Coronavirus impacts aid to refugees subject to forced labor
By Miriam Karmali, Freedom United March 29, 2020 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Forced laborRefugees subjected to forced labor in Libya now threatened by coronavirusVarious humanitarian operations are being suspended by UN agencies and NGOs due to…
Age not the only risk for severe coronavirus disease
From Newsmax Older people remain most at risk of dying as the new coronavirus continues its rampage around the globe, but they’re far from the only ones vulnerable. One of many mysteries: Men seem to be faring worse than women….
UK: Boris Johnson ‘Furious’ with China’s role in pandemic
By Eric Mack From Newsmax China faces a “reckoning” in the United Kingdom for this global coronavirus pandemic, from spreading the disease to potentially lying about their number of cases, according to allies of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. “Of…
Did COVID-19 trigger a re-balancing of our society?
By R.D. Miller Shortly after COVID-19 emerged out of China, other places like Spain locked down its nation of 46 million people; while other nations scramble to impose restrictions. The domino effect has also reached many Caribbean shores. Based on…
29 Mar Weather in Cayman
29 Mar Sun 2020 SYNOPSIS Light to moderate easterly winds and slight to moderate seas will continue across the Cayman area over the next 24 hours in association with a high pressure over the western Atlantic Ocean. Radar images show…
Two Vehicle Collision on Northward Road Involving Injuries
From RCIPS Just after 4:30PM today 27 March, police and other emergency services were dispatched to Northward Road, Bodden Town, where it was reported that a two vehicle collision took place and several persons were injured. The collision took place…
COVID 19 Saturday, 28 March 2020 Update – expresses disappointment
Premier encouraged persons to stay home unless picking up essential items. • Social distancing was not being maintained. • Supermarkets are well stocked and there is enough food for everyone. • Worldwide 657,960 Coronavirus cases. 61,648 new cases overnight. 120,076 cases in USA. …
Cayman: Attorney General Shares COVID 19 Regulations 27 Mar 2020
Grand Cayman (GIS) – At a press conference today Friday, 27 March 2020, Attorney General, Hon. Samuel Bulgin outlined the Shelter in Place procedures that will govern new, softer curfew provisions announced by Premier, Hon. Alden McLaughlin. The new provisions…
Cayman: Coronavirus Update 27 March
Medical News Fifteen new results came back negative. View the updated dashboard at https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/6430568/Coronavirus%20Dashboard%2027032020.pdf?hsCtaTracking=e63a48f1-0f23-4ebf-b02d-552445bddc3e%7Ce5ef6f41-cc90-4e45-a1bd-95b25d5f7da4 Government Decisions, Policies, Programmes From 5.01am-6.59 pm tomorrow 28 March the Cayman Islands will begin a period of soft curfew during which all persons may undertake necessary…
Cayman: Supermarkets prepare to welcome shoppers on Saturday 3/28
* Grocery stores and supermarkets will re-open on Saturday, 28 March, in line with the “soft curfew” hours of 5a.m. to 7p.m. The hard curfew hours of 7p.m. to 5a.m. will remain for the next ten days. Non-essential persons…
