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National health plan to be updated
An update to Cayman’s national health policy and strategy is in the works.
Health Minister Katherine Ebanks-Wilks noted the absence of a single, co-ordinated national framework as she addressed Finance Committee last week.
She told lawmakers the last plan expired eight years ago, and with health issues evolving, it is time for a refresh.
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Uber has cut road deaths in US; could it do the same in Cayman?
Ride-sharing apps like Uber have had a significant impact in cutting late-night traffic accidents in US and UK cities and could do the same for Cayman, experts believe.
Academic studies in both countries have shown statistically significant reductions in serious injuries and deaths from vehicle collisions in areas where ridership is high.
Uber is not currently operating in Cayman. Only licensed taxi drivers are authorised to take fares for rides and government limits the pool of licensees to a set quota.
Asked if it would consider allowing an Uber-like service in Cayman, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Infrastructure that has responsibility for transport referenced plans to upgrade the CI:GO taxi app to make it easier to book licensed taxis. She also suggested part-time taxi licences could soon be authorised to help meet increased demand in the evenings.
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