Archive for September 16th, 2015
Health City notches 100th orthopaedic surgery
(CNS): The orthopaedic department at Health City Cayman Islands has performed its 100th surgery since opening at the hospital on 5 June 2014. Dr. Alwin Almeida, senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon, said the first operation undertaken on opening day was shoulder arthroscopic surgery. “Since then we have had a wide range of cases from hip replacements, […]
Brac officers get emergency lifesaving training
(CNS): The RCIPS recently delivered an updated and intensive Emergency First Response Training course on Cayman Brac. This was the first training of such intensity and degree in emergency response to be delivered on the Sister Islands, and to include officers from other law enforcement agencies — five Customs and two Immigration officers — in […]
Young people encouraged to join Cadet Corps
(CNS): The Cadet Corps is looking for students to join its ranks for 2015/16. Recruitment is now open at all government schools, including those on Cayman Brac. Students at Triple C can again enrol at their school. Chairman of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps Committee (CICCC), former High Court Judge Andre Mon Désir, who came […]
Foster’s sea swim proves fun and competitive
(CNS): More than 130 swimmers took part in the 31st Annual Foster’s Food Fair 800m Sea Swim on Saturday, 12 September. Camana Bay Aquatic Club’s (CBAC) Eddie Weber (9:43) was the first man across the finish line, a full 21 seconds ahead of John Bodden (10:04) of Stingray Swim Club (SSC). Rounding out the top three […]
