Archive for May 6th, 2025
André: Let’s get this show on the road
(CNS): In his first public address as the Cayman Islands’ new leader after he was sworn into office on Tuesday, Premier André Ebanks made a call for advocatory, as opposed to adversarial, politics. Ebanks was elected premier with eleven votes, along party lines, after the final attempt by the PPM to have Joey Hew elected […]
Miller nominated by North Side MP to be speaker
(CNS): During the official government swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, Ezzard Miller, a former MP for North Side, was voted in as the first outside speaker since the Legislative Assembly became the House of Parliament. He was nominated by Jay Ebanks, the current North Side MP who ousted Miller from the seat in 2021. With no […]
Rollie reveals path to power for NCFC
(CNS): Rolston “Rollie” Anglin (WBN) has said that despite the inducements on offer from the “others”, he and his fellow independent colleagues in the new government had opted to join forces with the CINP and TCCP and did not talk to any other group about forming a coalition. He said that weeks earlier, he, Isaac […]
CIG to begin drill ahead of hurricane season
(CNS): With the 2025 hurricane season almost upon us, which scientists predict will be another busy one, the Public Works Department, National Roads Authority and the Department of Vehicle & Equipment Services (DVES) will be fitting shutters on more than 100 buildings and test standby generators across Grand Cayman over the next few weeks. With […]
Loggerhead turtles lay first nests of season
(CNS): The first turtle nest of the season was found by the Department of Environment’s volunteer team on Cayman Brac last month, and just a day later, the first nest on Grand Cayman was discovered. As the season gets underway, six loggerhead turtle nests have been found on five different beaches so far. Female loggerheads […]
Mozzie horror continues as numbers soar
(CNS): Mosquito numbers were significantly reduced during last month’s surge, but the Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) said there were early signs that suggest another event, possibly larger than the last, is developing. In response, MRCU teams are actively collecting data and monitoring key areas to guide targeted control measures, and staff worked throughout […]
Cyclist and walker hit by cars over holiday weekend
(CNS): Another cyclist was taken to hospital on Saturday morning after he was knocked off his bike at the Yacht Club roundabout in West Bay by a Honda Fit. The cyclist received minor injuries and has since been discharged. Early Monday morning, a woman who was out exercising on Shamrock Road was struck down by […]
OfReg’s ‘solar bid’ was meant to replace CON
(CNS): CUC delayed submitting a certificate of need (CON) for more fixed generating power because OfReg had planned to solicit bids for an additional 22.5 MW of solar as an alternative in 2021. CUC told CNS that OfReg had accepted the alternative proposal and agreed it was more appropriate than a traditional CON. However, CUC […]
Two men deny charges over West Bay shooting
(CNS): Four men accused of attempted murder and possession of an illegal gun in relation to a shooting outside Subway in West Bay in February appeared in court Friday. Two of them denied the allegations; one man admitted the gun possession but did not answer the attempted murder charge, while a fourth man did not […]
Local observers didn’t spot any vote buying
(CNS): The team of domestic observers tasked with watching the last few days of the campaign and the proceedings on Election Day did not observe any evidence of vote buying or serious inducements, but they documented some cases of excessive treating at rallies. Despite the numerous allegations flying around that candidates and their surrogates were […]
