Archive for October 28th, 2021
Man arrested in Martin Drive killings
(CNS): Police have arrested a West Bay man on suspicion of two counts of murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm in relation to the killings on Martin Drive, George Town, on 1 July. Mark Andre Ebanks (36) died at the scene and Eldon Charles Walton (55) died in hospital two weeks later. Two other men […]
Future uncertain for dozens of old Cayman homes
(CNS): There are less than 200 homes left in Cayman that are more than 100 years old and could still be preserved. But with no legislation and limited funds, the National Trust for the Cayman Islands is urging the public to help them in an effort to protect the country’s built heritage before it is […]
COVID spread a ‘shock to our systems’ says Turner
(CNS): People should keep calm, Health Minister Sabrina Turner said on Wednesday night in a video message to the country following news that 123 positive COVID-19 cases were recorded in the community in just 24 hours. Turner said she was sure the rising numbers came “as rather a shock to our systems” after more than […]
New COVID-19 test notification policy rolled out
(CNS): Public Health has now changed the COVID-19 PCR test results process. From Thursday, everyone will now be emailed their test results whether it is positive or negative. Previously public health officials would email negative results but call those who are positive in order to explain the isolation protocols and to ask about tracing. But […]
Tourism audit to assess labour needs and skills
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism is taking part in a Caribbean-wide online survey on labour needs and skills in the tourism market. The Regional Human Resources Development Knowledge and Skills Audit for the Tourism Industry has been commissioned by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and funded by the Caribbean Development Bank. The survey […]
Owners warned to lock cars after spate of thefts
(CNS): Police are warning drivers to be on alert after a number of thefts from inside vehicles in George Town, and urging them to remove valuables from inside their cars and to make sure they are locked. A number of thefts and attempted thefts have taken place in the Smith Road and Windsor Park areas […]
