Archive for March 2nd, 2025
A Caymanian’s story of job-hunting in Cayman
Timisha Haylock writes: Ladies and gentlemen of the board, I stand before you today to share my journey, a journey marked by determination, resilience, and an unwavering belief in my own potential; a journey that began in 2012 when I made the bold decision to leave the financial corporate world and pursue a field that […]
Gel blasters mistaken for guns, reported to cops
(CNS): On Thursday afternoon, a member of the public called 911 to report suspicious activity in the Fairbanks area of George Town. The person had seen two young males with what appeared to be guns in their hands walking around the area. Officer from the RCIPS Firearm Response Unit who were sent to investigate found […]
Officials urge vaccination after measles outbreak in US
(CNS): The Public Health Department is urging the public to remain vigilant following a recent measles outbreak in several US states, including Texas, New York and North Carolina. Given the increased risk of measles exposure due to travel and community interactions, the PHD stressed the importance of measles awareness and vaccination for all eligible individuals.
Police recruits hit the streets on operational duty
(CNS): After 22 weeks of training, the last cohort of RCIPS recruits for 2024 graduated on Thursday, 20 February, to begin operational duty across Grand Cayman. The RCIPS said the four women and ten men went through rigorous training and spent some time over the Christmas period supporting serving officers, gaining hands-on experience in Traffic […]
More Cubans landed in Cayman Brac last weekend
(CNS): A boat carrying four Cuban migrants arrived in the Creek area of Cayman Brac at about 4:00pm last Saturday, 22 February. The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control (CBC) said its officers responded promptly and ensured all individuals were secured and received into custody. The migrants are now being processed in accordance with established CBC […]
Security Council gives blessing for speed cameras
(CNS): The National Security Council has given its blessing to the idea of speed cameras in the hope of reducing local crashes and fatalities on the roads. According to a summary of the closed-door meeting, held on Tuesday, 25 February, and chaired by the governor, National Roads Authority Director Edward Howard gave a presentation to […]
CIG extends benefit increase to retired public servants
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Government has confirmed that the recent increase in government benefits has been extended to include ex-gratia payments to eligible public service pensioners, who will now receive $1,500 per month, up from $1,250. The increase will be processed for qualifying pensioners as part of the March payroll and retroactively for January and February.
OAG issues warning over debt and future liabilities
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Government is heading for significant fiscal challenges because of increasing public debt to cover its growing list of capital projects and the liabilities to cover the healthcare cost of retired civil servants now and in the future. In her most recent report about the sustainability of public finances, the departing auditor […]
