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Day: April 26, 2024

CRFM Ministerial Council’s 18th Meeting addresses climate resilience, fisheries crimes, and Caribbean blue economy

Honourable Josephine Olivia Connolly of The Turks and Caicos Islands elected Chair of the CRFM Ministerial Council  (Photo: Minister Connolly via X) Belize City, Friday, 26 April 2024 (CRFM)—Ministers of responsible for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and the Blue Economy from Member…

Common Food Additive Hikes Diabetes Risk

Adobe stock From Newsmax Emulsifiers — substances that are essential ingredients in processed foods — appear to increase people’s risk of Type 2 diabetes, a new study finds. In fact, the more emulsifiers that people eat as part of their food, the…

Cayman Islands Fire Service Welcomes Long Awaited Cohort of Officers

The new firefighters listen attentively during their passing out ceremony held at the Lions Community Centre on 25 April. By: Teisha-Ann Pinnock Following 24 weeks of intensive training, 21 Caymanians will be added to the ranks of the Cayman Islands Fire…

Cayman: Planned eastbound lane closure on LPH Sunday April 28 th , 2024 from 5:00 A.M. to approximately 6:00P.M.

Linford Pierson Highway (LPH) – Road Works The National Roads Authority (NRA) will be closing the Eastbound Lane on the LinfordPierson Highway (LPH) from the new Bobby Thompson Roundabout to AgnesRoundabout this coming Sunday April 28 th , 2024 from…

 Cayman: OfReg grants import permit to Refuel for new more sustainable fuel alternative E85

Cayman Islands Utilities regulator OfReg has issued an import permit for a new alternative fuel known as ‘FLEXFUEL’ or ‘E85’ to local retailer, Refuel.  The new E85 fuel type is widely used in other countries around the world and is…

Cayman: HMCI to Participate in Joint Disaster Response Exercise with Int’l Team

Motor Vessel DAWN in the George Town Harbour on Thursday, 25 April 2024.  Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI) will host representatives of Global Support and Development (GSD) next week for a joint disaster response and preparedness exercise. In addition, Motor Vessel…

Cayman: Update – Bodden Town Man Charged with Firearm and Traffic Offences

From RCIPS Update: 26 April The 32-year-old man of Bodden Town who was arrested on Tuesday 23 April has since been formally charged with 10 offences including Possession of Unlicensed Firearm, two counts of Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm (Ammunition),…

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Cayman: CUC receives Green Diamond Award for Recycling Excellence

CUC’s Materials Management Team (from left) Samuel Stewart, Robert Tiofilo (kneeling), PhilipParchment (kneeling), Dennis Connor, Carlos Rivers, Keanu McLean and Aaron Frederick.Missing from photo is Chad Powell, Shirley Terry, Donna Gayle and Liana Zavislak Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (“CUC” or…

Cayman Islands Hosts Successful Inaugural Reinsurance Conference

The Cayman Islands hosted its first dedicated reinsurance conference, [Re]Connect, on April 18 and 19, marking a significant milestone in the global reinsurance landscape. Attended by nearly 450 delegates, with about half representing international entities, the event showcased the Cayman…