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Caribbean Islands on alert for tropical storm impacts arriving later this week October 15, 2024From AccuWeather Growing risk of flooding rainfall and life-threatening mudslides in the mountainous terrain of Puerto Rico and Hispaniola > An area of high pressure over […]- Cayman: Contract Signed for Central Scranton Park: Phase 1October 15, 2024The Ministry of Tourism and Ports is pleased to announce that the contract for Phase 1 of the highly anticipated Central Scranton Park development has been signed with McAlpine Limited, one of […]
- Cayman: MPs approve $51.8 million in Supplementary Expenditure for 2024October 12, 2024Grand Cayman, 11 October 2024 – Members of Parliament approved $51.8 million in supplementary expenditure requests for the Cayman Islands Government’s 2024 financial year in Finance Committee on […]
- Climate finance for UK OT islands top of the agenda in BrusselsOctober 12, 2024Ahead of this year’s UN Climate Change summit (COP29) happening in Azerbaijan, where climate finance is set to be a major agenda piece, UK and EU OCTs have gathered in Brussels to discuss and […]
- Cayman: RCIPS and the Ministry of Health & Wellness Warns about Dangerous Drug “Gummies” and Associated Serious Health RisksOctober 12, 2024From RCIPS On Monday, 7 October the RCIPS reported a case of two juveniles who were rushed to hospital, due to medical issues experienced after ingestion of a drug. Investigations have revealed that […]
BLOOD FOUND: Police also find missing Kerran’s discarded key
Police have found a discarded car key and dried blood on the rocky shoreline as part of a search of the Pedro Castle area for missing woman Kerran Natalee Baker. Chief Superintendent John Jones, head of operations for the RCIPS,…
Dishin’ with Dody: Lettuce, dressing, and croutons…oh my!
As promised, here is the continuation of our “salad odyssey”. Last column covered the creation of salad dressings. The body of a salad is as varied as the dressings. Most any vegetable or fruit can be added to a salad. …
Former beauty queen returns to Cayman with exciting kids stories
After a period of extensive travel, Cayman Brac native, Rabia Abdul Akim has returned to Cayman to share her worldly experiences through her new books. The intrigue of foreign cultures has inspired the Caymanian writer, former beauty queen, tae kwon…
Guns remain on the streets. Amnesty extended
Sadly it comes as no surprise that the RCIPS latest amnesty was in the words of Detective Superintendent Marlon Bodden, “disappointing”. The no questions asked gun amnesty has now been extended for another 31 days and two local businesses have…
Are Jamaicans still proud of their independence?
Prima facie, independence boasts an attractive menu for political profiling, but is it practical? Pundits employ the Jamaican example to measure the benefits and likelihood of a successful Caymanian independence, without much success. Although miniscule, opinions that Jamaica would be…
Further wait for crew of stricken vessel
The crew who were miraculously rescued at sea when their boat sank still face an anxious wait before they can be reunited with their families. Miss Janice got into difficulties five hours after setting off from Cayman, heading to Honduras….
Sanchez back in the dock
Three men appeared in court yesterday, charged variously with assault and firearms offences, one of whom, Jose Sanchez, was acquitted just last week in the March 2010 West Bay murder of Alrick Peddie. In a hearing before Chief Magistrate Margaret…
STILL MISSING: Police release CCTV footage of Kerran, 25
These are the last images of missing 25 year old Kerran Baker. The Jamaican born woman has not been seen since Saturday. Her car was found abandoned on wasteland near Pedro’s Castle. Last night police released CCTV footage of Kerran,…
Search for missing Kerran
Detectives searching for missing Kerran Natalee Baker were carrying out a detailed search of the area near where her car was found. Her white Honda Civic was discovered abandoned on waste ground near to Pedro’s Castle yesterday afternoon. Scenes of…
Artist Charles Long prepares for new exhibition at West Lane
Charles Long is one of the few – possibly the only Cayman based artist, who has made a living more or less exclusively from his paintings, consistently for nearly four decades. Originally from England, Mr. Long pursued an art foundation…
