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Month: September 2024

Tributes paid to legendary singer and actor Kris Kristofferson

Getty Images By Hafsa Khalil From BBC Tributes have been paid to Kris Kristofferson, the award-winning country singer and actor following his death at the age of 88.  Dolly Parton wrote: “What a great loss. What a great writer. What…

Olympic Games’ contribution to peace emphasised at UN Security Council “Leadership for Peace” debate

30 September 2024 – The importance of the Olympic Games in promoting a culture of peace was highlighted by Laura Chinchilla, International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member and former President of Costa Rica, at the “Leadership for Peace” high-level open debate of the United…

CNCF Mourns the Loss of Mr. Morgan DaCosta

The Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) is deeply saddened by the loss of Morgan DaCosta, a devoted advocate for the arts and a cherished member of our community. Mr. DaCosta, who passed away at the age of 57, left an…

Flood Advisory to be Issued for Cayman Islands Oct 2 & 3

Grand Cayman, 30 September 2024 – The Cayman Islands National Weather Service (CINWS) has issued a Flood Advisory inclusive of a Small Craft Warning in effect October 2 and 3 for the Cayman Islands due to the potential impact of a…

Brazil eliminates lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem 

Washington, DC, 30 October, 2024 (PAHO) – The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Brazil for having eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. “Eliminating a disease is a momentous accomplishment that takes unwavering commitment,” Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General said. “I…

A Message from Don Rojas – Re: “Oct 15th Tribute to Don Rojas: A True Revolutionary

From IBW 21 – Institute of the Black World 21st Century  Listen to message from Don Rojas Contribute to BWMN Listen Here About the Institute of the Black World 21st Century IBW 21 is committed to enhancing the capacity of Black…

Cayman: Buffalo Turbine Mosquito Control Operations

Tonight, 30 September at 8 p.m., the Buffalo Turbine will be deployed in the areas shaded in red in the attached photo. Tomorrow morning, 1 October at 4 a.m., the Buffalo Turbine will be active in the areas shaded in…

Dr Resa Noel-McBarnett Appointed Head of The UWI Global Campus  St Vincent and the Grenadines

Dr Resa Noel-McBarnett Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Monday, September 30, 2024 — The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Resa Noel-McBarnett as Head of Site, St…

Cayman Drama Society: AUDITIONS FOR: “PRIVATE LIVES” (REGISTER TUE OCT 1ST) 

If comedy of manners is your thing, Private Lives is for you! Performing this Feb/March – this is the story of a divorced couple bumping into each other in the most unfortunate ways and the….entanglement…it causes. If you would like…

Police Investigate Attempted Robbery in Bodden Town

From RCIPS Shortly before 7:45PM on Sunday, 29 September, officers responded to a report of an attempted robbery outside an address off Hirst Road in Bodden Town. It was reported that a woman had arrived at the location and exited…