Archive for September 5th, 2017
Home affairs minister urges hurricane preparedness
(CNS): If Irma, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, remains on its projected path, it is not a direct threat for the Cayman Islands, according to the Cayman Islands National Weather Service. Home Affairs Minister Tara Rivers is nevertheless urging all residents of these islands to make sure that they are fully prepared […]
Boat reported stolen day after theft
(CNS): Police say that a 16-foot boat was stolen between 4am and 7:30am Sunday from where it had been docked between the Wharf and Dixie’s Cemetery near Harbor View Condos. However, the theft was not reported to the police until the next day. The boat is described as a light blue and white fiberglass vessel, […]
CAL waives fees to destinations impacted by Irma
(CNS): With Hurricane Irma expected to cross the north of Cuba later this week and then turn north to hit Florida, Cayman Airways has announced that it will be waiving change fees for passengers who wish to cancel their flight reservations for travel between the Cayman Islands and Miami, Tampa, and Havana. CAL says the […]
Justice Mangatal arrested for DUI
(CNS) UPDATED: Ingrid Mangatal (52), a judge of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, was arrested last night on suspicion of driving under the influence and careless driving after her car collided with a wall. According to the police report, just before 10:15pm on 4 September, police and emergency services responded to a report […]
Irma now monster cat 5 storm
(CNS): As Cayman continues to track the path of Irma as it heads towards the northeastern Leeward Islands, the National Hurricane Center in the US issued a special advisory this morning to warn that the storm is now an extremely dangerous category 5 hurricane with wind speeds up to 175mph. Some additional strengthening is still […]
