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Compass News – 03 June 2026
Department of Environmental Health Director Richard Simms says he is apart of a committee to create a long term solution for the George Town landfill.
A dust alert remains in the Cayman Islands due to an increase of Saharan dust in the atmosphere. Compass’ Simon Boxall sits down with Health Services Authority ENT consultant to discuss possible health impacts and recommended guidance.
Government plans to launch a national internship portal later this year, hoping to create a centralised platform connection students and recent graduates with internship opportunities.
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Cayman Compass
Dust alert issued as Saharan plume poses health risk
Residents are being urged to take precautions as a plume of Saharan dust moves across the western Caribbean, prompting a Dust Alert from the Cayman Islands National Weather Service through Thursday.
The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability and the Public Health Department issued a public health advisory Tuesday, warning that reduced air quality could affect vulnerable groups, particularly people with asthma and other respiratory conditions. The dust alert will remain in place through Thursday.
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