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Cayman Recovery Begins Following Inclement WeatherSeptember 26, 2024Grand Cayman, 26 September 2024 – The Cayman Islands have officially entered the recovery phase following six days of inclement weather caused by the development of Hurricane Helene. As […]- Cayman: Safety Top Concern as Inclement Weather Continues September 25, 2024(25 September 2024) – Weather conditions associated with Hurricane Helene continue to affect Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac today, Wednesday 25 September. The Cayman Islands National Weather […]
- Cayman: Tropical Storm Warning, Airport Closures – Monday, 23 September 2024September 23, 2024Owen Roberts Airport Grand Cayman Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (23 September 2024) The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA), which operates the Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) on […]
- Grand Cayman Placed Under Tropical Storm WarningSeptember 23, 2024(23 September 2024) – As of 7:00pm, Grand Cayman has been placed under a Tropical Storm Warning. Tropical storm force winds can be expected within the next 36 hours as the system, currently […]
- Cayman: Men Charged Following Drug Interdiction at SeaSeptember 23, 2024From RCIPS At about 1:50PM on Friday, 20 September, The Cayman Islands Coast Guard and the Jamaica Defense Force Coast Guard were conducting joint maritime operations in international waters when a […]
Russell Brand to be 1st guest on new ‘Rosie’ show
CHICAGO (AP) — Rosie O’Donnell gets her wish: Russell Brand will be the first guest on her new talk show. The Oprah Winfrey Network announced Thursday that the comedian and actor will appear on the Oct. 10 premiere of “The…
Ophelia becomes a Cat 3 and Philippe’s centre is recreated
Ophelia’s eye has become even more distinct. Her initial intensity has been increased to 100 knots making Ophelia a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Ophelia is now the third major hurricane of this season. There…
Public Health Advises on Chickenpox
Public Health officials have confirmed clusters of chickenpox cases in two schools in the past week and are asking parents to keep sick children home to stop a further spread. “We are monitoring the disease and our school nurses are…
Handling grief when a baby dies
One of the most stressful and painful events in a parent’s life is the loss of a newborn baby. The nine months up until the delivery date are filled with hopes, plans, dreams, picking out the right name, preparing for…
US fugitive wants to serve time in Portugal
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — An American killer and alleged hijacker who was a fugitive for 41 years should serve the rest of his jail time in Portugal where he was captured instead of being extradited to the United States, his…
Bryant agrees to play in Italy during NBA lockout
ROME (AP) — Italian club Virtus Bologna said it has reached a verbal agreement with Kobe Bryant for the Los Angeles Lakers star to play in Italy during the NBA lockout. “We have reached an economic deal,” Virtus president Claudio…
Deadline looms for tobacco registration
Cayman’s Health Ministry is reminding tobacco dealers that Tuesday, 1 November 2011 is the deadline to apply for renewal of registration for 2012. “According to the Tobacco Law, everyone dealing with tobacco products must register annually and display the Certificate…
Reggae pioneer Leonard Dillon dies in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — The leader of the pioneering reggae group The Ethiopians has died in Jamaica. Leonard Dillon was 68. Daughter Patrice Dillon says her father died Wednesday at her home of lung and prostate cancer. She says Dillon…
Sub-drug smugglers would stretch police
Local police are unprepared to combat drug smugglers operating semi-submersible seacraft, it was revealed today. “I agree that it would stretch our capabilities, but intelligence sharing with neighbouring jurisdictions would help combat this,” said Chief Inspector Patrick Beersingh. “We have…
England will go all out says Johnson
England manager Martin Johnson says his side will go all out for victory in their crucial Pool B World Cup showdown with Scotland today. England will still qualify if they earn a losing bonus point, with Scotland needing a winning…
