Topic: National Drug Council
Blackbeard’s and Jacques Scott receive training from Drug Council
The National Drug Council (NDC) has extended its Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) and off-premise alcohol sales training to key distributors and retail outlets, reaffirming a strong commitment to safe and responsible alcohol service across all points of sale.
Say no to e-cigarettes for World No Tobacco Day
To mark World No Tobacco Day, observed 31 May every year, the Cayman Islands Cancer Society and the National Drug Council are urging everyone to reject the marketing tactics of the tobacco and e-cigarette industries.
Experts warn action needed to tackle youth mental health crisis
Suicide risk and mental health problems in the young are at a "crisis" point and not enough is being done to tackle the problem, Cayman experts have said.
Youngsters hit the bottle as young as 11, major survey finds
Cayman children start drinking at age 11 on average, a survey has found.
The study also reported that alcohol was the earliest drug used by...
Halloween warning issued over drug-infused gummies
A Halloween warning to parents about the risks of gummies laced with cannabis derivatives was sent out on Monday by Cayman health chiefs and police.
Camana Bay Cinema Staff Complete Alcohol Training with the NDC
The National Drug Council (NDC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of two rounds of TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Concessions training with the staff of Camana Bay Cinema.
National Drug Council appoints new director
The National Drug Council has named its acting director, Brenda Watson, as its new director, following an open recruitment process.
Thousands used Purple Ribbon Bus over holidays
Thousands of people used the the Purple Ribbon Bus free shuttle service during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Drink-spiking: Shift onus off victims
Local advocates say proactive measures are needed now to address drink spiking before it gets out of hand in Cayman as police confirm they are investigating two incidents which indicate potential drink-spiking.
Vapes, cigarettes and alcohol: drugs of choice for Cayman’s teens
The scourge of addiction is a struggle no parent wishes to see their child endure but, for many, it’s an unfortunate reality they’ve been forced to confront, as underage drug use continues to creep further into primary and secondary schools across Cayman.
NDC urges drivers to make the right choice for the holidays
The Christmas season has started, and with it comes a warning from the National Drug Council not to drink and drive.
RCIPS Christmas crackdown begins
Police have kicked off its the annual holiday crackdown which will see officers hitting the streets in greater numbers to nab drunk drivers and traffic offenders.
Tenders sought for drug-sniffing dogs in schools
The Ministry of Education opens tender to have drug-sniffing dogs used at government high schools.
Community Affairs Ministry names deputy chief officer
The Ministry of Community Affairs has appointed former National Drug Council director Joan West-Dacres as its deputy chief officer, as of Tuesday, 1 Oct.
New deputy director at child services
The Department of Children and Family Services has appointed Rayle Roberts as its new deputy director. Roberts will take up his post on May 15.
Police make four New Year DUI arrests
Police arrested four people for driving under the influence of alcohol in the early hours of the first day of the year, bringing the total holiday season DUI arrests to 47.
New Year’s Eve buses offer safe rides home
The National Drug Council will run its annual Purple Ribbon Bus service on New Year’s Eve.
Police ramping up holiday activities
Police have made 32 DUI arrests, including one in which the driver was three times over the legal and six which were twice over the limit, since the beginning of December.
Sunday liquor controversies resolved
Selling alcohol on Sundays and hosting a party with live music on New Year’s Eve, two issues that caused considerable controversy over the past year, are set to be resolved with a pair of legislative amendments.
Drug council office officially opens in Cayman Brac
A government delegation led by Minister Dwayne Seymour, front row, second from left, officially opened a National Drug Council office in Cayman Brac last week.
Cayman Academy delivers health message to community
During Cayman Academy's annual health week, students and staff marched to the Cancer Society to deliver a donation and then made their way through George Town to the Annex playing field for a session on drug-abuse prevention.
Student drug survey volunteers sought
The National Drug Council is seeking volunteers to help administer the Cayman Islands Student Drug Use Survey.
Drug council seeks to expand safe drinking programs
The National Drug Council is hoping to expand its Designated Driver and Purple Ribbon Bus programs to support socially responsible drinking throughout the year.
