Archive for May 27th, 2021
Less than half under 30s vaccinated
(CNS): While the vast majority of the over 50s in Cayman have had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, less than half of those under 30 have had their first shot. According to the latest demographic breakdown of the national vaccine programme, some 54% of those under 30 who are eligible for the […]
Apartment application adjourned over new road
(CNS): An application by Pro Plus Construction for an apartment complex off the Linford Pierson Highway was adjourned by the Central Planning Authority after a hearing on Wednesday. The Yarl Development, which is also the subject of a re-zoning request, has already been scaled down since the original application, but is going be changed again […]
Fleeing driver faces long list of charges
(CNS): A 25-year-old man from Bodden Town was expected in court Thursday facing a long list of offences, including assaulting a police officer, after he left the scene of a road crash last week. In addition to the assault, he has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, careless driving, use of an […]
Students get extra week to swot for exams
(CNS): The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) announced on Wednesday that Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations will begin a week late, in line with recommendations by regional educators, the Ministry of Education said in a release. The delay is related to the pandemic since not all countries in the Caribbean have been as fortunate as […]
DES denies handling teacher allegations badly
(CNS): The Department of Education Services (DES) has released a short statement in relation to allegations posted on social media by a student at the Clifton Hunter High School accusing two teachers of inappropriate behaviour towards her and other teenage girls at the school. Acting DES Director Tammy Hopkins said that “all allegations of misconduct […]
End of the road for free George Town shuttle bus
(CNS): Government is putting the brakes on the free hop-on-hop-off shuttle bus service that has been running around George Town for the last six months. Officials said the pilot programme has now come to an end and the data gathered will be used to inform wider transportation plans in and around the capital. However, it […]
OfReg searches for more consultants
(CNS): The Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg) will be spending more public cash on consultants in the coming months after issuing two requests for proposals, one for a study on the value of solar energy to the country and the second for a new public relations agency. According to the regulator, the solar consultants […]
