What anti-vaccinators are saying online about the Disneyland measles outbreak
By Jen Kirby From New York Magazine As the Disneyland measles outbreak swells — the number of cases in the U.S. has ticked up to 102 infections in 14 states, most of which link back to the the iconic theme…
Cancer locks a deadly grip on Africa, yet it’s barely noticed
By Jeffrey Moyo From Caribbean360 HARARE, Zimbabwe, Friday February 13, 2015, IPS – Hidden by the struggles to defeat Ebola, malaria and drug-resistant tuberculosis, a silent killer has been moving across the African continent, superseding infections of HIV and AIDS….
Caribbean teamwork for chikungunya suggested
From The Daily Herald THE HAGUE–The Permanent Committee for Kingdom Relations of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament would like to see a broad, regional consultation in the Caribbean to combat chikungunya. The Committee submitted a number of questions…
Fish pee helps keep coastal ecosystems healthy, thriving
By Mick Kulikowski from Phys.org Life in the Caribbean islands is an idyllic bliss. You can picture it, right? The sparkling clear water. The pristine coral reefs. The perfect amount of fish pee … It turns out that the proper amount…
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Cayman Islands court rejects attempts by bank to go into voluntary liquidation Caledonian Bank and Caledonian Securities appointed its own joint voluntary liquidators but this was rejected by the Chief Justice, Hon. Anthony Smellie at a hearing on Thursday (12)….
Cayman Islands Public Health issue Advisory of measles outbreak
Following a measles outbreak in the United States (U.S) and a few reported cases in Canada, the Public Health Department has issued an alert to travelers to and from these regions. “Although there is no need to be alarmed at…
West Kendall Baptist Hospital named a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence
West Kendall Baptist Hospital has received recognition from the American College of Radiology (ACR) for its outstanding diagnostic imaging efficiency, safety and high-quality patient care. The hospital is the first in South Florida, and among the first in the nation,…
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Cayman Islands notorious Operation Tempura back in court When will the Cayman Islands be free from the enormous debt Operation Tempura has caused the country? Who knows? Operation Tempura is back in the Cayman Islands court again with the governor’s…
Every step counts in the Cayman Islands
Fifty-eight steppers in the first ever civil-service wide pedometer challenge took almost 9.3 million steps over 21 days, the audience heard at the closing ceremony on Friday 6 February 2015. During this time, participants reported the steps that they took…
Mandatory Cancer Registry Bill released for consultation
The Ministry of Health and the Cancer Registry launched a 30-day public consultation on the draft Cancer Registry Bill at a press conference yesterday (Tuesday, 10 February 2015). This proposed legislation mandates the reporting of cancers and brain tumours by…
