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Month: March 2022

In new children’s book Trinity Rodman X adidas team up to inspire kids to stay positive and passionate about sport

Following a monumental rookie year as professional, Rodman has no signs of slowing down. On top of an already impressive career most athletes only dream about, she has quickly moved onto another area she is passionate about – creative arts…

As cases rise in other regions, the Americas must focus on vaccines to protect the most vulnerable

While many countries and territories in the region are on track to reach 70% coverage for COVID-19 vaccines, 21 have yet to reach half their populations.  Washington D.C., 16 March 2022 (PAHO) – As COVID-19 vaccination continues to expand in the…

Cabinet of the Cayman Islands – Post Meeting Summary, 8th March, 2022

His Excellency the Governor Mr. Martyn Roper, OBE, chaired the meeting of the Cabinet held on Tuesday, 8th March, 2022 in the Cabinet Conference Room, Government Administration Building. All Ministers and Members of Cabinet were present with the exception of…

‘The world has lost a giant’ in Joyce Quamina: Parker

By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life In paying tribute to Trinidadian Joyce Quamina, one of the former stalwart executive members of the Brooklyn-based West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), organizer of the annual massive carnival parade on Brooklyn’s…

New CANARI chair champions building equity, resilience and sustainability in the Caribbean through innovation and learning

New chair of the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute champions building equity, resilience and sustainability in the Caribbean through innovation and learning Port of Spain, March 9, 2022 – The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) welcomes Mr. Cletus I. Springer as…

Cayman: COVID-19 Weekly SitRep – Epi. Week 10: Death toll hits 23; Omicron surges overseas

From  Ministry of Health and Wellness Grand Cayman –  The Cayman Islands noted two COVID related deaths during Epidemiological, or Epi. Week 10, bringing total deaths since the beginning of the pandemic to 23. Both patients were unvaccinated and suffered from severe…

Cayman: COVID-19 Update – 16 March

Public Health has released COVID-19 figures for 16 March 2022. Positive cases reported to Public Health during this period are currently as follows: 14/03/2022         35 15/03/2022         34 There are 476 estimated active cases of COVID-19 in the Cayman Islands. Five…

Parker review of ethnic diversity on boards shows good progress being made, says Chartered Governance Institute

London, 16 March 2022 – The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) welcomes publication today of the update report from Sir John Parker’s review committee on  Improving the Ethnic Diversity of UK Boards. Peter Swabey, FCG Policy & Research Director at…

THE CAFE´ MOCHA MURDERS, by Deanna Strasse, Opens March 25 at Golden Chain Theatres

AACT NewPlayFest World Premiere of The Café Mocha Murders, by Deanna Strasse will open March 25, 2022 at Golden Chain Theatre in Oakhurst, California. The production will run through April 10, 2022. Founded in 1967 as a summer melodrama troupe, Golden Chain Theatre is a thriving nonprofit community theatre located in…

Cayman: RCIPS Calls for Cessation of Harmful Content on Social Media

From RCIPS The RCIPS is aware of a video that has been posted to social media that includes explicit and harmful content including claims of sexual assault. Police are investigating this incident, and have identified the individual responsible.  Police are…