Archive for August, 2024
Two Honda Fits crash early Sunday, one driver arrested
(CNS): Three people were injured when two Honda Fits collided on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway near the Kimpton Resort shortly after midnight on Sunday. The police said investigations indicate that one car was travelling along the ETH towards West Bay when the other, travelling in the opposite direction, crossed the median and collided with the […]
Fugitive from drug boat on Cayman Brac identified
(CNS) UPDATED 7:00pm Sunday: The RCIPS say that Shavan Claude Brown, who is wanted in connection with the drug boat found on the south side of Cayman Brac on Thursday, is still on the run. However, as a result of reports made to the police and other operational activity related to finding Brown, two people […]
Cayman is regional leader in 5G network availability
At the Caribbean Spectrum Management Conference held in Jamaica earlier this year, the Cayman Islands was singled out as being ahead of the curve in the region when it comes to wireless broadband connectivity. Both Flow and Digicel launched 5G services in June.
Fugitive on Cayman Brac believed to be armed
(CNS): Police are still actively looking for a man wanted in relation to the drug boat seized on Cayman Brac on Thursday and say they now have reason to believe that he may be armed. Members of the public are advised not to approach the fugitive, described as short and slim, with a dark complexion and […]
Ministry aims for more TV and movie filming in Cayman
(CNS): The Ministry of Tourism & Ports (MOTP) has created the new government position of film commissioner to promote the Cayman Islands as a “premier location for film, television and media production”. This move builds “on the momentum” of the recent reality TV show Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise“, according to a release from the ministry.
Health ministry corrects fake news about Mpox cases
(CNS): A fabricated “news report” currently circulating via email, WhatsApp and social media stating that there are two confirmed cases of Mpox in the Cayman Islands is fake, the Ministry of Health & Wellness has said. The current outbreak of Mpox began in East Africa but has now spread to Asia and Europe. No cases have […]
Marine survey will map deep water around Cayman
(CNS): A privately funded comprehensive marine survey of the Cayman Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is currently underway. Although the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) conducted a seabed mapping survey of these islands in November 2021, this new survey by Saildrone will explore deeper waters within our EEZ, according to the Lands and Survey Department.
Man found bleeding and unconscious in George Town
(CNS): Police say that around 2:00pm Wednesday, a 911 call was made to report that a man was bleeding and unconscious on School Road in George Town. At the scene, Emergency Medical Services assessed the injured man, who had lacerations to his head and face, and transported him by ambulance to the hospital, where he […]
Drug boat found on Brac, two arrested, one on the run
(CNS) UPDATED: Police say a second man has been arrested in relation to the drug boat seizure on Cayman Brac this morning. The third man is still on the run. The boat and drugs were found on a beach on the south side of the island this morning, Thursday, 22 August, and the first man […]
CPR queries need for vote in absence of cruise project
(CNS): Members of the Cruise Port Referendum movement are questioning the need for a national poll on a cruise dock facility if there is no actual project for people to consider. The CPR campaign, which successfully secured support from 25% of the electorate for a vote on the PPM administration’s cruise project, noted the limited […]
Bryan: Referendum will be one simple question
(CNS): Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has said the referendum recently approved by Cabinet will be a very simple question asking the people whether or not they want the country to build cruise berthing facilities. The vote will not address where such a facility should be built, how it will be financed, whether or not it […]
