Cayman Islands observes World Alzheimer’s Month
In the Cayman Islands September 2014 marks the third global World Alzheimer’s Month. The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association of the Cayman Islands (ADACI) invites residents of Cayman to join in observing this international campaign, which seeks to raise awareness and…
Remembering my Mama – Blanche (nee Bodden) Watler born 20th September 1890
Remembering my Mama By Joan Wilson Friday (20) is the anniversary of my mother better known as “Mama”. Blanche (nee Bodden) Watler was born in George Town, Grand Cayman on 20th September 1890 and died 29th April 1977. Always remember…
Scottish referendum: Scotland votes ‘No’ to independence/Cayman Premier congratulates Scottish people
Premier congratulates Scottish people GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – On Thursday a page in history was turned when the people of Scotland rejected independence and chose to prevent a rupture in their country’s 307-year union with England. I congratulate the…
Jekyll & Hyde – It’s a MUST SEE not a must hide!
The very latest Cayman Drama Society’s production, Jekyll & Hyde – the Gothic musical thriller opened on Thursday (18) to a standing ovation. It is a MUST SEE show. Winner of 4 Tony awards – Theatre World award – 3…
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Cayman Islands coroner’s jury record suicide verdict to policeman On Wednesday (17) afternoon the Corner’s Jury in an inquest to determine the death of former RCIPS’ officer PC Raphael Williams returned a verdict of “death by suicide”. The RCIPS would…
Greetings by the CMO at the 12th Meeting for Caribbean National Epidemiologists and Laboratory Directors
From news.gov.tt September 17, 2014: The following speech is from the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Colin Furlone on behalf of the Minister of Health at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Meeting for Caribbean Epidemiologists and Laboratory Directors at the…
CARICOM Regional TVET Strategy for Workforce Development and Economic Competitiveness to be launched
From SKNVibes September 17, 2014 – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Caribbean Association of National Training Agencies (CANTA) will formally launch the CARICOM Regional TVET Strategy for Workforce Development and Economic Competitiveness on Monday, September 22, 2014, at the…
Maritime panel to hold sessions on port congestion
By Bruce Smith From Caribbean Life ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) _ Maritime leaders were told Tuesday that a federal commission is planning a series of meetings on dealing with port congestion that has resulted from a rebounding economy and…
IATA warns Jamaican airports against doubling tariff
By Janet Silvera, From Jamaica Gleaner St Thomas, US Virgin Islands: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging regulators of the airline industry to act strongly and swiftly against proposed “big increases” in aviation fees by Jamaica’s two main…
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Cayman Islands college students to discuss draft student policy The International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) student body is holding a meeting Wednesday night (17) to discuss the college’s recently released draft student policy. The group wants clarification on…





