Health City Cayman Islands acquires Rapid Lateral Flow Test Kits
Self-administered tests provide results within 15 minutes. Will soon be made available to the public. With the Cayman Islands Government indicating that rapid antigen (lateral flow) tests will be approved as part of its strategy for adapting and responding to…
Governor General of Barbados, Dame Sandra Mason salutes The UWI upon receiving honorary degree
The UWI Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. Wednesday, 13 October 2021—Governor General of Barbados Dame Sandra Mason saluted University of the West Indies’ early administrators for their bold vision and lauded the institution for its high-ranking status on the world stage…
Cayman: Cabinet Post Meeting Summary Meeting 6 October 2021
His Excellency the Governor Mr. Martyn Roper, OBE, chaired the meeting of the Cabinet held on Wednesday, 6th October 2021 in the Cabinet Conference Room, Government Administration Building. All Ministers and Members of Cabinet were present. At this meeting Cabinet: approved…
COVID-19 Update 13 October 2021, 15 NEW Positives, 109,668 vaccinations given
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that as of 8am Wednesday, 13 October, there have been 618 PCR tests since the last report on Tuesday, 12 October. Of these, there is a total of 15 positive tests comprising…
UWI’S First Global Climate-Smart Institute
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Tuesday, October 12, 2021—The Caribbean now has its own Global Institute for Climate-Smart and Resilient Development resourced by leading experts from The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and backed by high profile regional…
5 tips to deal with a car lockout situation
Cars are intended to be a convenience and safety aid for everyone. Today, almost everyone owns a car, which makes our lives considerably easier. Unfortunately, sometimes things happen and we find ourselves locked out of the car. It can be…
A Special Edition of APLF to be held in Dubai from 30 March – 1 April 2022
The Organisers announced that APLF-Leather, Materials+ and Fashion Access 2022 will be relocated from Hong Kong to Dubai, UAE, from 30 March – 1 April 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The decision was made after extensive discussions with leather industry associations and exhibitors…
To find out if ExxonMobil really supports a carbon tax, just follow the money
Despite claiming to endorse a carbon tax, ExxonMobil has funneled millions of dollars to lawmakers who oppose the idea. By Elliott Negin / Independent Media Institute When then-ExxonMobil lobbyist Keith McCoy conceded in a secretly recorded video in May that the oil giant voiced support…
Cayman: Deadline for Applications – TSG Farmers’ Assistance, Project is Friday, October 15
Grand Cayman – Commercial farmers are reminded that the deadline to submit applications for the Tropical Storm Grace Farmers’ Assistance Project is Friday, October 15. The project, which has Government funding of $3 million dollars, is being implemented by the Department of…
8 most fascinating facts about nursing
What we do know about nursing is that it’s a noble profession requiring a lot of dedication and sacrifice. As patients, we know that the nurses are always there for major as well as minor needs, questions, counsel, and comfort….