Archive for May 22nd, 2023
MRCU takes aim at larvae ahead of rain
(CNS): Ahead of the first major rainfall of the year, the Mosquito Research and Control Unit has begun the annual pre-hatch treatment of mosquito larvae across the Cayman Islands’ major breeding sites. This is a preventative control method that kills the pests before they develop into biting adults looking for a blood meal.
Special UK team to review child’s death on the Brac
(CNS): The RCIPS has commissioned a specialist UK team to review the mysterious death of two-year-old Alissady Azalea Powell last July on Cayman Brac. Over the last ten months, the police have said very little about what they believe happened to the child. But Police Commissioner Derek Byrne has now drafted an independent team, headed […]
Police hunt gun suspect who jumped bail
(CNS): The police are appealing to the public for help tracking down 29-year-old Kadeem Andre Johnnaton Hurlston, who is wanted in connection with gun-related offences. An RCIPS press release said he had been granted bail in relation to a previous firearms-related incident but had failed to answer his bail conditions.
PLC begins licensing 7MB vendors
(CNS): After years of irregular commercial activity on Seven Mile Public Beach, the Public Lands Commission has begun the process of registering traders who wish to ply their wares on one of the few remaining spots on the famous beach that has public access for locals. The new policy will define the rules for all […]
Local sea temperatures break records
(CNS): Local sea surface temperatures reached new highs this weekend, with Friday going down in the history books as the hottest 19 May since records began, according to figures from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The news comes as officials here begin hosting a series of public meetings to discuss the new draft […]
Jamaica source of CSEC maths paper leak
(CNS): Investigations by officials at the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) into a leaked maths exam paper have led them to an examination centre in Jamaica as the source. The paper was said to have been leaked all across the region ahead of the secondary school exam last week. Hosting a press conference on Zoom Friday, […]
Tide gauge vandalised and solar kit stolen
(CNS): The tide gauge at the Panama Canal in the Creek, Cayman Brac, was vandalised last week and the suspects also made off with the device’s antenna and solar panel, plus two marine batteries. The gauge went offline sometime last Thursday afternoon and when staff went to investigate, they found the lock on the device […]
Thieves abandon stolen car by police station
(CNS) UPDATED: The thieves who made off with a new Honda SUV following a burglary at a condo complex on the West Road abandoned the stolen vehicle by the George Town Police Station on Elgin Avenue, the RCIPS has said. The Honda BRV was found early this morning after the thieves left it there around […]
