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Cayman: Updated National Energy Policy Approved by Cabinet

The Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency is pleased to announce that on 16 April 2024Cabinet approved the updated National Energy Policy 2024-2045 and the accompanyingImplementation and Monitoring Plan. This is the first update to the National Energy Policy since…

Cayman: Police Investigate Wounding in East End

From RCIPS Shortly after 9:45PM yesterday, 20 April, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers to a report of a stabbing incident at the East End football field. Upon arrival, officers observed a man with wounds to the head and abdomen….

RBC appoints new Head of Caribbean Banking

Chris Duggan NASSAU, April 21, 2024 – RBC Financial (Caribbean) Limited, (“RBC”) has appointed Chris Duggan, anative of the Cayman Islands, as Senior Vice President and Head of RBC Caribbean Banking, effectiveApril 1, 2024. He succeeds Chris Ronald, who has…

Cayman: Ministry of Health and Wellness National Health Strategy Consultation Launch Set

Hon. Sabrina Turner, Minister for Health & Wellness. Grand Cayman, Friday, 19 April 2024–   The Ministry of Health & Wellness will be launching a one-month consultation period to help determine Cayman’s new national health strategy from May 1-31st, 2024.  The…

Cayman – Missing Teen: Joshua Whittaker

Joshua Whittaker From RCIPS Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Joshua Whittaker, who was reported missing on 14 April, 2024. Joshua was last seen participating in a supervised activity with other teens at the Galleria Plaza off…

Cayman: The Unemployment Rate for Second-Half of 2023 is 3.3%

Labour market estimates from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) Fall 2023 Report show the unemployment rate (the proportion of unemployed persons to the total labour force) at 3.3%.  The total labour force increased by 5.1% to reach 60,513 persons. The employed labour…

1Q 2024 Stats – Cayman Starts 2024 With Strong Growth

George Town, Grand Cayman, April 18, 2024 – The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has just released licensing statistics for 1Q 2024 which showed that between January and March 2024, CIMA issued eleven new international insurer licenses — four B(i)s…

Taste of Cayman 2024 – Full Weekend Recap & Winners

The Cayman Islands Tourism Association celebrated its biggest event this past weekend with an entertainment-packed, multi-day Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival. “Taste of Cayman has exceeded our expectations to provide an unparalleled, world-class experience for food and music…

Cayman: Public Health hosts a special immunisation drive to mark Vaccination Week in the Americas

Parents are encouraged to bring their children, especially those with missed or outstanding doses, to get vaccinated during the vaccination drive. To celebrate the 22nd annual Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) organised by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)…

Rihanna Hails Jawara Alleyne as Her New Favorite Designer, Showcasing Caymanian Talent on the Global Stage

Renowned recording artist, business mogul and fashion icon, Rihanna recently made headlines by declaring Jawara Alleyne, a talented designer hailing from the Cayman Islands, as her new favorite designer. In a sit-down interview with Interview Magazine, Rihanna expressed her admiration…