New Chief Human Resources Officer named at Cayman Islands’ Turtle Farm
Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter is pleased to announce that Mr. Joelle McCrae, former Human Resources Manager has been promoted to Chief Human Resource Officer. This change means he will report directly to the Managing Director, Mr. Timothy Adam,…
US Judge faults illegal re-entry case based on unfair deportation
By Andrew Keshner, From New York Law Journal An indictment for illegal re-entry premised on a faulty deportation order cannot stand, a federal judge has ruled. Eastern District Judge Jack Weinstein said the deportation order against Shani Moncrieffe was invalid, based…
US Justices reject Alabama’s refusal to recognize lesbian woman’s adoption
By Marcia Coyle, From The National Law Journal The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reversed an Alabama Supreme Court’s refusal to recognize a lesbian’s nearly decade-old adoption in Georgia of her former partner’s three children. “A state may not disregard the…
Supreme Court ruling on removal of children
From Samson & Mcgrath Date: 22 February, 2016 In the case of Re B (A Child) (Habitual Residence: Inherent Jurisdiction) [2016] UKSC 4 the Supreme Court (by a majority of 3:2) have delivered a judgment of huge practical significance which…
Zika epidemic in the Americas and Caribbean continues to evolve: updated ECDC rapid risk assessment
From European Centre for Disease The Zika epidemic in the Americas and Caribbean continues to evolve and expand geographically. Despite growing evidence of a link, uncertainties persist about the frequency and the clinical spectrum of mother-foetus Zika virus infections, the…
Olwomen story of the week
15 benefits of breast feeding – how breastfeeding benefits you and your baby By Jenny Smith From Olwomen Parenting A girl steps into a whole new world when she carries her little one in her arms. This is the time…
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Cayman Islands cultural group wants readers for Cultural Jam
It’s Time for Culture Jam! Come read, come listen! Culture Jam Play Reading “ROMEO & JULIET” 18th February 2016 6:30PM Harquail Studio Theatre FREE ADMISSION LOVE TO READ? Sign up, below! Romeo & Juliet Character List ROMEO ……………Son of MONTAGUE…
Laptop found tied to alleged sex predator’s body
By Trinidad Guardian From St Lucia News online TRINIDAD GUARDIAN – The police search for child sex predator Franklyn Chea Callender ended yesterday when he was found hanging by his neck from a rope tied to a mango tree near…
Childbirth in the Caribbean
From Mamatoto Birth justice – obstetric violence – dehumanized care – respectful maternity care – why do we have these conversations? Globally there are far too many incidents of disrespect and violations to women and their families during pregnancy, labor…
Lawyers for U.S., Iranian captives celebrate prisoner swap
By Nell Gluckman, From The Am Law Daily After a tense night filled with stops and starts, lawyers helping to win reporter Jason Rezaian’s release from an Iranian prison learned Sunday that their year-and-a-half- long effort had finally come to an…
