UN chief says peacekeeping force in Haiti should be cut; Mission blamed for cholera epidemic
By Associated Press From The Washington Post UNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon recommended a 15 percent reduction in the number of U.N. troops in Haiti on Tuesday and an examination of whether the beleaguered peacekeeping operation remains the best…
Summer students get medical experience at HSA
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) once again provided a summer programme to university students pursuing medical and nursing careers. The summer 2013 programme, run in July and August, was sponsored by Admiral Administration, Lee’s Office Products and Health…
Lifestyle “Lean Living”
Group, Private, Couples, Family and At-Work Programs Living lean is a successful weight-reducing plan based on healthy and whole foods that boost the fat burning potential of metabolism. Eat to complete satisfaction and fullness and watch the scale go down…
Terry Fox Family Fun Run/Walk
Join us for Cayman’s 2nd annual Terry Fox Run which will take place at Camana Bay on Sunday 15 September 2013. 5K and 10k Family Fun Runs to commemorate the Canadian cancer-amputee hero’s marathon of hope. Terry Fox runs, which…
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 2013
National Mammography Day : October 18, 2013 In 2009, the USA National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Since its inception, NBCAM has been at the forefront of promoting awareness of breast cancer issues and has evolved…
Scientists solve heightened risk for obesity mystery
From Caribbean 360 LONDON,– With obesity rife throughout the Caribbean and evidence mounting to support its link to a variety of chronic non-communicable diseases, a new study may hold the key to controlling obesity by reducing weight gain. According to…
Suicide Prevention Day observed next week
On Tuesday, 10 September 2013, the Cayman Islands joins other countries in supporting World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). The Public Health Department is organising activities that build on the international theme: Stigma: A Major Barrier to Suicide Prevention. Events will…
Training kids/Maternal mortality/Fun run
TRAINING TO HELP KIDS GIS Spotlight this week highlights action that is underway to empower students, takes another look at how IT is supporting education in schools and then revisits the Mind’s Eye exhibit. First, we train our sights on…
Cholera update/Cholera in Dom Rep/Cocaine affects brain/Ex-Grenada governor general dies
PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE: CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN CUBA The Ministry of Health and Public Health Officials are urging travellers to Cuba to take measures to prevent cholera following confirmation of a renewed outbreak of the disease in Cuba. As at August…
Quicker parcels/Doing Dallas/CPL and LIAT/Measles/Frost dies/Horse death
POST OFFICE PARCELS TO BE PROCESSED QUICKER In a government press release it says the Cayman Islands post office has begun checking packages as they arrive to assess duty levels before customers come to collect their parcels in the presence…
