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Vaccines and other restrictions set in place for Pride and Caymas.
(RCN) Those who want to march in the upcoming LGBTQ Pride parade must be vaccinated against Covid-19. Those who attend will have to present their vaccine cards to the HSA staff on site.Once verified, participants will be given wristbands to identify that they are a registered participant. According to Government regulations gazetted on 21 July, […]
Cayman Islands expands list of acceptable vaccinations.
(RCN) As of Friday, 23 July 2021, the Cayman Islands Government (CIG) has expanded the list of countries from which secure evidence of vaccination is accepted. The Ministry of Health & Wellness in partnership with the CIG’s Computer Services Department has developed technological solutions which enable the scanning of QR codes to securely verify vaccination […]
Public Service Pensions Fund Assets Surpass US$1 Billion.
The Public Service Pensions Board (PSPB) took some giant strides in 2020 achieving notable investment and administration milestones. Presenting the PSPB 2020 annual report in Parliament, Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service, Hon. Franz Manderson revealed that the PSPB’s assets reached an impressive US$1.193 billion as at 31 December 2020. In addition, […]
Uk removes Quarantine for Vaccinated BOTS Residents Travelling via Amber List Countries.
(RCN) The United Kingdom Government have changed the rules for incoming entry requirements for people arriving in England via countries currently on the United Kingdom’s amber travel list and also vaccinated under the UK’s vaccination programme delivered in UK Overseas Territories were updated on Monday, 19 July to remove the requirement for quarantine on arrival. […]
Premier Panton sends urgent appeal for those to get vaccine.
(RCN) Premier Wayne Panton is making an urgent appeal, for those still not vaccinated to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The Premier spoke in Parliament on the 21st of July, congratulating the 66% of those vaccinated, but really stressing the importance of taking the Covid-19 vaccine. The Premier noted that the boarders will not open until […]
Flag Presentation to CI Olympic Committee Ahead of Tokyo Games
ith the XXXII Olympics opening ceremony less than two weeks away, Cayman’s national delegation will march behind the national flag gifted by the Cayman Islands Government. Minister of Youth, Sport, Culture and Heritage, Hon. Bernie Bush presented that flag to the Cayman Islands Olympic Committee on Saturday (10 July 2021). Given to the committee’s Chef […]
Layman E. Scott Snr High School Celebrates ‘Good’ Rating
(GIS) Education Minister the Honourable Juliana O’Connor-Connolly and a host of distinguished guests, including District Commissioner Mr. Mark Tibbetts, joined students and staff at the Layman Scott High School (LSHS) on Friday morning (9 July) at a special assembly to celebrate the school’s ‘Good’ rating in the May 2021 Office of Education Standard (OES) inspection. […]
Ministry of Education (MoE) Enhances Scholarship Programme
(RCN) The Cayman Islands Ministry of Education (MoE) announces major enhancements to its current scholarship programme to strengthen post-secondary development pathways for Caymanian students. Cayman Scholar Award Chief among these measures, scheduled to take effect at the onset of the FALL 2021/2022 academic year, is the establishment of the Cayman Scholar Award that will provide […]
Youth Services Unit’s Summer Offerings: Spaces Limited
(RCN) The Youth Services Unit will keep students engaged this summer with its annual Teen Summit open to youth aged 13 – 17 years old. The two-week immersive summer experience taking place from July 19 – 30, will keep campers fully engaged in a range of interesting activities, interactive tours, games and learning opportunities. The […]
Liquor License Applications Move Online.
(RCN) The Liquor Licensing Board reminds Liquor, Music and Dancing License holders of the upcoming Annual Liquor Licensing Meeting, on 13 September, 2021. The deadline to submit applications is 13 August, 2021. The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) is pleased to announce that as of 9 July, 2021, persons renewing their licenses may now […]
