Hit-and-run accident [in Cayman] leaves US MP native in coma
By Cheryl Borrowdale From Elburn Herald MAPLE PARK—It was supposed to be a Caribbean paradise. But for Rebecca Nelson, it became a nightmare—one she hasn’t woken up from yet. She’s been in a coma since the night of July 1,…
Dart Cayman launches Growing Communities website
Dart Cayman is pleased to announce that our new Growing Communities website www.growingcommunities.ky is now live. Inspired by Ken Dart’s affinity for natural landscapes and opening gathering spaces, the Growing Communities park initiative is a public-private partnership between the Cayman…
Non-communicable diseases major health threat in Caribbean
By Agencies From Global Times The Caribbean region is under widespread risks of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), a senior health official said Tuesday. About 40 percent of the Caribbean people are now living with some chronic type of NCDs and…
Deputy Premier Visits Met Office, Radar Station
Deputy Premier and Minister of District Administration, Tourism and Transport, Hon. Moses Kirkconnell, JP, got a quick course in Doppler radar when he recently stopped by the National Weather Service (NWS). Accompanied by Ministerial Councillor Joey Hew, the Ministry’s Chief…
Kitchen Band sizzles
This week GIS Spotlight captures the action at a summer arts camp that celebrates the enduring allure of the Islands’ traditional kitchen bands. Following that, the weekly show revisits guidelines for handicapped parking as well as the increasingly popular Passport2Success…
Round 2 for Proud Awards open
The community will have another chance to highlight the achievements of the Cayman Island’s youth when the next round of Proud of Them nominations opens today, 28 August 2013. From now through 27 September, residents can put forward a young…
Will Finasteride Prevent Prostate Cancer?
Jay S. Cohen MD From Care2 Big headlines announced the results of a new study showing that finasteride (Proscar) reduces the risk of prostate cancer. As a nationally recognized expert on medication side effects and also on prostate cancer, I…
New date set for seamen certificates
From the Office of the Premier and Ministry of Home & Community Affairs The Ministry of Community Affairs reminds seamen that the deadline to submit Seamen Continuation Certificates has now passed. Officials say that to date approximately 30 per cent…
Training being offered in Cayman for dementia and Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association of the Cayman Islands (ADACI) seeks to raise awareness within the general public, educate carers and be a source of support for people with dementia and their carers and family. Florida Association for Volunteer Action…
Service of Thanksgiving for Helen Harquail
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of the Late Helen Harquail who died Monday 12th August 2013 at the age of 100 years was held at the Harquail Theatre, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands on Saturday 24th August…
