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From left, Sandra Edun-Watler, Ben Evans and Nadine Hayle at the R3 Foundation conference on NPOs. - Photo. - Raymond Hainey

When disasters hit, charities should use heads as well as hearts

Cayman charities need to use their heads as well as their hearts when giving money to developing countries hit by disasters, a top compliance officer told a symposium aimed at informing non-profit leaders.
Premier André Ebanks speaks at an R3 Foundation conference at Hotel Indigo in George Town. - Photo:

Premier: Non-profits play critical role in Cayman’s economy

Premier André Ebanks stressed the importance of non-profit organisations in maintaining Cayman's mostly indirect taxation system.
Laura Alleyne, of the Cayman Islands General Registry, speaks at an R3 Foundation conference about risks to charities. - Photo: Raymond Hainey

Big jump in donations raises risks to charities

Charity donations in Cayman have leapt by a massive $72 million in just five years, heard attendees of an R3 Foundation symposium.

R3 foundation gives US$328,663 grant for police helicopters, customs scanners

The R3 Cayman Foundation has donated US$328,663 to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service and Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control, which will be used to upgrade the police helicopters and buy scanners for local ports, according to a press release from the charity.

R3 Launches New Housing Repairs Programme

As the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins, the R3 Cayman Foundation is launching a new programme to ensure local families are safe, dry and protected against future storms by repairing damaged homes.

A helping hand to protect vulnerable homes from hurricanes

A month into the Atlantic hurricane season, the Resilience Cayman charity is helping Cayman’s vulnerable get their homes storm-ready.

Auto Show proves to be big hit with thousands

On Discovery Day, 16 May, George Town was transformed into a showcase for shiny and exotic vehicles, motorcycles and other unique transports. People of all...

Hundreds of homes still damaged from Tropical Storm Grace

At least 200 homes across Grand Cayman are still in a state of disrepair following the passage of Tropical Storm Grace six months ago and government has enlisted the charitable sector to help fix them.

New call for housing support amid storm impact

Tropical Storm Grace has heightened the urgency for repairs on some of Cayman’s most vulnerable properties. The R3 Foundation is seeking donations to help.

R3 Cayman Foundation grants shift focus to ‘Recovery’

In its latest set of financial awards, R3 Cayman Foundation has announced that grants totalling more than $190,000 are earmarked for several local non-profit...

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