Government could face $30m court order
Failing a negotiated $3 million settlement with Miami-based GLF Construction Corporation, government could face a $30 million court order for aborting an agreement to build George Town’s cruise-ship berths. The figure represents GLF’s loss of the standard l5% profit on…
Teen critical after jet-ski crash
A 16-year-old girl is in a critical condition following a collision between a jet-ski and a ‘banana boat’ attraction near Public Beach on Thursday. At 12.45 pm on Thursday, 24 November 2011, police received a report that a jet-ski had…
Kerran suspect released
The man arrested on suspicion of murdering a Kerran Baker has been released from custody on police bail. The 35-year-old suspect was taken into custody on 16 November on suspicion of killing the 25-year-old nurse. Ms Baker disappeared the evening…
Fire at Lobster Pot
Firefighters were called to a George Town restaurant after a blaze sent smoke billowing into the air. Police cordoned off North Church Street around 6pm after the fire at the Lobster Pot. No one was injured and damage was minimal….
Escapee now wanted for burglary
Detectives have confirmed that escaped prisoner, Charlton Ebanks, is now wanted for a string of George Town burglaries. The burglaries occurred in the days before he was arrested. Since his arrest information has come to light which makes him a…
Diver death
A diver has died after getting into difficulties near the Kittiwake. A spokesman for the RCIPS said: “At 3:25 pm Wednesday 911 received a report that an unconscious male diver had been taken aboard the vessel Cayman Sky, which was…
Kerran Baker enquiry – Man arrested
Officers involved in the enquiry into the disappearance of Kerran Baker have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. The arrest took place earlier this morning (Thursday, 17 November 2011) following a police operation in the Prospect area. The 35-year-old…
Cuban migrants found
Department of Immigration officials have intercepted 17 Cuban migrants – 16 males and one female – after their boat ran aground off Cayman Brac on Saturday night, 14 November. All appeared to be in good health. It is anticipated that…
Cayman Brac plane crash
At least two people have died in a plane crash on the bluff in Cayman Brac. The Cessna 127 – which is registered in Mexico – got into difficulties late Sunday night. Emergency services had to chop through the bush,…
Bush heads for London
Premier the Hon. McKeeva Bush travels to London this weekend for talks with the Minister for Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham, MP. The talks involve a number of urgent matters including a financial reform agreement. Minister Bellingham preferred not to include…
