Ancient caves are offering clues to help scientists predict earthquakes
By Deanna Conners, EarthSky From Business Insider Knowledge of the timing of past earthquakes is important for understanding when a dangerous earthquake might strike again. Scientists are currently able to date ancient earthquakes — known as paleoearthquakes — fairly…
Cayman Islands schools receiving a Foundation in Culture
[Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands] As part of the Literacy month festivities in September, the Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) Managing Director Ms. Marcia Muttoo, accompanied by Mr. Bryan Hunter, the Managing Partner at Appleby and sponsor of the publication, presented…
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals and CHADD to raise awareness about the negative impact of ADHD during the early morning routine
GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ironshore Pharmaceuticals & Development, Inc. (“Ironshore”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Highland Therapeutics Inc., and Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (“CHADD”), a national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD, today…
Cayman Islands students earn recognition in the 2016 Florida Caribbean Cruise Association essay & poster competition
Schools in the Cayman Islands competed against 21 countries from within the Caribbean and Latin America in the 2016 FCCA Children’s Essay Competition. Danny Kish of Cayman Prep School placed 2nd regionally in the junior division earning US$1,500. Edward Webber…
Former Olympian to teach Running School in Cayman Islands
Jeff Galloway, world-renowned runner and founder of the popular Run-Walk-Run method, will be the special guest at the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, 4 December. Galloway, who’s in his early seventies and has over 50 years…
Cash-strapped schools in the UK may switch to a 4-day week
Sally Weale, The Guardian From Business Insider Schools in West Sussex are warning they may have no option but to cut their hours – even floating the idea of a four-day week – unless they are given emergency financial help…
2017 Generali Worldwide Mercuryman to support Cayman Islands’ Stroke Warriors
The Generali Worldwide Mercuryman committee has announced that the proceeds of the 2017 triathlon, being held 22 January at the Wyndham Reef Resort, will go towards supporting the Stroke Warriors of Cayman and East End Primary School. The triathlon has…
Cayman Islands Health Services celebrates World Mental Health Week
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) and Psychiatry and Behavioral Services Department will join in celebration of World Mental Health Week, which begins 9th October and concludes on 15th October globally. On 10th October every year the World Health…
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MARGARITAVILLE BEACH RESORT GRAND CAYMAN ANNOUNCES LOCAL HIRING EVENT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 WHAT: Margaritaville Beach Resort Grand Cayman will hold a local hiring event for those looking to bring a high level of service, attention to detail and fun…
Cayman Islands Public Works apprentices break new ground
Four PWD Apprentices Break New Ground Public Works Department (PWD) team members, managers and Government leaders came together on Friday, 16 September 2016, to celebrate two milestones in the Department’s Apprenticeship programme. At an after work gathering on the PWD…