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Exchange bar smoke free 

A popular George Town bar and lounge has decided not to wait for a national smoking ban to come into effect, declaring itself smoke free.

The Exchange Bar and Lounge, formerly known as The Grapevine, decided to go smoke-free after visiting the website of the Cayman Islands Cancer Society and deciding it wanted to join the smoke-free movement.

"The more we learn about the dangers of second-hand smoke and the benefits of smoke-free environments, the easier it becomes to make that transition to a non-smoking venue," said Renee Brough, a representative of the venue. "After many requests from our existing customers to become smoke-free and the obvious health benefits for our employees alike, the advantages kept increasing."

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