Topic: veterans
Harwell ‘Harry’ McCoy honoured at Remembrance Sunday
Caymanian veteran and well known civil servant Harwell "Harry" McCoy Srn was honoured at this year's annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday for his bravery and his contribution to the Cayman Islands.
Opposition seeks stipend boost for seafarers and veterans
Opposition leader Roy McTaggart has asked the government to increase stipends for former seafarers and military veterans in its next budget.
Government foots $73M medical bill for uninsured Caymanians
The Cayman Islands government paid almost $72.7 million to cover healthcare costs of uninsured indigents, veterans and seafarers last year, $39.7 million more than had been originally budgeted for the year.
Help offered with certificates for veterans, seamen
The Ministry of Community Affairs is reminding recipients of ex gratia seamen and veterans benefits to complete their Seaman and Veterans Continuation Confirmation Certificates.
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Pensioners to get monthly cash boost
Monthly stipends for elderly and disabled people, retired seamen and veterans will be increased dramatically over the next two years. The Cayman Islands government will also create a new “ex-gratia” payment to top up the pensions of long-serving retired civil servants who currently receive less each month than people on poor relief.
‘It changed my life’: US veterans find new mission on Cayman’s coral reefs
When an American tank plunged from a bridge into the Euphrates River after the driver was shot in combat, Reconnaissance Marine Rudy Reyes was one of the divers given the grim task of bringing up the bodies.
Gala raises funds for veterans
More than 150 veterans and guests celebrated the Cayman Islands fifth annual Veterans Gala/Dinner Dance at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort Saturday night.
War veterans to be Cayman eco-warriors
U.S. war veterans will be retrained as eco-warriors in the Cayman Islands in a new nonprofit venture.
Overhaul of health system for seamen, indigents planned
Following a highly critical report from the Office of the Auditor General last year and more criticism this year from some members of the Legislative Assembly, government plans to overhaul the system of benefits and healthcare for seamen and veterans and medical care for indigents.
May deadline for seafarers’ and veterans’ benefits
Seafarers and veterans, and their spouses, who are receiving government benefits, have until May 31 to update their information with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.
