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Sweet freedom is on the horizon as Government officially announces the move to Covid 19 suppression level 2 - the deactivation of  the National Emergency Operations Center and the dismantling of the Curfew Time operation.  #radiocaymanews #staystrongcayman #caymanislands

Cayman prepares for Supression Level 2 - the Premier announces changes going into effect on Sunday 21st of June, including the elimination of the hard curfew.  A steriod is providing promising results and virtual art from the National Gallery.  Plus, the Governor announces success with a flight to India in early July.  #radiocayman #caymanislandsnews  #staystrongcayman

6 more cases of Covid 19 presumed community acquired. All of these cases are asymptomatic and were discovered as part of the islands' screening program.  The Premier says we are looking two phases for the next round of re-opening of the local economy and it's World Sea Turtle Day - what better way to celebrate than by releasing 5 yearlings into the wild.  The Cayman Turtle Center this ye...

One positive result for Covid 19 today and a person previously testing positive is in the hospital in stable condition.  The Premier says Government is committed to jobs for Caymanians and provides an update on the small and micro business relief measures.  The Governor says Cayman has done a great job but says we must not let our guard down as the promise of more freedom lie ahead later...

The Premier says more than 10,000 people have received Government assistance through the NAU.  More screening results and still more cases of presumed community transmission albeit asymptomatic cases.  Charities step up their efforts and the Health Minister asks us all to be patient as we navigate uncharted territory created by Covid 19.   The Department of Tourism continues is...

A Covid 19 survivor shares his story.  The Premier discusses the impact of Covid on the local economy and hints at assisting businesses struggling with cash flow issues.   We have the latest Covid 19 results and a complaint filed by a Cayman resident who waited more than six months to have his  appeal heard before the Labour Appeals Tribunal (LAT) leads to the discovery of near...

With almost a quarter of the population tested for Covid 19,  the Cayman Islands Government looks ahead to the rest of the local economy reopening.  Premier the Honorable Alden McLaughlin says they will be closely monitoring the infection rate with an eye on the return of touch businesses like non-emergency doctor visits, hair salons and barber shops.  Cabinet today also issued a di...

A local bank reassures customers after a member of staff tests positive for Covid 19.  Some local restaurants and bars reopen, we'll hear how it went for one of them.  More legislation is on the way as Cayman fights for removal from the EU blacklist and children step up to raise funds for a charity helping those in need during Covid 19.  #radiocayman #caymanislands #thisiswhatourpan...

THE PREMIER ANNOUNCES A SLEW OF CHANGES TO THE LOCK-DOWN WHICH WILL SEND A NUMBER OF PEOPLE BACK TO WORK AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES TO SPEND MONEY IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY.  ONE POSITIVE FOR COVID 19 TODAY - A PRESUMED CASE OF COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION.  HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY THE PERSON IS ASYMPTOMATIC.  THE FOREIGN AND COMMONWEATH OFFICE DONATES A NEW COVID 19 TESTING MACHINE WHICH PRODUCE...

How's this for breaking news... no new positive's for Covid 19 in the Cayman Islands today.   As the islands surpass the 10,000 test mark and suppression measures relax, His Excellency the Governor says the basic of distancing, hand-washing and wearing masks in enclosed public spaces become increasingly important.  Also  in the news, the story behind the Noah's Ark project, cha...

Finance Minister the Honorable Roy McTaggart lays out the current state of the economy and the impact of Covid 19 suppression efforts.    3 more positive cases of  Covid 19 today but no hospitalizations.  An evacuation flight is announced to India. #radiocaymannews  #caymanislands

Customs & Border Control (CBC) says one of it's officers has tested positive for COVID-19.  The employee is now in isolation and contact tracing is underway.  Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC) would like to remind employers of their legal obligation to notify the Department of the ending of employment of any of their employees and His Excellency the Governor says th...

Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee says there are more positives for Covid 19 in this latest batch of  975 results covering the past three days.    The Premier addresses the roll-out of the construction sector and why they aren't allowing everyone to go back to work at once.  Police on patrol find a canoe, drugs and weapons.  It's Monday.  Thanks for joining us....

8 more positives for Covid 19.  The Premier addresses questions about work permit holders.  The Governor says Jamaica still is not allowing repatriation flights from Grand Cayman and tens of thousands of masks are distributed to the community.  The Water Authority says there will be no rate increase and a donation of laptops for a group of John Gray and Clifton Hunter High School st...

10 postives for Covid 19 today and health officials say there appears to be no link between the cases. Isolation and contact tracing are underway.   A local supermarket and popular eatery both announce positives and explain the measures they're taking to disinfect.  We recap the legislation - 11 bills that passed in Parliament Wednesday and Cayman Airways announces 3 additional repa...

The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports a further 494 COVID-19 tests which have been completed over the last 24 hours, all of which are negative. The Cayman Islands has had no new positive COVID-19 cases requiring clinical management since 27th April.  Members of the Official Opposition today walked out of the Legislative Assembly meeting because they were not allowed to raise motions...

17 positives from more than 11-hundred tests for Covid 19.  The Governor lauds the islands' testing programme and the Premier says we must remain vigilent, vowing a careful re-opening of the local economy.  The museum unveils animatronic Miss Annie on International Museum Day and the winners of this year's Discovery Day essay competition. #radiocaymannews #caymanislands #covidcayman&nbsp...

So many exciting developments, you may as well just listen to the whole thing. #spoileralert  ready for a swim?

7 new positives for Covid 19 - six are returning residents and one is a contact of a known case.  His Excellency the Governor is feeling optimistic overall.  More evacuation flights leave on Friday - with some 90 residents expected to return on those flights.  Front-line workers in Cayman Brac share their experience with the Covid 19 swab test and Foster's says the rumour of a closu...

A second local supermarket reveals an employee testing positive for Covid 19. Government officials say it underscores the need for continued hand washing and other basic protocols for Covid 19.  The Premier says beaches may be reopening for exercise and we could see a softening of the Sunday hard curfew but isn't making any promises just yet.  The Health Minister lauds our nurses and ann...

Cayman reports an additional case of Covid 19 bringing the total number of cases year to date to 85. 50 people have recovered and there are no hospitalisation.  The Premier says the Government is being pressured to reopen the local economy more quickly, but says life trumps economic concerns and they are re-opening carefully and in stages.  The Coronavirus suppression measures put new pr...

Another positive for Covid 19 from the screening tests with no known source but overall, officials are pleased overall with the way suppression efforts are going.  Premier the Honorable Alden McLaughlin says if Cayman can stay on track with its results, we could much more freedom over the next two to six weeks, similar to the changes announced for Cayman Brac this week.    Bata...

Governments lifts some of the restrictions on Cayman Brac - allowing for more freedom on the sister island although social distancing is still required and bars remain closed.  His Excellency the Governor Martyn Roper says people need to be prepared to wait for a vaccine or approved rapid tests before a return to international travel.  Police Commissioner Derek Bryne says police are inve...

No new positive tests for Covid 19. The islands' results year to date stand at 78.  The Deputy Director of Pensions answers a slew of questions about accessing pension funds - a measure passed by legislators to help those struggling with the economic impact of the Covid 19 supression measures shutting down their businesses. After Monday's changes increased the number of businesses approved to...

Sweet freedom for Little Cayman as Government confirms its curfews are being lifted.  94% of the island's test results came back negative for Covid 19.  Cayman Brac testing is still underway.  The Premier announces two major hardware stores will be allowed to offer curbside pick up and the Governor encourages non-Caymanians to take advantage of repatriation flights because jobs need...