Local News
Cops chase car with no plates from GT to Barkers
(CNS): Police on patrol on Shedden Road in George Town at about 8:15am on Wednesday, 11 June, were involved in a high-speed chase all the way to Barkers. The pursuit occurred after they attempted to stop a car with no licence plates, and the occupants behaved suspiciously. Officers used emergency lights and sirens, but the […]
Caybrew creates unique beer for Cayman Airways
(CNS): Caybrew and Cayman Airways have teamed up to serve an exclusive beer, Sir Turtle’s Sky Brew, aboard the airline’s international jet flights. CAL said the new brew blends Caymanian pride, craftsmanship and innovation as part of the airline’s effort to promote local partnerships to offer an authentic Caymanian flying experience.
Coastguard formally ends efforts to find reporter
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Coast Guard has ended the active search at sea for local TV reporter Andrel Harris, who was reported missing on Wednesday, 4 June. Officials said that, in line with the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue manual, “the suspension of activity indicates that all reasonable search areas have been thoroughly […]
CIGC officially takes over recovery of Harris
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Coast Guard resumed the recovery operation for Andrel Harris at sea Wednesday morning, focusing on the area between Pedro and Spotts Dock. Despite challenging conditions, including strong currents, no items of interest were recovered. As of midday yesterday, responsibility for the operation was transitioned from the RCIPS to the CICG.
Bad weather stalls recovery operation for reporter
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Coast Guard has suspended the search and recovery operation for local reporter Andrel Harris due to weather conditions in the search area. According to a public notice issued at 12:30pm on Tuesday, the difficult decision to halt the operation was not taken lightly. As conditions deteriorated over the weekend in the […]
Police deny withholding details from Harris’s family
(CNS): Social media posts by the mother of missing reporter Andrel Harris alleged that the police have not been fully transparent with the family or allowed them to see CCTV footage and confirm his identity, an allegation they have denied. The RCIPS also stated on Tuesday that it had not received any reports from Harris […]
Planning minister finally sees need to move WM setbacks
(CNS): After four years at the helm of planning, Minister Jay Ebanks has finally accepted the pressing need to address the massively inadequate high-water mark setbacks for development in the planning regulations. Before he was ousted from the office of premier by his PACT colleagues, Wayne Panton said he wanted to address the issue, but […]
BSP board cracks down on bosses’ obligations
(CNS): The Business Staffing Plan (BSP) Board has adopted a zero-tolerance stance on non-compliance and will not approve work permit applications from employers that fail to meet their obligations. A government press release stated that employers must adhere to the conditions of their plan, as it is a mandatory requirement, and they must submit their […]
Goalie makes impressive debut as CI bows out of cup
(CNS): In the Cayman Islands’ final 2026 World Cup qualifying game on home soil against Honduras on Saturday, the national squad lost 1-0. Despite the loss, the national football team made an impressive effort on home turf at the Truman Bodden Stadium. The star of the Cayman team was undoubtedly the goalkeeper, Deshawn Whittaker, who […]
Hotel 7MB work should be part of wider project
(CNS): The Department of Environment has sufficient information on a beach renourishment project proposed by the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort on Seven Mile Beach, so the owners do not need to conduct an environmental impact assessment. However, the DoE experts believe the project should be part of a much wider initiative to address the problems […]
Land search for Harris ends, focus moves to recovery
(CNS): The intense land search for Andrel Harris, the missing local reporter who was last seen Tuesday night on Pedro Castle Road, has come to an end as police switch the operation to a sea recovery. Police said that recent information had led them to recover a mobile phone from the water, which will now […]
