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Liquor License Applications Move Online.
(RCN) The Liquor Licensing Board reminds Liquor, Music and Dancing License holders of the upcoming Annual Liquor Licensing Meeting, on 13 September, 2021. The deadline to submit applications is 13 August, 2021. The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) is pleased to announce that as of 9 July, 2021, persons renewing their licenses may now […]
Breaking: Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home
(RCN) Gunmen assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and wounded his wife in their home early Wednesday, inflicting more chaos on the unstable Caribbean country that was already enduring an escalation of gang violence, anti-government protests and a recent surge in coronavirus infections. Claude Joseph, the interim prime minister, confirmed the killing and said the police […]
Covid-19 Update, 6th of July 2021.
(RCN) The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 685 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 2 July, 2021. There was one positive result in a traveller. To date, 94,093 COVID-19 vaccinations have been given in total in the Cayman Islands. Of these, 48,665 (68% of an […]
Man stabbed in George Town.
(RCN) Shortly before 7:20AM on Monday, 5 July, officers responded to a report of an incident in the vicinity of the South Sound Community Centre. Two men had been walking in the area when they became involved in an altercation with each other which became physical. One of the men was assaulted and the other […]
Tropical Storm Elsa becomes Cat 1 Hurricane
Tropical Storm Elsa strengthened into a hurricane early Friday becoming the first hurricane for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Elsa was positioned just west-southwest of Barbados on Friday morning with sustained wind of 74 mph and gust of 86 mph was measured on Barbados where hurricane conditions were being experienced. The US National Hurricane Centre […]
John Gray High School Celebrates ‘Good’ Rating.
(RCN) Education Minister Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly and a host of distinguished guests, including His Excellency Governor Martyn Roper and Deputy Governor Hon. Franz Manderson joined students and staff in the John Gray High School Gymnasium on Wednesday morning (23 June) at a special assembly to celebrate the school’s ‘Good’ rating in the April 2021 Office […]
RCIPS update on Operation Quaker.
(RCN) Operation Quaker continues to target drunk driving and speeding island-wide. This weekend the focus was on Sunday brunch events and saw 54 speeding tickets issued and officers arresting 9 persons for driving under the influence. A further 27 traffic offenses were also prosecuted, the majority of which were for using a vehicle with expired […]
Cayman Islands added to United Kingdom Green List.
(RCN) The Cayman Islands has been placed on the United Kingdom’s green list of countries deemed safe to travel to and from. “This is indeed excellent and welcomed news,” said Premier Hon. Wayne Panton. “I once again thank the Governor and his office for their tireless assistance in getting us off the amber list and […]
New COVID-19 Regulations Relax Quarantine Requirements for Verifiably Vaccinated Travellers
(RCN) A five-day quarantine period for fully vaccinated incoming travellers who meet specific criteria is a key change in the new COVID-19 Regulations which came into effect on Wednesday. This and other new Regulations were announced by the Cayman Islands Government at a press briefing on Wednesday, 16 June. Premier Hon Wayne Panton said, “We […]
Update on Operation Quaker.
(RCN) This weekend, as Operation Quaker continued, officers carried out high visibility patrols and several vehicle checkpoints. Particular attention was focused on Sunday during daylight and late evening hours. The operation continues to target drunk driving and speeding island-wide. Additionally, the National Roads Authority assisted with road safety messages in various key locations on their […]
