Cayman Islands Residential Mental Health Facility planning approved
Plans for a proposed long-term residential mental health facility in the Cayman Islands have been approved by the Central Planning Authority. The application was considered and approved by the Central Planning Authority on Wednesday, 7 March 2018. The Ministry of…
Statement from the Cayman Islands Chief Justice re Justice Ingrid Mangatal
In anticipation of the case involving Justice Ingrid Mangatal coming on for hearing next week Thursday, the Chief Justice, Hon. Anthony Smellie, has invited the Acting Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson, to appoint a magistrate from overseas to preside. Acting Governor…
Cayman Islands Chamber offers to lead new policy discussions surrounding crime
The Chamber of Commerce has stepped up to offer to mediate renewed discussions on the current state and solutions to the rising crime rates in the Cayman Islands. “We are not interested in just another discussion. The idea is to…
Cayman Islands Chamber, UCCI unveil first videos in ‘Cayman Careers’ series promoting skilled trades
The first videos in a new series developed by the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce have been unveiled. In partnership with the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI), the ‘Cayman Careers’ series will take a closer look at the…
Cayman Islands National Gallery’s Photography Exhibition celebrates the ocean
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands’ (NGCI) latest exhibition will feature a collection of images by celebrated musician and author D. Randall Blythe titled, From Whence We Came. Drawing upon the John F. Kennedy quotation “We are tied to…
The Editor Speaks: A tunnel without love
The DART tunnel along the West Bay Road that most people hate will be extended. The DART original application to extend it by 170 ft. to 595 ft. was turned down because the applicants, Cayman Shores Development, failed to demonstrate…
Cayman Islands: CIAA staff earn leadership and management certificates
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (8 March 2018) The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA), which owns and operates the Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) and the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CKIA), hosted a private celebration luncheon on Friday, 23 February 2018…
Cayman Brac Cert Training 19th – 23rd March
Hazard Management (HMCI) and the Red Cross (CIRC) will commence Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Cayman Brac on March 19th. Residents can sign up for the 5 day course for either the morning or evening sessions. The training…
Cayman Islands Cert basic training programme outline
The CERT Basic Training Course is designed to provide volunteers with the basic skills and information needed to be prepared for, and respond to, emergencies and disasters in the community. Upon successful completion of the course (100% attendance required) participants…
RE: International Women’s Day 2018: ILO: Women still less likely to be active in the labour market than men in most of the world
GENEVA (ILO News) – Women are less likely to participate in the labour market than men and are more likely to be unemployed in most parts of the world, says a new study by the International Labour Organization (ILO) released…