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ESO Press Release: Tourism-related services contributed to the 3.6% growth in the Caymans’ economy for the first quarter of 2024November 20, 2024Economic activity in the Cayman Islands, as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP) in real terms, is estimated to have increased by 3.6% in the first three months of 2024. Indicators […]- Cayman: Compendium of Statistics 2023 ReleasedNovember 20, 2024The Cayman Islands Compendium of Statistics 2023, released by the Economics and Statistics Office, is a comprehensive collection of statistics from various public and private sector data sources […]
- Cayman Islands a Prominent Voice During Day 1 of JMC PlenaryNovember 20, 2024Premier Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly (centre) stands with fellow UK Overseas Territories leaders at the start of the first Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) Plenary Session today Wednesday, 20 […]
- Cayman – Wanted: Romario BrownNovember 18, 2024Romario Brown From RCIPS Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Romario Brown, often referred to as Mario. Mr. Brown, age 23, whose last known address was in West Bay, is wanted in […]
- Cayman: National Heroes Day 2025 – Honouring Outstanding Business Leaders & EntrepreneursNovember 17, 2024National Heroes Day 2025 Downtown Georgetown, financial district TEach year on National Heroes Day, the Cayman Islands honours residents who have made valuable contributions to our nation while […]
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…
ESO says economy is up
The Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) has published their statistics for the first quarter of 2011 and report, surprisingly, a growth of 1.2%. This compares with a growth of only 0.9% estimated for the whole of 2011. I say surprisingly…
Police now offering cash for your cache
Police announced yesterday a one-month extension of the recent gun amnesty, offering $200 for every operable firearm and $25 for every 10 rounds of ammunition. The 1-31 Aug extension, in conjunction with digital billboard king Robert Baraud, owner of High…
Hair raising style for Jamaican Independence
Ann Marie Tomlinson has loved doing her hair in wild, crazy styles ever since she was a 15-year-old girl growing up in Kingston, Jamaica. “I used to have a new hair style every week, but now, times are hard and…
Residents get a steal at police auction
Imagine picking up two commercial boat engines in good working condition (with gas bottles) for under $25 or a mountain bike for only $5. Well, to get a bargain like that, you should have been at the police auction. The…
