Ground breaking transplant medical procedure completed at Cayman Islands Hospital
In a major medical first in the Cayman Islands, doctors at the Cayman Islands Hospital completed a groundbreaking meniscus transplant surgery on a local patient – the first of its kind in the island and the region. The medical team…
Cayman Islands Speaker represents Cayman branch in London
Speaker of the House, Dr. the Hon. McKeeva Bush is in London representing the Cayman Islands Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at the 150th international meeting of The Royal Commonwealth Society. Cayman Branch Chairman, Dr. Lemuel Hurlston had nominated…
Paul Allen: Microsoft co-founder and billionaire dies aged 65
From BBC Allen announced his diagnosis earlier this month Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft, has died aged 65 from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He had revealed the disease’s return only two weeks ago, after previously being treated for it in…
Cayman Islands DoE warns of discarded fishing line danger
Department of Environment [DoE] conservation officers were called to assist a sea turtle that had become entangled in discarded fishing line Saturday, 13 October, in Grand Cayman’s North Sound. A member of the public noted the turtle, a juvenile Hawksbill,…
Statement from the Hon. Moses Kirkconnell Cayman Islands Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism on the passing of Eric Bergstrom
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Tourism acknowledges the passing of Eric Bergstrom, a true pioneer who played a leading role in the development of the Cayman Islands tourism industry. Having first visited the Cayman Islands as…
Cleveland Clinic Florida counters cardiac complications of cancer treatment
As if battling cancer isn’t challenging enough, many cancer patients have another “big C” to contend with: cardiovascular disease. Not only do some cancer patients have coexisting cardiovascular disease, but several treatments that improve survival in cancer patients can damage…
Gadget of the week
This Calculator Does Not Want Your Attention… From Core77 DESIGNER: SELEK DESIGN CLIENT: SELEK Midtone aims to be a calculator that seeks as little visual attention as possible. The design blends LCD display and main body together by using a…
‘Made in China 2025’: How 5G could put China in charge of the wireless backbone and ahead of the pack
By Bien Perez,Li Tao From South China Morning Post The fifth instalment of a series on China’s hi-tech industry development master plan looks at 5G mobile technology and how it could create a more advanced digital foundation for the world’s…
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The cure for Asia’s doctor shortage is in the Caribbean
By Dr G Richard Olds From The Times of India This fall, tens of thousands of students will apply to medical schools all across Asia. They’ll face daunting odds. Acceptance rates at two medical schools in Hong Kong and Singapore-…
5 ways to engage online audiences
By Sarah Emler, From Reuters Community In the US, television remains the most common place for people to get their news and local TV is immensely strong. However, times are changing, and with new generations growing up it is necessary…
