Minister for Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands, Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly provided an update on a number of measures taken by the various departments under her remit yesterday (Friday, 20 March 2020).
The Hon. Leader of the Opposition, Mr. V. Arden McLean, JP, MLA on Monday wrote to the Hon. Premier to recommend measures aimed at reducing the spread of the virus and providing much needed financial relief for Caymanians and residents.
The public is advised to remain alert and vigilant to individuals attempting to take advantage of uncertainty during the current coronavirus situation.
The Needs Assessment Unit (NAU) is aware that there is a pressing need for additional support to families whose children were receiving school lunch assistance through the NAU or Feed Our Future (FoF).
The Cayman Islands Blood Bank would like to advise the public that it will remain open for donations and is encouraging members of the public who are eligible to continue to donate blood.
Persons having difficulty coping and managing stress during these difficult times can call a new confidential mental health helpline operated by the Cayman Islands Government in collaboration with private partners.
The Cayman Islands is under a 9pm to 5am curfew effective Tuesday March 24th for the next 10 days.
HSM’s Employment and Immigration lawyers are advising a number of persons and businesses as to the requirements and expectations of the Law when businesses are required to make staff redundant.
The Cayman Islands is not ruling out calling on the British government for financial support in some form as its grapples with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Cayman Islands Cayman has closed all but essential businesses as of 11.59 on Sunday 22nd March.