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Our weekend coverage includes a Covid outbreak at the Pines Retirement Home and the arrival of the first flights under phase 4 of the islands reopening plan. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews

TODAY'S COVID UPDATE CAYMAN PREPARES FOR THE REOPENING OF THE BORDERS TOMORROW. THE HEALTH MINISTER HAS AN UPDATE ON THE EFFORTS TO BOOST THE STAFFING AT H.S.A AND PUBLIC HEALTH #RCNEWS #RADIOCAYMAN #CAYMANISLANDS #CAYMANNEWS

Minister of Sports, Honorable Bernie Bush sends a message of support for the Team Cayman delegation ahead of the first-ever Junior Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia – November 25th through to December 5th, 2021 Caymanian Cyclist Nathaniel Forbes says he’s excited for what’s ahead The Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) announces this week a formal partnership with U.S. soccer club AC Syr...

Government hosts its final press briefing before the borders re-open - a look at the plans, an update from medical professionals and the rules of the road. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews #travelcayman

· 14 athletes from six disciplines in the Cayman Islands (Cycling, Squash, Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics and Artistic Swimming) will compete at the 2021 Junior Pan American Games to be held in Cali, Colombia from November 26th thru December 5th. Today, we will put in the spotlight on Artistic or Synchronized Swimming · Cayman’s Junior Pan Am swim team is announced. The team will be led by head c...

A look at the weekly Covid trends report from Public Health. The Chief Medical Officer discusses border reopening plans. A new book and a new play, just in time for the holiday! #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews

14 athletes from six disciplines in the Cayman Islands (Cycling, Squash, Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics and Artistic Swimming) will compete at the 2021 Junior Pan American Games to be held in Cali, Colombia. Today, we put in the spotlight on Athletics. Rough weather got the best of swimmers for the 41st Pirates Week Sea Swim this past weekend  There is still time to register for the 6th annu...

TWO DEATHS THIS WEEKEND WILL BE CATEGORIZED AS COVID 19 DEATHS - BRINGING THE TOTAL RECORD TO FOUR SINCE THE START OF THE PANDEMIC. A SERIES OF VIDEO MESSAGES PRODUCED BY CIG-TV PROVIDE SOME INSIGHT INTO THE WORK OF THE GROUP ASSISTING WITH REOPENING PLANS. THE ISLANDS ARE DUE TO ALLOW VACCINATED TOURISTS INTO THE COUNTRY STARTING NOVEMBER 20TH.   THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL SAYS H-S-A'...

A roundup of the Pirate's Week Men's and Women's Beach Doubles Tournament at Public Beach this past Sunday The Cancer Society’s MOpen Championship, the North Sound Golf Club event is back by popular demand A look at the winners of the 2021 PwC Junior Masters Invitational Tournament A new documentary from Garth Humphries - Chronicles of a Caymanian Street Skater 

Government ministry orders safety and security review after sexual assault at children's home. The medical community and Government meet to discuss the readiness of the islands medical infrastructure as the borders re-open and local cases of Covid increase. Cayman Airways announces the return of its non-stop flights to JFK. #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews

Cayman runs out of Covid vaccines, but more are on the way. The Tourism Minister says the CDC advisory on travelling to Cayman is unfortunate but doesn't automatically spell doom. The Leader of the Opposition says the situation is grave. A victory for Cayman's Under 20 team at CONCACAF today.  #rcnews #radiocayman#caymanislands #caymannews 

The United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention website releases a travel notice on covid 19 in the Cayman Islands. Amendments to the Summary Jurisdiction bill if passed could give new powers to the Chief Justice and Governor. 44 thousand reusable masks issued for all students and staff in government schools. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

A tough loss to take for Cayman losing to Nicaragua in the 2021 CONCACAF Men’s U-20 Qualifiers last night with a score of 2-1. While National Men's Football Coach Claudio Garcia says he’s upset and disappointed with the score... he’s really proud of the team The Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation will host two exciting Beach tournaments this month Despite the postponement of the larger events fo...

Cayman holds Guyana to a nil all draw in the Dominican Republic CONCACAF qualifier over the weekend. The Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation will host two exciting Beach tournaments this month. It’s time to register for the 6th Annual Meals on Wheels Turkey Trot 5k FUNdraising Walk/Run.

The Cayman Islands Government makes amendments to Phase 4 of the reopening plans. OfReg joins the United Kingdom Energy Regulator, OfGem, to be part of the Global Regulatory Accelerator for Energy Transition. The Association of United Kingdom Overseas Territories shows support of COP 26 and its commitment to protecting the world's oceans. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

· Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee gives us the latest COVID19 update. · His Excellency Governor Martyn Roper says vaccination, lateral flow tests and follow basic COVID-19 prevention protocols are important · Police need your help in identifying two men they were present at an incident which occurred outside a bar last year

Track & Field legend Jerry Harper was laid to rest this week. With Covid-19 still spreading, organizers of the Junior Pan American Games have been forced to take unprecedented steps to keep competitors and the public safe. Cayman will face off against Guyana in tomorrow’s opening match  in the CONCACAF u20 men’s championship qualifier.

The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee encourages every sport on island to compete at international multi-sport events....this as 6 sports are selected for the 2021 junior Pan American Games later this month. Cayman's top female Boxer was quite pleased with her performance at the Celtic Boxing Cup over the weekend BUT Brandy Barnes is always looking for ways to improve her game. The 2021 Fosters Foo...

Police investigate a report of an intruder sexually assaulting a child at the Frances Bodden Children's Home. An infant dies after getting into difficulties off Seven Mile Beach. A masked man and woman try to rob three men in the parking lot near Seven Mile Public Beach. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews

Cayman will take 14 athletes from 6 disciplines to the Pan American Games this month Two of Cayman’s female Boxers compete at Celtic Box Cup in Ireland. A local sports pioneer will be laid to rest tomorrow.

The Daily Covid Update is back.  Developments from the Premier's trip to COP26 and... an extension for special exhibition by local artist, Virginia Foster. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews

Late update on the Covid data reveals more than 1200 active cases in the Cayman Islands - weeks before the borders are scheduled to reopen. DoA catches that raccoon on the run thanks to a tip from a bus driver. A major boost for a Covid relief programme. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews

Cobras have won back to back Flag Football championships in the Cayman Islands Flag football Association Summer league. CIASA Technical Director sets new goals for the swim program And tonight we’ll get to know a little more about Coach Jacky Pellerin

The National men’s Football under-20 side left for the Dominican Republic over the weekend. The team will play their first CONCACAF match-up against Guyana this Saturday. CIFA President leaves a personal message to football fans and players on social media and the new Technical Director for Netball has her eyes set on the prize.

Premier Wayne Panton says people need to pull together now that Covid is among us. More the guidance documents for the use of lateral flow tests for educational institutions. A look at the weather and a young nursing student gets a bit of recognition. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews