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The Human Right Commission and the Official Opposition have their say on the Domestic Partnership issue.  Still no positives for Covid 19 but interesting results from the anti-body testing.  Big news for a Cayman Islands National Basketball Team player and 60 Nicaraguans are finally on their way home. #radiocayman #caymanislands #localnews

Describing the outcome as "expected," Premier the Honorable Alden McLaughlin says the failure of the legislature to pass Domestic Partnership Legislation as a setback to the islands autonomy as it forced the UK to step in and ensure adherence to the rule of law.   No positives for Covid 19 today.  Cayman Marl Road website owner, Sandra Hill is convicted of using an ICT network to ha...

The Governor says he's using his reserve powers to pass Domestic Partnership Legislation into law.  No new positives for Covid 19 today.  The DEH picks up steam on the neighborhood clean up programme and Health City Cayman Islands heads West. #radiocaymannews #caymanislands #radiocaymanchoice

Two men face drug importation charges after refusing to stop for officers.  No new Covid 19 positives once again today!  The Office of the Ombudsmen clears up the RCIPS backlog of cases in 2019 and YMCA offers a teen leadership program, thank to a special partnership with a local insurance company.  Also, in the news, a lightning storm in Cayman Brac causes power outages.   #rcnews #caymanislandsn...

Another batch of Covid 19 test comes back negative as Government lifts additional restrictions.  With the islands preparing for the height of hurricane season, MCI Director Danielle Coleman tells Radio Cayman listeners – shelter capacity is a concern.   27-year-old-man of George Town has been charged with Assault causing grievous bodily hard after an incident at a home on Pedro Cast...

Cayman's LGBT+ advocacy group, Colors Cayman expresses it's disappointment in the LA's failure to pass domestic partnership legislation.  Covid 19 test results continue their negative trend.  Police investigate an armed robbery at a local bus stop and call for the victims of the crime to come forward.  #rcnews #caymanislandsnews #headlinesonthego

The Domestic Partnership Bill fails in the Legislative Assembly and there are no new positives for Covid 19. 

The Domestic Partnership debate enters its second day in the Legislative Assembly.  No positives for Covid 19 today.  The Auditor General's Report on Covid 19 expenditures and a youth focused registration drive is in the works. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislandsnews 

The Premier and Opposition Leader agree on one thing - the Domestic Partnership Bill is a "contentious issue."  The debate gets underway in the Legislative Assembly.  Today's Covid 19 test results are all negative. Police are investigating a fight involving a large group of people just before 2 am at Dolphin Plaza on Eastern Avenue, George Town.  #radiocaymannews #caymanislandsnews...

No new positives for Covid 19 but the numbers of test results in are the lowest we've been in some time with just 65 results reported.  Several incoming repatriation flights arrived on island today. They'll be tested in two weeks.  The Office of Education Standards says private schools did a good job during the Covid 19 shelter in place and police warn of at least two Covid 19 related sc...

For the first time since March, the Cayman Islands has no known active cases of Covid 19.    Police find 30 bags of ganja on the beach.  The Cayman Islands Coast Guard is hiring.  Colours Cayman says it welcomes the publication by the Cayman Islands Government of the Domestic Partnership Bill and the National Gallery opens physically to the public plus the International Co...

225 Covid 19 test results are in, with no positives reported.  The Health Services Authority passes the 20-thousand Covid 19 test milestone.  As legislators gear up for the debate on the Domestic Partnership Bill, the Human Rights Commission issues a statement and this year's Cayman Classic  won't be in Cayman.  #rcnews #yourvoiceyourchoice #caymanislands #staysafestrongandkind

Lookin' good - no new positives for Covid 19 in the Cayman Islands with another 113 test results released bringing the total number of tests to date to over 28-thousand.  George Town Central MLA Kenneth Bryan asks his constituents to tell him how to vote on the domestic partnership legislation in the house.  Police issue a warning to truck drivers and Camana Bay's Farmers and Artisan Mar...

No new positives for SARS CoV-2 in the Cayman Islands from the latest batch of 529 test results.  That leaves Cayman at 203 cases year to date - and 2 active asymptomatic cases.   Police officers recover 240 pounds of Ganja during a search friday. A man and woman are under arrest.   Two assaults at two different gas stations, just days apart.  Also in our news, contac...

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Sunday brings a further relaxation of Covid 19 restrictions but there are still some rules in place.  An opposition MLA calls for more enforcement power for the Department of Environment.  Gearing up for Mango Monday with a preview of some of the unique offerings at the Market at the Cricket Grounds on this Holiday Monday.

No new positives for Covid 19 from the latest batch of tests.  The Court of Appeals overturns a Grand Court Judge decision in the Cruise Port Referendum matter, much to the relief of the Premier.    An update on tech for students and teachers in the public school system - free laptops for everyone?  And, Rico Rolado gears up for a Facebook Live serenade courtesy of the Vis...

Cayman marks its 201st case of Covid 19 with just seven active asymptomatic cases and no hospitalisations. The Legislative Assembly passes eight bills primarily focused on the financial services sector.  Parlimentarians pay their respects on the passing of Mrs. Mary Miller, the mother of North Side MLA Ezzard Miller and His Excellency the Governor reflects on his Covid 19 experience.  #s...

One positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease; the positive individual was identified through the screening programme and is asymptomatic.   The Minister responsible for Commerce and Planning says between March 15th and June 19th, 108 construction permits were issued for a project value of over 44 million dollars.    Legislators took a break today aft...

Legislators meet to tackle a slew of opposition questions and eight pieces of legislation.  An 18 year old is charged in a stabbing - the aftermath of the incident was livestreamed on social media.  And the latest Covid 19 test results as the Premier announces an official request for more quarantine facilities.  #radiocayman #rcnews #caymanislands #staysafecayman

The Premier announces a new committee to find a safe way to reopen the borders.  The first IGG results are in. The Education Minister explains why she requested an investigation by the Office of Education Standards and the Cayman Islands Government gazettes a Domestic Partnership Bill. #radiocayman #staysafecayman #caymanislands

No positives for SAR COV-2 from the latest test results.  DCI Minister, Joey Hews, discusses progress on a national identification system.  Police are asking for the public to help find Julio Newball who they believe is armed and dangerous.  #radiocaymannews #caymanislands #staysafecayman

451 COVID-19 tests are in today -  one person tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease.   DCI Minister, the Honorable Joseph Hews says DVDL staff processed 10,181 vehicle license renewals - 7,873 were renewed online. Police are calling on members of the public to help identify items seized during burglary investigations.  The items include jeweller...

No new positives for covid 19 today.   The official announcement of free wifi hotposts at a number of locations around the island.  Curfew time is gone - but a new entity takes its place and  the  Sahara Dust Plume is worse this year than usual - what public health officials are advising and what forecasters say you can expect.  #radiocaymannews  #caymanislands #...

No new positives for Covid 19 today in the Cayman Island from the latest batch of 461 tests.  The Health Services Authority announces a phased reopening of services.   The hard curfew is lifted - some churches re-opened, others chose to stay online and we'll hear from a spa owner about the safety protocols in place for customers and staff.   #radiocaymannews  #caymans...