Archive for May 9th, 2025
Few surprises as Cabinet portfolios finally confirmed
(CNS): The allocation of portfolios to the eight new elected Cabinet ministers was finalised on Friday. Isaac Rankine was the first to reveal on social media that, as of 3pm, he had been appointed as minister for social development and innovation, the portfolio previously held by his new boss, Premier André Ebanks, as well as […]
CIG launches test site during revamp of gov.ky
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Government is beta testing a new GOV.KY platform, which is part of an effort to modernise how the CIG communicates and delivers services online for a consistent and improved experience with better navigation, improved search function and content tailored to the needs of the audience.
Appeal court hears arguments in CMR ‘podcast’ case
(CNS): Sandy Hill, the owner of Cayman Marl Road, will have to wait a few more days to find out if the 2020 conviction against her for cyberbullying will be quashed by the Court of Appeal. The case revolved around a podcast she broadcast online in which she accused businessman and failed political candidate Matthew […]
Speed limit cut to 40mph on Frank Sound
(CNS): The speed limit along Frank Sound Road between the junctions of Bodden Town and Seaview Roads and Botanic Road has been cut by 10mph, as part of the efforts by the National Roads Authority (NRA) to improve traffic safety in residential areas. The reduction from 50mph to 40mph came into effect Wednesday following a review […]
We are nurtured by nature
The Department of Environment writes: As the tops of a deep-sea, underwater mountain range, the Cayman Islands evolved in isolation for millions of years. As animals and plants found their way across the sea to our shores, they brought new life to the land, which over time developed many unique and biodiverse ecosystems. As humans […]
