Topic: Resilience Cayman
New funds released to repair unsafe homes as storms loom
From rotting roofs and fractured floors to unhinged doors and moldy walls, hundreds of homes are in dire need of repair throughout Cayman as the most active part of hurricane season approaches.
Affording hurricane season: the financial storm before the storm
The stark reality of thousands of people living in Cayman, as per the Economics and Statistics Office, is that of life on the cusp of the poverty line, living from pay cheque to pay cheque as they struggle to make ends meet.
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.
$1.74 million spent on housing repairs as demand grows
Government spent more than $1.74 million on housing repair assistance during a three-month period last year, with the bulk going to residents in the PACT-controlled West Bay districts.
Resilience Cayman feels pressure of housing repair demands
With a starting point of over 300 housing repairs and further requests coming forward Resilience Cayman is feeling the pressure of the magnitude of aid needed in the Cayman community.
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.
Business in brief: Athena, Maples, Baker & Partners, Conyers
For the second consecutive year, Athena International Management has been named 'Best Offshore Governance Firm' at the HFM US Service Awards.
Resilience Cayman offers utility relief
Eligible low-income Caribbean Utilities Company customers who are struggling to pay their electricity bill can now apply for a grant under an initiative launched by Resilience Cayman.
CIIPA charity run goes virtual
The Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants annual charity run is going virtual this year.
Resilience Cayman preparing for long-term social impact of COVID-19
The Cayman Islands is just weeks into a period of social and economic disruption that could last for years, according to the founder of a new non-profit organisation.
Chamber sponsors Resilience Cayman
The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Resilience Cayman, an initiative that connects non-profits, entrepreneurs and businesses with tools, funds and volunteers to identify and meet community needs during times of crisis.
