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PAHO urges public health measures and vaccination in light of Omicron variant

Vaccine inequity is “prolonging the COVID crisis,” says PAHO Director

Archive·Dec 7

Afro-descendants in Latin American countries live in starkly unequal conditions that impact health and well-being, PAHO study shows

Archive·Dec 7

UK: Industry delight at Government decision to promote Peer-to-Peer Islamic Finance alternatives

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has made a welcome announcement as part of their ‘Building a trusted, modern tax administration system’, a principle first heralded by the government in July 2...

Archive·Dec 6

DREAMSTIME: First snow of the season – the vegetation has to give up against the winter

Hooray, it is snowing, it is the 26th of November in Austria in the heart of Europe, the snow in the plain is coming earlier than in the years before.

Archive·Dec 6

How to choose best slot machines to Play in an online casino

Virtual gambling establishments offer thousands of pokies for every taste. It is easy to get confused in such a variety, especially for a novice gambler.

Archive·Dec 6

Chuck E. Cheese signs new development agreements in Qatar, Suriname and Guyana

Three new countries will soon experience the world's number one family entertainment restaurant brand, Chuck E. Cheese, adding to an already rapid expansion story for Chuck E. Cheese internationally

Archive·Dec 6

Learning losses from COVID-19 could cost this generation of students close to $17 trillion in lifetime earnings

WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 6, 2021—This generation of students now risks losing $17 trillion in lifetime earnings in present value, or about 14 percent of today’s global GDP, as a result of COVID-19 pandemi...

Archive·Dec 6

Cayman: GAB’s Cayman Gallery hosts Miss Lassie Touring Exhibition

Grand Cayman, 6 December 2021 – Staff and visitors to the Government Administration Building in George Town are in for a rare treat from now until the first week of the New Year.

Archive·Dec 6

Cayman: COVID-19 Update - Monday 6 December, 127 NEW Positives

Grand Cayman – At 8 a.m. on Monday, 6 December Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported that 1,777 PCR tests had been conducted since 8 a.m. on Friday, 3 December.

Archive·Dec 6

Professor Sir Hilary Beckles receives Antigua and Barbuda’s Governor-General's highest honour

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. W.I. Monday, 6 December, 2021—At an investiture ceremony held on December 4, 2021, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, ...

Archive·Dec 6

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Environment

Scientists Warn Heat Could Intensify Landfill Fires Across Caribbean

Scientists warn extreme heat could intensify landfill fires, renewing focus on Cayman’s waste management challenges.

Jul 30

Sports

Cayman Islands Girls U15s crowned 2026 Goombay Cup champions after unbeaten campaign

The Under-15 National Team completed an unbeaten campaign to win the Goombay Cup title in the Bahamas.

Jul 30

News

CARPHA opens Jamaica AMR laboratory, boosting regional testing for Cayman

CARPHA said those tools supported rapid pathogen identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and broader diagnostic services for infectious diseases.

Jul 30

Regional

Church-Led Eye Surgery Drive Restored Sight for 3,000 Patients in Trinidad and Tobago

Most of the procedures were described as minimally invasive, which meant patients improved quickly and many were discharged soon after treatment. That speed was important in a high-volume setting, where the aim was to treat as many people as possible within the 12-day window. Alexander Isaac, health ministries director for the Caribbean Union Conference, said the church saw health work as part of its wider mission. “Healthcare ministry remains one of the most effective ways for the church to engage communities and reveal Christ’s love in practical ways,” he said. “As we care for people physically, we also create opportunities to minister to spiritual needs.”

Jul 30

Sports

Barbados Gives Sir Garfield Sobers Final Farewell at State Funeral

Sir Garfield St Auburn Sobers, one of the greatest cricketers in Caribbean history, was laid to rest on Wednesday at a state funeral in Barbados. Hundreds lined the streets as the procession passed through the island under overcast skies and intermittent showers. Thousands more gathered at Kensington Oval, where the main service of thanksgiving was held, before the casket was taken to Coral Ridge for burial in an area set aside for other icons and legends.

Jul 30