Archive for July 25th, 2024
RCIPS extends amnesty after two guns handed in
CNS: The National Gun Amnesty, which began on 1 July and was due to end on 31 July, has been extended until Sunday, 11 August. In the first three weeks of the amnesty, just two firearms have been handed in, but the police say they have also received a “significant amount of ammunition”, as well as two […]
Caymanian promoted to IP examiner
CNS: The Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office has appointed Omara Whittaker an IP examiner, the first Caymanian to hold the position. Whittaker, who has been promoted from the post of IP registry officer, has been understudying the position with Intellectual Property Examiner Carolee Nunez.
Minister can’t say when mental health facility will open
(CNS): Answering a parliamentary question on Wednesday, Health Minister Sabrina Turner was unable to say when the new residential mental health centre will open because the decision lies with the Public Works Department and building inspectors. The facility, which will be called Poinciana, is now well behind schedule as the completion date has been put […]
Cayman’s flagbearers for Paris Games opener chosen
CNS: At the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris tomorrow, Friday, the Cayman Islands team’s flag bearers will be swimmer Jordan Crooks and sailing contestant Charlotte Webster. The event, which begins at 7:30pm local time (12:30pm in Cayman), takes place on the Seine River with boats for each national delegation. It marks the first time […]
Speaker: MP’s code of conduct will need force of law
(CNS): Speaker Alden McLaughlin has called for legislation to support a proposed voluntary code of conduct for MPs that he hopes will be accepted by them all before this parliament ends next year. McLaughlin said that members were now close to consensus on the code, which has been under consideration for at least three years, […]
