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Inflation now forecast to more than double; Public Health warns of whooping cough and gastroenteritis outbreaks in local schools; and the H.S.A. is hosting a Midwifery Symposium today.

Parliament wraps on Friday; a police officer is injured in a car crash; and a man pleads guilty to robbery.

Government looks to deal with scrap metal in the Sister Islands; Red Bay flooding concerns are discussed in Parliament; and the DOE is in Sri Lanka.

A man pleads not guilty to rape; the RCIPS discusses staffing shortfalls; and the Premier is heading to Asia.

The Premier is heading to Asia; a man pleads not guilty to rape; and the H.S.A. announced special hours for Emancipation Day.

Layman Scott high school, Cayman Prep and CIS share their experience on the first ever Stem racing nationals an the sister islands held its first ever spring burner swim meet on Cayman Brac

Coming up in the news: Mandatory commercial recycling, a new engineered landfill, and a long‑term waste strategy — we break down the Government’s plan. Plus, no room left for waste tyres at Cayman’s landfills. A new tender aims to clear the backlog. New laws, new regulations, and a major shift in immigration policy- we break down the reforms now in force. That and more your evening news update.

MPs head back to parliament at 10:30am this morning; the Minister for Environmental Health unveils four step waste management plan; and the DEH issues an RFP for tire removal and recycling from Cayman's landfills.

The Agriculture Minister says local egg production is growing; March tourism figures break records; and local police are upskilling.

Cayman’s track stars are raising the bar again — hear how Jaiden Reid and Aaliyannah Anderson say discipline, mindset, and hunger are shaping their next big leap. Women of Valor battled their way to a podium finish at CISA — and their coach says the real victory was the sacrifice and fire he saw behind the scenes. CIS Hammerheads break down their F1 National Schools Stem Racing run — what worked,...

Coming up in the news: Cabinet signs off on major financial reports, airport redevelopment milestones, and new legislative reforms — the full breakdown. A nine‑million‑dollar fuel relief package is announced — and the Opposition says it’s a step in the right direction. The Economics and Statistics Office launches two major national surveys—what they’re asking and why your household may be selected...

Parliament is underway at this hour - this morning, MP's paid tribute to a number of Caymanian women for their contributions to the Cayman Islands before moving on to parliamentary questions. The People's Progressive Movement says it welcomes the government's announcement of 9 Million dollars worth of fuel relief measures but points out -that MP Roy McTaggart put forward a Private Memb...

MPs pass six bills in Parliament on Wednesday including the Airports Authority Amendment Bill and the Auditors Oversight Authority Amendment Bill.

Government announces plans to provide relief for residents to counter rising fuel prices ; the RCIPS provides traffic stats; and two trials are set for this summer.

LOCAL SPORTS

Coming up in the news: Deception charges for a local man after multiple victims reportedly paid for rooms that didn’t exist. Cayman officials are in Jamaica for a regional utility conference, aiming to strengthen regulation and promote innovation and we look at the latest traffic stats from the RCIPS. That and more your evening news update .

MP's head to Parliament Today. The Central Planning Authority meets and, the SoNoRo Caymusica Chamber Music Festival gets underway. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews

Local gas prices continue to climb; URCO says it is monitoring the fuel prices situation; new fees are announced for accountancy and real estate; and multi-year trade and business licenses are now available.

Parliament is meeting today; the RCIPS updates figures for financial and cyber crime; and the SoNoRo Chamber Music Festival continues tonight.

The first ball of the 2026 Inter‑Primary Cricket Competition was bowled on Friday as schools across the Island opened the new season with a full slate of matches. Cayman Riders Shine at Caribbean Regional Dressage Challenge… Cayman Riders Shine at Caribbean Regional Dressage Challenge… Cayman Prep’s Scorch Racing delivered a standout performance at the first‑ever national STEM Racing Championships...

Coming up in the news: A packed agenda in Parliament tomorrow —major housing policy, Ombudsman reports and six amendment bills. Millions recovered, hundreds of cases investigated—RCIPS reveals the scale of financial and cybercrime in 2025. And, Cayman launches its first‑ever Heritage Month—concerts, cultural events and national pride on full display. That and more your evening news update.

Cayman Brac residents get a closer look at the Cayman Islands new ID card, My eID , following the launch at a public town hall at the Aston Rutty Centre last night. The Mosquito Research and Control Unit turns Earth Day into a chance for hands-on environmental work, with staff tackling littered areas on both Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews #localnews

The RCIPS 2025 Annual Crime and Traffic Report shows notable shifts in "Other Crime" categories and a significant rise in arrests. The Cayman Islands is celebrating World Intellectual Property Day, recognising the role IP plays in innovation and economic growth. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #localnews

Vulnerable‑persons data and domestic‑violence referrals fall by 24 percent in 2025, according to the RCIPS. Cayman Airways is expanding its partnership with a global airline representation firm to tap into one of Latin America's fastest-growing travel markets. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews

Cayman’s U17 boys shine on the international stage — a big finish in Honduras, and a blowout win to bring home third place. The island’s fastest young engineers just crowned their first national champions — and one school raced away with the title. Mustang Track Club athletes making waves overseas — big wins, fast times, and Cayman talent rising on the U.S. stage.