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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 […]
SEN teacher cleared in primary school exorcism case
(CNS): The Ministry of Education and the Department of Education Services (DES) have said that an investigation conducted by the MASH unit and the RCIPS into allegations of misconduct by the special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) at the Red Bay Primary School three years ago found that no further action was needed. Dr Meredith Rankine […]
CAL’s Barbados flight to end after review of route
(CNS): The controversial Cayman Airways flight that was subsidised by the Barbados Government through its tourism unit has been canned. The short-lived route, launched to much fanfare, was introduced largely to increase inter-island travel around the region and help with airlift to Barbados. However, the flight failed to attract significant numbers, with flights reportedly leaving […]
Little Cayman airport plan risks drastic change
(CNS): The proposal to move the airport on Little Cayman to a site owned by the Cayman Islands Airport Authority in the centre of this least developed island could have far-reaching implications for its fundamental character, according to a document prepared by the Environmental Assessment Board Subcommittee of the National Conservation Council.
$2.4 million earmarked for new CBC detention centre
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Government hopes to steer another $2.4 million in public spending through parliament for this budget cycle to build a new detention facility for irregular migrants. Cabinet approved the proposal for the facility at a meeting on 30 April. In a press release, officials said the project would “enhance national security” and […]
Bid reveals environmental threats from airport projects
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Airport Authority has opened a bid for consultants to draw up terms of reference for environmental impact assessments of proposed changes at the three airports. The CIAA has unveiled ambitious and controversial plans for the redevelopment of the airports, all of which pose significant environmental threats. The bid is focused on […]
Woman dies snorkelling off Cemetery Beach
(CNS): A 72-year-old woman who was visiting the Cayman Islands from the United States died on Sunday morning during a snorkelling trip with her family off the coast of Cemetery Beach in West Bay. The RCIPS said the woman experienced difficulties in the water and was unresponsive when brought to shore. She was given CPR […]
CUC kicks off 2024 with 18% earnings increase
(CNS): Grand Cayman’s power provider got off to a very profitable year with a $1 million rise in net earnings to over $6.2 million for the first quarter of 2024, an 18% increase compared to the first three months of 2023. A 6% increase in sales, a 2% growth in customers and an increase in […]
Three charged in prescription drug fraud case
(CNS): Two women and one man appeared in court Tuesday facing multiple conspiracy charges relating to a prescription drug fraud in which they are accused of illegally obtaining and supplying opioids. According to the RCIPS, the three people were charged on Friday after an investigation that began in February last year. They were allegedly using […]
Permanent residents owing fees face losing rights
(CNS): Permanent Residents who have not paid their annual fees are being urged to pay up or face the loss of the right to live in the Cayman Islands. As part of Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman’s ongoing commitment to ensure compliance with immigration regulations, the department is reminding those with PR to pay the […]
