Archive for November 23rd, 2023
Prison fire began in high risk unit cell
(CNS): As the joint investigation by the Cayman Islands Fire Service and the police into a fire at HMP Northward on Tuesday continues, officials have revealed that the blaze started in the high-risk unit where category A prisoners are held. Initial information is that prison officers detected smoke within a prisoner’s cell on the unit […]
Tourism bounce back better than forecast
(CNS): The number of tourists visiting the Cayman Islands had exceeded the ministry’s predictions as of the end of September by more than 13% officials from the department of tourism have revealed. The destination is closing in on the record breaking arrival figures of 2019 as guest numbers have shown steady growth this year.
Food imports surge in face of population growth
(CNS): The amount of stuff being imported into the Cayman Islands showed no sign of slowing down at the start of 2023 according to the latest figures from the Economics and Statistics Office. The quarterly trade statistics bulletin for January to March reveals the importation of food and drink grew by almost a quarter when […]
Sir Alden calls for political reset after ‘trying a t’ing’
(CNS): Sir Alden McLaughlin called for “a reset” in parliament as he assumed the role of House Speaker Thursday following a unanimous vote by MPs. The member for Red Bay said the current parliament had “seen an unprecedented level of political turmoil”, but after the voters and MPs had “tried a t’ing”, there was now […]
