Archive for January 12th, 2022
Woman charged as idle and disorderly over protest
(CNS): Lovell Marriott (51), who was arrested following lewd performances outside the Cayman Islands Government Administration Building last week during what she claimed were protests against her treatment at the hands of local physicians, has been charged with being an idle and disorderly person. The George Town woman was arrested for indecent exposure as a […]
Kids need protection from criminalisation
(CNS): As part of the review of the Penal Code, the Law Reform Commission is recommending that the Cayman Islands raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to at least twelve, or even 14 years old, to prevent children from being criminalised when they don’t have the capacity to infringe the criminal law, are too […]
CJ Smellie presides over his last court opening
(CNS): Chief Justice Anthony Smellie presided over a ‘pandemic’ short-form version of the official Opening of the Courts on Wednesday. However, it was revealed during the ceremony that the long serving justice will be retiring later this year and this will be the last time that he will preside over this annual event.
Grouper Moon spawning to be live-streamed
(CNS): The annual Nassau grouper spawning is expected to begin with the full moon next week and members of the public will be able to watch this incredible phenomenon as it happens, as it will be live-streamed while marine scientists conduct live educational sessions. The video will be broadcast in real time from the spawning […]
