Archive for June 2nd, 2022
Heavy rain expected from first potential storm
(CNS): The US National Hurricane Center has issued its first advisory for what is likely to be the first tropical storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. As the storm brews, it is expected to bring very heavy rain to the Cayman Islands from this evening and throughout the weekend. At around 4pm Thursday, potential Tropical […]
Police staffer arrested and gun found in search
(CNS) A 30-year-old man who is employed with the RCIPS in a civilian support role was arrested Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation. However, the police have not disclosed the nature of the investigation or the reason for his arrest. During a search of the man’s home following his arrest, police recovered a firearm […]
Boat operators get break on WIZ fees for 2022
(CNS): The government is giving watersports operators a break on expired Wildlife Interaction Zone (WIZ) permit fees this year for all those who apply to renew their licence before 31 July 2022. The aim is to support the economic recovery of operators impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and around 270 boats will be given the […]
Minister tackles misperception of Cayman in UK & EU
(CNS): Financial Services and Commerce Minister André Ebanks headed a delegation to London and Brussels recently spreading the message about Cayman’s role in anti-money laundering, Russia sanctions, international tax cooperation, sustainable finance, transparency and good governance. Despite continued efforts over the years around the world, the image of Cayman as a tax haven has been […]
OfReg ‘surprised’ by PACT policy on green energy
(CNS): Heavily redacted minutes from an OfReg extraordinary board meeting on 2 May show that the utilities regulator was caught off guard by the PACT Government’s recent policy announcement to ensure public ownership of future green energy facilities. CNS has learned that OfReg had also failed to tell the Cabinet about its own plans, after […]
Chief Justice Smellie knighted in latest royal gongs
(CNS): Chief Justice Anthony Smellie QC has received a Knighthood for services to Law and Justice in the Cayman Islands and the Caribbean in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, the governor’s office has announced. He is recognised for “his outstanding service over the last four decades, including over twenty years as chief justice”, Roper said. Cindy Scotland, […]
