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Along with the day's Covid Update, the Deputy Governor says Government is looking at the possibility of vaccine mandates for civil servants, but vows to meet with civil servants before any decision is made.  A public consultation is open regarding mandatory vaccines for people on work permits in the islands and the DEH says its proud of the role it plays in making our future better!  #rc...

Rugby training for women leading into the Rugby Americas North Women’s 10s tournament begin tomorrow at the Cayman Islands Rugby Club. Tonight we’ll hear from the new Head and Assistant Coaches for CBAC And...The CIVF beach 4 v 4 Co-Ed league starts this Sunday at public beach.

Government holds a press briefing to provide an update on new Covid regulations, the state of Government finances and the pause on Phase 3 of the border reopening plan.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands 

More positives for Sars Cov-2 but no new cases of local transmission.  A look at who is taking the vaccine as the islands reaches closer to the 80% target.  The Cayman Islands Tourism Association says Government pausing the re-opening has "pulled the rug out."  The Public Accounts Committee meets to ask why recommendations from the Office of the Auditor General haven't been met. &nb...

More positives for SARS Cov-2 - and all three are presumed local transmission. The Chamber of Commerce meets with Government to discuss reopening plans and offers to help. A preview of the Public Accounts Committing hearings Wednesday - the focus?  Gaps in Government Accountability.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #localnewsky

853 PCR TESTS REPORTED SINCE OUR LAST REPORT ON SATURDAY - 8 POSITIVES IN TRAVELLERS. 77 PERCENT OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS POPULATION HAS HAD AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF A COVID 19 VACCINE - 71 HAVE COMPLETED THE TWO DOSE COURSE.  THE GOVERNOR EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER THE VACCINATION RATE IT IN THE PRISONS AND URGES EVERYONE WHO CAN TO GET THE COVID 19 VACCINE. AND 18 YEAR OLD GEORGINA KERFORD IS THE NEW...

The Premier announces the first of several restrictions coming into force the prevent the spread of Covid 19.  The Chief Medical Officer resigns to take care of his elderly parents.  New policies will affect Civil Servants.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

The Cayman Bogue Swim is tomorrow. The CIBA Basketball Academy kicks off tomorrow at the First Baptist Christian School Gym on Crewe Road in Red Bay. Women’s Squash Week kicks off on Sunday. Cayman Rugby women’s training starts on Saturday 25th September. This is the start of a crucial training block to lead us into Rugby Americas North Women’s 10s being hosted here on island in December.

More positives again overnight related to the George Town Primary School Cluster.  A worker at the prison tests positive for Covid and British Airways announces resumption of its regular weekly flight schedule. #rcnew #radiocayman #caymanislands

Cayman’s Under 20 National Women’s Squad is getting ready for another big game tomorrow night. The Cayman Islands Red Cross held its 23rd annual golf tournament at North Sound Golf Club. Tournament winners have been announced.  The 2021 Tradeview Markets Corporate Touch Rugby Finals are this weekend at the South Sound Rugby Grounds. The Cayman Islands Tennis Club is hosting its CITC Open Sing...

An update on the local outbreaks of Covid 19 from the Chief Medical Officer. The Cayman Islands Tourism Association challenges Government's logic on the decision to pause the reopening plan. The Opposition says it has been locked out of discussion on the pandemic suppression effort. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

Cayman Islands National Basketball Point Guard Joshua O'Garro is preparing for the new season ahead at San Jose State University Men's Basketball in California. He says fans are in for a shake up with brand new coaching staff and a refreshed program. Football and Basketball aren’t the only sports gearing up for serious action this month…Mustang Track Coach Tyrone Yen says his club is already in th...

More community spread of Covid connected to a local primary school.  Government postpones the next phase of the reopening plan and announces plans to reinstate some measures designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands 

Big win for Cayman’s Women’s Under-20 National League. The road to the 2022 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship began on Monday with the start of CWU20 Qualifying in Curacao. Among the Day 1 winners were Bermuda, Suriname, Curacao and Cayman Islands. The men’s Under-20 National League is coming together. U20 Men's National team Coach, Claudio Garcia says the plan this year be a serious contende...

Today's Covid 19 test results. Prisons Service reinstates policy requiring negative PCR test for Covid 72 hours or less prior to visits. HSA discusses its Covid readiness. Discounts for Silver Drivers. #radiocayman #caymanislands #localnewsky

Another case of local transmission of Covid. Confirmation that two of the recent cases are identified as the Delta Variant. #rcnews #radiocayman

The Cayman Islands Women's Under 20 National Team is traveling to Curacao on Saturday, 11th  to compete in the CONCACAF Women's Under 20 Championship - FIFA Women's Under 20 World Cup Qualifiers. Cayman Rugby women will face off against Jamaica and Mexico for the annual RAN Women’s 10s tournament to be held at the Cayman Islands Rugby Club in December. A reminder that the Cayman Athletic Spor...

The bubble bursts - Cayman sees two cases of apparent local transmission of Covid 19 after a year. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands 

The Cayman Islands is set to host the annual RAN Women’s 10s Rugby tournament in December 4-5 at the Cayman Islands Rugby Club. The Lady Wolves, Prospect Academy Football Club team held its first open practice session at the Prospect Play Field this week. The CUC Girls Primary Football Opening Rally scheduled for this Saturday has been cancelled....the boys PFL open Rally will continue as schedule...

Government confirms that the islands are moving to Phase 3 of the re-opening plan. Today's Covid 19 results and a vaccination update.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #localeducationky

Prospect Academy Football Club Women's Team - Lady Wolves, will be having open practice sessions starting today... CIBA Basketball Academy resumes next weekend... Eagle Sports Academy is gearing up for the start of the season... And more youth football action begins this weekend at locations across the island....

The Cayman Islands Government announces a live press conference to discuss the re-opening of the borders Rollout begins for a new stipend programme - this one for businesses impacted by the pandemic  A call for input into the beneficial ownership regime. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #localnewsky

The girls and boys Primary Football League take center stage for the next two weekends as the 2021 CUC Opening Rally takes place. As the swims are getting bigger, registration and check-in on race day are getting busier at the foster Food Fair 800m Sea Swim…set to start this weekend..

Two dozen positives for Covid 19 reported today. An  RCIPS Auxiliary Constable has been arrested on suspicion of allegedly perverting the course of justice. Another milestone at John Gray High School. More money for roads in the Sister Islands. #radiocayman #caymanislands #localnewsky  #caymanislandsgovernment

The Inaugural Cayman Bogue Swim Receives support both Locally and Internationally. The Cayman Athletic Sports Club Men’s Football team heads to Cayman Brac this weekend for a Football friendly invitational! The Weekend Warrior Classes by Performance Lab will come to a location near you! The PwC Junior Tennis Circuit and the Doubles Tournament is this weekend with registration ending tomorrow.