Topic: The Pines Retirement Home
Government gives $600,000 to The Pines for independent living apartments
Plans by The Pines Retirement Home to provide 12 independent living apartments for older people in the community have been given a boost by a $600,000 government grant.
Privy Council rules on retirement home worker’s COVID sacking
The Privy Council has ruled that a legal impediment to a Pines Retirement Home worker challenging her sacking did not breach human rights.
Privy Council hears case of Pines worker fired for refusing COVID vaccine
The UK’s Privy Council has heard an appeal brought by a former Pines Retirement Home staffer who challenged her dismissal after she was sacked for allegedly refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and bringing the virus into the care home.
Gingerbread houses, popcorn strings and bows part of Christmas treat for Pines
Children, pageant queens and other volunteers visited The Pines Retirement Home this week to help bring Christmas cheer to its elderly residents.
Appeals court: Charity workers have no rights under labour law
The Court of Appeal has said the Labour Act does not apply to charities – and that includes their employees.
Fired Pines Retirement Home worker’s rights breached, judge rules
A judge has ruled the constitutional rights and freedoms of a care worker who was fired for not having a COVID-19 vaccine were breached when her unfair dismissal case was rejected.
Seven Mile Swimmers donate to Pines retirement home
Members of the Seven Mile Swimmers club filled a 'wish list' of The Pines, donating items that the retirement home needed.
Pines resident among new hospital COVID admissions
A resident of the Pines Retirement Home is among six new COVID-19 patients admitted to hospital, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee stated in his latest update on Tuesday.
Pines Retirement Home closed to public after COVID cases detected
The Pines Retirement Home has closed its doors to visitors until further notice after "a number" of COVID-19 cases were discovered among the elderly residents there, Lynda Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer at the Home confirmed Saturday afternoon.
Clients of Maples Group donate to LIFE and The Pines
The Maples Group has made two donations on behalf of its clients to local not-for-profit organisations Literacy Is For Everyone (LIFE) and The Pines Retirement Home.
Birthday treats for Pines
The Lions Club of Grand Cayman's tradition of throwing a birthday party every July for the elderly residents of The Pines Retirement Home had...
First Cayman Islands governor turns 100
Cayman’s first governor, Athelstan Charles Ethelwulf Long, celebrated his 100th birthday Wednesday at his villa at The Pines Retirement Home, the senior care facility that has been his home for the past few years.
Seniors celebrate Christmas at The Pines
There is nothing like celebrating Christmas with the ones you love.
Lions donate patient lift to The Pines
The Lions Club of Grand Cayman, in partnership with Carnival Cruise Lines, donated a patient lift, valued at more than $4,000, to The Pines on Feb. 1.
Spend the people’s money wisely
More and more lately, I hear the sad cry, “Let us end hunger in Cayman for good.” Well, that sounds good. That led me to investigate just how the people really live.
Pines History Wall honors its supporters
A new History Wall featuring wooden plaques bearing the names of individuals and businesses who made significant contributions to George Town’s seniors residence was unveiled at The Pines Retirement Home on Wednesday.
5K walk/run benefits The Pines
Money raised from Sunday’s 5K Walk/Run for The Pines Retirement Home will help pay for a four-seat wheelchair bus to replace the one-seat model the home uses now.
