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Issue No. 1096 Thursday, 18 May 2006

Cuban Doctors Queried

The Cayman Islands Human Rights Council (CIHRC) in a recent report has suggested that a government body erred in procedure when it hired doctors, almost two decades ago, as the doctors did not have the required qualifications, which later cost the country large sums of money to retrain them. The information has been published in a report outlining the results of an investigation... read more..


Driver takes on drive-talk challenge at Breakers Speedway

Taking on the driving challenge from the owner of a local race track – local driver Dennie Warren Jr, tested his reaction times while talking on a cell phone on 15 May. The driving challenge was issued when Robert Campbell, the owner of Breakers Speedway, was a guest on radio talk show in which Mr Warren called in. During the test, Robert Campbell asked Mr Warren several questions... read more..


Cayman faces health epidemic

As many as one-third of the population in Grand Cayman may already have cardiovascular disease or diabetes according to a researcher at St Matthew’s University School of Medicine. The Assistant Professor of Pharmacology at St Matthew’s, Dr Veera Gowda, is launching cholesterol screening for the residents to help determine if they are at risk and should get further treatment... read more..


‘Ivanised’ cars haunting motorists

What appears to be a spontaneous combustion of a car in Old Crewe Road this week has drawn attention to a crisis waiting to happen, according to one motor expert who says Hurricane Ivan and deception aplenty by sellers here are causing a major headache for motorists. In September 2004, Hurricane Ivan devastated the Island, leaving homes and cars badly damaged... read more..


Cayman Net News Special Wedding Supplement

Each year over 500 couples tie the knot in the Cayman Islands. Not only is it a tremendously popular wedding destination for visitors, but scores of residents and Caymanians also choose to get married in these beautiful surroundings.  The selection of wedding service providers in Cayman offer prospective couples fantastic choices on everything from venues to flowers to food ... read more...
 


Child of Day - Lashawntae Robinson

This five year old is liberal with her smiles, and laughter, even when strangers are around. Lashawntae Robinson is also quick to answer a question, even when it poses a challenge. A student at Just for Kids Pre-School, Lashawntae spells her entire name with ease – although it is an unusual one. For her “singing, doing homework, and playing” are the things she likes most about school... read more..


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