PIOKevinW

01/06/2026

Hurricane season is here, and every year it reminds us of one simple truth: preparedness is not just about supplies. It is about communication.

As someone who has worked across public health, public safety and crisis communication, I have seen how important clear, timely and trusted information becomes when people are uncertain, anxious or under pressure.

A well stocked hurricane kit matters. So does knowing your evacuation plan, checking on vulnerable family members, securing your property and following official updates.

But communication is what connects all of that.

It is what helps a family make decisions before conditions deteriorate. It is what helps a community avoid rumours and panic. It is what helps responders do their jobs more effectively. And it is what helps leaders build trust long before a storm is near.

The time to prepare is not when a system is already approaching. The time to build confidence, share guidance and strengthen public awareness is now.

This hurricane season, let’s not only ask, “Are we ready?”

Let’s also ask, “Have we clearly communicated what readiness looks like?”

Because in a crisis, information can be just as important as any item in your emergency kit.

15/05/2026

What a great week at MRCU for Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week.

It was awesome seeing so many students, members of the community and fellow civil servants stop by our Open House to learn more about mosquitoes, public health and the work MRCU does across the Cayman Islands every day.

Big thanks to everyone who came out and supported the events this week. Public education is such an important part of what we do.

11/05/2026

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29/03/2026

Showed up for the DG 5K and the energy was unreal.

A sold out event, packed with people, great vibes, and a real sense of community from start to finish. Huge respect to Hon. Franz Manderson as this marked his final 5K as Deputy Governor. A special moment to be part of.

10/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to my surgeon Dr George Palmer III for a successful AICD replacement and for the incredible care he and his team provided. Their professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail made the entire experience smooth and reassuring. I am truly thankful for skilled individuals like them who dedicate their lives to helping others live better and longer. This is another step in my hypertrophic cardiomyopathy journey, and I am grateful to be moving forward with confidence and strength.

08/02/2026

Discharged and heading home after my AICD replacement. Living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is part of my story, and today I’m just grateful. Thank you to the doctors, nurses and every member of the medical team who took such good care of me. To my family and friends, your prayers, messages and check ins carried me through more than you know. One step at a time, but I’m feeling hopeful and thankful for this second chance to keep going strong.

07/02/2026

Day one after surgery and my cousin Omar stopped by to check in on me. Simple visit, good conversation, and plenty laughs to lift the spirits. Moments like that make recovery feel a little easier.

07/02/2026

New battery, same heartbeat. Today I had my AICD change surgery. An AICD is a small device that sits in my chest and watches over my heart, ready to correct dangerous rhythms if they happen. Living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy means this little piece of technology is part of how I get to live fully, travel, laugh, and plan for the future.

Moments like this remind me how strong the human body can be and how grateful I am for modern medicine, my family, and every nurse and doctor who walked this road with me. Just another chapter in my story, not the whole book.