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The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association will be closed for the next 2 weeks with cancellation of the upcoming March Social on Tuesday.

Archive·Mar 13

Cayman Airways passenger with cough being investigated here

Public Service Announcement (PSA) From Cayman Airways

Archive·Mar 13

13 Mar Weather in Cayman

Humidity: 75% (UP from yesterday) UV: 11.6 EXTREME (UP from yesterday) Temperature: Today’s expected temperatures – 73°F to 84°F. Yesterday: H 83.9°F L 72.

Archive·Mar 13

Coronavirus: US admits 'failing' on testing, says Fauci

A top health official in the US says that the testing system for coronavirus is currently failing.

Archive·Mar 12

Cayman: Landfill Fire Update at 8am & 4pm on Thursday, 12 March

CAYMAN ISLANDS (GIS) – Landfill Fire Update at 4pm on Thursday, 12 March 2020.

Archive·Mar 12

12 Mar Weather in Cayman

Humidity: 69% (UP from yesterday) UV: 11.2 EXTREME (UP from yesterday) Temperature: Today’s expected temperatures – 73°F to 84°F. Yesterday: H 83.5°F L 75.

Archive·Mar 12

The Editor speaks: A government of DIS-Unity?

I had high hopes of a unified government when the Alden McLaughlin government came to power and I backed it as did my wife, Joan.

Archive·Mar 11

Cayman: Smith Barcadere Project will not proceed

The Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure today, (Wednesday, March 11) advises the public of the decision not to proceed with the proposed Smith Barcadere project.

Archive·Mar 11

Very High Risk forecast for Caribbean of TS/H-cane activity

Summary: I am forecasting above average tropical storm and hurricane season due to a combination of either neutral ENSO conditions or La Nina conditions, an active Western African Monsoon, above avera...

Archive·Mar 11

Cayman: Landfill Fire Update at 8am & 4pm on Wednesday, 11 March

Landfill Fire Update at 4pm on Wednesday, 11 March

Archive·Mar 11

Latest Articles

Business

UK fraud review and AML updates could affect Cayman firms with UK links

New UK proposals on fraud enforcement and anti-money laundering could have implications for Cayman businesses with UK operations, directors or customers.

Jul 29

Business

Cayman Insurance Sector Adds Six New International Licences in Q2 2026

The industry added billions in assets and premiums while attracting new international insurance business.

Jul 29

Environment

Deep-Sea Mission Off Trinidad and Tobago Hints at New Octopus Species

Scientists collected the possible new octopus during work carried out from the research vessel while they explored Trinidad and Tobago's deep waters. The team said the specimen still needed careful study before anyone could confirm it as a new species and formally name it. That work would include examining the animal's anatomy and DNA. The discovery came during a mission described by the team as an opportunity to explore a poorly studied region. The researchers said each dive could add new information about the seafloor. The expedition added to evidence that much of the country’s deep water had not been surveyed in detail.

Jul 29

Regional

Caribbean's First Bob Marley Emancipation Mass Draws Capacity Crowd

Worshippers packed St Barnabas Anglican Church in Barbados on Sunday for the Caribbean’s first Bob Marley Emancipation Mass.

Jul 29

Law & Courts

Prison Sentence for Cayman Islands Resident Convicted of Tax Evasion

According to court documents and statements made in court, Justin Ryan Schmidt, formerly of Austin, managed a hedge fund focused on cryptocurrency investments.

Jul 29