Archive for May 15th, 2025
NCFC ends legal battle, appoints new NCC
(CNS): The National Coalition for Caymanians has revoked the previous controversial appointments to the National Conservation Council made by the former UPM minority government earlier this year. The new government has appointed a new slate of members, which includes scientists and technical experts, putting an end to the legal battle between the old members who […]
Saving Seven Mile Beach: between sand and sea
Matthew Feitelberg writes: I want you to close your eyes and picture something. You’re walking down a beach; the sun is shining; a Christmas breeze is blowing. In both directions, the sand stretches for miles. Waves crash into the shore, splashing your legs as you instinctively raise the bag you’re carrying to keep it dry. […]
‘No’ vote will protect future for youth eco-activists
(CNS): The young activists from Protect Our Future are celebrating the recent ‘no’ vote for the referendum question on cruise berthing facilities last month, when 64% of those who came out to vote rejected the concept. For years, the young members of POF have spoken out against the potential project due to threats to the […]
Police seek info on car related to Myles case
(CNS): The RCIPS is still waiting for forensic reports relating to the cause of death of Judiann Myles (47), whose body was found in a burnt-out vehicle in a remote part of the Lookout Gardens area of Bodden Town last month. Inspector Dian Dyer-Alexander told the press on Wednesday that the matter is an active, […]
‘Horrific’ driving causing collision chaos, says CoP
(CNS): The RCIPS is finding the traffic issues on local roads extremely challenging, given the number of collisions every day due to “horrible” driving and a complete disregard by many drivers for the rules of the road. This is having a serious impact not just on road users killed or maimed in the crashes, but […]
