Archive for May 25th, 2022
Gun found and three arrested in Rock Hole Road raid
(CNS): A 54-year-old man and two women aged 38 and 34, all from George Town, have been arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm after police found a loaded revolver during a raid in Rock Hole Road in the central area of the capital yesterday (Tuesday 24 May). The gun, which had six rounds of […]
Doctors ready to support baby formula changes
(CNS): Health Services Authority paediatrician Dr Linden Swan has confirmed that some families here are being impacted by the baby milk formula shortage in the United States, especially those with babies who have allergies or other special feeding issues. But he said that doctors are ready to support families with babies who are transitioning to […]
NOAA adds to calls for busy storm season
(CNS): The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season on Wednesday, which predicted as many as 21 named storms this year. The season begins in one week’s time, and while it’s now unlikely that there will be a pre-season storm for the first time in several […]
CIRC raises funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Red Cross (CIRC) raised US$131,000 for the Ukraine crisis during a focused appeal between 3 March and 10 April to support Ukrainians impacted by the intense fighting in that country. CIRC said that the funds raised are not subjected to administrative fees here or when transferred and that all the money […]
Customs boss to face MPs on failures over improvements
(CNS): Customs and Border Control Director Charles Clifford is one of several senior government officials due to face the Public Accounts Committee today (Wednesday) to explain why many of the recommendations made by the Office of the Auditor General have not been implemented. A report published in February highlighted the fact that the CBC has […]
