According to reports received by Cayman Net News, the Royal Cayman
Islands Police Service, (RCIPS) is in for a serious shake-up. The recently
announced sudden retirement of Police Commissioner Buel Braggs appears to be
only the tip of the iceberg. According to sources close to the Service at
least half a dozen more senior officers will be ‘resigning’ over the next few
weeks and not necessarily... read
more...
Sharing the secrets of success: A chance to learn about the world of Modelling
Budding models are in for an opportunity of a life-time this month as Radio
station X 107.1 FM will be presenting the first of two fashion and modelling
seminar- workshops, entitled “Model U”. The workshops are intended for all aspiring models, who are serious about
learning and becoming part of the fashion model industry. The first workshop, “Model U One,” will be held at the Westin Hotel,
Saturday 23 July from noon to 6 pm... read more...
Concerns over childhood obesity
Obesity, a global epidemic, is also becoming a serious and growing problem
among children and teenagers in the Cayman Islands, according to local doctor
Dr Sook Yin, a General Practitioner, who is urging parents and education
officials to address immediately the dual issues of unhealthy food choices an
lack of physical activity, the two main precursors to obesity. “Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease... read more...
The Cayman Islands prepare for first hurricane of 2005 season
Tropical Storm Dennis became the fourth named storm this year to have
formed in the Atlantic basin and is predicted to be the first hurricane of the
season to affect the Cayman Islands. The National Hurricane Committee issued a warning for all of the Cayman
Islands from 10:00 pm on Tuesday night, 5 July). According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, 5 July is the earliest
date on record for four named storms...
read more...
Doctors’ posts full on Sister Islands
All four doctors’ positions at Faith Hospital are covered by replacement
staff or locum doctors, Cayman Net News has learned. Medical Officer in Charge (MOIC) of Faith Hospital Dr Delroy Jefferson, who
was also the anaesthetist for the Island, resigned the position a month ago in
order to further his academic career... read more...
Person of the Day
- Megan Medley
One thing she likes about Cayman Brac is learning about
different people and different languages, such as Spanish and “proper” English,
says Megan Medley. Ms Medley, who is from Jamaica, has been on the Island for
one year and works at the Market Place Supermarket in Tibbetts Square. “I love
my job because I learn so much,” she says. “When I am not working, I stay at
home and listen to soul music and watch TV.”...read
more...
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According to reports received by Cayman Net News, the Royal Cayman
Islands Police Service, (RCIPS) is in for a serious shake-up. The recently
announced sudden retirement of Police Commissioner Buel Braggs appears to be
only the tip of the iceberg. According to sources close to the Service at
least half a dozen more senior officers will be ‘resigning’ over the next few
weeks and not necessarily...
Budding models are in for an opportunity of a life-time this month as Radio
station X 107.1 FM will be presenting the first of two fashion and modelling
seminar- workshops, entitled “Model U”. The workshops are intended for all aspiring models, who are serious about
learning and becoming part of the fashion model industry. The first workshop, “Model U One,” will be held at the Westin Hotel,
Saturday 23 July from noon to 6 pm...
Obesity, a global epidemic, is also becoming a serious and growing problem
among children and teenagers in the Cayman Islands, according to local doctor
Dr Sook Yin, a General Practitioner, who is urging parents and education
officials to address immediately the dual issues of unhealthy food choices an
lack of physical activity, the two main precursors to obesity. “Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease...
Tropical Storm Dennis became the fourth named storm this year to have
formed in the Atlantic basin and is predicted to be the first hurricane of the
season to affect the Cayman Islands. The National Hurricane Committee issued a warning for all of the Cayman
Islands from 10:00 pm on Tuesday night, 5 July). According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, 5 July is the earliest
date on record for four named storms...
