Cayman: Government responds to Hurricane Delta
Cayman Islands is prepared to deal with what is now Hurricane Delta, which currently has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. Persons in quarantine for COVID-19 are taken care of to ensure their safety during the passage of Hurricane Delta….
Cayman: Hurricane Delta Update 9.30 p.m [now with 11pm NHC advisory]
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – Based on the National Weather Service 7pm update, a change to the track forecast for Hurricane Delta will potentially bring the storm closer to the Cayman Islands. This increases the likelihood that the Islands will be impacted…
Cayman: COVID-19 Testing Update 5 October 2020 – NO new positives
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 278 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 2 October. All were negative. Two positive cases remain in isolation. One is symptomatic, as reported at Friday’s press conference and has been admitted into hospital. The…
A good way to be kinder to elephants is to stop riding them
When animal tourism resumes in Bali after COVID-19, there is an opportunity to do better by the lives of animals. By Nina Jackel / Independent Media Institute Elephants are chained to small dirt circles covered in feces and are only…
COVID−19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey
World Mental Health Day on 10 October to highlight urgent need to increase investment in chronically underfunded sector The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93% of countries worldwide while the demand for mental health…
Kia Motors announces September global sale
September global sales at 260,023 units, up 10.3 percent y/y Korea sales increased 21.9 percent y/y to 51,211 units Sales outside of Korea climbed 7.7 percent y/y to 208,812 units Kia expects strong sales momentum to continue in the second…
Cayman: Appleby are new sponsors of the Under 18 high school football leagues
Monday, October 5, 2020 The Cayman Youth Football Leagues (CYFL) is pleased to welcome Appleby as the exclusive sponsors of the Under 18 high school football leagues starting in 2020. Appleby joins Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC), Dart and Progressive…
Cayman: National attractions closed due to Tropical Storm Warning/CUC Preparations for Approaching Tropical Storm Delta
National attractions closed The Cayman Islands Tourism Attraction Board (TAB) is announcing it will temporarily close the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Pedro St. James National Historic Site in preparation for the onset of Tropical Storm conditions later today….
Cayman: DEH Closes at 7pm today and rescheduled hours due to TS Delta/ Cayman Airways Cargo operational changes
DEH rescheduled hours due to TS Delta As a courtesy to the public the George Town Landfill will remain open until 7pm today Oct 5th to accommodate the increased need for disposal at this time. DEH will resume their operations…
Cayman Turtle Centre prepares for Tropical Storm Delta
In view of the Tropical Storm Warning issued for the Cayman Islands, preparations are underway at Cayman Turtle Centre to ensure that all visitors, staff and animals remain safe. The Centre is closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday….