Privately owned, The Chrissie Tomlinson Hospital is planning to implement an invasive catheterization laboratory by 1 January 2007. Cardiologist Dr Frank Pallares who is a part-time locum said he would work in the Cayman Islands full-time if a catheterization lab with the appropriate infrastructure was put in place. "It is terribly important that this country have a cath lab,"... read more..
Scaling the dizzy heights of the Art of Fun
For two weeks the King's Sports Centre became an adventure playground for children aged 4 to 12. In a programme entitled the "Art of Fun" all the facilities were turned over to teaching them to enjoy sports and other activities. To improve their physical wellbeing, the sports rink offered activities such as basketball, football, squash and skating... read more..
'Significant evidence' in Patrick's Island case
Ten months after the well-publicised Patrick's Island aggravated burglary in Grand Cayman, local detectives believe they are closer to solving the mystery. On 15 September a family in Patrick's Island was "terrorised" by individuals who tied up women and children before stealing jewellery and speeding away in the victim's vehicle... read more..
Residents urged to be patient in mealybug campaign
Pleas of "be patient" were repeated several times as an insect scientist brought to the Islands to help with the eradication programme tried to reassure residents that the deadly pink hibiscus mealybug (PHM) could be defeated in Grand Cayman. If the right actions are taken the pest infestation could be a thing of the past, said entomologist Dr Amy Roda... read more..
Customs regulations delay parcels
As there is a backlog of parcels and Express Mail Service (EMS) in Italy due to new customs requirements, the Cayman Islands Post Office said residents sending parcels there should be aware of the new more stringent rules. The new requirements are partly due to the fact that customs authorities have discovered changes in traffic... read more..
Duker of the Week - Floyd Shaw
Having become involved in the Award Programme through the Cayman Islands Scouts Association, Floyd Shaw worked through the bronze, silver and gold awards, utilizing various activities in Scouting. As a participant in an International Exchange, he travelled to Dundee, Scotland in 1996 where he completed his qualifying gold expedition in the Grampian Mountains... read more..
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Privately owned, The Chrissie Tomlinson Hospital is planning to implement an invasive catheterization laboratory by 1 January 2007. Cardiologist Dr Frank Pallares who is a part-time locum said he would work in the Cayman Islands full-time if a catheterization lab with the appropriate infrastructure was put in place. "It is terribly important that this country have a cath lab,"... 
For two weeks the King's Sports Centre became an adventure playground for children aged 4 to 12. In a programme entitled the "Art of Fun" all the facilities were turned over to teaching them to enjoy sports and other activities. To improve their physical wellbeing, the sports rink offered activities such as basketball, football, squash and skating... 
Pleas of "be patient" were repeated several times as an insect scientist brought to the Islands to help with the eradication programme tried to reassure residents that the deadly pink hibiscus mealybug (PHM) could be defeated in Grand Cayman. If the right actions are taken the pest infestation could be a thing of the past, said entomologist Dr Amy Roda... 
Having become involved in the Award Programme through the Cayman Islands Scouts Association, Floyd Shaw worked through the bronze, silver and gold awards, utilizing various activities in Scouting. As a participant in an International Exchange, he travelled to Dundee, Scotland in 1996 where he completed his qualifying gold expedition in the Grampian Mountains... 
