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A national policy is needed to improve employment prospects for Caymanians

The report, Improving employment prospects for Caymanians, was issued today by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG).  The report states that the Cayman Islands consistently achieved the global definition of full employment between 2019 and 2023. The Caymanian unemployment rate also…

RCIPS Cyber Crime Unit Warns of Misleading Social Media Advertisements

From RCIPS The RCIPS Cyber Crime Team is aware of a significant number of sponsored advertisements circulating on social media platforms. These ads falsely claim to be from the Cayman Compass and often feature well-known Caymanians, most recently Ms. Tara…

Cayman: Constitutional Commission Releases Annual Update for 2023-24

George Town, Cayman Islands, 7 June 2024. The Constitutional Commission (“the Commission”) has released its Annual Update in advance of Constitution Day on 1 July 2024. The Update highlights the work of the Commission in the year since Constitution Day 2023…

Inaugural UK Overseas Territories Day Celebrated on 3 June

UK Overseas Territories Representatives in the United Kingdom along with Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Abbey Earlier this week, Honourable Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, Premier of the Cayman Islands and President of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) announced the…

Cayman: Police Investigate Robbery Incident in George Town

Shortly before 10:00PM on Tuesday, 5 June, officers responded to a report of a robbery at a bar on Shedden Road near Main Street. It was reported that a masked man carrying a machete ran through the outdoor area of…

Cayman National Trust Fundraiser Celebrates Maritime Heritage

6th June 2024 – The National Trust for the Cayman Islands celebrated National Maritime Day, on 22 May, with the fundraiser “A Night at the Museum: Dive Into Cayman’s Maritime Heritage”. The event was held at the Cayman Collections Centre…

Cayman: George Town native serves with U.S. Navy Patrol Squadron

Petty Officer 2nd Class Max Phelps By Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Osborne, Navy Office of Community Outreach  MAYPORT, Fla. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Max Phelps, a native of George Town, Cayman Islands, serves the U.S. Navy assigned…

Cayman: Deputy Premier to Present Perpetuities Amendment to Parliament

Grand Cayman, 5 June 2024 – Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André Ebanks, will present the Perpetuities (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to enhance the trusts and estate planning sector within financial services at the next meeting of Parliament. The…

Record-Breaking Attendance at Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2024 Highlights the Region’s Growing Tourism Sector

Source: Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, and CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig, enjoyed exploring the various stands at Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Jamaica last month. MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (June 4, 2024) – The 42nd Annual…

STANDING PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE TO HOLD HEARING ON THE EFFICIENCY OF CAYMAN AIRWAYS – Thu June 6

GEORGE TOWN, 3rd June 2024 The Standing Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, 6th June2024 starting at 10:00 a.m. in order to further examine the Auditor General’s performancereport, “Efficiency and Effectiveness of Cayman Airways Limited…