Archive for May 27th, 2016

MRCU continues attack on swamp mosquitoes

MRCU continues attack on swamp mosquitoes

| 27/05/2016 | 18 Comments

(CNS): As the Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) gears up to launch a pilot project in West Bay using genetically modified mosquitoes to try and eradicate the urban-loving, disease-carrying, invasive Aedes aegypti, the unit will be focusing on Cayman’s own swamp mosquitoes this week by more traditional methods. Officials said the seasonal aerial operations […]

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Three suspect drug dealers arrested in WB raid

Three suspect drug dealers arrested in WB raid

| 27/05/2016 | 0 Comments

(CNS): Police have arrested two men and one woman following a raid in West Bay early Friday morning. The RCIPS said that just after 6:30 this morning officers conducted a drug operation at an address on Mount Pleasant Road. During the search of the residence an undisclosed quantity of white powder resembling cocaine and vegetable […]

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MLA calls for 3rd Bodden Town primary school

MLA calls for 3rd Bodden Town primary school

| 27/05/2016 | 87 Comments

(CNS): Opposition MLA Alva Suckoo is calling on government to find the cash to build a third primary school in Bodden Town. Suckoo, who quit the PPM earlier this year and joined the opposition, is filing a private member’s motion asking government to use crown land in the fastest growing district in the Cayman Islands. Suckoo […]

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Firefighter faces firearms related charges

Firefighter faces firearms related charges

| 27/05/2016 | 1 Comment

(CNS): A 33-year-old man from Bodden Town has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent, in connection with an incident in the district last January. Fabian Thompson, who is a firefighter with the Cayman Islands Fire Service, made his first appearance in court Tuesday, accused of fleeing while armed with a weapon […]

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