Archive for April 25th, 2023
PPM leader refutes Panton’s claim over Mac
(CNS): Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart has denied sending any indirect message to Premier Wayne Panton about who should have replaced Dwayne Seymour on the Public Accounts Committee. On Friday, Panton made the controversial nomination of beleaguered MP McKeeva Bush (WBW) and has implied he did so because McTaggart, who chairs PAC, had indicated that he […]
Travellers to Honduras must fill in new online forms
(CNS): In order to prevent delays on flights to Honduras, Cayman Airways Limited is asking passengers travelling to La Ceiba to complete and submit the necessary travel documents required by the Honduran Government before arriving at the airport to check in. The Honduran Government recently made it mandatory for all passengers of all nationalities travelling […]
ESO to help elderly couple with ‘daunting’ survey
(CNS): The Economics and Statistics Office has apologised to a couple in their late 70s, one of whom is suffering from cancer, about the pain and stress caused by a letter the ESO sent after they had declined to take part in the Household Budget Survey. The couple who were “daunted” by the order to […]
Panton urges Owen to speak for financial sector
(CNS): Premier Wayne Panton said Friday that Jane Owen, in her new role as governor of the Cayman Islands, should not act only on behalf of Britain’s interests, and made it clear that he hopes she will help to promote Cayman’s financial services sector and help get the jurisdiction off the FATF grey list.
Motorbike rider killed in Walkers Rd crash
(CNS) UPDATED: Police have now confirmed that a 28-year-old man from George Town was killed in the crash this morning on Walkers Road. The RCIPS has now said that the man was riding a motorbike, having said he was a cyclist in the first report about the collision. A 53-year-old George Town man has been […]
WA speeds up plans for 2nd plant on the Brac
(CNS): The Water Authority has said it is accelerating preliminary hydrogeological investigations for a new reverse osmosis (RO) plant on Cayman Brac’s Bluff as one measure to relieve water shortages on that island, especially during dry season, as is the case now. This long-term solution is expected to take two to three years to complete.
