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Issue No. 1172 Saturday/Sunday, 26-27 August 2006
Unsung Heroes press on As residents in Grand Cayman prepare to mark the second anniversary of Hurricane Ivan's destruction, 911 operators are the unsung heroes amongst emergency personnel. Speaking ahead of the 911 Emergency Communications Centre's (ECC) 10th anniversary in the Islands, Manager Juliette Gooding said morale, commitment and dedication are very high.... read more..
Health Minister defends system In the wake of numerous complaints concerning job losses, changes in the system and above all unfair treatment within the health system in the Cayman Islands, the Minister of Health and Human Services, Hon Anthony Eden, issued a statement on Thursday evening attempting to alleviate fears that there is any kind of bias in the Health Services Authority (HSA)... read more..
Crisis Centre to start fundraising for scholarships The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre has said that it is seeking to raise funds to start a scholarship programme that will help victims of domestic violence to get much needed training. The scholarships will also be used to provide day care and after school care for their small children. The Acting Executive Director of the Crisis Centre... read more..
DOT names tourism essay semi-finalists Five primary school students have secured semi-final places in the 2006 CondŽ Naste Traveler 14th annual "My Caribbean" essay contest. The Department of Tourism (DOT) this week announced the Cayman Islands semi-finalists: Ashley Amador, East End Primary; and Rochelle Conolly-Rose, East End Primary. Also selected are Carrie Tishan McLaughlin... read more..
Radio station puts out SOS for pets The 'Ben Maxwell Show', 96.5 CAYROCK's regular morning show, has teamed up with the Cayman Islands' Humane Society, to help animals in need find a home, as part of its new weekly segment, '911 Animal Emergency'. Every Thursday, 96.5 CAYROCK's programme director and morning show host, Ben Maxwell with his co-host Lana, will introduce listeners to a new animal... read more..
Hurricane season reaches its peak As Tropical Storm Debby reached sustained winds of almost 50 mph by Thursday lunch time the hurricane center in Miami said the storm was predicated to become a hurricane by Sunday 27 August. Fortunately what was likely to be the Atlantic's first hurricane was showing no signs of threatening land. However, a patch of thunderstorms and winds was brewing... read more..
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