Politics
Supermarkets join together in Covid-19 vaccine requirements.
(RCN) Local supermarkets in the Cayman Islands are coming together to protect the Cayman Islands from Covid-19. From yesterday (9th of August) All supermarkets will require new applicants to prove that they have been vaccinated against Covid-19. Work permit renewals will also only be processed for vaccinated team members. Employees in these supermarkets who are […]
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 […]
Progressives hold a re-opening press conference, pressure PACT to speak up.
(RCN) The Progressive Opposition held a press conference, on Tuesday 15th of June 2021. Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart has accused the PACT government of being silent, in particular with regards to re-opening Caymans borders. “I know that the PACT government is inexperienced and trying to come to grips with the demands of their roles within […]
Fatal Collision in George Town, 23 May
Shortly after 1:00AM today, Sunday, 23 May, officers responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on South Church Street, in the vicinity of Palm Springs, involving a Changan CS75 and a Honda Fit. The five occupants of the vehicles were injured in the collision. Emergency services attended the scene and all five persons were transported to […]
Frank Schillings $18 Million 27 unit apartments approved by CPA.
(RCN) Frank Schilling’s $18 million dollar apartment complex was approved by the CPA, on Wednesday 12th of May. Frank Schilling is known for the company he started, Uniregistry. Mr. Schilling sold Uniregistry to GoDaddy for $196.2 million dollars and has an estimated net worth of $500 million dollars. The complex. which will have 3 buildings […]
Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Absconded Teen Kayla James, 13 May
Just after 10:15PM on Tuesday, 11 May, police received a report of a missing teen and are seeking the assistance of the public to locate her. Kayla James, age 17, departed her home at approximately 5:00PM on Tuesday evening and has not returned since. Kayla is described as being of light brown complexion, 5ft 3in […]
Robbery in George Town, 13 May
On Monday, 10 May, officers received a report of a robbery which had taken place at about 3:00AM the same morning on Martin Drive in George Town. It was reported that a man had been sitting in his car outside a bar when two other men approached and entered his vehicle. One of the males […]
Ellen DeGeneres to end long-running TV talk show next year
(AP) Ellen DeGeneres is calling time on her long-running talk show. The daytime host, who has seen a rating hit after allegations of running a toxic workplace, has decided that the upcoming 19th season will be the last, ending in 2022. It coincides with the end of her contract. “Although all good things must come […]
New Government Announces Ministries.
The new Cayman Islands Government has assigned Cabinet-level ministerial responsibilities as follows: Hon. Wayne Panton, JP, MP Premier Cabinet Office and Minister for Sustainability and Climate Resiliency (“MSCR”) (The Premier also retains responsibility for the Royal Cayman Islands Police’s Budget). Hon. Christopher Saunders, MP Deputy Premier Finance, Economic Development & Labour (“FEDL”) Hon. Julianna O’Connor-Connolly, […]
New PACT Government sworn in.
A new Government of The Cayman Islands has been sworn in. Independent Members of The PACT were sworn in as the Government, with Wayne Panton as Premier, Chris Saunders as Deputy Premier, and McKeeva Bush as Speaker of Parliament. Speaking at the ceremony, Premier Panton outlined a “New Direction” for the country. He thanked former […]
