Archive for November, 2023
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 […]
Two charged with WB grocery shop robbery
(CNS): A 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman from George Town have been charged with robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery following a robbery at the 24hr grocery store at the West Bay 4 Way Stop on Sunday night. The couple were arrested earlier this week after both of them were caught on CCTV and […]
Sir Alden to be nominated speaker at special meeting
(CNS): Parliament is set to meet on Thursday to enable members to nominate and elect a new speaker and steer through an amendment to the pensions law to allow Caymanians in the private sector access to the funds to pay off mortgages or purchase property. An official release about the first meeting called by the […]
Four hospitalized after fire at HMP Northward
(CNS): Four people were taken to hospital Tuesday afternoon in the wake of a fire at the men’s prison, suffering from smoke inhalation. Officials have not said whether or not the four people were staff or inmates or their current condition. According to a release from the RCIPS there was no structural damage to the […]
CIG seeks shift in driving culture to end road deaths
(CNS): With tens of thousands of cars being imported into the Cayman Islands every year and a rapidly growing population driving around on an inadequate network, Cayman’s roads have become increasingly dangerous. As a result, the government has launched a National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) with the aim of eliminating serious crashes within the next […]
JOCC: Parliament was under external ‘remote control’
(CNS): The new premier, Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, has said that parliament has been under external “remote control” from those with economic and financial influence and that it was “time for change” under the newly formed United People’s Movement. Implying that previous leaders were being controlled by external forces, the premier said she expected to be bullied […]
Ballistic hub helps track rent-a-gun crime
(CNS): There are currently 19 guns on the streets of Cayman that have been used in multiple crimes, the police commissioner has revealed, and another 66 used in at least one that haven’t been recovered. Police have a much better understanding of the illegal firearms currently on the road that are being reused in different […]
Panton declines speaker’s job to speak
(CNS): Wayne Panton MP will not take up the position of the speaker of parliament but will instead take a seat on the back-bench, where he will better serve his constituents of Newlands, he has said. Panton resigned from the role of premier last week but had been offered the job of speaker by the […]
Police appeal for witnesses to EE home invasion
(CNS): Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the aggravated burglary which took place on Austin Conolly Drive on Saturday night. Both of the suspects, who were armed with a machete, were described as being of dark complexion and slim build. They were wearing biker gloves, long slim jeans, hooded shirts, and had their […]
