Archive for April, 2025
OfReg rejects solar storage answer to firm power need
(CNS): In another blow for the future of green energy in Cayman, due to CUC’s licensing deal and its obligations to supply ‘firm’ rather than renewable energy, OfReg’s position on the power provider’s Certificate of Need will mean that it will be generating more, not less, electricity through fossil fuels over the coming years. With […]
UCCI appoints veteran professor as acting CEO
(CNS): The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) board has appointed one of its veteran educators as acting president and CEO following the recent departure of Dr Robert W. Robertson. According to a release from the university, Dr Livingston Smith, a longstanding faculty member, brings a wealth of experience to the job, having served as […]
Detailed commentary on the Immigration White Paper
Nick Joseph writes: I consider that a wholesale updating of the immigration regime and the legislation and regulations governing it is long overdue. Unfortunately, the Immigration White Paper does not deal with many of the pressing longstanding issues and otherwise falls well short of its potential. I made a public statement on the White Paper […]
Cyclist critical, driver arrested after another hit-and-run
(CNS): A 20-year-old woman from West Bay was arrested on Saturday evening in relation to a serious collision on Friday night in which a cyclist riding along South Church Street was struck by a vehicle that left the scene. The police said the cyclist was struck by a car at around 8:40pm near to Smith […]
Body found in SafeHaven confirmed as missing man
(CNS): The RCIPS has said that the body pulled from the water at SafeHaven last week is Channing Williams (39), from George Town, who was reported missing by his family on Monday, 21 April, after he did not return home following a boat trip with friends on Sunday. He was last seen at the George […]
Dozens of workers sue port for CI$2.9M missing pay
(CNS): The Port Authority of the Cayman Islands is being sued for almost $2.9 million by 55 former and current workers who say the government-owned facility has shortchanged them on past leave, vacation and overtime in breach of the labour law. According to court documents filed last week and published on the public register yesterday, […]
PPM candidate faces $132k suit over 5-year-old debt
(CNS): AI Rentals has filed a lawsuit against Craig “Festa” Frederick, claiming over $132,000. This amount is an outstanding debt of almost $59,000 for rental services and equipment, which has been outstanding since 2020, plus close to $74,000 in interest. The suit was filed with the court on 17 April and posted on the public […]
Worker’s CI$8.5M+ housing block opens on Brac
(CNS): The outgoing UPM government has opened an accommodation block on Cayman Brac to house construction workers, including expatriates. What started as a CI$8.5 million project but is understood to have cost more, was officially opened last month by Premier and District Administration Minister Juliana O’Connor-Connolly.
Non-binding referendum result still matters, says CIG
(CNS): Government officials have said that although the results of the government-hosted referendum will not bind the next administration to any specific action, voting in the nationwide ballot still counts because whoever takes the reins of power next week will have a clearer idea of where Cayman stands on these three policy issues.
Ganja and gambling debates lose out to cruise fight
(CNS): As the battle over the referendum question on the development of cruise berthing facilities reaches fever pitch, a week from Election Day, debates on the other two questions — about the introduction of a national lottery and the decriminalisation of the use and small possession of ganja — have been almost non-existent.
Ministry re-opens grant window for new tourism ideas
(CNS): Caymanians with good ideas for new tourist attractions have another opportunity to apply for a grant from the ministry to launch new and authentic visitor products and services. The Visitor Experience Development Grant provides financial support for the creation of micro and small businesses that offer something new to visitors. When it was introduced […]
