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Issue No. 1156 Tuesday, 8 August 2006

New Health Rules Coming

In the not too distant future, health care facilities here will have guidelines, to which they must adhere, in order for their facilities to successfully pass inspections carried out by the Health Practice Commission. Within a few weeks, a Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) consultant will be in the Cayman Islands working with the Health Practice Commission... read more..


Down on the Turtle Farm kids discover a new world

A special Summer Programme for children which is underway throughout the school summer holidays at Boatswain's Beach is offering youngsters the chance to have fun and learn more about nature. Each week is split into four themes. On Mondays and Fridays the theme is 'Wet and Wild,' which consists of snorkeling in Breakers Lagoon, Scuba diving, learning about water safety... read more..


Phased renovation for CAL building

The newly purchased Sammy's Inn will need to undergo a "two to three-phase" renovation process before it can house all the sections of Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) and, according to Minister of Tourism, Honourable Charles Clifford, refurbishing the building will take "some money" to complete. Mr Clifford gave this information amongst Legislators on 3 August 2006 in Finance Committee ...
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Public sector human resources undergoing change

At the beginning of next year, there will be fundamental changes in the way Civil Service personnel issues are handled by Government, but various checks and balances are being written into the system to ensure fairness and compliance with the law. The Public Service Management Law comes into effect 1 January, 2007, at which time the Public Service Commission Law will be abolished.... read more..


Benchmarks being established for local nursing profession

Continuing education and a code of ethics could strengthen the nursing profession in the Cayman Islands, according to a Jamaican nursing expert. Dr Syringa Marshall-Burnett recently advised Caymanian officials about various aspects of nursing, including ways to enhance the profession. Dr Marshall-Burnett visited Cayman on 19 and 20 June... read more..


Duker of the Week - Cassandra Parchment

A Social Worker and Coordinator of the STARSS Programme at the Department of Children and Family Services, Cassandra Parchment said the Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme has offered her a lot. "I have been involved with the programme since attending the Cayman Islands High School. There have been many benefits to the D of E and I have been involved with many great organizations... read more..


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