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World Breastfeeding Week promotes working women
(CNS): The focus for this year’s World Breastfeeding Week, which runs through Friday, 7 August, is to promote concerted global action to support women who want to combine nursing with work. Spearheaded by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), the initiative recognises that whether a woman is working in a formal, informal or home setting, […]
Five finalists revealed for young leader crown
(CNS): The Young Caymanian Leaders Foundation said it received and reviewed 39 nominations from the community for this year’s annual award. The committee has narrowed the list to Taylor Burrows-Nixon, 36, of George Town; Robbie Crib, 25, of South Sound; Rebekah Jefferson, 33, of West Bay; and Kellie McGee, 27, and Stephen Watler, 35, both […]
Museum interns piece together history
(CINM): “There is considerable scope for a combination of objects with other media…but objects have to remain the stars of the cast.” This comment by Dr. Alma S Wittlin in her book, “Museums: In Search for a Usable Future”, explains what actually defines a museum. While stories may be told, elaborate models built, and modern technologies used […]
LIME interns connect with business world
(CNS): LIME Cayman hosted five interns over the summer, giving students the chance to experience working at the telecoms company during their break. The young people joined various departments including finance, customer service, marketing, technology, retail and analytics. They were also given the opportunity to see how a regional Caribbean business operates.
CARE seeks home for Bo Bo the dog
(CNS): A dog found in the Barkers area earlier this year and taken in by the staff at Ristorante Pappagallo is now ready to be adopted, with help from CARE (Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts). The organisation is appealing for someone to take home Bo Bo, who it believes was dumped in Barkers with another dog, […]
Jamaican university alumni chapter inducts first members
(CNS): The Cayman chapter of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Alumni Association has been formally launched with the induction of almost 50 members on Saturday, 12 September. A further 10 people will be inducted at the November general meeting. The theme for the inaugural service was “For Service in this Life.” A key goal of […]
Appleby boosts business support with two Caymanian hires
(CNS): Appleby Cayman has added two young Caymanians, Gemma McLaughlin and Ariana Seales, to its staff as business development manager and marketing communications executive, respectively, in the business support group. “We are delighted to have Gemma and Ariana on board to provide us with a high calibre of business development and marketing support,” said global […]
Lillian Pearson is 102 years young
(CNS): Lillian Pearson celebrated her 102nd birthday 11 September with three generations of her family and members of her church at the Friday evening gathering. Those taking part at her home in Spotts-Newlands paid tribute to her and her influence on their lives. Pastor Alson Ebanks said that it was no ordinary event they were celebrating. He […]
Health City facility to tackle sleep disorders
(CNS): Health City Cayman Islands has opened Cayman’s first sleep lab to monitor, diagnose and treat sleep disorders, giving patients much-needed rest and an improved quality of life. Consultant pulmonologist Dr. Archita Joshi-Bhatt is head of the Health City Sleep Lab. “Many people are not getting enough good quality sleep and are suffering from sleep […]
CIBC to host 5k walk for cancer care
(CNS): The local branch of CIBC FirstCaribbean will be staging its fourth annual Walk For The Cure 5K on Sunday, 4 October, starting at Seven Mile Public Beach. Participants in Cayman’s event will join over 10,000 passionate participants in 17 countries in which the bank operates in a unified demonstration of their commitment to assist […]
Rotary Central enhances HSA services
(CNS): Rotary Central has facilitated the donation of four cardiac and vital sign monitors to the Health Services Authority (HSA), which should improve the provision of health care at Cayman Islands Hospital. Upon receiving the monitors, which are valued at more than US$30,000, HSA CEO Lizzette Yearwood said she was thrilled with and most appreciative of […]
Fire Service reps attend overseas symposium
(CNS): Representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Cayman Islands Fire Service are attending the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference being held in Atlanta, Georgia until 29 August. The conference will afford attendees networking and educational opportunities aimed at honing functional and leadership skills. Acting chief fire officer Ronnie Dixon explained the benefits of […]
Dr Kiran Kumar to retire from HSA
(CNS): Following a long and distinguished career with the Public Health Department (PHD), the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority’s (HSA) Medical Officer of Health, Dr Kiran Kumar, will be retiring in July this year. Dr Kumar first took up his post when he arrived in the Cayman Islands in 1982; his retirement marks 33 years […]
New air traffic controllers to take off
(CNS): Two young Caymanians are on their way to becoming air traffic controllers (ATCs) after completing an intensive training course at the Civil Aviation Authority Training Institute in Trinidad and Tobago. Davina Bush-Jackson and Derrin Brandon recently finished the seven-month course on aerodrome and approach procedural control.
Foster’s joins Nepal relief efforts
(CNS): On Saturday, 30 May Foster’s Food Fair stores will be participating in a day of support to help raise funds for the Red Cross Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund. All IGA locations, excluding East End, will be selling Cayman Supports Nepal T-shirts for $15 and stickers for $5. In addition, Priced Right and Bay Market […]
Rundown flies over to the Brac
(CNS): The 17-member cast and crew of the perennially popular Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) show, Rundown, are getting a free flight to Cayman Brac courtesy of Cayman Airways, to perform there this weekend. Tracie Watler, CNCF marketing and development specialist, thanked the airlines for its largesse. “The Cayman National Cultural Foundation is very grateful to […]
Young musicians compete for coveted award
(CNS): The eighth annual Butterfield Young Musician of the Year competition will take place on 7 May at the Prospect Playhouse. Officials said the event will consist of a wide array of musical talents and promises it to be a feast for the ears and hearts. The competition started its search in 2008 and provides a unique […]
Charity donates non-emergency transporter to HSA
(CNS): The hospital has received a new vehicle specially designed to transport its non-acute patients who are either wheelchair users or need mobility assistance, officials said. The newly designed Ford Transporter was donated by the Caring for Life Foundation (CFLF), the not-for-profit organisation created to raise cash to buy equipment for the HSA.
