Cayman: Ministry’s Commitment to National Food and Nutrition Policy emphasized at the 17th Caribbean Week of Agriculture
Nassau, Bahamas – 11 October, 2023 – The Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing, and Infrastructure of the Cayman Islands, under the guidance of Honourable Minister, Johany “Jay” Ebanks, is proud to spotlight its unwavering commitment to the Cayman Islands National…
Cayman: Appointment of Acting Director of Public Prosecutions
Following a request for advice from the Judicial and Legal Services Commission, His Excellency the Governor, Martyn Roper, OBE has appointed Mrs. Candia James-Malcolm as Acting Director of Public Prosecutions effective 19 May 2021 for an initial period of three…
Annual Cayman Islands Storyboard Competition inspires readers
The annual Storyboard Competition is now open, and organisers are looking forward to seeing the creativity of Cayman’s younger readers on display, and inviting the public to come out and support the students. An initiative spearheaded by the Cayman Islands…
31 improvised weapons, other contraband found during Lusignan prison raid
By Dennis Adonis From Guyana Guardian A three-hour search that was conducted by dozens of ranks from the joint services on Monday, have unearthed several units of improvised weapons and cellphones, among other things. The Guyana Guardian understands that though…
Cayman Islands NWDA helps inmates develop job skills
In a collaborative effort to reduce recidivism and increase employment opportunities, the National Workforce Development Agency (NWDA) recently facilitated a training course for inmates with Her Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS). Twelve prisoners participated in the two-week programme, held…
Belize among the Caribbean countries recording strongest tourism growth
by Adele Ramos From Amandala BELIZE CITY – – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Thursday (9) unveiled its report on the performance of the tourism sector across the Caribbean for 2016. The report said that while only 48% of the…
Cayman Islands government appoint new education adviser
The Ministry of Education, Employment & Gender Affairs has announced Caymanian veteran educator Shari Smith as the new Senior Policy Manager & Advisor for Inclusion. In her new role Smith will be working to develop and lead national strategies and…
The Obama administration releases 2014 National Drug Policy Strategy
On July 9, Michael P. Botticelli, Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy, released the 2014 National Drug Control Strategy, the Obama Administration’s primary blueprint for drug policy in the United States. The science-based plan for reform contains a series…