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A body is found in Cayman waters - officials are working to confirm whether it is the man who reportedly fell off a party boat on Monday in North Sound. A local watersport operator talks safety on the water with Radio Cayman.   More positives for Covid 19 and lateral flow tests arrive on the island. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands 

One of Cayman’s most decorated swimmers, a 3 time Olympian is grateful for University of Florida Hall of Fame Induction. Local Boxer Hepseba Angel has arrived in Ireland and has already begun to work in the ring. The upcoming bodybuilding competition Muscle Mayhem introduces a new category

Crews search a man who reportedly fell off a party boat in North Sound Monday night. New isolation rules are in effect. The Premier rolls up his sleeves to assist in the humanitarian relief mission to fire ravaged Binacco, Honduras. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

The Cayman Islands Boxing Association says one of its local fighters that jetted of to Ireland recently will do great things in the ring. The Cayman Islands Netball Association will host its Mixed Rally later this month at the CINA Outdoor courts.

Police investigate three reports of shootings on the same night. The two infants hospitalized after testing positive for SARS-Cov2 have been discharged. The Chief Medical Officer says there is no causative link between the Pfizer Covid vaccine and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands 

A second child is hospitalized with Covid. The Premier explains why the early mid-term decision is so important to curbing the spread of Covid. The 2021 Governors Conservation Awards.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews

Ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Queen’s Baton Relay was officially kicked off in the United Kingdom One of the most highly anticipated Chamber Signature Events - the annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic is around the corner. The Department of Sports Women’s Community Fitness Program sees at least 46 women registered every week at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex

A Covid positive child is hospitalized bringing the number of hospitalizations to two. The CMO talks about why the early Mid-Term break is important to stop the current spread of Covid. A police K-9 sniffs out 4 pounds of ganja.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

As of now, Cricket has not been affected by the new sports regulations and restrictions, but next month is a completely different story. The virtual Brenda Tibbetts Lund Memorial Walk/run will be held later this month and participants are asked to walk alone, with family members or with their usual walking or running groups for 3 days at the end of October. The Sports Coordinator for women, tells...

The numbers of positives for Covid 19 continue to climb with 10 new cases today, most are school children. The Governor says he supports legislation mandating Covid 19 vaccinations for work permits. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands 

The Department of Sports is doing their part to keep the community fit and safe as the coronavirus causes a major impact on sports and fitness in the country. CIFA’s President puts lots of emphasis on international competitions as Covid-19 strikes local leagues once again. CIFA Youth Committee  postpones the Youth Football Festivals until further notice.

Public Health reduces the isolation period for primary contacts of Covid positives in Cayman. MPs pass three pieces of legislation - two mandating Covid 19 vaccines another formally establishing the Cayman Islands Coast Guard. Today's Covid update and World Teachers Day.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

Sports in Cayman has surely taken a hit as new regulations to manage and control COVID-19 in the community has been passed. The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens has switched its in person Brenda Tibbetts-Lund Memorial walk/run to a Virtual walk/run. And…Sports organizations across the globe discuss Promoting Sustainable Development through Sports.

- More positives for SARS Cov2 in the community - A second demonstration calls for freedom of choice in front of the House of Parliament - Debate gets underway on vaccinate mandate legislation #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands 

Sports organizations across the globe held a virtual zoom meeting to discuss Promoting Sustainable Development through Sports. A Football invitational on Cayman Brac sees great sportsmanship from both ends of the field. And with the postponement of the Brac Surf and Turf weekend until next year, organizers say the new regulations now in place made the staging of the event quite difficult.

The latest report shows two case of local transmission of Covid with no known connection to prior cases.  A new protocol for handling Covid positives in local schools.  Cayman Airways announces the return of flights to Tampa.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

-The 2021 Cayman Brac Surf and Turf has been postponed until next year. -Cayman will face Guyana, Nicaragua and US Virgin Islands in Group D of the CONCACAF World Cup Championship in the Dominican Republic next month. -The Football friendly Invitational on the Brac was quite a great success!

Today's Covid 19 update. The plan to return to campus for George Town Primary School.  DOE makes a rare find.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

The men’s under-20 side is preparing for the CONCACAF World Cup Championship in the Dominican Republic in early November. The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens joined the Lions Club of Cayman Brac for the 25th annual Breast cancer Awareness walk/run on the weekend. The Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation will host its National indoor Premier League next month.

Prospect Primary is back open tomorrow albeit with a number of students and their households in quarantine. Today's Covid 19 report. And a Christian civics organisation says people should have the right to decline the vaccine without losing their right to work in the islands. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanisands 

-The government reminds owners or operators of fitness establishments that their handling of that sensitive medical Vaccination or PCR data for individuals must be done in compliance with the Data Protection Act. -Great turn out over the weekend for the Women’s Get into Rugby Training in preparation for the RAN 10s tournament in December. - Just about 20 women show up to play for women’s squash we...

A YEAR SIX STUDENT TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID 19. A COVID POSITIVE MAN IS ACCIDENTALLY RELEASED FROM QUARANTINE. POLICE INVESTIGATE 25 TRAFFIC INCIDENTS IN A SINGLE WEEKEND. #RCNEWS #RADIOCAYMAN #CAYMANISLANDS 

New regulations on Sports facilities to manage and control the spread of COVID-19 in the Cayman community have stirred some tension this week.

12 new Covid positives in travellers and five in members of the community. Public health gears up to test the children, staff and households affected by the George Town Primary School covid outbreak. The Chief Medical Officer explains why Cayman's quarantine periods are stricter than those in other places, at least for now. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

Tributes poured in over the weekend after a car crash claimed the life of one of Cayman’s beloved National Footballers - Jessus Ebanks. The Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation will host its National indoor Premier League next month with 3 Divisions: Men, Women and for the very first time….a schools division.