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Lying-in-State for National Hero Francine Jackson
The Lying-in-State for National Hero Honourable Francine Jackson was held yesterday (Wednesday, 15 July) at the House of Parliament, George Town. Several government officials, Members of Parliament, family and the public came out to honour her life
Health Officials Advise Public on Cyclosporiasis Following Reports of Increased Cases in the US
The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) and the Public Health Department (PHD) are aware of reports of an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States (US) and wish to reassure the public that one confirmed case has been identified in the Cayman Islands

Seasonal Increase in Mosquito Activity Expected Across Grand Cayman
This will be the second noticeable increase during the current mosquito and rainy season and is consistent with the seasonal conditions typically experienced at this time of year

Ministry Celebrates Successful Conclusion of the National "Move it Cayman" Campaign
The event featured a one-mile walk/run and various activites for all ages, including dance fitness sessions, taekwondo and boxing demonstrations, basketball, netball and an Active Seniors Zone. Children enjoyed a bouncy castle while health screenings and sponsor booths provided valuable health information, and resources

National Hero Francine Jackson to Lie in State at Parliament Ahead of Official Funeral
Update: Single Case of Legionnaires' Disease Under Investigation
The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) continues to investigate a single confirmed case of Legionnaires' disease
MRCU Officer Helps Resident Receive Urgent Care
“I was quite ill, and he noticed that I wasn't breathing well at all. He insisted that he wasn't going to leave until the ambulance arrived because no one else was there with me.” –Ms. Viv

Government and CIASA Break Ground on Cayman Islands Aquatic Centre
Designed to support continued growth of swimming, water polo and artistic swimming, the Aquatic Centre will provide modern training facilities for Caymanian athletes while positioning the Cayman Islands to host regional training camps and international competitions

Cayman Forward Initiative Unifies Approach to Development and the Environment
The Cayman Islands Government has published the findings of the Cayman Forward Initiative, a structured dialogue process led by policy experts to identify reforms across the legislation, regulation, policy and procedures governing planning and environmental management in the Cayman Islands.

MHES Advances Safer Workplaces With First On-Site HSE Culture Survey at DEH Solid Waste Facility
Fifty-five employees at the Department of Environmental Health’s Solid Waste Facility participated in the Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability’s first on-site Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Culture Survey on 16 June 2026