Radio Cayman News

Coverage of this weekend's special sitting of Parliament to kick off the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.  Curbside  pick and drop off returns to Owen Roberts International Airport.  and a Cayman inspired designer incorporates our stories into her work.  In local sports, Stingray swimmers are gearing up for Nationals and the Barbados Carifta Games. The numbers at the Breakfast clu...

A workplace fight lands one man in jail and another in the hospital. Cayman adds a powerful multi-million dollar tool its fight to keep drugs and contraband out of the islands. Government officials say the launch of the new online jobs application system is a big success. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews #caymanislands

A drop in daily COVID-19 cases as the islands record the death of 86 year COVID-19 patient.  The ban on cruise ships is extend through February 28th. A delegation from the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association meets with Government and private sector. Plus - a plan to eliminate the backlog of homes on the government housing repairs programme.

Public Health launches a new isolation release platform for people testing positive for Covid 19. Police are on the hunt for pair of persistent safe thieves. The Opposition says it won't be commenting on the OAG report leak but is calling for a speedy release once an internal review is complete.  CIFA President Displeased with Quality of Football Fields on island Over 80 teams show up to play...

A report purportedly by the Office of the Auditor General looks into questions about hiring and financial committments made by the former premier's ministry just before the election.  Public Health sees between 182 and 200 positives for Covid a day between January 27th and 29th.  Work continues on Cayman's national emergency notification app, with phase two expected to roll out soon.&nbs...

The Cayman Islands Government will launch a number of activities from early February as part of worldwide celebrations to commemorate Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee....the first British monarch to mark 70 years on the throne. UK Minister, the Right Honorable Amanda Milling tells Radio Cayman – it has been a pleasure to visit Cayman for her first ministerial trip to the overseas territori...

Pilar Bush is selected to serve as PACT Chief of Strategy. Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI) is launching a social media campaign and earthquake roadshow. The Ombudsman’s Office remind residents on data protection and information rights on International Data Protection Day. #rcnews #caymanislands #radiocayman

POLICE SAY A PRISON OFFICER FACING DRUG CHARGES HAS BEEN FORMALLY CHARGED AND RELEASED ON BAIL UNTIL NEXT MONTH.  ANOTHER PRISON OFFICER HAS PLEAD GUILTY TO CHARGES OF SMUGGLING AND INTENT TO SUPPLY AND AWAITS SENTENCING IN MARCH.  HEALTH CITY CAYMAN ISLANDS BREAKS GROUND ON HEALTH CITY CAMANA BAY - A 100 MILLION DOLLAR FACILITY JUST SOUTH OF THE DEVELOPMENT.  ITS DUE FOR COMPLETION...

THE DEPUTY PREMIER AND FINANCE MINISTER FIRES BACK AT THE OPPOSITION AFTER CRITICISM OF A POSSIBLE BOND ISSUE.  MR. SAUNDERS SAYS NOW IS THE TIME TO EXPLORE OPTIONS - WHILE INTEREST RATES ARE LOW.  PLANS TO CONVERT ROADS FOR CARS INTO STREETS FOR PEDESTRIANS IN GEORGE TOWN HAVE BEEN RELEASED.  CARS WILL NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO CARDINALL AVENUE FROM SEAFARERS WAY.  AND HSA SAYS...

The UK's OT minister heads to Cayman. Tourism Minister, the Hon. Kenneth Bryan prepares for a meeting with a major cruise tourism association. The Opposition says the PACT government isn't doing enough to help people struggling with the impact of the pandemic on the tourism industry. In Sports, a teenager from Cayman is heading to the Masters.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews #caymanislands

PREMIER SAYS THE PANDEMIC ISN'T OVER. THE CHIEF NURSING OFFICER HAS A WARNING FOR THOSE BREACHING QUARANTINE. THE TOURISM MINISTER ANNOUNCES MORE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO AND FROM THE ISLANDS. #RCNEWS #RADIOCAYMAN #CAYMANNEWS #CAYMANISLANDS #CAYMANSPORTS

Education minister,  the Honorable Julianna O' Connor Connoly is hospitalised for Covid 19 and transferred to Grand Cayman for observation and treatment. The premier announces changes to the regulations - shorter quarantine periods, allowing children to travel under their vaccinated parents status and more. Plus - as people learn they are eligible for early release from quarantine or isolatio...

The Premier announces plans for a live Covid Community briefing. Early release exit testing is underway for some 1,800 eligible residents. The Office of the Governor on the kerbside drop off controversy at Owen Roberts International Airport.  In sports,  CINA will hold its umpiring and Coaching Forum via zoom this weekend. Cayman Islands Ultimate Frisbee is back in action. The first of t...

Plans for a scaled down Heroes Day 2022. A resident pediatrician at Doctors Hospital Cayman provides some guidance for parents about the Covid 19 vaccine for Immunocompromised 5 to 11 year olds. ORIA says the free parking days are over. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews 

A member of the PACT Government tests positive for Covid 19. A new report from the Office of the Auditor General. A primary school student steps up to build a more affordable option to purify air in local schools. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews

Government will no longer pay for voluntary or optional Covid testing. The PAC wants to know why there was no response to the Auditor General from the Ministry of Health on its recommendations and draft pharmacy report. It's Grouper Moon! #rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews #caymanislands

The Cayman Islands Basketball Association Academy is back in action this weekend, but there are some changes. We'll find out more about the calendar for Rugby this year. CIAA hosts is very first meet of 2022 for track and field this weekend.

The Coast Guard and Police Air Operations Unit arrest two men and seize ganja. A 33 year old George Town man has been arrested and formally charged in two commercial burglaries. The Acting Director of Public Prosecutions says the advancement of Caymanians within the office is a strong focus for 2022. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews

The Official Opening of the Courts. A 21 year old is sentenced in connection with a fatal stabbing on Christmas Day 2020. The Lateral Flow Testing Program is back as a hundred-thousand test kits are delivered to the islands schools. #rcnews #radiocayman #Caymannews #caymanislands

The Cayman Islands Athletics Association (CIASA) will host their very first track and Field Meet for the 2022 season this weekend. The CUC 800 and 400 Meter Sea Swims kick off the New Year this weekend at Governor’s Beach. Looking for a good sweat and a good time? Then boost your fitness routine and check out ultimate Frisbee!

Sources tell Radio Cayman there may be another Covid related death in the islands. Tweaks to the rules about isolation, quarantine and testing. U.S. Celebrity Elizabeth Chambers is fined for working without a work permit. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

Two of the 4 athletes that represented Cayman at the 15h FINA World Short Course Swimming Championships made personal best times with one clocking two personal best times while finishing first in two respective heats.

The Cayman Islands Basketball Association has a full slate of activities planned for 2022. Sunset FC and Scholars FC are victors of the 2022 CIFA Charity Shield and gain bragging rights going into the new Football season And The CUC 800 and 400 Meter Sea Swims kicks off the New Year this weekend

Charges in a North Side New Year's Day burglary and police investigate a West Bay stabbing.  We'll hear from Parliamentary Secretary for Labor on the revocation of Permanent Resdiency Certificates for people who didn't pay their annual fees  and - the Premier on what's being done to address beach erosion concerns.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews #caymanislands

The CI Dept. of Sports Recognizes the Retirement of Three Key Staff members And tonight we will Meet Cayman First’s Classroom of the Month… The Youth Squash program.