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Of the seven female Carifta athletes, 6 are competing in Field events in Nassau Bahamas, next month. The Saturday afternoon Youth Volleyball class is working on some basic fundamental skills to function effectively in game situations. The youth Netball program sees some 60 kids between George Town, West Bay and Bodden Town every Saturday.

Prospect Primary earns 416.33 points to take away the Inter-Primary School Track & Field Championship title this year. President of Pan Am Aquatics and multiple time Olympian Alia Atkinson, both agree that the Cayman Islands set a good foundation for the Open Water Series.  And Cayman Basketball Coaches are leveling up as 13 coaches are taking part in a FIBA certified Level 1 Coaching Course h...

Cabinet approves a 453-thousand dollar increase to Primary Education Services and 2.9 Million to Cayman Airways to assist with purchase of third Twin Otter aircraft. A popular Caribbean economist weighs in on a means of funding Cayman's long term vision. and a warning from police - lock up your boats and your motorcycles.

The Cayman Islands Economy is open for business and the economy is growing again – so says Premier The opposition labels the PACT led government’s recently published Cargo Port Development Strategic Outline Case as quote flawed. Nine cruise line executives were invited by the Ministry and Department of Tourism this week to participate in a destination familiarization exercise. Health City Cayman I...

Day 2 of the Inter Primary Track & Field championships get under way today at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex. The two captains of the Carifta Athletics team are competition ready.  Brainna Smith and YaNelli Dawkins are field athletes in the shot Put and Discus events.

Royal Cayman Islands Police officials confirm 15 year old Shania Beckford who was first reported missing on Tuesday 7 March, has been located and returned safely. International researchers say they have a quote glimmer of hope as regional sargassum levels take an unexpected turn A tsunami exercise gets underway next week Cayman Airways adds Easter and Summer flights for Montego Bay route. Several...

Two Missing teens have been located, but police are still on the lookout for one more Minster for Finance & Economic Development speaks on how Cayman is impacted by the 2nd largest banking collapse in U.S. history As part of local observations, the Governor and his wife hosted their last reception at Government House Monday evening…celebrating the country’s Youth Parliamentarians. The Kearney...

A statement from Premier Honorable Wayne Panton on charges filed against former speaker of Parliament, Mr. McKeeva Bush Leader of the Opposition disagrees with Premier's reference to Bush as an "independent" member of Parliament A routine package screening leads to a drug bust by CBC officers. The National Trust for the Cayman Islands receives a grant from RESEMBID. The Resilience, Sustainable Ene...

Olympian Jillian Crooks jets to new personal best, national record and Carifta region leading time at the 2023 TY Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale. Rising track and field stars were on show at the CUC 2023 Youth & CARIFTA Track & Field Championships. The Department of Education Services (DES) and the Department of Sports (DOS) will host the 2023 Inter-School Athletics Competition this mo...

A Guard of Honor and final Royal Salute Friday for His Excellency Governor Martyn Roper The Minister for Tourism & Transport hosts a series of internal meetings at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) headquarters in Barbados A look at plans to update information about non-communicable diseases in Cayman. The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands will soon present the third installation...

Cayman beats Panama and Bahamas to secure a spot for the next set of Qualifiers to be held in Bermuda, later this year. Alec Lopez will be representing the Cayman Islands tonight in the Caribbean Boxing Explosion held in the Bahamas Cayman Athletics will host its final Carifta qualifier this weekend. AND...Netball lovers can head on down to the Truman Bodden Sports Complex Netball Courts to catch...

The Privy Council releases Judgment on Justin Ramoon case. Police investigate a serious assault. And The Cayman Islands Fire Service along with international experts and local stakeholders seek to improve capabilities. #radiocayman #rcnews #caymanislands

The RCIPS are investigating reports of sexual harassment take took place last month. A Draft Sexual Harassment Bill which seeks to provide individuals with protection from sexual harassment has been published as a White Paper for public consultation The cost of living and the cost of doing business are top concerns for Cayman’s business community. The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control (CBC...

After four days of intense competition, the Cayman Islands Aquatic Association (CIASA) National Championships ended with eight records. Cayman’s female Track star Shalysa Wray shares her struggle with competing during the indoor season.

Cayman sprinter and Olympian Shalysa Wray Finished the indoor Track season with 3 new Personal Records. A local Football Coach tries his hand in coaching the senior men’s team for the very first time.

Pay rises are approved for Customs and border control service staff New rules designed to increase accountability when it comes to pensions are in force. It’s scholarship season 2023 National Children's Festival of the Arts (NCFA) begins The Cayman Islands Agricultural Society announces the winners of this year’s raffle…

The officer accused in the death of police K9 Baron appeared before the courts Property owners with land on the water are held to account today as the Public Lands Commission takes them to court for obstruction of public lands. The February 14th Cabinet Summary Notes show an increase in remuneration for members of the Board of the Water Authority - to increase the per meeting compensation. Caribbe...

Football fans got an exciting match up when Sunset FC went head to head with Bodden Town FC at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.  Sunset defeated Bodden Town 2-1 in what was a thrilling encounter in CIFA’s President’s Cup Final on holiday Ash Wednesday. Netball is making its way to the Bodden Town district.  Today we will here from girls that are a part of the Turtle Netters Bodden Town...

Starting Wednesday, March 1st - confirmation PCR testing for COVID positives will no longer be required and COVID testing centres will cease operations on all three islands. Perspective tonight from financial services industry group Cayman Finance after the FATF Plenary in Paris last week. The Agriculture Ministry waits on one final piece of equipment before implementing the Cayman Egg Strategy St...

On a day that saw numerous personal and season bests, Cayman National Swimmer and UNC junior Ali Jackson set a new UNC program record in the 200 free with a time of 1:49.42, just narrowly missing out on a podium finish. Regular season Open Netball league games continued over the weekend at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex Netball Courts with Rising Stars B2 VS. Strikers United.

A Department of Sports Instructor has made history as one of the first women to earn the International ICC Level 1 Cricket Coaching certificate in Cayman. Leap Diversify presents Coach Cory’s Basketball Coaching Clinic at the ICCI Basketball gym.

Government Relinquishes Miss Cayman Islands Universe Franchise. Tourism Minister the Honorable Kenneth Bryan extends condolences after the passing of Gene Thompson. And the Climate Change Risk Assessment report is released. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

Cabinet has approved a new Commencement Order to bring into force parts of the National Pensions (Amendment) Act, 2016. An outpouring of support for the loved ones of prominent Caymanian businessman Gene Thompson who passed away Tuesday. A Water Related Death in Cayman Brac Visiting dignitaries got a first-hand look at Cayman’s agricultural offerings as the Agriculture Minister, the Hon. Jay Ebank...

Their Royal Highnesses, The Earl and Countess of Wessex are in town this week. For day two of the agenda.... it’s the Countess paying a special visit to a children’s camp at the YMCA field of dreams. The 54th Agriculture show... it's almost show time.  A reminder from police for drivers on what you can expect if you’re planning on heading down to the Agriculture Show tomorrow ... The Departme...

Olympian Jillian Crooks is home for the Cayman Islands National Swimming Championships which came to a close today at the Camana Bay pool. And...The men’s National Basketball league has begun.  The domestic league is now in its 2nd week and sees 10 teams compete for the coveted National title.