Archive for February 23rd, 2023
US visitor dies after diving on Cayman Brac
(CNS): A 75-year-old man who was visiting the Cayman Islands from the United States died Tuesday morning following a dive off Cayman Brac. Police and emergency services were called to Channel Road around 9:30 that morning, where the man had been brought to shore after getting into difficulties during a dive in the area. Cayman […]
Dixon declines chance to tell his side in murder trial
(CNS): As the crown closed its case against Javon James Dixon (29) for the murder of Jovin Omar Fuentes (32) last summer, the Bodden Town man passed up the chance to tell his side of the story to the jury. Dixon, who has pleaded not guilty to murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm, declined […]
Woman arrested at bank in deception case
(CNS) Police have confirmed that a 61-year-old woman from George Town was arrested last week, on Wednesday morning, 15 February, on suspicion of obtaining a money transfer by deception in relation to an ongoing financial investigation. The woman, who was reportedly arrested at the Camana Bay branch of Scotia Bank, has been bailed as the […]
Local businessman loses long battle with cancer
(CNS): Local developer and businessman Gene Thompson (59), who was instrumental in the development of Health City Cayman Islands, has died after a long battle with cancer. Since the well-known local entrepreneur passed away on Tuesday, condolences and tributes have poured into social media. Cline Glidden, a close friend and former MLA, described him as […]
Survey shows 41% of teens have already tried booze
(CNS): The top three drugs of choice among students in the Cayman Islands continue to be alcohol, e-cigarettes and marijuana. According to preliminary results released by the National Drug Council from its 2022 Student Drug Use Survey, 41% of teenagers have tried alcohol at least once, 29% have smoked an e-cigarette and 14% of students […]
