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Day: June 7, 2024

Cayman Turtle Centre Celebrates World Sea Turtle Day with a Weekend of Festivities June 14 & 15

The Cayman Turtle Centre is excited to announce a weekend full of festivities in celebration of World Sea Turtle Day, culminating in a series of engaging events designed to raise awareness and support for the conservation of Green sea turtles….

Cayman Public Health Department Confirms Six Cases of Chickenpox

The Public Health Department confirms that six cases of chickenpox have been reported within the school system. These cases involve five students and one teacher. In response to these cases, the Public Health Department is working closely with the schools…

Cayman: CAF Youth Brass Ensemble debuts at Music at the Library

The George Town Public Library was filled by the sounds of brass instruments on 30 May as the Cayman Arts Festival took another important step forward in its mission to teach music to Cayman’s youth. Under the guidance of master…

A national policy is needed to improve employment prospects for Caymanians

The report, Improving employment prospects for Caymanians, was issued today by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG).  The report states that the Cayman Islands consistently achieved the global definition of full employment between 2019 and 2023. The Caymanian unemployment rate also…

Cayman: CIDOT Announces the Appointments of Two New Agencies of Record

Grey to serve as its global Creative Agency of Record as well as Praytell to serve as its U.S. Public Relations Following a competitive, multi-month procurement process, the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism (CIDOT) is announcing the hiring of Grey…

RCIPS Cyber Crime Unit Warns of Misleading Social Media Advertisements

From RCIPS The RCIPS Cyber Crime Team is aware of a significant number of sponsored advertisements circulating on social media platforms. These ads falsely claim to be from the Cayman Compass and often feature well-known Caymanians, most recently Ms. Tara…

Awaken New Depths: Civil Society Embraces the Challenge of Plastic Recycling in Grenada and Dominica

By Danny Moonie Communications / Knowledge Management Specialist, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States June 7, 2024 — As the world commemorates World Oceans Day on June 8 with the theme, “Awaken New Depths,” the Recycle OECS Project underscores the significant strides made in…

Cayman: OfReg Announces Appointment of Sonji Myles as Interim CEO

Mr. Sonji Myles, Interim CEO, OfReg Cayman Islands utilities regulator, OfReg, today announced the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Sonji Myles to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Myles brings a wealth of experience and a proven…

Cayman: Constitutional Commission Releases Annual Update for 2023-24

George Town, Cayman Islands, 7 June 2024. The Constitutional Commission (“the Commission”) has released its Annual Update in advance of Constitution Day on 1 July 2024. The Update highlights the work of the Commission in the year since Constitution Day 2023…

Inaugural UK Overseas Territories Day Celebrated on 3 June

UK Overseas Territories Representatives in the United Kingdom along with Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Abbey Earlier this week, Honourable Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, Premier of the Cayman Islands and President of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) announced the…