McField appeals Rivers ruling
Attorney Steve McField, representing John Gordon Hewitt, has appealed Cayman Islands Chief Justice Anthony Smellie’s judgment in the matter of MLA Tara Rivers eligibility to stand for office in the district of West Bay when he found in her favour….
Cuba still battling cholera a year after first cases reported
From Cuba Headlines A year after the first cholera cases in decades were reported in Cuba, the country is still struggling with outbreaks in various provinces, health workers and residents told Reuters on Thursday. On Tuesday the United States issued…
Incoming Year 12 students must register for graduation
From the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs The Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs advises that all incoming Year 12 students from John Gray High School and Clifton Hunter High School who wish to be considered for graduation…
Cayman Flag Football: Week 10 summary
From Cayman Islands Flag Football Association Week 10 of the 2013 Digicel Summer League was in full effect Saturday (17) at Camana Bay. The competition, put on by the Cayman Islands Flag Football Association, featured another day of close games,…
Tamara Hurlston is June’s best employee
In 2012, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) hired Deputy Director of Finance, Administration and Special Projects Tamara Hurlston to set up its needs assessment unit as a pilot project. In the short time since, Ms Hurlston has…
PAHO/WHO Celebrates implementation of new tobacco control legislation in Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is celebrating the entry into force of new tobacco control regulations in Jamaica on July 15. These regulations will protect the population from the harmful effects of tobacco and…
National Gallery events and news
From Edlyn Ruiz National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) Elena Fear got to learn the in and outs of working in an art gallery; from collection management, to education programme and exhibition design. The recent Deutche Bank NGCI inter-ship…
Celebrating the Path to Wellness
September 2013 is Recovery Month. In keeping with this year’s theme, Together on Pathways to Wellness the annual observance will promote the benefits to society of substance abuse prevention and treatment. Organised by the Department of Counseling Services, activities will…
Maples continues cultivating talent
This year, Maples and Calder afforded internship and work experience opportunities to almost 40 Caymanians, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to supporting the island’s youth and guiding them towards a path of success. As a leading international law firm, Maples and…
Thrilling “Silver Rush” an added summer dive adventure in the Cayman Islands
By Adela Gonzales White, The Cayman Bottom Times During June, July and August millions of Atlantic Silversides swarm into Grand Cayman’s reefs bringing drama and excitement Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – During the Summer when the coastal waters warm up,…