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A quarantined traveller is taken to the hospital with Covid 19 symptoms.  Government expands the list of securely verifiable vaccination records and adds QR Code reader abilities to its arsenal. eGov launches SSO. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #localnewsky

-One of Cayman’s most decorated swimmers, Olympian Brett Fraser is back at it again competing in his 3 Olympic Games. -National Track Coach Kenrick Williams assures Cayman that Olympians Hyman and Wray are ready for game day. -Universality Olympic Qualifier Raegan Rutty has a message for Cayman -And… The Department of Sports Junior Lifeguard Swim Camp took to the beach today.

Premier and the Opposition Leader issue a joint video message appealing to the public to get the Covid 19 vaccine. Today's Covid 19 update. Police investigate a report of 3 masked men breaking into a George Town home. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #localnewsky

Genomic sequencing reveals the Delta Variant in two quarantined travelers.  Today's Covid 19 Update. More from the recent parliamentary proceedings.  Police charge a suspect with murder in the shooting at Vic's Bar. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #localnewsky

Tonight the Former CIASA Technical Director takes the mic and questions Cayman’s most dominant Youth Swimmer at the Tokyo village. We hear from Raegan Rutty’s Gymnastics Coach about the training facilities ahead of the start of the games. The Department of Sports inaugural Fitness & More camp sees 14 kids at the end of week 2 take to the Truman Bodden Sports Complex. And Academy SC White spend...

2 positive for Covid 19. MP's approve more over 96 million dollars in supplemental funding. The budget for International offices is slashed- we'll take a look at why the PACT Government made the decision. An update on Major Road Projects - in particular work on the Grand Harbour area.  The Office of the Ombudsman investigates a case of potential excessive police force. Two people are warned f...

-As Cayman’s Olympians gear up to compete at the games in Tokyo, Track athletes Kemar Hyman and Shalysa Wray let their Cayman fans know they have settled in nicely. -Cayman’s most decorated swimmer Olympian Brett Fraser gives advice to the three new Olympians. -Young swimmers are getting an introduction to life guarding at the Lion’s Pool this week. -The DOS GT Summer Football camp sees nine coach...

Police investigate a fatal collision in Bodden Town. RCIPS Commissioner Derek Byrne on gangs, groups and gun violence. The PACT Government expands the list of countries that can import cement  in an effort to ease the shortage in Cayman. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #localnewsky 

Minister of Sports, the Hon. Bernie Bush shares a few words of encouragement for the Olympic delegation. 26 kids show interest in this year’s Department of Sports Junior Lifeguard and Water Safety Training Camp. And over 100 kids showed up at the Department of Sports George Town Football Camp at the Annex Playing Field this week where the kids learn the basic skills and fundamentals of Football

Today's Covid Report.  His Excellency the Governor on gun violence. The RCIPS Commissioner Derek Byrne updates finance committee on the investigations into the recent fatal shootings and whether this a connection to gangs. An update on the law reform commission. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #localnewsky

all are invited to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Watch Party at the Westin this Friday. The Camana Bay Multi sport camp sees tons of kids in its third week at the Arc. 3 down and 3 more to go...Cayman’s youth Sailors are preparing for an active season with two major competitions ahead.

Two new positives for Covid 19 today.  468 Covid 19 tests have been carried out since thursday. A second man dies of his injuries from the Martin Drive Shooting and police now say they have arrested a man in connection with the July 1st shooting as well as making an arrest in connection with the fatal Seymour Drive shooting a week later.  Police Commissioner Derek Byrne says police are m...

-The CASK Karate Dojo is thinking of a beach tournament next -The Department of Sports West Bay Football Camp sees a National Women’s player share her Football journey with campers. -The Maples Dolphins are the 2021 Youth Flag Football champions in the Senior Division. -And you’ve invited to join the Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s REEF RELIEF SQUAD and run one of the Walkers Cayman Islands M...

-Olympic Sprinter Kemar Hyman is getting ready for the big stage. -The Districts Rugby 7s initiative looks to open up opportunities for young Caymanians to play the sport of rugby across Cayman. -And the Eagle Sports Summer Basketball camp sees about 25 campers at the Arc in Camana Bay this week. Weeks two and three expects more.

Today's Covid 19 Report. An appeal in the House of Parliament for people get their free Covid 19 vaccine so Government can begin to reopen the borders. The leader of the opposition weighs in. Police remain committed to the safety of the islands from criminal elements. A prison officer is under investigation suspected of drug charges.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #localnewsky

Cayman’s number 1 Hurdler is quite pleased with his latest performance and a recently selected 2021 Olympian says this years’ experience at the NACAC U23 Championships was quite different from her last competition. Just about 30 student athletes are being housed in the ”Serious Fun" Summer Basketball stay-over camp at the Prospect Community Center this week. The Department of Sports has tried a ne...

Government says there are no plans for new fees as it outlined the strategic policy statement in Parliament today.  Premier the Hon. Wayne Panton also addressed Parliament highlighting the need to hit vaccination targets so we can re-open the border, recent gun violence as well as vowing to address the issue of feeding hungry school children.  No positives for Covid 19 today - from 531 t...

The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee was presented with the Cayman Islands Flag ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games this summer. Three time CARIFTA Gold Medalist Lacee Barnes comments on her recent NACAC gold and bronze accomplishments. Fearless dominated Courage in a Women of Valor battle for the new 2021 PWC National U16 Girls Championship title. And the Serious Fun Summer Basketball Camp was a hug...

Another incoming traveler tests positive for Covid 19. Parliament gears up for the Strategic Policy Statement tomorrow at 10:00 am. And a full scale emergency exercise at Charles Kirkconnell International Airport today puts Cayman's first responders to the test.  #rcnews #caymanislands #radiocaymannews #localnewsky

Police formally identify the victim in Friday's fatal shooting. Today's Covid 19 numbers. The Premier talks environment and sustainable development at the Chamber Legislative Luncheon and gas prices on the rise.  #rcnews #caymanislands #localnewsky 

-The Field events dominated the platform at the recent NACAC U18/U23 championships, as Cayman Islands athletes came out in full force over the weekend in Costa Rica. -A group of karate athletes from 33 clubs across Cayman secured 8 medals in an international tournament featuring athletes from across North America. -International Caymanian Moto Racer Giuliano Cornale placed 2nd in the King of Naked...

An emergency meeting for the National Security Council after two fatal shootings in a week. Police make two arrests in connection with one of the incidents. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

Cayman Islands Carifta Field star and 3 time Carifta Gold medalist wins Gold at the NACAC U23 championships Cayman’s #1 sprinter Kemar Hyman admits he’s not in his best shape at the moment. Warriors will Face-off against Ice Tray and WOV Fearless and WOV Courage will face-off at the 2021 PWC u16 boys and girls Basketball finals this weekend at the John Gray Gym.

-With Japan considering to ban all spectators from the Olympics later this month, this could put a damper on Cayman families planning to attend the games. -Cayman National Giuliano Cornale is ready to get back on the road and compete once again after a an unfortunate incident in June saw him miss day 2 of the Valeri Cup. -And the final regular season match-up of the PWC girls u16 basketball league...

The Premier announces details of a phase re-opening of the islands' borders and mandatory vaccination for work permit holders. Police provide an update on a murder investigation. And, a long serving civil servant retires. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #localnewsky