The Cayman Islands government representative in London assumes Chairmanship of UKOTA
The Cayman Islands Government Office in London has confirmed that as of 1 February 2018, the Government Representative, Mr. Eric Bush JP, will take the lead as Chair for the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA). Assuming the Chairmanship of…
The Editor Speaks: Social media and the use of police to collect fines.
If it wasn’t for social media a lot of things that we now see would not be reported. That is a good thing. Yes. And no. I have always had a good respect for our police as a whole. They…
Placement of the Cayman Islands Pink Ladies Voluntary Corp Frame presentation
The Pink Ladies Volunteers Corp framed presentation has found a home in the entrance of the Cayman Islands Hospital. The photo presentation was presented to them in December 2016 at an event to mark the end of their 35 years…
PAHO, Barbados and six Eastern Caribbean countries sign multi-country cooperation strategy for the next six years
Washington, DC, 2 February 2018 (PAHO/WHO) – High-level officials from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines joined the Director of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO),…
Two Cayman Islands footballers advance to final in Flow Skills Ultimate Football Experience
Two Cayman footballers, 15-year old Victor Thompson, Jr. and 13-year old Molly Kehoe, will be making their way to Trinidad after qualifying for the final of the Flow Skills 2018 Ultimate Football Experience this past weekend. The pair prevailed over…
Extension of Consultation on Cayman Islands Consumer Protection and Guarantees Bill 2017
From Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission. Consultation Extension The Consumer Protection and Guarantees Bill, 2017 The Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission has extended the consultation period for members of the public and stakeholders to submit their comments on the Consumer…
Progress report OJO Labs makes Saint Lucia a Caribbean leader in new technology
By NICOLE MC DONALD From St Lucia Star This is a feel good story. This is a story about real change; about opportunities; about young people on the move. This is a story about trips that show results and about…
Inaugural Address: Dr. Carissa F. Etienne
1 February 2018 Distinguished Guests, PAHO Staff Members, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is the first of February, 2018 and I find myself at the mid-point of my tenure as the Director of the PanAmerican Sanitary Bureau. Five years have gone…
Google is using AI to predict flight delays
By Jon Fingas From engadget Flight delay alerts are helpful, but they usually depend on airlines notifying you in a timely fashion… and they’re not always quick on the draw. Google, however, is happy to fill that gap. It’s updating…
CEO of alleged $600 million crypto fraud: ‘I can sleep at night knowing that I did my best’
By Chris Mills From BGR Crypto-currencies are, to put it mildly, exploding right now. The rise of Bitcoin is thoroughly documented, but a hundred thousands other companies are piling it to get a share of the hottest thing in tech….