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Police confirm a water-related death in George Town Police make an arrest in the suspect arson of the North Side Police Station Monday Morning. A new National Road Safety Strategy and an update on the Little Cayman Airport Development are just a few of the issues discussed by Ministers at Cabinet’s July 18th meeting. Sharing wins…identifying challenges...Teams within the Ministry of Border Control...

While expressing gratitude to local retail banks to implement a 30-day notice period for interest rate increases, the Premier says more work needs to be done A meeting of regional leaders hosted by Cayman in Miami was a success.   Parliament has been wrapped up for the 2022-23 Session A new campaign has been launched to crackdown on littering Cayman breaks a new record…unfortunately, it was a heat...

A Police update on the North Side Police Station Fire and Business Continuity. A visitor to the islands is convicted of importation of fentanyl.   Police investigate a robbery in Bodden Town over the weekend Plans are in works to start collecting stamp duty from landlords. Regional leaders head to the US where the Cayman Islands hosted a special meeting to tee up to November’s joint ministerial co...

Police respond to a fire incident at North Side Police Station The UK Minister of State pays a visit... and discusses how the UK is supporting the region during this hurricane season Community Emergency Response Teams members get a refresher course on First Responder Safety Cayman controls both sides of the house at the 16th Regional Youth Parliament in Turks & Caicos on Wednesday The Departme...

Another shot at a medal ... Golf and Gamer's Bay is back.

Squash not Selected for 2023 NatWest Island Games Dream Wins U16 Girls Basketball Final Blazers win 3X3 Basketball tournament Cayman Prep seals the 2023 Inter Primary Cricket Titles

The Opposition says the latest tourism data is not as positive as the Minister says. The CPA signs off a new warehouse for Owen Roberts International. *and* it's the Summer of Stem!

The Law Reform Commission is taking a look at the country’s adverse possession rules. The Public Accounts Committee met today – for hearing on budgeting, financial management and reporting An application to clear land along West Bay Road to be used as a temporary laydown yard for material storage is given the greenlight by the Central Planning Authority. Cayman’s hurricane shelters get a quick ins...

Despite record shattering performances in the men's preliminary heat and semi-finals of the 100m freestyle at the 2023 World Aquatic Championships in Japan...Caymanian athlete Jordan Crooks came up short this morning in the finals. The Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships are underway in Tobago. The Cayman Island Chess Federation Masterclass team makes a remarkable debut on the international s...

Government is currently reviewing its National Energy Policy…opening a public consultation period to hear from residents. One of the focus areas of the draft deals with renewable energy generation planning. New outage reporting rules at OfReg to enhance consumer protection.  The Opposition questions Government’s move to launch a new Cayman Airways route to Barbados. The Central Planning Authority...

Cayman Swimmer Jordan Crooks is heading to the 100 meter freestyle finals at the 2023 World Championships in Japan. Seven teams from the Cayman Islands from a joint group of Academy Sports Club and ESM participate in this year's USA Cup in Minnesota. And catch some action on the squash courts..

Government is tapping residents for feedback on the new National Energy Policy.   Public Accounts Committee heads to the House of Parliament on Thursday to review the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development’s progess in addresing past recommendations in the areas of budgeting, financial management and reporting The cost of living and doing business topped the list of Chamber of Commerce membe...

CAYMAN AIRWAYS HEADS TO BARBADOS - WITH DIRECT FLIGHTS TWICE PER WEEK. ALSO ON TAP - AN ADDITIONAL FLIGHT TO LAX. THE OPPOSITION CALLS ON THE PACT GOVERNMENT TO WORK ON A PLAN FOR THE DECLINING CRUISE SECTOR. AND CONSULTATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE DRAFT NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY.

Police say a 55 year old man has died in a water related incident. 2 men are under arrest after the discovery of fake US $100 bills. Tourism numbers and revenues are up - we'll hear from the Minster for Tourism and Ports. The Opposition highlights some concerns about the Government's new programme to make selected homes more energy efficient. And the grand finale of the Cayman National Cul...

Cayman’s leaders are being urged to plan ahead to address expected labor shortages in the future.   Workers are being encouraged to take extra care to beat the heat.   The Cayman Government Office in London hosted a Climate Fresk workshop on Wednesday   Hazard Management Cayman Islands and the Lands and Survey team attended the Esri User Conference   A silver Chevy Trax is stolen and just hours la...

The National Conservation Council says they’re still in shock and saddened by the passing of its Chairman More than 130 new cemetery vaults were built in 2022. Opposition Leader the Honorable Roy McTaggart says we all need to work together when it comes to fighting crime. Government’s application for a 61 lot subdivision in West Bay was scheduled to the Central Planning Authority today Kids are im...

Police report a Water-Related Death in East End Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control (CBC) confirms the arrests of two American nationals for the importation of marijuana The PACT-led government is slammed by skyrocketing medical costs for some of Cayman’s most vulnerable in 2022. The regional hurricane season doesn’t end until 30 November so residents are continually being reminded to be pre...

Police Identify the Victim in Cayman Brac Fatal Collision Police report a water-related death in West Bay Police Recover Firearm and Ammunition During Search, a Man is Charged L-G-B-T-Q-I-A-PLUS organization Colors Caribbean says same sex marriage is still on the agenda. R3 Cayman Foundation launches a new housing repairs program In an effort to draw more American tourists to the Cayman Islands, t...

Cabinet approves a 9 million dollar increase to the budget for Tertiary Care at Various Local and Overseas Institutions and a more than 4 million dollar increase to the line item Medical Care for Indigents. Police provide some crime prevention tips. An Update on the Ministry of Health and Wellness STEPS survey and the Jackson's Wall Excavation.

Cayman Islands placed 10th in the standings capturing 18 medals in total with 5 Gold, 4 Silver and 9 Bronze.  Cayman sent two teams to represent at the Ran 15s Rugby tournament in Jamaica this week. The men’s under 19 and the women’s under 15s.

The Department of Labor & Pensions (DLP) announces the annual disbursement of funds under a Retirement Savings Arrangements (RSA) Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Chief Superintendent Brad Ebanks wants would-be criminals to think twice about firearms crime A new program is being rolled out aimed at building affordable homes on smaller, unused crown land scattered across the various Grand Ca...

Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Attempted Murder, Two Others Sentenced for Firearm Premier the Honorable Wayne Panton expresses gratitude to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service following the arrests of suspects believed to have been involved in a spate of crimes in recent weeks. Community Officers Respond to Concerns in Windsor Park Community We get a closer look at soon to come changes to Cayma...

Cayman has snagged three medals so far at the NatWest Island Games: 1 Gold and two bronze…all from the pool. Cayman took a team of fighters to the AAU Taekwondo competition in Florida.   And Cayman Places 4th in Caribbean Amatuer Golf Championship s

A productive weekend for police as they announce multiple arrests and the seizure of two vehicles – connected to the recent robberies in Grand Cayman. The National Roads Authority issues an apology after a data breach. And the peak heat season for the Caribbean starts this month, with forecasters predicting it will be hotter than usual.

CUC says you can expect to see a decline in fuel cost charges for the months of June and July. Cabinet takes a step closer to a ban on single use plastics. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews