Archive for March 19th, 2021
Vaccine take up remains highest among oldest
(CNS): Since the national vaccine programme was opened up to the entire resident community, only 20% of people aged under 30 have received a dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, according to the latest figures, compared to 56% in the 50-60 age bracket and over 90% of those over 60. After a second week of […]
Smith Cove minutes show no reason for planning waiver
(CNS): Five months after Alric Lindsay began a freedom of information request for an extract from the minutes of a Cabinet meeting when government made the decision to waive planning permission for its proposed Smith Barcadere project, the release of the documents gives no clue as to why it wanted to circumvent its own rules. […]
‘Stop worrying about de gays’ says Elvis
(CNS): Elvis McKeever was given the debate floor on Thursday evening after the incumbent for Cayman Brac East and the current education minister, Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, declined the invitation to attend the Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum alongside her challenger. McKeever, attending via Zoom, took the opportunity to offer his support to the gay community, in […]
Little Cayman gets first purpose-built ambulance
(CNS): Little Cayman now has its first brand new and purpose-built ambulance, replacing the emergency response vehicle on the island that was deemed inadequate for medical emergencies. The Health Services Authority (HSA) recently sent the vehicle to the health team at the Little Cayman Clinic, and officials said it would be used for emergency intervention […]
