Archive for February, 2022
Premier warns war in Ukraine will increase COL
(CNS): Premier Wayne Panton has warned that the cost of fuel will increase in Cayman, pushing up the already rising cost of living, as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In a statement about today’s military action directed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Panton said it would carry a “tremendous humanitarian cost” and war […]
Mangrove destruction is existential threat to Cayman
The Cayman Islands Mangrove Rangers write: Despite laws protecting Cayman’s mangrove habitat and the proven utility of wetlands in mitigating climate change impacts, mangrove destruction continues at a dangerous pace. The Cayman Islands Mangrove Rangers are alarmed by the ongoing practice of speculative and premature land clearing, rubber-stamped by the Central Planning Authority (CPA), which […]
Waitrose Pesto withdrawn over Salmonella scare
(CNS): The UK Food Standards Agency has announced that the British supermarket Waitrose has recalled all of its Green Pesto with Basil due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The British-made product is sold here in Cayman and the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) said it has contacted all local wholesalers and supermarkets to ensure […]
Isolation numbers tumble with decline in COVID cases
(CNS): Public Health officials estimate that, as of Tuesday evening, there are now just 1,366 people isolating as a result of a positive COVID-19 test, a significant drop from the near 7,000 people that were locked down at one point in January. During the first two days of this week, there were just 127 new […]
Fire chief cashed in on training deputies
(CNS): A redacted memorandum from Dax Basdeo, who was then the chief officer in the Ministry of Home Affairs, sent in May 2020 to Chief Fire Officer Paul Walker showed that he has been receiving additional money to train the deputy CFOs to take over his post when he leaves in September.
Overwater bungalows refused by Cabinet
(CNS): A coastal works application for overwater bungalows on Little Cayman has been refused by Cabinet. According to the brief summary document of a Cabinet meeting held on 15 February, which was released on Wednesday evening, permission for what would have been an unprecedented and extremely controversial part of a proposed project at Kingston Bight, […]
Tourism stipend issues puts ministry under pressure
(CNS): Many tourism stipend recipients had still not received their payments on Tuesday, as government’s efforts to review the system and move at least 600 people to a transitional grant have created a number of challenges and generated dozens of queries from those whose payments are going to be cut. A number of other recipients […]
NRA to open bids for EIA on E-W Arterial extension
(CNS): The National Roads Authority is about to begin the search for consultants to conduct an environmental impact assessment to extend the East-West Arterial Road as far as Frank Sound. NRA Director Edward Howard said work was underway to get the procurement documents posted soon as possible, given the commitment the PACT Government has made […]
Social media helps police track stolen Jeep
(CNS): Police have recovered the black 2016 Jeep Wrangler that was stolen in East end last week with help from social media. The vehicle was stolen during a burglary at a home on the Queen’s Highway on Thursday morning. Yesterday (Tuesday) a member of the public spotted a black Jeep on Avon Way off Eastern […]
Governor focused on civil service reform
(CNS): Addressing accountability around the performance of civil servants will be a priority this year for his office, Governor Martyn Roper said during a speech delivered at the Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting on Monday. The governor told the audience of business owners that further progress is needed for the civil service to go […]
Daily positive cases of COVID-19 still falling
(CNS): According to the latest information from Public Health, the number of new cases of COVID-19 is still dropping, with just 63 people reporting positive tests yesterday, including four people on the Sister Islands.
