Cayman: Litigation expert William Jones joins Ogier partnership
Caymanian litigation expert William Jones has been appointed as partner in Ogier’s Cayman Islands Dispute Resolution team. Described in Legal 500 Caribbean as “industrious and meticulous – a litigation heavyweight”, William has worked on many of the most important cases…
Cayman: Ombudsman COVID-19 warning re disclosure of person’s health issues
On Sept. 30, 2019, the Cayman Islands Data Protection Law (“the Law”) came into force. The Law sets out specific protections for individuals against the misuse of their personal data. Information about a person’s health is “sensitive personal data” and…
Cayman: FDA recall – Ranitidine Products
From Health Services Authority Please be advised, The FDA has ordered a recall of all Ranitidine products, due to manufacturing issues. Patients taking any form of prescription Ranitidine (tablets or liquids) have been asked to discontinue and contact their doctor…
Researchers offer hint on why coronavirus spreads quickly
By Jeffrey Rodack From Newsmax Coronavirus may be most infectious when symptoms are the mildest, a small German study has found. The study was published in the journal Nature on Wednesday and detailed in a report by Fox News. The news network pointed…
US: Researchers announce potential vaccine for COVID-19
By Cathy Burke From Newsmax A research team at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine announced Thursday they believe they have found a potential vaccine for the new coronavirus causing the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers believe the vaccine could be rolled…
Ford Motor Company fund announces donation match, new virtual opportunities to help fight Covid-19
Ford Motor Company Fund’s newCOVID-19 Donation Matchprogramgives employees and others the opportunity to support nonprofits and community groups in more than 20 countries as they cope with coronavirus-related issues Ford Fund’s new“Read and Record”virtual volunteering project invites Ford employees around…
Reducing high crimes need a COVID-19 approach on some Caribbean shores
By R.D. Miller After the coronavirus (COVID-19) washed onto the Caribbean island and infections increased; followed-up with press conferences and social media by government officials provided crucial awareness, doctors and nurses work tirelessly to battle the deadly disease in challenging…
Get supplies to your family and friends with Caribbean Airlines cargo barrel specials
Port-of-Spain April 3, 2020. Caribbean Airlines Cargo continues to offer shipping to and from select destinations in the Caribbean, the United States and around the globe through our freighter flights, free trucking service and interline arrangements. Get supplies to your…
CDC might advise everyone to wear cloth masks in public
By Eric Mack From Newsmax A change in U.S. recommendations on wearing masks in public might be coming, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is going to advise everyone to wear a cloth mask or other face covering in public, The New…
Coronavirus: Are we getting closer to a vaccine or drug?
By James GallagherHealth and science correspondent From BBC Coronavirus is spreading around the world, but there are still no drugs that can kill the virus or vaccines that can protect against it. So how far are we from these life-saving…