Archive for July 1st, 2020
TravelTime to tackle evacuation and quarantine
(CNS): Government’s newest department, which was created to tackle some of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, took over management of evacuation flights and quarantine for returning residents and workers on Wednesday. TravelTime is expected to streamline travel until the borders are reopened to normal commercial travel, officials said. The deputy governor has also […]
One positive added to COVID-19 cases
(CNS): One more positive case was added to Cayman’s COVID-19 tally on Tuesday, but there are now just seven active cases here and all of the patients are asymptomatic. Chief Medial Officer Dr John Lee reported that 319 tests had been processed over the last 24 hours, but only one sample was positive for the […]
Fidelity paying out pension, says CEO
(CNS): The president and CEO of RF Group, which now manages the Fidelity pension fund, has claimed that “virtually all” the successful applications from members wanting to withdraw from their accounts that were made before 29 May have now been processed for payment and people should have received their cash. Michael Anderson apologised for the […]
School day to be extended
(CNS): When Cayman students return to government schools in August and September they will be facing a school day that will be longer than they are used to. Education Minister Juliana O’Connor-Connolly has confirmed that to help students catch up on missing time because of the COVID-19 shutdown, at least 30 minutes, possibly even an […]
