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Day: May 17, 2022

Report: US gas prices could double soon, amid potential supply shortage

By Jay Clemons  From Newsmax Some gas stations across the country are already bracing for the Next Big Thing involving surging fuel prices, namely the price per gallon potentially exceeding $10.  For other stations, however, there might be no product left to…

EU Today Russian Prisoners of War: Angola, Afghanistan, Ukraine

The early Russian support of the now continuous MPLA government during the Angolan Civil War in the seventies moved from logistical support to strategy to battlefield leadership in 1987, writes Peter Polack. The subsequent misconceived, Soviet advised, attack across the…

Island Innovation announces winners of Island Innovation Awards

Island Innovation, in collaboration with the Clinton Global Initiative has announced the winners of the inaugural Island Innovation Awards, celebrating excellence in sustainable development in islands across the globe. The awards were officially announced in a special ceremony during the Island Finance Forum, involving representatives from the…

FINAL UPDATE: Oly Rush has finished in triumph finishing his swim around the Island

Oly Rush finished his 36 hour gruelling swim around our Grand Cayman Island today in triumph. With his hands held up high he arrived at the West Bay Dock and was warmly applauded by the large crowd of supporters. More…

Queen’s Jubilee: Family Afternoon Tea Party at the Cayman National Gallery May 21

The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) is hosting its Queen’s Jubilee: Family Afternoon Tea Party on Saturday, 21 May 2022, 1-4 p.m. This free community event, at the Gallery, in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, will consist of art…

Queen’s Jubilee: Family Afternoon Tea Party at the Cayman National Gallery

WHO:                                                   National Gallery of the Cayman Islands in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage, Cayman National Cultural Foundation and the Youth Services Unit WHAT:                                                 Queen’s Jubilee: Family Afternoon Tea Party at the National Gallery WHEN: …

CAP Statement on the release of the Senate’s FDA User Fee Authorization Bill

The CAP has consistently sought changes to ensure patient safety while reducing burdens on laboratories with the Senate HELP Committee on the oversight of laboratory-developed tests. WASHINGTON – The College of American Pathologists (CAP) President Emily Volk, MD, FCAP, released the…

Eastern Caribbean secures US$27 million from the World Bank to improve data-driven Decision Maki

Project aims to strengthen statistical systems and data production to better inform policymaking in the region – including gender and climate change WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022—The World Bank Group (WBG) approved today financing of US$22 million to Eastern Caribbean countries—…

Cayman: COVID-19 Update – 17 May, 399 NEW Positives (13-16 May)

Public Health has released COVID-19 figures for 17 May. Positive cases reported to Public Health during this period are currently as follows: Friday 13/05/2022 131 Saturday 14/05/2022 95 Sunday 15/05/2022 82 Monday 16/05/2022 91 There are 1,752 estimated active cases…

Oly Rush- Evening Update (16) (Grand Swim)

From Plastic Free Cayman As we headed into sunset and the night portion of the swim, Oly continues to be strong, steady and in good spirits. He is set to reach the 30 hour goal, hoping to hit West Bay…