The Editor Speaks: Hunger strikes
Hunger strikes are not new. They have been going on for centuries. It’s one of the few ways prisoners can draw attention to themselves and their plight. It’s normally an act of desperation. Occasionally, here in the Cayman Islands, we…
Hunger strikes: Cayman Islands officials continue to monitor IDC detainees
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – The Department of Immigration (DOI) has received notification that four detainees are still currently refusing regular meals provided by the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC). A group comprised of eight detainees began refusing regular meals from staff…
Addressing overcrowding at Cayman Islands’ HMP Northward
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – In a collaborative effort to alleviate capacity constraints that have impacted Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Northward, a joint initiative has been established to resolve the situation. The plans, which will see a reduced number of prisoners…
Cuban migrant attempts to escape Cayman Islands IDC
Last Wednesday, 26 July 2017 at 5.15 p.m. a Cuban migrant, currently housed at the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC), was apprehended trying to flee the facility. Guards with Her Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS) witnessed the detainee escaping over…
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Your dream job is one giant stride away: Ocean Frontiers offers instructor development course in Grand Cayman
Well known IDC educator brings his teaching style to the warm Caribbean waters and customized teaching facilities at East End “Cayman is perfect! It’s one of the best diving locations in the Caribbean, and Ocean Frontiers is the best dive…
7 Selling techniques for social media and beyond
By Garret Norris One of the most crucial parts of the sales process is establishing a relationship with the target customers. For many decades, a lot of marketers has been challenged by this aspect, but one technological advancement has led…
Apple’s iPhone 7 ditches traditional headphone socket
From BBC Apple said its lightning connector could be used instead, which would make room for other components. It will also promote the use of wireless earphones, and has released a set of its own called Airpods. The firm said…
A new technology called ‘containers’ is creating ‘winners and losers’ says Red Hat CEO
By Julie Bort From Business Insider By now you may have heard of a three-year old tech startup called Docker, valued at over a billion dollars, and the new tech market it created called containers. But what you may not…
Cayman Islands Home Affairs issues statement on Immigration Detention Centre
From The Ministry of Home Affairs IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTRE The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) remains cognizant that safety, security, and well-being of detained migrants is a matter of critical importance. As such, the Ministry has focused resources to evaluate…
Cayman Islands: Marlon Hodgson is Top Choice CS for August
A Custodial Manager for Her Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service, Mr. Marlon Hodgson ensures his clients at the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) receive decent, fair and humane treatment. For these services, the Deputy Governor has named Mr. Hodgson Employee of…
