The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended voluntary recall of certain extended-release (ER) versions of metformin after testing revealed a contaminant in these products. The HSA, in keeping with this advisory, is recalling all Metformin ER tablets.
Cayman society is mourning the passing of Robert Hamaty, one of its much-loved adopted sons and business stalwart. Mr Hamaty's passing was announced in a press release from the Tortuga Rum Company, the world-famous brand which he founded in the Cayman Islands.
The Ministry of Tourism has paid tribute to much-loved businessman and former airline captain, Robert ‘Robbie’ Hamaty who passed away on Saturday. In a statement, the Ministry said “it is greatly saddened by the passing of our dear friend and esteemed tourism industry partner.”
A huge disaster preparedness exercise, involving 300 military personnel from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships Argus and Medway, got underway on Colliers Beach at East End.
Overall levels of crime stabilised in the Cayman Islands between 2018 and 2019. The annual report by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) shows that “in 2019 the overall levels of crime remained stable and controlled.” with total volumes of crime increasing by less than 1%.
Rotary Central Cayman Islands will launch an anti-speeding campaign in response to an increase in speeding as lockdown restrictions ease and people return to driving on Cayman’s roads.
Barring any unexpected developments, more restrictions are expected to be relaxed in the coming week as Cayman gradually returns to a degree of normality while keeping COVID-19 at bay.
In a show of support for public health and safety, and to encourage acceptance and understanding for the mandatory wearing of protective face masks in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cayman National launched the Mask Task Design competition.
Since last month, the RCIPS has been assisting the Department of Environment with their monitoring of turtle nesting sites during the sea turtle nesting season, which began on 1 May across all three islands.
A large backlog of appeal cases before the Labour Appeals Tribunal (LAT) has been stumbled on during an investigation by the Cayman Islands Ombudsman into an outstanding matter.