Cayman’s Captives Conference attracts business comedian
With less than two months to go until the annual Cayman Captive Forum kicks off, representatives of Cayman International Insurance have announced their keynote speaker, Greg Schwem. A graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Schwem admits that he…
Cayman Islands joins International Infection Prevention Week IIPW: October 14-20 2018
From The Cayman Islands Public Health Department The Health Services Authority joined the world in observing International Control Awareness Week. Annually the third week of October is observed as International Prevention Week. In this week, awareness is raised on the…
The Editor Speaks: Remove those trees!
It has been announced that the very first job, which obviously is the most important one, is to remove trees. Yes. We have too many trees. Well, according to Tristan Hydes, the deputy chief officer in the planning ministry, there…
Cayman Islands customers benefit from cross-training of DOI officers
In an effort to reduce wait times at the customer service counters, the Department of Immigration (DOI) has completed a cross-training initiative to enhance its customer service experience. Ten staff members from a cross-section of employees within the DOI recently…
Cayman Islands: PAC members versed in intricacies of public purse
LONDON – Two Government members of the Public Accounts Committee are in London this week to discern how they and other members can work better to ensure public spending and delivery of services is effective and efficient. Deputy Speaker Hon….
Ground breaking transplant medical procedure completed at Cayman Islands Hospital
In a major medical first in the Cayman Islands, doctors at the Cayman Islands Hospital completed a groundbreaking meniscus transplant surgery on a local patient – the first of its kind in the island and the region. The medical team…
Cayman Islands Speaker represents Cayman branch in London
Speaker of the House, Dr. the Hon. McKeeva Bush is in London representing the Cayman Islands Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at the 150th international meeting of The Royal Commonwealth Society. Cayman Branch Chairman, Dr. Lemuel Hurlston had nominated…
Paul Allen: Microsoft co-founder and billionaire dies aged 65
From BBC Allen announced his diagnosis earlier this month Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft, has died aged 65 from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He had revealed the disease’s return only two weeks ago, after previously being treated for it in…
Cayman Islands DoE warns of discarded fishing line danger
Department of Environment [DoE] conservation officers were called to assist a sea turtle that had become entangled in discarded fishing line Saturday, 13 October, in Grand Cayman’s North Sound. A member of the public noted the turtle, a juvenile Hawksbill,…
Statement from the Hon. Moses Kirkconnell Cayman Islands Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism on the passing of Eric Bergstrom
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Tourism acknowledges the passing of Eric Bergstrom, a true pioneer who played a leading role in the development of the Cayman Islands tourism industry. Having first visited the Cayman Islands as…