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CIPP meetings this week
The Cayman Islands People’s Party hosts two Community Action Meetings, respectively, on Monday, 16 November, at 7 pm, at Constitution Hall, George Town, and on Tuesday, 17 November, at 8 pm, at the East End Civic Centre.All are invited. Participatory democracy is your right. Let your voice count.
HSA opens COVID-19 drive-thru testing for 10 October
The Health Services Authority will be offering drive through COVID-19 testing at the Cayman Islands Hospital on Saturday 10th October 2020 from 7:30am – 11:00am. No pre-registration is required. Persons are reminded wear a face mask and to bring a photo ID for anyone getting tested (including children).
DEH operations post Delta
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) wishes to inform the public that notwithstanding the interruption to operations due to the storm, the planning and hard work by staff has allowed DEH to continue collection services with minimal disruption.
Turtle Centre gets ready to open its doors to the public
Following the passage of Hurricane Delta, staff at the Cayman Turtle Centre (CTC) are busy taking care of the animals, and work on site will continue tomorrow (Wednesday) to reset and prepare the park to be ready for re-opening to the public on Thursday 8th October from 8:00am.
Both airports fully operational
Owen Roberts International Airport and Charles Kirkconnell International Airport are back to being fully operational, After Hurricane Delta bypassed the Cayman Islands and an all clear was given, representatives from the Cayman Island Airports Authority’s Airport Operations, Facilities and Maintenance, Security and Safety, and the Cayman Islands Fire Service undertook an extensive inspection at both […]
Port Authority reopens following Delta
Port Authority advises that the Billing Office will reopen to the public at 11am tomorrow and the Cargo Distribution will reopen to the public at 1pm tomorrow (7 October 2020).
Schools to reopen Wednesday
Further to the ‘All Clear’ issued by the National Hazard Management Council today, The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands (MEYSAL) has announced the reopening of all schools and the return of its students to onsite lessons across all three islands.
MRCU holds spraying operations
The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) wishes to inform the public that the excessive rain and wind has forced spray operations to be put on hold until normal weather conditions return. At this time the MRCU hangar is in use by RCIPS in order to accommodate storage of their helicopter during the inclement weather.
HSA clinics and services resume Wednesday
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority will resume all regularly scheduled outpatient clinics and services on Wednesday, 7 October. Patients will be contacted directly to reschedule appointments affected by the closures on Monday and Tuesday.
Airport operations temporarily closed
As the Cayman Islands is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning due to the projected path of Tropical Storm Delta, Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) on Grand Cayman and Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CKIA) on Cayman Brac have temporarily closed and ceased its operations effective at 3:00 pm Monday, 5 October, until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, […]
Port Authority closure for Tropical Storm Delta
The Port Authority closed to the public at noon today in order to facilitate the necessary preparations to its infrastructure and equipment. We will remain closed to the public tomorrow and reopen at 1pm on Wednesday. We will resume berthing and discharging cargo vessels when the sea state is safe to resume such operations.
CIMA office closure
Due to severe weather conditions expected from Tropical Storm Delta, the offices of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will be closed to the public on Monday, 5 October, and Tuesday, 6 October, with staff working remotely from home. For general email contact details, visit cima.ky. Regular office operations are expected to resume on Wednesday, 7 […]
Government closures for Tropical Storm Delta
All government offices delivering non-essential services will close at 4pm today, Monday, 5 October and will remain closed until Wednesday, 7 October. This is due to the Tropical Storm Warning currently in effect. All essential services provided by the Cayman Islands Government will remain operational during this time.
CUC issues advice on preparations for TS Delta
CUC is presently monitoring the situation as it relates to Tropical Storm Delta and anticipates that there may be isolated interruptions to electricity service overnight due to the projected inclement weather associated with the storm. CUC will be prepared with extra Power Line Technicians, crews and Control Room Operators on standby to respond to customers’ […]
DEH operational hours during TS Delta
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) wishes to inform the public of its revised hours at the George Town Landfill and its collection services due to TS Delta: As a courtesy to the public the George Town Landfill will remain open until 7pm today, 5 October, to accommodate the increased need for disposal at this […]
HSA cancels out-patient clinics
Due to the approach of Tropical Storm Delta, the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) has cancelled all regularly scheduled out-patient clinics including health centres, general practice, specialist, physiotherapy, mental health, dental and eye clinics for Tuesday, 6 October.
CAL cargo operational adjustments due to TS Delta
Cayman Airways Cargo is advising customers of the following adjustments to its cargo operations due to the Cayman Islands being under a Tropical Storm Warning as Tropical Storm Delta approaches the Cayman area:
DLP offering services remotely, rescheduling tribunal hearings
Due to the weather conditions expected from Tropical Storm Delta later this afternoon, the Department of Labour & Pensions will be rescheduling any appointments or in person Tribunal hearings for the next two days.Staff will continue to offer remote services and persons can email dlp@gov.ky to file a complaint or for further information.
