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On Friday, 17 July, the Official Funeral for the late National Hero Honourable Francine Jackson took place at the Wesleyan Holiness Church in West Bay, Grand Cayman. The service brought together government officials, Members of Parliament, family, friends and the public to honour

Cabinet has approved a landmark plan to protect the Ironwood Forest while advancing the Linford Pierson Highway extension. The decision balances environmental conservation and infrastructure development, preserving a rare ecosystem while improving transport links in George Town

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

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

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

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

The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) continues to investigate a single confirmed case of Legionnaires' disease

“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