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WORC launches new portal to replace JobsCayman

(CNS): Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman has launched the new Jobs & Online Payment Services portal to replace JobsCayman. In a release on Friday, WORC says the new portal is more efficient and easier to navigate than the old site, which was heavily criticised. Caymanian job seekers are now able to select and track job
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First steps taken towards Olympic-sized pool

CNS: The swimming programmes in the Cayman Islands have produced two competitors for the Paris Games but there may be more in the next Olympics as they will finally have an Olympic-sized pool for practice. Although it has not provided any details regarding costs, the Ministry of Sports has announced the procurement of the components
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UPM dumps ‘untenable’ Dart deal for ReGen

(CNS): The Cayman Islands Government is going through the process of withdrawing from the deal it signed with a Dart-led consortium to take on the country’s waste management problem and the construction of a waste-to-energy facility. What had become the UPM’s worst kept secret was finally revealed in parliament on Thursday when Sustainability Minister Katherine
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RCIPS extends amnesty after two guns handed in

CNS: The National Gun Amnesty, which began on 1� July and was due to end on 31 July, has been extended until Sunday, 11 August.� In the first three weeks of the amnesty, just two firearms have been handed in, but the police say they have also received a “significant amount of ammunition”, as well as two
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Caymanian promoted to IP examiner

CNS: The Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office has appointed Omara Whittaker an IP examiner, the first Caymanian to hold the position. Whittaker, who has been promoted from the post of IP registry officer, has been understudying the position with Intellectual Property Examiner Carolee Nunez. She has also attained a paralegal certification and completed trademark examination
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Minister can’t say when mental health facility will open

(CNS): Answering a parliamentary question on Wednesday, Health Minister Sabrina Turner was unable to say when the new residential mental health centre will open because the decision lies with the Public Works Department and building inspectors. The facility, which will be called Poinciana, is now well behind schedule as the completion date has been put
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Cayman’s flagbearers for Paris Games opener chosen

CNS: At the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris tomorrow, Friday, the Cayman Islands team’s flag bearers will be swimmer Jordan Crooks and sailing contestant Charlotte Webster. The event, which begins at 7:30pm local time (12:30pm in Cayman), takes place on the Seine River with boats for each national delegation. It marks the first time
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Speaker: MP’s code of conduct will need force of law

(CNS): Speaker Alden McLaughlin has called for legislation to support a proposed voluntary code of conduct for MPs that he hopes will be accepted by them all before this parliament ends next year. McLaughlin said that members were now close to consensus on the code, which has been under consideration for at least three years,
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Nepalese emerge as fifth largest group of permit holders

(CNS): At the end of 2018, there were 385 work permit holders in the Cayman Islands from the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal, but over the last six years, this number has more than tripled. Updated statistics released by WORC reveal that, as of 1 July, there were 1,245 Nepalese workers here, and they now make
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New gun law steered through after many changes

(CNS): Parliament has passed new firearms legislation that government hopes will address the problem of gun crime across the Cayman Islands. The amendments, which include harsher penalties for illegal possession and changes relating to technology such as 3-D printed weapons, have been in the works for some time. While the legislation has been under consultation
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Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
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Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
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Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
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These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.
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Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.
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Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress.
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Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.
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How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.
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'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career.
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The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.
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Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
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They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
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Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
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The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
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Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place.
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Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes.
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PC to face criminal investigation over airport kick video

A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says.
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Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash

Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.
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John Lewis allowed to build homes for first time

The department store is pushing to build rental flats as it looks for new ways to bring in money.
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'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'

Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.
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Councillor blames INLA for homeless centre attack

Ron McDowell condemns the "gross hypocrisy" of republican paramilitaries due to their drugs record.
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Scotland triumph in World Schools Debating Championships

The team defeated Bulgaria to lift the trophy in Belgrade on the motion: "This house regrets the glorification of champions".
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Slapping therapist guilty of manslaughter

Danielle Car-Gomm, 71, died four days into a slapping therapy workshop in Wiltshire.
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UK drops planned Israel arrest warrant challenge

Keir Starmer's spokesperson said the issue was a matter for the International Criminal Court.
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Children who died in fire named as parents pay tribute

Nakash, 13, Aayat, 11, and seven-year-old Muhammad Malik died in the blaze in East Ham on 13 July.
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One in four Eurostar trains cancelled after arson attacks

France's transport minister blames disruptions on "co-ordinated malicious acts" on high-speed rail lines.
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High Court injunction bans protesters from M25

National Highways is given an injunction which bans protesters from disrupting the M25.
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Drunk driver guilty of killing pedestrian

Javier Salazar was drunk, speeding and on the wrong side of the road when he hit a man walking home.
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Assisted dying bill introduced in Parliament

Former Justice Secretary Lord Falconer's bill would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives.
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Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services

The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption.
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Government delays university free-speech fines

Powers for universities to be fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech have been put on hold.
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Couple stuck in Spain after baby born prematurely

George arrives three months ahead of his due date while his parents are on their "babymoon".
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Airbus boss admits long delays in making aircraft

The plane maker has sold dozens of new jets at the Farnborough airshow, but is struggling to keep up with demand.
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Drivers 'ripped off' by fuel prices, warns watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority says poor competition cost British motorists £1.6bn last year.
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BBC Verify analyses Manchester Airport incident footage

BBC Verify's Richard Irvine-Brown analyses the footage from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
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Liz Kendall: Being a mum helps me switch off

Work and pensions secretary says "being a mum" helps her "switch off" from politics.
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Mullets make comeback at Royal Welsh Show

Farmers of all ages and hair types are getting on board with the mullet craze.
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Keir Starmer's first PMQs as prime minister... in 90 seconds

Keir Starmer faces his first Prime Minister's Questions since winning the general election.
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MP who was raped says parents need to talk more about consent

Natalie Fleet says parents need to give guidance to their sons over what real consent to have sex is.
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Rare white squirrel spotted on the street

The seldom-seen creature, said to be a one-in-100,000 occurrence, wowed locals in Ystrad Mynach.
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The Papers: 'Olympics sabotaged' and 'La Farce!'

Many of Saturday's papers lead with sabotage attacks on France's high-speed rail network.
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Are you feeling grotty all the time this summer?

Why some people are saying they've been ill all year.
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Summer holiday getaway: How to beat the queues

Tips to make travelling as smooth as possible, whether you’re going by road, plane, train or ferry.
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‘My day in a Liverpool alley with 35 drag queens’

Queen by Magnus Hastings is a "one of a kind" drag photography exhibition.
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Are the UK's finances really worse than expected?

Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a public finances shortfall of billions on pounds after a snap audit.
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B.C. Tree Fruits co-operative shutting down after 88 years

After operating in the B.C.'s Okanagan Valley for nearly nine decades, B.C. Tree Fruits announced to growers on Friday that it is dissolving the co-operative and seeking court direction to liquidate its assets.
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Saskatchewan ranked worst in Canada for violent crime, property crime and assault

Over the last decade, the Mounties reported a 275 per cent increase in homicide victims, a 271 per cent increase in firearm offences, and a 79 per cent increase in assaults on RCMP officers.
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Dark flowers thrive in this trendy backyard 'goth garden'

Packed to the brim with black foliage, deep shades of green and the occasional white royal wedding poppy, a garden in Carleton Place, Ont., has drawn quite a bit of attention for its unique backyard collection.
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Measles exposure notice issued after confirmed case in Moncton, N.B.

New Brunswick Public Health has issued a list of locations where people might have been exposed to a confirmed case of measles in the past week.
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Ryan Reynolds in Vancouver for Whitecaps-Wrexham soccer match

Deadpool star will be in the owner's box when the Welsh club he co-owns faces off against his hometown soccer team in Vancouver.
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86-year-old retiring nurse recalls stretcher races, animal crackers and keeping it light for the team

Kathy Skinner says that when she started nursing in the late 1950s, there were few career options for women. At 86, the Wallaceburg resident is retiring after working in Ontario and the U.S., and is taking memories of keeping things light on the job with her.
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Company halts construction of $2.7B battery project in eastern Ontario

After breaking ground in 2023, the company building a plant to produce battery components for electric vehicles in a municipality near Kingston, Ont., says it's delaying construction of the plant citing a slowdown in EV sales.
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Health Canada warns of dosing instruction error in naloxone take-home kits

Health Canada warns that naloxone take-home kits from Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. may contain incorrect naloxone dosing information on the instructional card.
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Health product recall cites risk of 'metal fibres' in certain multivitamins, supplements

Multivitamins and supplements� sold in Canada under various brand names are being recalled due to concern they could contain metal fibres.
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Postmedia enters agreement to buy SaltWire chain of newspapers

Postmedia has entered an agreement to purchase SaltWire, Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain, according to a news release issued Friday.
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B.C. fire officials welcome cooler weather, remain wary of winds

The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were to blame for the rapid growth of an out-of-control fire near Golden, but rain and cooler temperatures arriving for most of the province are expected to help reduce fire activity.
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Scotiabank says it has fixed technical issue that stalled payday deposits to customers

Scotiabank says it has resolved the issue that prevented paycheques from being deposited in customer accounts and clients will start seeing payments land in their accounts.
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COVID-19 public health emergency in B.C. declared over

British Columbia's top doctor says she is ending the public health emergency declared in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Toronto backtracks on removing businessman's name from historic house after racism controversy

City officials in Toronto� have reversed course on a controversial decision to remove the name of a prominent early 20th century Toronto businessman from a historic home, in light of new information brought forward by his descendants.
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Alice Munro's biography excluded husband's abuse of her daughter. How did that happen?

After the daughter of beloved Canadian author Alice Munro spoke to the Toronto Star about her abuse at the hands of her stepfather, it was also revealed that Munro's biographer intentionally kept that information out of his book. That has some biographers re-examining the purpose of their genre.
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7 years after her death, First Nation woman's inquest in Ontario to examine health-care inequities

Ruthann Quequish of Kingfisher Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario died at home from diabetes complications in 2017 after seeking the help of her community's nursing station. The 31-year-old's family believes her death was preventable. An inquest that begins Monday is set to examine issues in providing health care in remote communities.
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The opioid crisis is hard to solve. Partisan politics isn't making it easier

The epidemic of opioid addiction is a real problem. And there is a real difference of opinion between Liberals and Conservatives about how the federal government should be responding to that crisis. But there is also a lot of noise.�
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