Portland woman is fifth COVID death in Jamaica
From Jamaica Gleaner Jamaica has now recorded its fifth coronavirus death. The deceased is a 63-year-old woman from Portland. Earlier Tuesday, the Health Ministry reported an additional 32 COVID-19 cases pushing Jamaica’s tally to 105 since March 10 when the…
Jamaica: 1,290 COVID-19 tests to date; 1,185 persons negative
BY: AINSWORTH MORRIS From JIS Story Highlights The Government has reported that 1,290 samples/persons have been tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19), to date, of which 105 have been confirmed as positive. Thirty-two of the 105 cases were confirmed within the last…
Jamaica: 32 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours – St. Catherine on lockdown – 105 confirmed cases
BY: AINSWORTH MORRIS From JIS Story Highlights Jamaica now has 105 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). The new cases comprise five males and 27 females who range from 19 to 70 years old. The cases are from St. Catherine, Kingston and…
Strengthening food and nutrition security in the Caribbean: A legacy response to the COVID-19 pandemic
By Lydia Atkins Programme Officer, Health Unit, OECS Wednesday, April 15, 2020 — The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission are concerned about the challenges to regional food security and accessing safe and nutritious food during,…
Costa Luminosa allegedly hid Coronavirus infections, blocked news channels
A 68-year old passenger was dropped off in the Cayman Islands on the ship’s route to Fort Lauderdale after symptoms of COVID-19 appeared. The passenger was tested positive of the virus and eventually died. By Giuliano J. From Tech Times Coronavirus infections…
Cayman: UCCI Professor Dr. J.D Mosley-Matchett wins IACBE-Peregrine Leadership Best Paper Award
University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) is honored to announce that professor Dr. J.D Mosley-Matchett recently won the IACBE – Peregrine Leadership Best Paper Award for 2020 at the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) Virtual Conference on…
UK: MPs summon China-owned firm execs over security concerns
By Simon Jack From BBC A leading UK-based firm will be summoned on Tuesday by MPs to answer questions over security concerns. There are concerns that the Chinese owner of Imagination Technologies has renewed efforts to transfer ownership of sensitive…
15 Apr Weather in Cayman
15 Apr Wed 2020 SYNOPSIS Light to moderate east to southeasterly winds along with slight to moderate seas will continue across the Cayman area over the next 24 hours. Lots of sunshine during the day with some clouds tonight. Humidity:…
Cayman: COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, 14 April 2020, no new test results
No new test results were received today. · Elimination of COVID-19 within the Cayman Islands is “absolutely achievable”. CIG’s proactive approach to containing the spread of the virus is working and will make elimination possible if all in the community diligently follow all…
2020 Cayman Islands Scholarship Directory is now available online
The 2020 edition of the Cayman Scholarships Directory guide is available in online and in print featuring full details of the scholarships accessible to students in Cayman. The directory provides insight into scholarships and careers offered by Cayman’s leading law firms…