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FRC Marks Honouring Women Month with Give to Gain
From the suffragettes of the 1950s to today’s changemakers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), politics, business, healthcare, and community leadership, the Cayman Islands has cultivated a proud lineage of women who have broken barriers in male-dominated spaces and paved the way for generations to come.
Litter (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Opens for Consultation
The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability has announced that the Litter (Amendment) Bill, 2026, officially gazetted on Thursday, 5 February 2026, is now open for a 28-day public consultation.

“Son of the Soil” Appointed UNC Health Wayne’s New CMO
The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability would like to acknowledge and congratulate Dr. Joel Rose, a distinguished Caymanian surgeon and healthcare leader, on his recent appointment as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Vice President, Medical Affairs of UNC Health Wayne
Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Care a Top Priority
World Cancer Day is an international observation celebrated on 4 February to raise awareness about cancer, encourage its prevention, and mobilise action to address the global cancer epidemic

MHES Announces New HSA Board Members and Governance Audit
MHES today announced new board members for the Health Services Authority (HSA), along with the commissioning of a ten-week governance audit of the HSA spearheaded by KPMG.
Cat Pound Order Published
MRCU Undertakes Drone Training and Calibration
The use of drones will allow MRCU to better target areas that are difficult or impossible to access by ground teams or the mosquito control aircraft

MHES plants 100 trees in Batabano for NTP Programme
The 100 trees and shrubs selected are native to the Cayman Islands, and carry historical and ecological significance, such as Duppy Bush, Rosemary and Mahogany.
Government Advances Cayman Islands Health Foundation
Initial steps will include appointing the Foundation’s committee, identifying a head office, and recruiting dedicated staff, including a secretary and a fundraising specialist. Start-up funding will be required from Government to support.