Archive for August 11th, 2021
Hawksbill turtle caught in net trap rescued
(CNS): A critically endangered hawksbill turtle was rescued by the Cayman Islands Coast Guard yesterday after officers received a report from the public that it was caught in a net attached to two buoys. Using the detailed information on the location of the distressed animal provided by those who made the report, the officers were […]
80% of over 30s have had first COVID shot
(CNS): The national vaccination rate in Cayman is being held down by the younger members of the community, as 80% of those aged 30 and over have had their first shot and will all have had their second doses by the time government begins the soft border reopening on 9 September. But more than 30% […]
Business warned burglaries on the up
(CNS): Police say they responded to three burglary reports at business properties located in George Town last week and are urging owners to step up security and preventative measures to reduce their risk of becoming victims of crime. Just under 30 commercial burglaries have been reported to the police so far this year and in […]
TS Fred’s path veering away from Cayman
(CNS): Tropical Storm Fred emerged late Tuesday night but the storm is now on a predicted path that will take it away from the Cayman Islands. Weather officials here said they would continue to monitor its progress but the storm seems set to pass by the northern coast of Cuba as it heads up towards […]
Task force begins work on 7MB erosion
(CNS): Premier Wayne Panton has committed to developing an action plan that will include short-, medium- and long-term proposals to address the myriad issues surrounding the erosion at the southern end of Seven Mile Beach. Last week Panton and staff from the Department of Environment met with Hermes Cuello, the manager of the Grand Cayman […]
Cadet Corp boss moves to health ministry as DCO
(CNS): Bobeth O’Garro, who was the commandant of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps, has been appointed as the deputy chief officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness. O’Garro has had a long public sector career but up until now it has been largely in uniform. She began as an extended service instructor at the […]
