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Woman sent to prison for witness tampering
(CNS): A judge handed down what she described as “a short, sharp shock” to a woman found guilty of trying to prevent a friend from giving evidence against her in relation to an assault. Janelle Lavern Greenwood (48) ultimately pleaded guilty to stabbing her husband in the neck while drinking at home with friends one […]
Global coral bleaching will degrade local reefs
(CNS): The Cayman Islands is facing the possibility of further degradation of its reefs as another coral bleaching event is impacting reefs around the world this year. According to experts at the Department of Environment, our coral reefs are slowly dying, and every year we can expect fewer of them to bounce back for another […]
New hotel brings room stock up to record high
(CNS): With the completion of the Dart Group’s latest resort, the Cayman Islands now has a record number of rooms available for visitors in hotels, condos, apartments and Airbnb-type units. Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman is expected to welcome its first guests in the coming weeks, bringing the room stock across all three islands to 8,022, […]
Police seek man wanted for serious assault
(CNS) UPDATED: Patrick McKenzie (49) who was wanted by police following a serious assault in West Bay, yesterday, has been arrested. The local man is currently in custody facing potential charges of aggravated burglary and assault. McKenzie is accused of entering the home of a woman he knows and stabbing her multiple times.
Visitors charged with ATM fraud
(CNS): Two Chilean nationals appeared in court Monday charged with theft and money laundering in an ATM fraud involving four machines in George Town belonging to an undisclosed bank. Police began investigating the case on 16 April after the local bank discovered that the teller machines had been compromised after users’ account details were copied. […]
Another record toppled as permits climb to 37,437
(CNS): The latest statistics supplied to a local law firm by WORC revealed that, as of 18 April, there were 37,437 work permits in effect in the Cayman Islands, which is up by 465 since March and yet another record. Jamaicans still comprise the biggest group of foreign workers at 15,519, or 41% of all current […]
Three killed in fiery 5-car pile-up on Shamrock Road
(CNS): Three people have been killed following a major collision involving five vehicles on Shamrock Road, close to Coral Bay Village, at around 12:15am on Monday. In a press release, the RCIPS said a black Honda Accord, a white Toyota Tundra and a black Honda Fit were some of the cars involved. The Toyota Tundra […]
Shooter jailed for 23 years for killing friend over $175
(CNS): Javon James Dixon was sentenced on Thursday to 23 years in prison for gunning down and killing his long-time friend, Jovin Omar Fuentes (32), in the street in July 2022 due to a feud over $175 owed on the use of a car. Dixon was tried for murder twice. The first one ended with […]
Cuban migrants continue dangerous journey
(CNS): Seven Cuban men travelling in a makeshift vessel entered Cayman waters just off the coast of the Queen’s Highway in East End early Wednesday morning, according to the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control. After the migrants were spotted at about 5:30am, CBC officers and their partner agencies approached the boat, which pulled up […]
Fire crews tackle brush fire in Savannah
(CNS): On Thursday, the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) tackled a large bushfire that ignited between the Agriculture Pavilion and Pedro Castle Road in Bodden Town that afternoon. Firefighters had the fire under control Thursday night, but crews continued to manage the situation. Chief Fire Officer Randy Rankin said every precaution was being taken to […]
Robbery suspect tracked through stolen phone
(CNS): A 27-year-old man from George Town who is suspected of being involved in a burglary that happened yesterday and two recent armed robberies was arrested after police tracked a stolen phone to his home. The RCIPS said that shortly before 2:00pm on Thursday, 9 May, police officers responded to a report of a burglary at […]
