Archive for June, 2015
Petition launched to stop cruise port
(CNS): Almost 1,000 people have already signed a petition requesting the Cayman government to put a stop to the plans for a cruise berthing facility in the George Town harbour after the publication of an environmental impact assessment (EIA) revealed the devastation it would cause to marine life. Photographer Courtney Platt began the online campaign at […]
Driver stabbed in GT road rage smash
(CNS) Updated: One man is currently undergoing surgery and a second has been arrested for attempted murder following a violent road rage incident in the heart of Cayman’s capital this morning. Police have confirmed that at about 11:45am Tuesday an altercation between the two drivers took place on Fort Street. A 31-year-old man from West Bay […]
Battle to save the blues needs more cash
(CNS): The Cayman Islands endangered blue iguana may have stepped back from the brink of extinction as a result of the incredible work of Blue Iguana Recovery Programme (BIRP) Director Fred Burton but the iconic creature needs more support to secure its future as the threats it faces are increasing faster than conservation measures can […]
Waste producers will pay for new garbage plan
(CNS): A draft consultation document has been released to solicit comment and contributions from the public on one of government’s most pressing problems — the future of waste-management. Consultants are recommending an immediate push towards recycling and composting as well as a public awareness campaign to encourage the reduction of waste, as the concept of ‘the […]
Shooter fired into crowd, say cops
(CNS): Police have revealed that the gunman who shot three people in the early hours of Saturday morning at an after-hours session in George Town fired indiscriminately into a crowd of people. An RCIPS spokesperson said that officers are looking into the possibility that one of the victims was targeted but said the gunman gave […]
Cops charge suspect in weekend stabbing
(CNS): A 29-year-old George Town man has been charged with wounding with intent and grievous bodily harm following a violent incident at the weekend. The suspect is expected to appear in court Tuesday morning while his victim remains in the hospital recovering from multiple stab wounds. Although he was stabbed in the neck, police say his […]
3 shot during late night GT session
(CNS): One woman and two men were in hospital Saturday morning being treated for gunshot wounds after all three were involved in a shooting at an after-hours session in George Town. Police said they received a report at about 3am Saturday (13 June) of the multiple gunshot incident on Sparky Drive in the industrial area […]
Man stabbed in neck multiple times
(CNS): Police are investigating what appears to be a particularly violent incident in the Prospect area of George Town early Saturday morning. About 6:10am today (13 June) the RCIPS said they responded to the report of a stabbing in Dogwood Drive. Police said that one man had received multiple wounds to his neck and is now […]
Cops recover another illegal gun
(CNS): A 32-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man were arrested on Thursday following another police raid relating to firearms, this time in Bodden Town. An RCIPS spokesperson said that this was the fifth illegal gun, along with live rounds of ammunition, seized in the last seven days in police operations. The gun was found at […]
Royal gongs for marathon man and auditor
(CNS): Derek Haines has been recognised in the latest list of royal gong recipients for the Queen’s birthday honours list. The former police officer and veteran runner has received an MBE for his contributions to the community in general but also for his incredible six marathons last year, in which he raised more than $1.1 million […]
Four officers complete year-long immigration training
(CNS): Four immigration recruits have now completed the department’s intensive 12-month training programme and will be deployed on the front line over the coming weeks at the airport and seaport after receiving their badges, epaulettes and certificates at a graduation ceremony last week. Stephanie Jackson, Jonathan Myrie, Darcia Phillips- Branch and Karena Wright were welcomed […]
