Larnaca district office says paying lifeguards has not put them in debt
The Larnaca district office has rebuffed allegations on social media claiming the municipality is over–indebted because of an attempt to cover the operating costs of...
Lifeguards
Larnaca district office defends lifeguarding policy
The Larnaca district office on Friday rejected criticism from the lifeguards association, saying that the number of lifeguards and the hours they work on each...
Coronavirus: Lifeguards appeal for more staff as Paphos waters already crowded, they say
Lifeguards in Paphos say they need more staff as the sea is already crowded at some beaches and the current distribution of staff at areas...
Ayia Napa has lined up its lifeguards, ready for summer season
Ayia Napa municipality said on Sunday it has made arrangements for the posting of lifeguards in its beaches to ensure the health and safety of...
Lifeguards rescue man from drowning
Lifeguards in Limassol on Saturday resuscitated a 37-year-old man who almost drowned early in the day but is still in serious condition. According the Limassol...
New equipment for Paphos lifeguards but ‘proper’ towers needed
Lifeguards at Coral Bay are welcoming the news that that the mayor and local authorities in Peyia have responded quickly to requests for a jet...
Only half of lifeguard towers in Paphos and Limassol manned as summer season begins
Unjustified delays in the hiring of Limassol and Paphos lifeguards have left half of the towers unmanned and beachgoers unprotected, the association of lifeguards said...
Lifeguards rescue five people in 24 hours
A total of five people in danger of drowning were rescued by lifeguards on Monday, two in Ayia Napa and the remainder in Limassol. Ayia...
New national lifeguard plan to be rolled out this summer
Interior Minister Constantinos Petrides on Tuesday unveiled a national beach safety plan, the first comprehensive scheme of its kind, that will be rolled out this...
Paphos mayor’s refusal to okay new plan leaves lifeguards without equipment
The mayor of Paphos is digging in his heels and refusing to sign up to a new national lifeguard plan, leaving local lifeguards without necessary...
More lifeguards for 2018 tourist season
Cabinet on Wednesday approved the employment of 164 lifeguards to improve safety measures on beaches. According to deputy government spokesperson Klelia Vassiliou, the decision to...
Paphos needs ‘more lifeguards now’
By Bejay Browne DESPITE Cyprus pushing to promote itself as a year-round tourist destination and as the weather warms up and the official summer season...
Paphos lifeguards welcome extension of work into November
By Bejay Browne PAPHOS lifeguards are praising local authorities over a decision to leave a number of them in place during the month of November....
Lifeguards say longer hours would save more lives
Lifeguards suggested on Saturday that two people who lost their lives while in the sea could have been saved, as the demanded an extension of...
Peyia mayor praised by lifeguards
Lifeguards have heaped praise on the mayor of Peyia after he swiftly stepped in to take action to help ease their concerns after meeting with...
Killer beach claims the lives of two more swimmers
FOLLOWING the death of two tourists in the dangerous waters of a deadly stretch of Paphos coastline in two days, officials have warned...
Paphos lifeguards speak out to protect tourism
Paphos lifeguards are fraught with worry over the safety of swimmers and are demanding that the government step in to satisfy their demands and do...
Paphos lifeguards rescue British holidaymaker from drowning
Three Paphos lifeguards on duty on Thursday afternoon rescued a 78-year-old British holiday maker from drowning in the sea at a popular beach. At around...
Lifeguards ‘at breaking point’ in Paphos
By Bejay Browne PAPHOS lifeguards have reached breaking point they said on Monday with beaches full to bursting with tourists and locals, and are desperate...
Lifeguards to work for longer in Limassol
Lifeguards will work longer hours on two of the biggest and most popular Limassol beaches until September. The new hours for lifeguards at the two...
