Hong Kong hospital strike kicks off as top doctor backs mainland China border closure calls amid coronavirus fears
By Chris Lau From SCMP Union says more than 2,400 doctors, nurses and medical assistants have signed up for the strike, the first wave of which involved non-essential staff Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong urges the workers to…
The UWI hosts public information session on Coronavirus
Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. February 3, 2020. “The more we know the better we’ll be able to cope with this global challenge”. This statement came from Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles as…
3 Feb Weather in Cayman
3 Feb Mon 2020 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Moderate northeasterly winds and seas are expected across the Cayman area over the next 24 hours in association with a high pressure system over the Gulf of Mexico. Humidity: 63% (DOWN from…
2 Feb Weather in Cayman
2 Feb Sun 2020 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Partly cloudy to cloudy skies along with fresh northerly winds and rough seas are expected over the next 24 hours as a cold front moves across the Cayman area this morning. Radar…
Stay in the Loop for the Week ending 24 January, 2020
STAY IN THE LOOP From CARICOM In this episode, Communications Officer at the CARICOM Secretariat, Ms Tusankine English-Francis, presents a weekly news roundup of the latest from the Caribbean Community. Highlights:0:01:03 RENEWABLE ENERGY: CARICOM Secretariat on course for renewable energy generation0:10:20 FOREIGN RELATIONS: Jamaica’s…
Sinkhole discovered in Little Cayman
From RCIPS Just after 6PM [Fri Jan 31], police in Little Cayman were informed of a sinkhole that formed in the roadway along Guy Banks Road. The sinkhole will interrupt the regular flow of traffic and the area has been…
1 Feb Weather in Cayman
1 Feb Sat 2020 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS DAY: Mostly sunny. NIGHT: A few clouds. Low (20%) chance of showers. Humidity: 89% (UP from yesterday)UV: 8.6 VERY HIGH (UP from yesterday)Temperature: Today’s expected temperatures – 74°F to 86°F. Yesterday: H…
The Editor speaks: Where were you when the Earthquake struck?
I am sure all of us will remember, until the day we die, where we were on the Cayman Islands when the 7.7 mag. earthquake struck. We even had an aftershock that was just over 6 mag. What is incredible…
Cayman: HSA to host World Cancer Day public forum
On World Cancer Day, 4 February 2020, the Health Services Authority (HSA) will host a public forum exploring the current status of cancer in Cayman, more specifically at the HSA, and sharing actionable advice on how each person can play…
Las Vegas paints the town purple in celebration of campaign launch
LAS VEGAS – Yesterday, Las Vegas celebrated its new campaign with special events and activations across the destination to light the town purple. The campaign was launched on Sunday, Jan. 26 with a 60-second ad debuting the destination’s new slogan “What…









