GIS Spotlight this week showcases the RCIPS’s chopper, revisits the spirit of Caymanian Christmases past, and looks again at the benefits of occupational therapy.

The police helicopter has lately become a familiar presence over our Islands. It provides an invaluable eye in the sky for law enforcement operations, in addition to critical air ambulance coverage, and does vital search and rescue work over land and sea.

Take a ride with us as GIS Spotlight unveils the gamut of services that the police air ops unit provides. See how much effort is put into maintaining a safe service for the benefit of the people of the Cayman Islands. Hear from the unit commander what keeps his team going in their demanding profession.

Next, join us at the Cayman Islands National Archive to delve into the Christmas traditions of the Cayman Islands. Hear older Caymanians reminisce about how they celebrated in days past. Take a moment to reconnect with former generations to learn how well these holiday customs have endured.

Finally, we bring you the professionals who help to make the lives of persons with special needs a little easier. Learn what occupational therapy services Government offers to ensure that persons with disabilities are better able to live their lives.

Produced by GIS Marketing and Communications, GIS Spotlight is a government programme about topics and issues that affect you. The weekly show airs Mondays on CIGTV on Cable Channel 20 at 7.00 pm and on Cayman27 at 6.00 pm on Saturdays. It also broadcasts on Radio Cayman on Tuesdays at 7.00 pm.

All stories seen in the week’s GIS Spotlight can also be found on the GIS Marketing and Communications website: www.gis.ky and on You Tube at CIGovtInfoServices.

Comments and suggestions about the programme are always welcome. Viewers can provide feedback by e-mailing [email protected].

Photo captions: Photos by GIS

Police officers get ready to take the RCIPS chopper up.

The RCIPS helicopter provides an invaluable eye in the sky.

Safety is paramount for the RCIPS air ops unit.