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RCN Editorial: “Listen to Little and Learn from Grand. Our Actions Decide Our Future!”
Sent in by: Protect Our Future Cayman. These were the themes of Protect Our Future’s latest video campaign which focused on preserving and highlighting Little Cayman as a true Mission Blue “Hope Spot.” Hope Spots are regions of the world that are scientifically identified as critical to the health of the ocean and should be […]
Cayman Islands expands list of acceptable vaccinations.
(RCN) As of Friday, 23 July 2021, the Cayman Islands Government (CIG) has expanded the list of countries from which secure evidence of vaccination is accepted. The Ministry of Health & Wellness in partnership with the CIG’s Computer Services Department has developed technological solutions which enable the scanning of QR codes to securely verify vaccination […]
Public Service Pensions Fund Assets Surpass US$1 Billion.
The Public Service Pensions Board (PSPB) took some giant strides in 2020 achieving notable investment and administration milestones. Presenting the PSPB 2020 annual report in Parliament, Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service, Hon. Franz Manderson revealed that the PSPB’s assets reached an impressive US$1.193 billion as at 31 December 2020. In addition, […]
Delta variant found in the Cayman Islands.
(RCN) The highly infectious Delta variant has been found in the Cayman Islands, through the Genetic Sequencing machine in the HSA. The variant was found in two travellers, both vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine at the HSA earlier in the year. Chief Medical Officer Dr John Lee said, “Given the prevalence of the Delta variant […]
Uk removes Quarantine for Vaccinated BOTS Residents Travelling via Amber List Countries.
(RCN) The United Kingdom Government have changed the rules for incoming entry requirements for people arriving in England via countries currently on the United Kingdom’s amber travel list and also vaccinated under the UK’s vaccination programme delivered in UK Overseas Territories were updated on Monday, 19 July to remove the requirement for quarantine on arrival. […]
Premier Panton sends urgent appeal for those to get vaccine.
(RCN) Premier Wayne Panton is making an urgent appeal, for those still not vaccinated to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The Premier spoke in Parliament on the 21st of July, congratulating the 66% of those vaccinated, but really stressing the importance of taking the Covid-19 vaccine. The Premier noted that the boarders will not open until […]
3 arrested in relation to Jet Ski theft.
Shortly after 8:00PM on Saturday, 17 July, officers received a report that a jet ski had been stolen from an address on Rum Point Drive. The next day, Sunday, 18 July, officers were informed that the owner had seen the wave runner being trailered by another vehicle, along Frank Sound Road and had followed. Officers […]
RCN Editorial: Caribbean Theatre At Its Best AT FJ Harquail Theatre
Sent in by: Quincy H.F Brown Thought provoking and an emotional turn twister; Frank McField’s ONE WHITE ONE BLACK is playing this weekend at the Harquail theatre on Grand Cayman. The 2 hour play is well directed and produced by ZEN Productions. I’m Very grateful my friend Isadora Ferrao arranged tickets for us to go […]
Cuban community in Cayman holds solidarity protest
(RCN) Cubans living in the Cayman Islands took to the streets in George Town, early on Saturday morning. Broadly, Cubans are protesting against food shortages, rising cases of Covid-19 and severe electricity blackouts in the country, which they attribute to the government’s failure to cope with the situation. “ We are here to join other […]
