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The RCIPS investigate an alleged quarantine breach at a Government sponsored facility.  Cuban migrants spotted off the coast of Little Cayman this weekend are taken to Cayman Brac and quarantined.  Today's Covid test results. Parliament meets and a new app aims to prevent food waste in Cayman. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands. 

Highlights from the Opening of the New Cayman Islands Parliament and the Education Ministry extends the Christmas Break so teachers from overseas can visit family and quarantine on their return for 14 days.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

The Legislative Assembly becomes Parliament.  An update on Covid 19 vaccine's and when Cayman might see them here.  The Speaker of  the House enters pleas in an assault and disorderly conduct incident at a local bar. #rcnews #radiocayman

The Royal Cayman Islands Police and the Cayman Islands Coast Guard have called off the search for the missing man who jumped off a suspicious vessel last week.   RCIPS conclude their investigation in the jet ski quarantine breach and turn the file over to the office of the director of public prosecutions. Two government ministries looking into the disappeared of 14 Cuban migrants wearing...

Today's Covid 19 test results.  Public Accounts Committee questions senior managers at the Cayman Turtle Centre.  Hon. Chief Magistrate and Elections Revising Officer, Ms. Nova Hall will begin sittings for hearing Claims and Objections from Registering Officers and members of the public to entries in the 20 October 2020 Revised List of Electors. #radiocayman #caymanislands #rcnews

Today's Covid test results.  A quarantine at home breach. Authorities seized approximately 988lbs of ganja, with an estimated value of CI $1,000,000 dollars. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

New Covid 19 cases, all are inbound travellors.  Cabinet publishes new regulations with tougher penalties for violating rules designed to suppress Covid 19.  JMC meetings wrap up and the Singing Christmas Tree is back - virtually. #rcnews #radiocayman #localnews

A search and rescue operation becomes a search and recovery operation.   Two prisoners are transferred from Turks and Caicos to Her Majesty's Prison Northward.  No Covid 19 positives today. Government's a new, free hop-on, hop-off shuttle service for George Town starts Monday. Government's Environmental Task Force is targeting Cayman derelict vehicle problem as we move into the holi...

The 20th Annual Silent Witness March calls for safer homes.  Today's Covid 19 test results.  A DUI suspect turns herself in after escaping from officers.   Experience Cayman goes from virtual to LIVE and Radio Cayman Intern Adelaide Walton reports on the anniversary of the Cayman Islands Museum. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #lifeinthebubble

4 positives for Covid 19 from the latest batch of 475 tests.  Contact Tracing is underway after an alleged breach of the covid 19 quarantine at home protocols.    Police confirm they are aware of videos showing students planning fights and fighting and say they are supporting the efforts of administrators at John Grey High School to deal with the issue.   The first se...

Latest Covid 19 results.  The Premier gears up for the Joint Ministerial Council Meetings next week.  An overview of  the constitutional changes that come into effect early next month.  The do's and don'ts for DEH's annual bulk waste removal and more.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislandsnews

Two day's of public hearings focus on the Cayman Turtle Centre.  Government publishes the Health Care Decisions Amendment Bill and the Health Services Authority plans to install a new air purification system to help prevent the spread of Covid 19.  #RCNEWS #RADIOCAYMAN #CAYMANISLANDS

Relief efforts are underway for hurricane ravaged areas of Honduras, Nicaragua and Columbia. The Ministry of Tourism confirms more British Airways repatriation flights have been authorised for December and January, bringing the confirmed total to six. While cases continue to rise world wide, Cayman's Governor is encouraged by the recent announcement by several companies that they have developed a...

IT'S BEEN A TOUGH DAY FOR FAMILIES HERE WAITING FOR WORD ON THEIR LOVED ONES ON THE COLUMBIAN ISLAND OF PROVIDENCE AFTER HURRICANE IOTA DEVASTATES THE ISLAND'S INFRASTRUCTURE.  PEOPLE HERE ARE ALREADY WORKING ON HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFORTS. NO NEW POSITIVES FOR COVID 19 TODAY FROM THE 86 TESTS CARRIED OUT SINCE MONDAY'S REPORT.  872 PEOPLE ARE IN ISOLATION. THE CAYMAN ISLANDS TRANSITIONA...

Cayman reports it's second death due to Covid 19 complications.  Police report charges in two cases of indecent assaults against underaged girls.  More changes as Cayman's Legislative Assembly transitions to a Parliament and a local woman forms an organisation with a mission to save lives. #rcnews #radiocayman #localnews

No positives for Covid 19.  An update on the Airport upgrades.  More from this week's CITA Annual General Meeting and why $300,000 is still with government instead of funding an automotive TVET programme. #rcnews #radiocaymanchoice #caymanislands

A Bodden Town man turns himself in -  suspected of assaulting a 12 year old girl in Lower Valley.   People struggling to pay their utility bills after losing income because of the Covid 19 pandemic may quality for a one time relief grant.  We learn more about the Global Citizen Concierge Program and an appeal to help those affected by Hurricane Eta in Central America.  &nb...

Tourism Industry Stakeholders and Government meet to discuss what lies ahead for one of the islands' largest economic pillars.  Police arrest a 49 year old Bodden Town man on suspicion of DUI after spotting him driving on the wrong side of  the road and a closer look at what's causing delays in mail from the U.S. and U.K.   #rcnews #radiocayman

The Director General of the Cayman Islands National Weather Service confirms several whirlwinds were detected during Tropical Storm Eta.  Residents share their Eta experience and the Humane Society expresses appreciation for the community pitching in to help as they once again, deal with flooding at the shelter.  The latest Covid 19 results.  Police confirm the identity of the victi...

The cleanup begins in the wake of Tropical Storm Eta. 

As ETA approaches, the Deputy Governor and Chair of the National Hazard Management Council has message. The Red Cross Shelter is on standby and an update to the forecast means the storm could swing closer to the Cayman Islands.  Flood and marine warnings are in effect along with a tropical storm warning.  #rcnews #radiocayman

The Cayman Islands are on Storm Watch, thanks to Eta which is expected to return to tropical force shortly.  The latest from the Cayman Islands National Weather Service and Hazard Management Cayman Islands.    The Humane Society is appealing for help as Eta approaches.   #rcnews #radiocayman 

RCIPS investigate fake Covid 19 results.  We have the officialresults right here. His Excellency the Governor stops by and shares news that biometric equipment is now available on island.  The Cayman Islands Government Office in the UK says the British Airways flights are on as scheduled.   Police investigate a single car crash, attempted robbery and assault.  #rcnews #rad...

The National Weather Service tracks Hurricane Eta.  No positives for Covid 19 today. The Legislative Assembly meets for the final time.  An early morning fire is under investigation. #rcnews #radiocayman #localnewsmatters

Two asymptomatic travelers test positive for Covid 19.  The Finance Minister tables the report on supplemental appropriations.  MLA Chris Saunders expresses concern about police resources for the Eastern districts.  And it's conch and whelk season!  #radiocaymannews #rcnews #caymanislands