Tag: Featured
Cayman faces more heavy rain as another storm brews
(CNS): The Cayman Islands could be facing more heavy rain throughout this week as a large and disorganized area of low pressure located over the western and southwestern Caribbean Sea could form into a storm as it passes our area. The weather service has issued an advisory for the system that the National Hurricane Centre […]
Masked men rob WB grocery shop at knifepoint
(CNS): Police are on the lookout for two tall, slim men who robbed the McRuss grocery store on Mount Pleasant Road in West Bay shortly before 4:00am Saturday. It was reported that two masked men entered the shop armed with bladed weapons and demanded money from the staff. After taking an undisclosed quantity of cash, […]
Two more questions to be added to 2025 referendum
(CNS): Officials have confirmed that the government will hold a referendum on the same day as the General Election, and there will be two more questions in addition to the one asking if Cayman should build a cruise pier. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Ports, Cabinet has approved the change of date, revealed […]
Royal Palms falls into sea ahead of renovation
(CNS): Pictures and videos circulating on social media over the last few days show the derelict buildings at Royal Palms crumbling into the sea following the Cayman Islands’ brush with Tropical Storm Helene, as the erosion on the southern end of Seven Mile Beach reaches unprecedented levels. However, Dart officials say the building, which is […]
Dozen migrants leave Cayman illegally, says CBC
(CNS): The Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) has said that an investigation is currently underway into a report that a dozen undocumented migrants who were in Cayman awaiting processing have left the jurisdiction illegally. The group includes ten Cuban nationals as well as two Ethiopians who were mistreated and smuggled here against their will […]
Mac claims cruise vote will be on Election Day
(CNS) According to McKeeva Bush MP (WBW), the government may move the proposed referendum asking the public if they want cruise berthing facilities in the Cayman Islands to the day of the 2025 General Election, expected to take place in April, rather than holding a separate vote later this year. Posting in a social media […]
Schools open despite continued squalls and flooding
(CNS): Government schools will reopen Thursday, having been closed for three days, even though the weather forecast is for continued floods and squalls into the afternoon. A release from the Ministry of Education (MOE) said the decision had been made based on consultations with the Cayman Islands National Weather Service.
Coastguard seized 560lbs of ganja in latest interdiction
(CNS): During the recent interdiction at sea during joint maritime operations in international waters, the Cayman Islands Coast Guard and the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard seized an estimated 560 lbs of ganja. Multiple large packets of drugs are now being analysed, and more details of the haul will be presented in court, an RCIPS […]
DoE calls for review of need for subdivision on pristine land
(CNS): The Central Planning Authority is due to hear an application for another major subdivision on pristine habitat in East End today, Wednesday, but the Department of Environment has called for a review of whether it’s needed. The DoE said that in the absence of an updated development plan and the necessary “strategic framework for […]
More roads closed due to flooding as rain persists
(CNS) UPDATED 12:45pm: The RCIPS says that due to major flooding, a number of roads were closed at 11am today, Wednesday. They are Halifax Road, Huldah Avenue, Dorcy Drive, Bronze Road, Webb Road, Oak Mill Street and Seafarers Way (in the vicinity of Burger King Waterfront). In addition, small vehicles are currently prohibited on Hope […]
Tropical storm watch lifted but more rain coming
(CNS): The government lifted the tropical storm watch at around noon on Tuesday but officials said this was not an all-clear yet on TS Helene because of the continued severe weather. Residents should exercise caution when outdoors and take necessary safety precautions as conditions are still being assessed. Drivers are asked to avoid driving through […]
