Archive for August 31st, 2022

Plans in motion to split Public Health from HSA

Plans in motion to split Public Health from HSA

| 31/08/2022 | 34 Comments

(CNS): The Ministry of Health and Wellness is developing a business case to examine the process of separating the Public Health Department from the Health Services Authority to help promote a healthier community. Health Minister Sabrina Turner said at a press briefing on Wednesday that public health extends far beyond managing communicable diseases like the […]

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UK public health expert secures CMO job

UK public health expert secures CMO job

| 31/08/2022 | 47 Comments

(CNS): Dr Nick Gent has been appointed as Cayman’s new chief medical officer after an open recruitment process by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, for which there were no local applicants, officials have confirmed. The new CMO, who will start on 3 October, has over 30 years of public health experience, including his most […]

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Special ed expert promoted to DES deputy director

Special ed expert promoted to DES deputy director

| 31/08/2022 | 37 Comments

(CNS): Elroy Bryan, a 22-year veteran educator and special needs expert, has been appointed as the deputy director of the Department of Education Services (DES). Bryan has moved up from his role as Senior School Improvement Officer at the DES with responsibility for Special Education Needs and Disabilities, where he has been working closely with […]

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