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No positives for Covid 19.  The Premier makes a statement about the Covid 19 in the House.  His Excellency the Governor marks 2 years in the Cayman Islands. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

One positive for Covid 19 today - a traveler who will remain in isolation until he or she is recovered.  The Financial Secretary says Government netted more than seven hundred thousand dollars on repatriation flights due to Covid 19.  A single car crash in Cayman Brac results in an island wide power outage. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 344 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since Tuesday. All are negative for SARS Cov-2. One person remains in the hospital on a ventilator at the Health Services Authority.   Finance committee continued today - covering appropriations for a range of areas from the Ministry of Community to Affairs to funding for Police to the cost of...

Police investigate a possible arson.  Legislators discuss supplemental appropriations.  Little Cayman now has its own Community Emergency Response Team.  Two primary classes have been selected to receive scholarships to attend the 3-day/2-night Marine Ecology Courseat the Little Cayman Research Centre this December.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

Government plans to pay tourism stipends by mid-week.  No new positives for Covid 19.  The re-launch of the Order of the Cayman Islands is official.  #rcnews #radiocayman 

The Cayman Islands National Weather Service issues a flood warning.  One positive for Covid 19, an asymptomatic traveler in isolation.  Trials for a Covid 19 vaccine are approved in Cayman and it's time to recognize those who have contributed to the culture and heritage of these islands. #rcnews #radiocayman #localnews #community. 

Debate wraps up on the Defence Bill 2020 with changes proposed to address concerns of overreach.  The Department and Ministry of Tourism announce the launch of the Global Citizen Concierge PRogram. This Friday marks the 20th year for the Silent Witness March.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

No new positives for Covid 19 today.  Medial officials say there are three people currently in stable condition, one has been admitted to the Cayman Islands Hospital and requires ventilator support.  The Deputy Governor says an in camera session will be held after the opposition raises some concerns about the Defence Bill in its current form.  #rcnews #radiocaymannews 

2 positives for Covid 19 out of 980 tests - both are travellors already in quarantine.  All of the Red Primary School contacts of the student testing positive with low levels of the virus are negative for Sars Cov-2.  The Legislative Assembly begins debate on the Defence Bill 2020 which provides the legal structure for the new Cayman Defence Regiment.  Highlights from Saturday's vir...

A second reading for a bill that will create more autonomy for the Legislative Assembly.  The Premier calls is one of the most important bills in the country's history.   A motion supporting a Covid 19 relief programme for larger Caymanian owned business is approved.   DOE calls on watersport operators to help as they try to find a way to stop the spread of Stony Coral Tis...

No new positives for Covid 19 in the Cayman Islands today.  HSA says it's gearing up to for a massive round of testing on Saturday as parents, students and teachers connected to the Red Bay Primary Covid response wrap up their quarantine period.  Reports tabled in the Legislative Assembly, provide insight into steps taken to continually improve accountability and service in Government. &...

The Legislative Assembly meets and the Premier of the Cayman Islands gives his State of the Nation Address.   He also endorses his pick for the next Premier of the islands. #rcnews #radiocaymanchoice #caymanislands #stayinformed

The Cayman Islands Government signs an agreement for more than $20 million dollars for work related to capping and remediation at the George Town Landfill.    The Legislative Assembly meets tomorrow.  The Director of the Office of Education Standards retires and the Green Iguana cull is back!  #rcnews #caymanislands #caribbeannews #radiocayman

A court of appeal affirms a lower court determination that a section of the Customs and Border Control Law (also found in the old Immigration Law) is in conflict with the bill of the rights.  We'll outline the continuity of operations plan for schools, now that it's seen its first big test.  A pedestrian is flown to Grand Cayman on the police helicopter for medical treatment after a coll...

A year two student at Red Bay Primary tests positive for Covid 19 resulting in a swift response to contact trace, test and isolated. Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee says the children's parents and sibling have tested negative.  Government will announce later today or tomorrow whether school will open on Monday.   #rcnews #radiocaymannews 

The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 342 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since our last report on Wednesday, 7 October. One was positive. The individual is a returning traveller who tested positive during routine screening and will remain in isolation until recovered.   Public Health is investigating a suspected breach of isolation protocols by a traveller and another person r...

Delta passes Cayman and the Director General of the National Weather Center breathes a sigh of relief.  No new positives for Covid 19.  The International Trade Ministry refocuses on its primary mission and a new competition could win one lucky homeowner a $20,000 energy efficiency makeover. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

Tropical Storm Delta becomes Hurricane Delta - with the Cayman Islands under a Tropical Storm Warning. 

The latest on Tropical Storm Delta - Government says the track is moving away but that doesn't mean there won't be an impact.  Government provides an update on preparations from security to shelters.  #rcnews  #caymanislands 

The highlights from today's Covid 19 briefing - including the latest test results, changes in the rules about public gatherings *and* how the first few day's of the quarantine at home programme are going.  we'll also look at the numbers of people who left the islands because of the border closure.  #radiocaymannews #rcnews #caymanislands

Government extends the current Covid regulations until Friday with plans for a live briefing on the agenda for tomorrow.  Police investigate a fight - two juveniles - one ends up in the hospital.  The Department of environment has big plans to expand in Cayman Brac and it's start of Older Person's Month.  #rcnews #radiocaymanchoice 

Government today announces the extension of the pension holiday, the launch of the quarantine at home pilot programme and Fire Chief Paul Walker will remain with the service for two more years.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 63 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since our report on Monday.   CBC finds a pound of ganja and vape pens in a package from the U.S. - now a 24 year old Caymanian man is under arrest.  The DoE's Turtle Conservation Program officially records the five hundredth (500th) turtle nest of the season on Grand Cayman and we'll have an upd...

One positive for Covid 19 - a traveler already in isolation.  3 men are charged with the 2016 of a bank burglary.  It's International Freedom of Information Day and meet the new Miss Cayman Islands Universe.  Those stories and more in full, coming up on Radio Cayman's 6 o'clock news. #rcnews #radiocayman 

No positives for Covid 19 today.  An update on antibody testing.  Civil Parntership regulations are gazetted.  More details on the George Town Revitalization project.  DART says the hotel sector is having to make some tough choices because of the impact of the pandemic, we'll have the latest Covid 19 results and Miss Jackie'S legacy of dance will live on.  #radiocayman #rc...