Tag: Sister Islands
Sister Islands on brink of green iguana invasion
(CNS): As the island-wide green iguana cull gets underway in Grand Cayman, residents in the Sister Islands are being urged to “act fast” to prevent a potential invasion on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, which poses a threat to the indigenous species on those islands. The number of greens appearing on the Brac is still […]
Veteran cop takes up top job in Sister Islands
(CNS): Inspector Andre Tahal, who joined the RCIPS almost 20 years ago, has taken over as area commander of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Tahal signed up in 1997 and has worked in many different units in the police. He is no stranger to the Sister Islands, having lived on Cayman Brac when he move […]
Booze board extends opening hours for all
(CNS): The acting chair of the Liquor Licensing Board said holders of liquor licences can now open longer if they choose. Woody DaCosta said that during its quarterly meeting earlier this month the board agreed to a blanket extension on licenses to allow clubs, bars and restaurants to stay open late. It also agreed to […]
Duty cuts extended to 2020 for Sister Islands
(CNS): Duty concessions on fuel, stamp duty and building materials imported into the Sister Islands have been extended through 2020 and the 15% duty cut on Grand Cayman for building materials has been extended until the end of 2016, which Finance Minister Marco Archer said was “consistent with government’s ongoing efforts to stimulate further growth […]
Brac high school makes grade but primaries fail
(CNS): The Layman Scott High School on Cayman Brac is the only high school in the Cayman Islands to receive a ‘good’ rating in its baseline inspection report. The only other school to make the same grade was Prospect Primary on Grand Cayman. But despite the ‘good’ grade for the Sister Islands secondary school, both […]
New boss takes over policing on Sister Islands
(CNS): One of the RCIPS’ most senior female officers has taken over the area command on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman and is set to meet the community at a public meeting later this month. Inspector Wendy Parchment has 28 years of experience in operational policing and has worked at all of the district police […]
Wet weather continues, Brac roads flooded
(CNS): As the National Weather Service forecasts more heavy rains across the Cayman area over the weekend and into next week, police issued a warning to drivers on Cayman Brac Friday afternoon as roads on the Sister Island were becoming waterlogged. An RCIPS spokesperson said as heavy rains and lightning persisted, the South Side Road […]
Brac residents lead efforts towards recycling
(CNS): A grassroots organisation on Cayman Brac, which formed with the express goal of getting a proper recycling programme going on the Sister Islands, is looking for sponsors for two containers so that the waste collected can be transported off-island. While the George Town dump (a.k.a. Mount Trashmore) receives a lot of public attention due to […]
Brac flight losses remain secret
(CNS): The tourism minister refused to reveal how much it costs to operate CAL Express when questioned in the Legislative Assembly recently, as he said it was commercially sensitive information. MLA Ezzard Miller asked Deputy Premier Moses Kirkconnell about the 30-seat Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia, which flies between the Brac and Grand Cayman, and how many […]
