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NEW RULES ABOUT THE SIZE OF PUBLIC GATHERINGS, CAYMAN LEARNS ABOUT NEXT STEPS AS A MEMBER OF THE CARIBBEAN DISASTER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, AN UPDATE ON THE LONG TERM MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY AND A SHARK ADVISORY FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

More than 5900 people have received the Covid 19 vaccine in the Cayman Islands.  No positives for Covid 19 today.  Police investigate a robbery in West Bay and Ag officials head to the Brac to process farmer assistance applications. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 444 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since our Monday report – there is one positive, a travellor in isolation who tested positive as part of the screening process. A check of the vaccination numbers – an additional 431 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine since Monday, (18 January 2021), bringing the total number of people vaccinated...

Crews monitor the site of small surface fire at the landfill which officials say was likely caused by a mobile phone battery.  The Office of the Ombudsman monitors the investigation into a fatal crash in West Bay this weekend.  Voter registration wraps up on Wednesday.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

The National Covid 19 Vaccine program opens to all three groups in the first stage as officials confirm, more vaccines are on the way later this month.  The UK suspends its Travel Corridor programme.  Kudo's for Cayman's Tourism Minister.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

The latest Covid 19 test results.  Details of this year's Heroes Day Celebrations and the Cayman Islands Order.  Government will also announce a calendar of events to celebrate Caymanian seafaring through the remainder of the year.  #RCNEWS #RADIOCAYMAN #CAYMANISLANDS

The official opening of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.  Leadership of the Civil Service of the Cayman Islands meet with staff to discuss the Covid 19 vaccination program.  A 35-year-old George Town man is arrested on suspicion of ABH after a New Year's altercation.  A star studded celebration of the islands youth.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce weighs in on the islands' Covid 19 vaccination program.  The Governor announces a new Chief Magistrate.   Intense training gets underway for would-be Coast Guard recruits.  And the Scholarship Secretariat says a worrying number of applications for the overseas scholarship are still in the very early stages. The deadline is January 31st. #r...

More positives for Covid 19.  The CMO discusses allergies and the Pfizer BioNtech vaccine.  The Royal Cayman Islands Police Associations sends a letter to the media criticizing promotion practices in the RCIPS and a "once in a blue moon" birth. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands. 

PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS REPORT A STRONG TURNOUT FOR THE FIRST DAY OF THE COVID 19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME WITH OVER A THOUSAND PEOPLE TURNING UP FOR THE FREE PFIZER BIONTECH VACCINE. THE UK ANNOUNCES IT IS REQUIRING A  NEGATIVE COVID 19 TEST FOR ALL INCOMING TRAVELLERS - THAT INCLUDES PEOPLE COMING FROM CAYMAN. AND THE PREMIER SAYS A RETURN TO CRUISE TOURISM IS NOT ON THE IMMEDIATE  HORIZO...

The Cayman Islands Covid 19 vaccination programme is underway. Public health officials explain who gets the vaccine first and what you need to know.    Police commend the public for their efforts to help save a juvenile in trouble in Cayman waters. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

The Health Minister says he's on board with being one of the first to take the new Pfizer BioNtech Covid 19 vaccine Thursday.  Acknowledging he was initially skeptical, Minister Dwayne Seymour says he's done his research and believes it is key to protecting the islands. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports 408 COVID-19 tests carried out since Tuesday's report.  There are six...

The first batch of 9,750 doses of Pfizer BioNtech vaccine arrive in the Cayman Islands.  3 more positives for Covid 19 but still no known cases of local transmission.   A success for this year's Arrive Alive 345 Campaign and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park gets a starring role in a brand new stamp issue. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands 

The Office of the Ombudsman investigates police response to a fatal stabbing on New Year's Eve.  8 more positives for Covid 19 - all are travelers and in isolation.   UCCI launches an ambitious accreditation campaign.  Tips on keeping those New Year's Resolutions and a parrot heads back into the wild. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands. 

The Premier hopes the borders will be open by March.  The Chief Medical Officer says the islands are exploring the acquisition of gene sequencing equipment which could be used to identify specific strains of Covid 19.  On the way back home from taking the Covid 19 exit test, a traveler breaks protocol by making several public stops. Officials say that traveler has now been warned for int...

The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 176 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 29 December 2020.    This includes four travelers who tested positive and were asymptomatic following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Governor Martyn Roper has agreed to be one of the first - alongside Pr...

More positives for Covid 19, but still no known cases of community transmission. A reminder from the RCIPS about the 500 person limit on crowds.  The suspect who turned himself in after a fatal stabbing is charged with murder.  A new school gets a good report from the Office of Education Standards.  A Christmas and Boxing Day baby! #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands.

Police investigate a fatal stabbing.  Today's Covid 19 test results.  A returning resident prepares to spend Christmas in Quarantine and His Excellency Governor Martyn Roper tries to spread a little Christmas cheer. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

The Cabinet of the Cayman Islands extends the pension holiday until June 2021.  His Excellency the Governor offers words of optimism in his annual Christmas greeting.  The RCIPS issues reminders on the do's and don't for both businesses and their patrons this holiday season. #radiocayman #rcnews #caymanislands

The couple were convicted of breaching quarantine regulations  at the 2020 Cayman Islands Watercraft Association event see their sentenced reduce from 4 months in prison to two. American Skyler Mack and Caymanian Van Ramgeet appealed the original decision but still will serve time in jail.  The islands programme board says it is monitoring developments around the new strain of Covid 19 r...

Government signs an agreement with Aster Cayman MedCity - a new  $350 million dollar medical facility focused on medical and destination healthcare tourism.  House Speaker the Hon. McKeeva Bush is sentenced today - after his guilty plea in assault and disorderly conduct charges from the coral Beach incident back in February.   Mr. Bush received a 60 day suspended sentence and f...

The Deputy Premier announces the extension of the tourism stipend for displaced workers for another six months..  A scouting crew for a reality tv show is cleared to come to the islands - without a 14 day quarantine and reopen Cayman raises concerns about making vaccines mandatory for all incoming travellers.  The LIghthouse School brings the gift of Christmas song to the Government Admi...

THE PREMIER UNVEILS THE COVID 19 VACCINATION PROGRAM FOR THE CAYMAN ISLANDS - VACCINES WILL BE VOLUNTARY AND THE ELDERLY AND FIRST RESPONDERS WILL BE AT THE TOP OF THE LIST.  ONCE THE FIRST AND SECOND PHASES ARE COMPLETE, THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH SAYS THE BORDERS CAN BE RE-OPENED BUT OUTLINED A SERIES OF MEASURES THAT INCORPORATE PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION AS WELL AS PRE AND POST ARRIVAL PCR TE...

His Excellency the Governor, Martyn Roper, today  issued writs to 19 Returning Officers, setting the stage for conducting the General Election next year.  The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 377 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 8 December 2020. One was positive.  A demonstration is planned for Friday afternoon – in front...

A SERIES OF BILLS HAVE THEIR FIRST READING IN CAYMAN'S NEW PARLIAMENT. THE HEALTH MINISTER PROVIDES SOME INSIGHT IN THE NUMERS OF DETENTIONS OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.  AN UPDATE ON THE GLOBAL CITIZEN CONCIERGE PROGRAM - WHO'S APPLYING AND HOW MANY? PLUS - THE CAYMAN ISLANDS COAT OF ARMS TAKES A STARRING ROLE ON A COCA COLA CAN, NEAR YOU.  #radiocaymannews #caymanislands