stem cells in a pig embryo. Why would anyone do this? Turns out, many…

More from Heroes Day

Cayman Islands Heroes Day: “George Town heat of National Cook Off Contest serves up all-female competition George Town Youth Cook Off event served up a battle royal with two teams facing off in Heroes Square after National Heroes Day Monday,…

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Gibson McCook relays gets Caribbean flavour

By Rachid Parchment From Jamaica Gleaner This year’s staging of the Gibson McCook Relays will see teams competing from across the Caribbean as organisers look to address the public’s requests for more overseas competition. Organising committee chairman, Professor Rainford Wilks,…