23 Dec 2022 – Four members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Refugee Olympic Team have received citizenship from their host countries in 2022, marking the next chapter in their inspirational journeys as they continue to send a message of hope and inclusion to millions of forcibly displaced people around the world. Aker Schmid, the Iraq-born wrestler who competed […]
Archives for December 24, 2022
Inspirational refugee athletes celebrate receiving host country citizenships in 2022
Public Health Clinic in Cayman Brac moving to new location
Cayman Brac’s Public Health Clinic, formerly at Faith Hospital, will be relocating to the Medical Wing at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre starting January 4th 2023. “Faith Hospital has used the Aston Rutty Medical Wing location for many years,” stated Dr Srirangan Velusamy, Director of Sister Islands Health Services. “It became critical in 2020 when it […]
Cayman: Migrants rescued at sea and returned to Cuba
From Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Diplomatic talks were held earlier in December with the Cayman Islands Government and a delegation from Cuba. The talks included strategies aiming for greater search and rescue coordination to save lives, shortening the time it takes to return migrants to Cuba and targeting of human smugglers for prosecution. A […]
A tribute to Dr Beverley Steele, former Resident Tutor, The UWI School of Continuing Studies, Grenada
Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Thursday, December 22, 2022 — The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Open Campus is saddened by the loss of Dr Beverley Steele, CBE, LLD (honoris causa), Former Resident Tutor of The UWI Extra-Mural Department and the School of Continuing Studies who transitioned on Monday, December 19, […]
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Cayman: Police recover firearm and ammunition, three persons arrested
From RCIPS 23 Dec 2022 Police proactive operations continue in response to the recent increase in armed robbery incidents. This week, as a result of these operations, police recovered a loaded firearm and several rounds of ammunition from two separate vehicles following searches of a residence in North Side. Three persons have been arrested on […]
Police Investigate Robbery in Cayman Brac
From RCIPS, 23 Dec. 22 Shortly after 11:50PM yesterday, 22 December, officers responded to a report of a robbery at a bar on West End East Road in Cayman Brac. It was reported that a masked man had entered the bar carrying a machete. The man took a quantity of cash from the register, along […]
NOTED BY BEVAN SPRINGER – DECEMBER 23, 2022 – What makes your heart sing?
DECEMBER 23, 2022 What makes your heart sing? “Be courageous, work hard, keep learning and invest in yourself.” These words of advice for today’s youth come from Caribbean-American communicator Neki Mohan, who serves as Vice President of Multicultural Business & Community Engagement for Visit Lauderdale. The well-known journalist, who has spent decades in front of the camera […]
Top reasons why the World Cup is an important betting event
The summer’s largest showing off event remains in complete swing, with a number of shock results and also quality goals currently maintaining us on the side of our seats throughout the day. For the betting and pc gaming sector, it’s currently showing to be an unbelievably active period. From pushing promotional material to handling the […]
CHTA thanks partners as COVID-19 threat level falls and the Caribbean registers record arrivals
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (December 24, 2022) – As a growing number of Caribbean destinations continue to set record tourism arrivals, expenditures and hotel occupancies, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) praised the region’s tourism industry, local government authorities and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for their vigilance and collaboration, which has contributed to […]