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Archives for August 29, 2023

Wildfires aren’t just a threat to people—they’re killing off Earth’s biodiversity

Cataclysmic wildfires have increased in intensity and frequency due to climate change.

Reinstatement of Registered Nurse Licenses for Saint Kitts and Nevis Healthcare Professionals trained in Cuba

Prime Minister and Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and Principal Nursing Officer, Dr. Rondalyn Dennis-Bradshaw with the newly reinstated Licensed Registered Nurses and members of the St. Christopher and Nevis Nurses and Midwives Council  Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, August 29, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO] – On Thursday, August 17, 2023, the St. Christopher and Nevis Nurses and […]

Q2 Stats Show Interest in Cayman Insurance Industry Remains Very Strong

George Town, Grand Cayman, August 29, 2023 – The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) recently released licensing statistics for 2Q 2023 which demonstrate the continued strength of the jurisdiction’s insurance industry. Between April and June 2023, CIMA issued licenses to eight new captive insurance companies — four B(i)s and four B(iii)s — and three new […]

Apologies. We missed NATIONAL HAMMOCK DAY

When was national hammock day? National hammock day is celebrated on July 22nd. It’s the perfect excuse to spend a day relaxing in your hammock! And our Editorial team here at ieyenews missed it!! We apologise to all of you. From National Hammock Heaven: History of national hammock day The popularity of hammocks across Latin […]

UPDATE: Victim in Water-Related Death Identified

From RCIPS Update (8:30PM): The victim in the water-related death which occurred yesterday, 28 August, has now been positively identified by a family member. The man, age 21, is a Jamaican national, residing in the Cayman Islands. The RCIPS thanks the public for their assistance in this matter. Update (3:30PM): Following the water-related death at […]

Unlocking the potential of remote teams: Tools and Strategies

In our rapidly changing work landscape, the significance of effective remote teams is clear. The rise of remote work arrangements has shifted the focus to tools and strategies that can maximise the potential of remote teams. With proper management, remote teams can achieve productivity levels comparable to or even greater than their in-office counterparts. The […]

Cayman Airways approved as a TSA PreCheck® airline 

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) has been approved as a TSA PreCheck® participating airline.  TSA PreCheck lets eligible international and domestic travellers enjoy expedited security screening at participating U.S. airports, including the airports that CAL flies into – Miami (MIA), Tampa (TPA), New York (JFK), Denver (DEN) and […]

Cayman MOE launches Anti-Bullying Campaign

Honourable Juliana O’Connor-Connolly The Ministry of Education has launched a National [Schools] Anti-bullying Campaign to ensure that children learn in a welcoming and safe environment without the fear of being bullied.   Through this campaign, the Ministry will create awareness about recent amendments to the Education Act, 2016, the provisions of the Anti-bullying (schools) Regulations, […]

29 Aug Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 Dist, 1 TS, 2 HC

Tue 29 Aug 2023 TROPICAL REPORT ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Tue 29 Aug 2023 5:00PM Advisory Hurricane Franklin TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR BERMUDA… …LIFE-THREATENING SURF AND RIP CURRENTS ONGOING ALONG THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES.. Hurricane Idalia IIDALIA […]

The Editor Speaks: Don’t stray – STAY AWAY!

Jo & Co  I haven’t written an Editorial  on ieyenews for years. My decision for doing this is private. It has been hard, VERY hard, as the people who know me, know I am not afraid to speak my mind!!! However, there comes a time when there is an exception and this is one. My […]