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Retiring Deputy Governor Rules Out Politics

After 44 years of public service, retiring Deputy Governor and Head of the Cayman Islands Civil Service Franz Manderson has ruled out a move into politics.

The Caymanian Journal.·Jul 7

Trailblazer Francine Jackson Dies, Leaving Lasting Legacy

The Cayman Islands is mourning the loss of National Hero Francine Jackson, GMM who passed away peacefully on Sunday. She was a pioneering figure in the country's history.

The Caymanian Journal.·Jul 5

Cayman: National Trust Raised Over $30,000 for Blue Iguana Conservation

10th February 2026 – On Saturday, 31 January 2026, the National Trust for the Cayman Islands held its second annual Blue Tie Dinner at Grand Old House.

Archive·Feb 11

Cayman: Water-Related Death in George Town

On Thursday, 22 January, officers responded to a report of a person in distress in the water off Eden Rock on South Church Street.

Archive·Jan 26

OECS Commission Celebrates International Day of Education 2026: Empowering Youth as Co-Creators of the Future of Education

On the occasion of International Day of Education, held under the theme, “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education”, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission joins the global ...

Archive·Jan 24

RCIPS Highlights Post-Secondary Scholarship Opportunity for Caymanian Students

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is pleased to highlight an exciting post-secondary scholarship opportunity for Caymanian students who are interested in a professional career in policing and pu...

Archive·Jan 21

Cayman: CUC Opens Applications for 2026 Scholarship Programme

George Town, Cayman Islands – January 15, 2026 – Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd.

Archive·Jan 16

Cayman: Water-Related Death

On Saturday morning, 10 January, just after 8:50AM, the Cayman Islands Coast Guard duty team responded to a report of a person in distress in the waters off the West Bay Dock.

Archive·Jan 16

Cayman: Clifton Hunter High School and CIFEC Attain Good School Standing

Clifton Hunter High School (CHHS) and the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) have both attained a Good School standing following their most recent inspections by the Office of Education S...

Archive·Jan 15

Cayman: Police Identify Victim in Water-Related Death

Police can now confirm the identity of the deceased in the water-related death which occurred on Saturday, 3 January. He is 42-year-old Thorr Emile Nickelson of West Bay.

Archive·Jan 12

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Two Men Arrested in Cayman Brac After Police Search Recovered Suspected Drugs

Two men were arrested in Cayman Brac on Thursday after police said they found suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia during a search on West End Road.

The Caymanian Journal.Jul 10

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Premier: "The Status Quo Cannot Continue," Vows New Development Plan

The Cayman Islands Government has published the findings of the Cayman Forward Initiative, setting out nine recommendations for planning reform and environmental decision-making.

The Caymanian Journal.Jul 10

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U.S. cruise visitor dies after snorkelling in the sea off George Town

A 71-year-old cruise visitor from the United States died on Thursday morning after getting into difficulty while snorkelling off South Church Street in George Town, police said. Members of the public pulled him from the water, and emergency responders took him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Police said the man became unconscious while snorkelling. People nearby pulled him from the sea and began chest compressions before EMS arrived. He was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead.

The Caymanian Journal.Jul 10

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Policymakers at home and abroad find digital ID a difficult sell

My eID is also intended to underpin future digital government services, offering a more streamlined way for residents to interact with public authorities and participating organisations. Applicants undergo identity verification and enrolment processes, including photograph capture, as part of obtaining the card. Officials continue to encourage eligible individuals to apply as the programme expands. In contrast, the Efforts in both the Cayman Islands and the United Kingdom to expand or reform digital identity systems highlight a shared ambition to modernise identification processes, but also reveal differing public responses, policy challenges, and implementation strategies, ranging from steady phased adoption in Cayman to political backlash and policy reversal in the UK. United Kingdom’s attempt to introduce a more comprehensive digital identity system has encountered significant political resistance and public scepticism. The government has abandoned plans to make it mandatory for workers to register for a new digital ID to prove their right to work, following criticism, declining public support, and concerns among Members of Parliament. Instead, ministers have confirmed that existing right-to-work checks will be made fully digital by 2029 using current documentation systems such as biometric passports. This shift marks a recalibration rather than a complete withdrawal from digital identity ambitions. Employers already conduct right-to-work checks, and digital verification services have been available since 2022 for certain passport holders, alongside Home Office systems for some non-UK citizens. The revised approach retains mandatory digital checks but removes the requirement for a new standalone ID.

The Caymanian Journal.Jul 10

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Saharan dust plume expected to reach Cayman Islands on Friday evening

The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES), in conjunction with the Public Health Department (PHD), has issued a precautionary advisory, with the Cayman Islands National Weather Service (CINWS) expected to formally issue a Dust Alert on Friday, July 10.

The Caymanian Journal.Jul 10