Special Olympics Cayman Islands coach selected to officiate at World Games
Special Olympics Cayman Islands (SOCI) Bocce Coach, Nicole Thompson is selected to officiate at the Special Olympics World Games being held in Abu Dhabi next March. Nicole started her coaching career in 1998 when she volunteered with SOCI. At the…
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The Editor speaks: Suicidal? Not much help here!
Suicide is a subject we normally shy away from discussing. However, it is a subject that we should be discussing. What steps are in place here for suicidal prevention? What are the facts and figures of suicides, attempted suicides, etc….
Nassau grouper off limits during Cayman Islands closed season
28 November, 2018 The closed season for Nassau grouper in Cayman Islands waters begins 1 December, 2018 and lasts until 30 April, 2019. During the closed season anyone who takes, purchases, receives, offers for sale, exchanges or donates Nassau grouper…
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Update on Cayman Islands Green Iguana cull count
Cayman Islands DoE has adjusted (slightly) the Green Iguana cull totals as updated information has come in to the cull manager (Cornwall Consulting). The changes are reflected (see below) as they now appear on our website and, for your ease,…
Cayman Islands police launches mobile app of website for Android and iPhone
From RCIPS Wed 28 Nov 2018 Today, Wednesday 28 November, the RCIPS is announcing the launch of the mobile application of its organizational website, the RCIPS Mobile App, which is now available on the Google Play and Apple App stores…
Statement from Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners Association
Grand Cayman, 27 November 2018 The Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners Association (CILPA) welcomes the appointment of three new acting Grand Court judges: Judge Aileen Downey, Simon Flint QC and Hugh Southey QC. Their experience and expertise strengthen an already strong…
South Korea’s slaughterhouse shut down
South Korea shuts down its largest dog meat slaughterhouse By: Alicia Graef From Care2 Animal advocates are celebrating a major milestone among efforts to end the dog meat trade in South Korea with the closure of the country’s largest slaughterhouse….
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UK Overseas Territories Association hosts Film Festival and Student Conference
Over fifty students from Overseas Territories joined the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) at their third Overseas Students conference this month at the Natural History Museum (Flett Events Theatre), London. The event presented a great opportunity for students from a…
CHTA President calls for greater investment in Caribbean people
CAYMAN ISLANDS (November 27, 2018) – While millions are drawn to the Caribbean’s natural beauty and attractions every year, it is the creativity and warmth of the people that keep visitors returning, asserts Patricia Affonso-Dass, President of the Caribbean Hotel…
Scotiabank Caribbean retreat marks shift after 129-year presence
By Doug Alexander From Bloomberg Bank of Nova Scotia’s retreat from parts of the Caribbean marks a turnabout for a Canadian lender initially drawn to the region 129 years ago by the thriving trade in rum, sugar and fish. Scotiabank…
