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Two people are charged in two separate fatal car crashes; The Deputy Governor has a plan to address delays in tabling annual reports; and The National Trust for the Cayman Islands is teaming up with an A‑list jewellery designer and a world‑famous environmental filmmaker to launch a charity collection inspired by Cayman’s rare wildlife.

In the news, From customs changes to conservation orders—inside Cabinet’s first meeting of 2026. Plus three departments, one agency—Infrastructure Ministry launches tender for a major merger. And, two million dollars in new funding, but will it reach the families who need it most? Jewellery with a purpose—how Cayman’s heritage is shining at the Blue Tie Dinner. All that and more in your 6 PM News...

CIFA goes digital! Find out how a brand-new mobile app is changing the game for Cayman football fans, players, and clubs across the islands… The road to the FIFA Women’s Under-17 World Cup Morocco 2026 begins this week—and Team Cayman is in the mix. Mourant sponsors full kits for Inter primary school basketball league

The latest making headlines on Radio Cayman.

8AM NEWS REPORT

The Ministry of Education is reviewing how it funds its early childcareassistance program and pride and patriotism will be on full display on Monday at the annual National Recognition Awards at Heroes Square.

In the news, $1.8 million spent, but only $651,000 in value — questions raised over school refurbishment to education official at a recent Public Accounts Committee Hearing….. and continued growth in Cayman’s captive insurance market has the industry looking forward to a promising 2026. And, Honoring Cayman’s builders — the National Recognition Awards celebrate lasting contributions to infrastruct...

1. Cayman Athletes Abroad “From record-breaking hurdles to relay domination—Cayman’s young athletes are making waves overseas. We’ve got the highlights.” 2. Track Season Opens at Truman Bodden “The starting gun has fired—Cayman’s track and field season is off and running. We’ll tell you who’s on the rise.” 3. Cayman Brac Football Club “Why is football more than just a game on Cayman Brac? Club Pre...

The latest headlines from Radio Cayman's Newsroom.

The Education Ministry is questioned in PAC about its use of emergency procurement procedures to refurbish the George Hicks Campus; and Heroes Day Celebrationsare on Monday with a focus on Physical Infrastructure.

The Health Services Authority says it is sending tens of thousands of patients toprivate providers each year; a man pleads not guilty to failing to pay wages, overtime, and issue a wage statement; and new climate data show 2025 was both unusually hot and dry across the  Cayman Islands.

Coming up in the news....Electricity climbs, broadband dips — new stats reveal shifting habits in Cayman households. Also, prison food supply sparks questions in Parliament — and promises of a new bidding process…and a Cayman scientist sets sail to unlock secrets of seabirds in the Caribbean. All that and more in our 6 PM News for 20th January 2026.

🏒 Jaxon Cover in The Hockey News “From Cayman to the OHL spotlight—Jaxon Cover’s NHL dream just got a major boost.” ⚽ CBFC Fall Narrowly to Cayman Athletics in Gritty Saturday Night Clash “Cayman Brac FC is chasing more than wins—hear why their team manager says the island is ‘world class’.”

Central Planning Authority Public Meeting Tomorrow Cayman Starts Blue Belt Expedition Imports Spike Q3 2025

Streamlined processes for how food is managed within the prison service are expected this quarter; and the Health Services Authority is under pressure to explain a 12-point-4 million dollar deficit for 2024.

A police chase ends with a crash on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway; a Nepalese man is sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting his wife; and Seven Mile Public Beach is set for changes aimed at improving safety, cleanliness, and the visitor experience.

Civil service jobs are up, but work permit growth has slowed. We’ll break down the latest figures from the Cayman Islands Semi-Annual Economic Report — and major changes are coming to Cayman’s parks — including who looks after them.…. and Bus fares won’t rise until routes are fully enforced — but GPS tracking is on the way…and Lighthouse School turns 50 this year — and the celebrations will last a...

-From grassroots to glory—hear how the Cayman Islands GAA is growing more than just a game. Chairman Cathal McGrath joins us with what’s next for Gaelic sports on island. Cayman’s Jarvis brothers took on Latin America’s best in Peru—find out how they fared, and why Justin Hastings is still making headlines from afar. -A new wave of local coaches is on the rise. We’ve got the details on the latest...

New Bill Gazetted To Raise The Civil Service Mandatory Retirement Age From 65 To 70 years old. The Development and Control Approved New Communications Tower In Cayman Brac. Still Time To Apply For Ministry Of Tourism Scholarship

Newly released figures from the Economics and Statistics office show an increase inwork permits; Plans to include bus information on government’s taxi app - CI:G0 – are inthe works; and folks in Cayman Brac need to plan for an outage today at 10:30am.

MPs will consider raising the retirement age for civil servants; Cayman Brac is getting a new communications tower; and teach your child to be 'fearless' with tips from anew program being offered by the Family Resource Center.

Caymanian Filmmaker, Jazz Pitcairn Launches Casting Call For Spring 2026 Feature Film

Police investigatine an armed robbery in George Town on Wednesday, also the enforcment for e-bikes and scooters are delayed till March, and a sitting Magistrate leaves the jurisdiction. That and more in your 6pm news, from the Radio Cayman Newsroom.

Police Investigate Wednesday Armed Robbery In George Town Woman Arrested For Social Media Allegations Against Educator Cayman Cookout Underway Feat. Chef Eric Ripert Latest BBC News Summary

You might wanna keep your cardigan handy; Cayman’s economy saw a reported boost in the first half of 2025; Government has published the Personell Amendment regulations; and the first of three flamenco events wow’d a crowd at the George Town Public LibraryThursday night.