Topic: Sabrina Turner
Key takeaways from Prospect candidates’ forum
The three main parties in Cayman took centre stage in Prospect on Monday night for the Chamber of Commerce candidate debates.
Long-delayed psychiatric centre expects first patients next week
Politicians gathered at the Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre in East End as the 54-bed unit officially opened, years behind schedule.
Poinciana mental health facility to open next week
After years of delays, an official opening ceremony for the long-awaited Poinciana mental health facility in East End is set to be held next week.
Former premier’s loan to MP could spur legal changes, says public sector watchdog
The body in charge of public sector oversight will consider whether legal changes are necessary after a loan made by the former premier to an MP.
‘Toxic’ environment forced rebel MPs out, packed meeting told
Four MPs who resigned from government launched a blistering attack on the administration on Wednesday night, blasting a “toxic” and “sexist” Cabinet that failed to act as a cohesive entity.
Divisions over conservation law and conduct in Cabinet led to government split
Division over the handling of a number of key policy priorities including the National Conservation Act, beach erosion, the Cayman Brac high school project and the landfill deal contributed to the collapse of the UPM coalition this week, the Compass understands.
Government in crisis as deputy premier and three MPs quit
The Cayman Islands government is on the brink of collapse today after three Cabinet ministers and a parliamentary secretary quit, plunging Parliament into new chaos and leaving the ruling coalition without a working majority.
Timeline: The 9-year saga of Cayman’s mental health facility
After a decade of planning and almost five years of construction it is still not clear when the Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre, as it is now known, will finally open to patients.
Public Health Department will not be independent until 2024
It will be next year at the earliest that the Public Health Department will be independent of the Health Services Authority, according to Health Minister Sabrina Turner.
Double-stacking vaults saves space in Cayman’s cemeteries
The double stacking of vaults in cemeteries across the Cayman Islands has begun in a bid to increase their capacity, as several reach the limit of available grave space.
More CCTV cameras to help fight crime surge
With crime increasing in recent weeks Cayman's law enforcement agencies are ramping up initiatives like the expansion of the local CCTV network across islands in an effort to deter nefarious acts and capture would-be criminals.
Health Minister: Be mindful of COVID-19 during long weekend
Health Minister Sabrina Turner is urging residents to be mindful of potentially contracting or spreading the coronavirus during remembrance day celebrations.
Turner urges focus on mental health
Health and Wellness Minister Sabrina Turner has urged the community to pay close attention to their mental health as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in mental health cases.
The Resh Hour with Health Minister Sabrina Turner and Dr. Lee
Health Minister Sabrina Turner joins Compass journalist Reshma Ragoonath to discuss Cayman's COVID-19 response.
Vaccination Challenge goes to Cayman Brac
This Saturday, 22 May from 10am to 1pm, Minister of Tourism & Transport Hon. Kenneth Bryan and Minister of Health & Wellness Hon. Sabrina Turner, will be at the Aston Rutty Medical Wing to meet and greet Cayman Brac residents coming to get vaccinated ahead of the 9 June deadline for first doses.
Governor asks UK to include OTs in vaccine passport app
Cayman should be included in any vaccine passport project used by the UK, Governor Martyn Roper announced today.
Pregnant women now encouraged to get vaccinated
The UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has updated its guidance and now recommend that women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as non-pregnant women.
Rival groups locked as Turner rejoins Panton’s coalition
Seven representatives led by Wayne Panton attended a public meeting Friday evening called by newly-elected member for Prospect Sabrina Turner to confirm she has returned to the group.
Five female candidates head to Parliament
Five female representatives, two more than that of last legislature, will be taking their seats in Parliament.
Crosstalk debate: Prospect candidates face off
Candidates for Prospect Michael Myles and Sabrina Turner join Crosstalk host Barrie Quappe to debate the issues affecting their district.
Red Bay Primary’s library gets a makeover
Volunteers from the Prospect Community Group picked up their cleaning supplies and paint brushes over the weekend to give the Red Bay Primary School library a face lift in time for the new school year.
