Archive for October 1st, 2024
Local culture buff and actor dies suddenly
(CNS): Cayman is mourning the loss of Morgan DaCosta, who died suddenly at the weekend at the age of 57. A devoted advocate for the arts and Caymanian culture, DaCosta had performed on stage since he was a child and began acting in school plays. A key member of the original Rundown team, he also […]
Flooding continues as development hinders drainage
(CNS): More heavy rain is expected across the Cayman Islands this week, and officials have issued another flood advisory for Wednesday and Thursday. Over-development and very poor drainage management have made flood-prone areas on Grand Cayman even more susceptible. In addition, heavy downpours are increasingly impacting areas that previously rarely flooded and quickly recovered if […]
Cayman Islands Law Courts launch new website
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Law Courts launched a redesigned and more user-friendly website this morning, Tuesday 1 October. Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale said that open justice is a fundamental principle in democracies around the world and is no less so for Cayman’s courts. “Our Law Courts must, as we are now doing, consistently seek to […]
Man runs away after foiled door-step mugging
(CNS): A woman received a minor injury on Sunday evening during an altercation with a would-be mugger outside a residence on Hirst Road, Bodden Town. The police said the woman arrived at the location at around 7:45pm. As she got out of her vehicle, she was approached by a man wearing a mask who demanded […]
CIG spends $1.1M more on land to block development
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Government has used public cash to buy another two pieces of land costing more than CI$1.1 million, the Ministry of Lands has confirmed. According to a brief summary of a recent Cabinet meeting, the ministers approved the purchase of both pieces of land for conservation reasons. However, officials told CNS that […]
