Archive for October 1st, 2024
Local grocery stores say no need to panic-buy
(CNS): The dockworkers’ strike in the United States at ports along the US East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico, which began on Tuesday, will have no immediate effect on grocery supplies coming into the Cayman Islands, according to a joint release from local supermarkets. A release from the Ministry of Tourism and Ports said […]
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 […]
