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Domestic Violence Intervention Training Programme
The Department of Counselling Services’ Family Resource Centre (FRC) is hosting a Domestic Violence Intervention Training Programme (DVITP) Monday, 25 May to Friday, 29 May, 8.30am to 1pm.
Webinar session on moving business online
In response to COVID-19, a number of businesses have transitioned from brick and mortar to online businesses. Many of them have saved their business in the process.
Commemorating Red Cross Day
Around the world on 8 May, Red Cross, Red Crescent and Red Crystal Societies are celebrating World Red Cross Day. The day, which marks the birthday of the movement’s founder and winner of the first Nobel Peace Prize, Henri Dunant, has been observed annually throughout the world since 1948. There are almost 97 million members […]
Service of Thanksgiving for Mrs Leola Esterleen Ebanks
On Saturday, 9 May, a service of thanksgiving will be held to commemorate the life of former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Mrs Leola Esterleen Ebanks, known affectionately as “Mrs Esther”.
Free webinar on supporting domestic violence survivors
The Alliance to End Domestic Violence, which comprises seven government and non-profit agencies, is holding a webinar on “How You Can Support People Who Are Experiencing Domestic Violence in the Cayman Islands” on Monday, 11 May 2020.
Postal Service current collection hours
This week the Airport, West End and Little Cayman Post Offices are open: Wednesdays (for persons with surnames and businesses with names starting with A-K), Thursdays (for persons with surnames and businesses with names starting with L-Z).
Birth, death and marriage Certificates during COVID-19
General Registry is helping members of the public access birth, death and marriage certificates in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. General Registry, the department within the Ministry of Financial Services which oversees this area, will resume issuing hard copies of the certificates on Wednesday, 6 May. The process is as follows:
DEH announces landfill rules
The Department of Environmental Health has implemented new rules at the George Town Landfill in order to comply with the recent changes in the curfew regulations. In order to enter the landfill, all persons must provide a government issued ID in order to confirm they are complying with the soft curfew hours and the alphabet […]
CAL repatriation flight to Costa Rica
Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) has confirmed a repatriation flight from Grand Cayman to San Jose, Costa Rica, for Friday, 8 May, in partnership with the Cayman Islands Government.
Water Authority offers wastewater discount
Recognising that many businesses have been affected by the pandemic the Water Authority continues to seek ways in which it can support the business community during this difficult time.
Notice for Jamaicans in Cayman
Jamaican nationals seeking re-entry to Jamaica while its borders remain closed should click here. Click on the Immigration tab and fill in the Application Form for Travel Authorization that is required by the Jamaican Government.
Ombudsman office services continue through COVID-19 response
Although the Office of the Ombudsman closed its Anderson Square office to the public on 16 March to help prevent the spread of COVID 19, our services have continued uninterrupted. The office has continued to be fully operational with employees working full-time from home, receiving rerouted calls and emails and responding as if they were […]
CIPS ready for limited re-opening
The Cayman Islands Postal Service (CIPS) is gearing up to re-open to the public on a limited basis this week. Beginning Wednesday, 29 April, government will re-open a single post office on each island for two days a week. The post offices that will reopen are as follows:
Parenting help for families in isolation
The Family Resource Centre has launched its COVID-19 parenting campaign to support self-isolating households with one or more children. The initiative, which begins its roll out today (Monday, 27 April), is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Health’s Family Resource Centre (FRC) (part of the Department of Counselling Services).
Overstayer amnesty
Given the uncertainty in coordinating air-bridge and evacuation flights, an amnesty has been implemented with immediate effect against prosecution of people for overstaying, and will remain in effect until further notice.
CIFS reminds public of bonfire safety
The Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) is reminding the public how to stay safe if having a backyard bonfire, following increased reports in recent weeks. CIFS believes the increase has been driven by current measures in place to suppress the spread of COVID-19.
Liquor licensees with restaurant licence not permitted to deliver liquor with food
The Liquor Licensing Boards of the Cayman Islands advise licensees with a restaurant licence that they are not permitted to do deliveries with food. Liquor licence holders are further advised that deliveries are only permitted under certain categories of licences of the Liquor Licensing Law with approval of the Liquor Licensing Board.
Temporary waiver of T&B application fees
Government has approved the Trade and Business Licensing (Temporary Reduction in Fee) Regulations 2020, which will waive the payment of trade and business licensing application fees for businesses, effective 1 May to 31 July 2020. In addition, late fees from 1 March to 31 July 2020 will be waived for all applicants.
