Youth Flex Hits 500
Teenagers celebrated the 500th episode of the Youth Flex radio show on Wednesday, 5 September with cake, special guests and more of the same fun, informative programming for which they are known. This week’s anniversary show was also a homecoming…
Government Financial Statements Deadline Met
From the Office of the Premier The Public Management and Finance Law requires that Government’s Ministries, Portfolios and Offices along with Statutory Authorities and Government-Owned Companies submit their 30 June year-end financial statements to the Auditor General’s Office by 31…
Cayman Islands have joined CITES
CITES stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. CITES regulates the international trade in endangered species, toward reducing the impact of commercial activities on threatened species of flora and fauna. Local species…
Region makes its voice heard at Internet Governance
Deputy Premier Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly and Kernilon Owens of the Office of Telecommunications (OFTEL), represented the Cayman Islands at the 8th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) that was held in St. Lucia recently. In attendance were government ministers, ICT technocrats…
Caribbean Project: Review: The Caribbean: A History of the Region and Its Peoples
Posted on September 6, 2012 by Hunter Wallace Stephen Palmie and Francisco A. Scarano’s The Caribbean: A History of the Region and Its Peoples is a sweeping 600+ page overview of the history of the Caribbean from 1492 to 2010….
Scouts Coming to George Town with a place to call home
The Cayman Islands Scout Association will soon have a place to call home, with a 33-year peppercorn land lease granted by Cabinet. The lease, which also comes with further long-term extension options, will allow the association to build its first…
Cease cell phone calling in cars and other traffic law changes
The Cayman Islands has reached another milestone in its development with the passing of the new Traffic Laws and Regulations. Mobile (Cell) Telephones The new law and regulations are in step with advances in technology, and Clause 78 introduces a…
Right to Know Week
The week starting Monday, 10 September, GIS Spotlight shares information about your rights, connects you with peace and reminds youth about an exciting competition. Right to Know Week with its theme Just Ask runs from 22 to 29 September and…
Superfood: Eat Your Avocado!
Becky Striepe* Guacamole lovers, rejoice! It turns out that not only is avocado super delicious, but you can enjoy your avocado without the guilt thanks to its mix of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. You probably already knew that avocado…
More details of the Cayman Islands National Healthcare Conference
The Cayman Islands National Healthcare Conference 2012 will be held at the Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman, October 18 – 20. Officials said that the conference is not just for professionals and experts in the field but for everyone and urged…
