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Month: July 2024

Cayman Cabinet Approves Cruise Berthing Referendum

Cabinet has granted approval for a referendum to determine whether cruise berthing infrastructure should be provided to support the cruise industry in the Cayman Islands. This decision is based on the need for government to address the ongoing reduction in…

FDA Approves Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a new blood test that can spot colon cancer. In late May, an FDA advisory panel had voted 7-2 that the benefits outweigh the risks when using the Guardant Health’s Shield test for colon…

Obesity Drug Slows Alzheimer’s Brain Shrinkage

Dreamstime Data from a small clinical trial published on Tuesday showed that a drug from the GLP-1 receptor agonist class known for weight loss slowed the loss of brain volume in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease. The trial results, published…

Sir Lindsay Hoyle to Address Cayman Islands Parliament

WHAT:    Meeting of the 2023-2024 Session of Parliament. WHO:   Speaker of the Cayman Islands Parliament, Hon. Sir Alden McLaughlin Members of the House of Parliament                                        WHEN:        Thursday, 1 August 2024, 12:30 p.m. WHERE:       House of Parliament 33 Fort Street, George…

The UWI welcomes Chancellor Miller

Dr The Most Hon. Dodridge Miller The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, W.I., Wednesday, July 31, 2024—On August 1, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) welcomes as its new Chancellor, the 7th holder of the highest office in the…

Cayman Cabinet Post Meeting Summary 17 July 2024

A meeting of the Cabinet was convened on Wednesday, 17th July 2024 in the Cabinet Conference Room,Government Administration Building. Mrs Sabrina Turner acted as Deputy Premier; Mr Bernie Bush, Parliamentary Secretary acted for the HonMinister of Financial Services and Commerce,…

International Olympic Committee Daily News Digest

Refugee athlete Cindy Ngamba achieves first win at Paris 2024 31 July 2024 “Together for Tomorrow, Enabling People”: IOC and Samsung launch new digital community to engage young Olympic fans and drive positive change 31 July 2024 IOC Refugee Olympic…

Cayman Ministry launches new, digital CITES Permit application

By: Hannah Reid     From Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency The Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency has recently launched a new, digital CITES Permit application form. This innovation improves the experience for permit applicants, improves the application process and…

Cayman: ACCA, CIIPA sign exam deal

ACCA and the Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants (CIIPA) have agreed on a joint examination scheme (JES) designed to build additional professional accountant capacity within the Cayman Islands to support the financial services industry and the economy. ACCA (the Association of…

Friends and Families of Team Speedo Swim Stars Celebrate at Speedo Café, Paris

Speedo: Meghan Dressel  Hosted at the incredible Speedo Café in the heart of Paris, on the 31st July, friends and family of the world’s leading North American athletes including Caeleb Dressel, Ryan Smith, Abbey Weitzel, Maggie Mac Neil & Josh Liendo came together…