Archive for June 4th, 2025
CBC investigating possible illegal migrant landing
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service is investigating a report made on Friday of a migrant vessel in the Prospect area of Grand Cayman. Officials are asking people to come forward if they have seen the boat or the people on board. They also reminded the public that it is an offence to assist people in […]
‘Swerving’ trend puts young cyclists in danger
(CNS): The police are urging parents to talk to their children about the latest dangerous trend in which groups of young people on bicycles pull dangerous stunts on the roads. The RCIPS is dealing with an increase in reports about groups of young people riding pedal bikes into oncoming traffic and stationary cars on the […]
Cayman lagging behind on sustainability, activists warn
(CNS): After attending the Global Sustainable Islands Summit (GSIS) 2025, Sustainable Cayman has said the Cayman Islands, despite its economic advantages, is lagging behind island states with far fewer resources when it comes to sustainable policies, and that the implementation of some simple ideas could help Cayman withstand the changing climate as well as protect […]
Temp permit applications now need medicals
(CNS): Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) has said that from 1 July, it will require the submission of a Medical Declaration Cover Letter for all Temporary Work Permit applications. The medicals must be completed by practitioners fully registered as a medical doctor from the Cayman Islands, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada.
NCFC reviewing OfReg’s rejection of CUC solar plans
(CNS): The National Coalition for Caymanians is reviewing the recent decision by the utility regulator to dismiss a CUC solar power generating plan — a decision that could set back Cayman’s transition to renewable energy, which is already incredibly slow, by decades. Premier André Ebanks told CNS that switching to renewables is not just important […]
