Archive for March, 2020
Case against speaker goes to prosecutors
(CNS): The decision over whether or not House Speaker McKeeva Bush will be charged in connection with an assault at a bar last month is now in the hands of the director of public prosecutions (DPP). An RCIPS spokesperson told CNS Thursday that the investigation file had been submitted to the DPP for legal ruling. […]
Cayman to become OTs’ air-bridge to UK
(CNS): The Cayman Islands is to become a central link between the UK and the rest of its Caribbean Overseas Territories during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cayman is in discussions with the UK to create an “air-bridge” to Britain for emergency supplies that can be passed throughout the region. From Sunday, regular British Airways passenger flights […]
Officials warn of COVID-19 spray scam
(CNS): Government officials are issuing an alert to the public that a group of scammers are conning their way into people’s homes under the guise of spraying the properties against the coronavirus. The con artists claim to be working for government, but this is a scam which reportedly began in Prospect on Thursday, according to […]
CAL cargo unaffected by airport shut down
(CNS): The restriction on air travel, which begins on Sunday night initially for three weeks, as a result of the threat from COVID-19 will have no effect on Cayman Airways’ air cargo operations from Miami, Florida. CAL said its dedicated freighter will continue its normal operations and cargo customers will still be able to use […]
Crammed prison presents virus challenge
(CNS) UPDATED: Given the number of inmates at HMP Northward, the Cayman Islands Prison Service could be facing a challenging time if the corona virus gets a hold at the men’s jail. On Wednesday morning there were a 199 inmates crammed into the overcrowded facility, where social distancing would be all but impossible. However, Prison […]
Tour bus and taxi drivers get $600
(CNS): Government has announced it is giving out more free money this month as the economic reality for Caymanians in the tourism sector begins to look increasingly bleak. Tour bus drivers and taxi operators with related watersports ventures who are licensed with government will all get a one-off payment of $600 to help with the […]
Returning students offered ‘isolation’ hotel
(CNS): With hundreds of students expected home this week from overseas schools and colleges, there are increasing concerns in the community about their ability to isolate as soon as they get back and what government can do to reduce the risk of them spreading COVID-19 if they are carrying it. But Premier Alden McLaughlin has […]
CUC may still cut power despite pandemic
(CNS): Government has claimed to have secured commitments from utility providers in Cayman not to deprive people of these essential service as the country faces the COVID-19 pandemic. But CUC has only made a very limited to commitment to keeping people’s power on. In a statement Wednesday it said that it would not cut electricity […]
Dump fire finally out, says chief fire officer
(CNS): Chief Fire Officer Paul Walker confirmed Wednesday that one of the most challenging and persistent fires ever seen at the George Town landfill has been fully extinguished. As most Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) officers prepared to leave the site after almost three weeks, Walker said that smoke is no longer emitting from the […]
People urged to self-isolate
(CNS): With the country on lockdown, the borders closing except for cargo in just a few days time, and businesses and government services switching to online or telephone services only, residents are being urged to self-isolate for 14 days if there is a possibility that any family members have been exposed to COVID-19. Cayman has […]
Suppliers to CIG need payment too
I will not criticize the government for all they are doing to assist those they perceive as impacted and most vulnerable by this pandemic. I would however ask if they could look into another area where they have not announced any consideration. Civil servants received their paychecks early, bonus payments are being processed and now […]
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