Archive for May 22nd, 2024
Premier and OT minister in beneficial ownership talks
(CNS): Governor Jane Owen confirmed in a social media post that she and Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly are in the UK for various meetings, including one with the overseas territories minister, David Rutley. The premier appears to have been in London to discuss the matter of beneficial ownership with Rutley following recent comments by Deputy Foreign […]
Probationary cop suspended over assault
(CNS): A 31-year-old probationary RCIPS officer from West Bay has been arrested on suspicion of assault ABH and DUI in relation to an undisclosed incident that occurred at a licensed premises at Queen’s Court on the West Bay Road in George Town on Monday, 20 May. The officer is on police bail pending further investigation […]
Shoreline online map reveals limited beach access
(CNS): The government has produced a Shoreline Interactive Map (IMAP) that pinpoints public pedestrian pathways to the shoreline and public beach areas across the three Cayman Islands, with information about each spot provided in pop-up boxes. However, the map also reveals the limited public access to beaches on Grand Cayman. Despite some 300 points, there […]
Loggerhead turtle rescued from man-made groyne
(CNS): A female loggerhead turtle that tried to nest on a beach became trapped in a man-made groyne and was rescued by members of the public and conservation officers Tuesday morning. The Department of Environment said this was an unfortunate example of why man-made structures on nesting beaches are so dangerous for these endangered species.
CBC officer badly injured in assault, one arrested
(CNS): Police have opened an investigation into the attempted murder of a customs officer at a bar on the West Bay Road on Monday night and have arrested one suspect. The injured man is in hospital, where he is being treated for life-threatening injuries. Police officers patrolling the area found him lying on the ground […]
CAL warns of more cancellations to La Ceiba
(CNS): In the face of the unpredictable weather conditions causing ad hoc closures at Goloson International Airport (LCE) in La Ceiba, Honduras, Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) is warning of further cancellations to its schedule and is offering ticket refunds and waiving change fees for applicable flights and travel periods bought before 17 May and for […]
Inflation rate at odds with real life experience
(CNS): The first quarter inflation rate for 2024 was 1.5% above the rate for the first three months of 2023 and around 0.3% higher than the rate at the end of the year, according to the Economics and Statistics Office. But with inflation running so high in the Cayman Islands over the last three years, […]
