Archive for February 12th, 2021
Five travellers test positive for coronavirus
(CNS): There are now 36 active cases of coronavirus among the 904 people in isolation after another five travellers, who presumably arrived on the British Airways flight, tested positive for COVID-19 from a batch of 393 test results. Four of those with the virus have symptoms but none have required hospitalisation.
Bush to retain trappings of office
(CNS): Speaker McKeeva Bush will retain his prestigious office until Election Day, despite the decision by Premier Alden McLaughlin to call an early election and dissolve, or prorogue, Parliament. By avoiding dealing with a no confidence motion, McLaughlin has ensured that Bush will retain all of the trappings and financial benefits that go with his […]
Inmate claims he was bitten by suspended officer
(CNS): A prison officer has been suspended and an internal inquiry is underway at HMP Northward following claims by an inmate that he was bitten by the officer. Prison Director Steve Barrett confirmed that a report had been made to the RCIPS regarding an allegation by a prisoner and he had initiated an internal staff […]
CAL ‘not ready’ for delayed Max 8 planes
(CNS): Cayman Airways Ltd (CAL) CEO Fabian Whorms has said the airline is not ready to take delivery of the two additional Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, given the limited service it is currently running. With the short-term, and even medium-term, future of tourism uncertain, Whorms said CAL is in talks with Boeing over the […]
16 teenagers deprived of first vote
(CNS): Premier Alden McLaughlin’s political decision to call early elections has disenfranchised 16 teenagers who will turn 18 years old between 14 April and 26 May and had expected to be able to vote in their first general election this year. The Elections Office has confirmed that these 17-year-old would-be voters will now be removed […]
