Eddie Hall rejuvenates with stem cell therapy in Grand Cayman
By Louis A. Cona MD From DVCSTEM Eddie “The Beast” Hall received an infusion of over 300 million cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells at DVC Stem. Eddie Hall wanted the best treatment available – this particular method (delivering expanded mesenchymal cells)…
The Editor speaks: Do we really need a military unit here?
I haven’t, as yet, got my teeth chopping at the bit, but I can’t get my mind set on the need here in the Cayman islands for our very first military unit. The scheme has the support of our premier,…
Cayman: Government officials gather for poppy pinning
The Cayman Islands Veteran Association’s (CIVA’s) annual Poppy Appeal to raise funds for veterans and widows kicked off on Friday 11 November at Government Administration Building (GAB). Top Government officials received their pins from the Cayman Islands Veteran’s Association representatives…
Cayman: National Trust asks Chairman to withdraw resignation
From Cayman Islands National Trust The Council for the National Trust for the Cayman Islands has asked its Chairman, Andrew Gibb, to withdraw his resignation which he tendered at the recent Annual General Meeting on 18th September following public concerns over…
Cayman: Commissioner receives copy of RVIPF accounts of Hurricane Irma
From RCIPS Commissioner of Police Derek Byrne can now read direct accounts of the actions of police officers, including officers from the RCIPS, in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in the British Virgin Islands in 2017. He was presented with…
Changes to the Cayman Heart Fund Board of Directors
(Grand Cayman, October 14, 2019) Cayman Heart Fund is pleased to announce some changes to our Board of Director. Please help us welcome Dr. Bella Beraha, MD to her new role as Chairman of the Board. Maureen Cubbon as the new…
Cayman: HSA reviewing options to expand care to the Eastern Districts
As the Cayman Islands population continues to grow, the Health Services Authority (HSA) is beginning the implementation of its 30-year Master Facility and Service Development Plan to expand services and access to care to meet the changing demographics and new…
Travel advisory: Government of Canada warns of ‘state of emergency’ in Jamaica
By Elana Shepert From Vancouver Is Awesome The Government of Canada has updated the emergency status for Jamaica on a travel advisory due to a continued high level of violent crime. The Jamaican government has declared a state of emergency…
What did Hurricane Dorian do to the Bahamas’ coral reefs?
By Chris D’Angelo From Mother Jones This story was originally published by the HuffPost and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As the people of the Bahamas struggle to recover from Hurricane Dorian, the strongest storm in the nation’s history, a team of scientists…
Cayman: Non-profit law change agent lands high-ranking ministry role
From Cayman Islands Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture & Lands Wilbur Welcome is Newly Appointed Deputy Chief Officer in CIG GRAND CAYMAN – Wilbur Welcome has been appointed to Deputy Chief Officer with the responsibility of Agriculture, Lands and Administration,…