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UN Chief in Haiti gets glimpse of Matthew’s destruction
By Associated Press From The New York Times PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived Saturday in Haiti to see firsthand a sliver of the extensive destruction left by Hurricane Matthew as storm victims continued to express frustration at…
US State approves trial for new mosquito control method
By Nancy Klingener From WLRN Miami The first Florida trial of the Wolbachia bacteria to combat Aedes aegypti mosquitoes has been approved for the Florida Keys. Aedes aegypti are the mosquitoes responsible for transmitting the Zika virus. They can also…
Cayman Islands lawmakers unanimously pass proposal to legalize cannabis medicines
By Anthony Martinelli From The Joint Blog Legislation to legalize the medical use of cannabis-based medicines has been given unanimous approval through its second reading by the Cayman Island Parliament. In May, Premier Alden McLaughlin called the proposal “a matter…
Cayman Islands Ministry responds to Water Company concerns
Minister of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure (PLAHI) 4th October 2016 Mr. Frederick McTaggart President and CEO Consolidated Water Co Ltd PO Box 1114 Regatta Office Park Windward Three, 4th Floor West Bay Road Grand Cayman KY1-1102 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>…
Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference explores health and wellness in the later stages of life
The Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference always brings together some of the best and most well informed speakers from around the world to discuss issues and topics that are of importance to the community. This year’s theme, ‘The Chapters of a…
Cayman Islands government will not compete [in the medical tourism business]
From International Medical Travel Journal IMTJ Legally allowed to offer medical tourism, the Cayman government has no intention of going into the medical tourism business.. Although it has been granted the legal designation to participate in medical tourism, the government…
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Guyana Foundation Sunrise Center pilot phase successfully completed
From Demerara Waves Hague Back, Guyana – (October 11, 2016) The Guyana Foundation recently announced that the pilot phase of its Sunrise Center on the Essequibo Coast was successfully completed. This announcement was made last week at the Westin Hotel,…
Cayman Islands Zika virus cases rises to 37
From Cayman Islands Public Health Department Zika Virus Update as of 12 October 2016 The total number of locally transmitted laboratory confirmed cases of the Zika virus remains at 17, as of 12 October 2016. Laboratory diagnosed imported cases have increased…
Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2016 in Cayman Islands
From CARICOM Organisers are putting the final touches on preparations for the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) to be held in the Cayman Islands later this month. The CWA, the Region’s premier agriculture event, will be held in Grand Cayman,…
TALKBACK: Mixed reception for Chinese docs, nurses
By Sherrylyn, From Nationnews Barbados FIVE CHINESE DOCTORS and three nurses will be deployed at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) by yearend under a joint agreement with the Government of Barbados. Acting Minister of Health Senator Patrick Todd said the…
