Sister Islands

Police Make Two Drug Arrests in Cayman Brac

On Wednesday morning, 10 May, officers in Cayman Brac received information that a man appeared to be selling drugs at Watering Place Park. The man was also wanted on an outstanding warrant.

Archive·May 17

Cayman: Governor Owen visits Sister Islands for the first time

Her Excellency the Governor Jane Owen has returned to Grand Cayman after a busy day in the Sister Islands on Saturday, 29 April.

Archive·May 2

Update on Investigation into Unexplained Death of Child in Cayman Brac

The RCIPS would like to confirm that the investigation into the unexplained death of the two-year-old child in Cayman Brac, that occurred on 26 July 2022, remains open and ongoing.

Archive·Apr 30

Minister's Official Statement Re Cayman Brac Burglaries

Honourable Juliana O'Connor-Connolly, JP, MP

Archive·Apr 27

Cayman: Police investigate four burglary incidents in Cayman Brac

Around 6:15AM, on Friday 21 April, police responded to a report of a burglary incident that took place at a business premises on West End Road East, Cayman Brac.

Archive·Apr 26

Further Update on Cayman Brac Water Situation

As our customers in Cayman Brac are aware, the Water Authority is experiencing challenges related to meeting the high demand for water.

Archive·Apr 25

Little Cayman DG's 5K Challenge Postponed

The 2023 Deputy Governor's 5K Challenge (DG's 5K) event in Little Cayman, originally scheduled for 23 April, has been postponed to 28 May due to the scheduled arrival of HE Governor Jane Owen in the C...

Archive·Apr 18

Application for UNESCO World Heritage Site: Little Cayman Marine Parks & Protected Areas

Today, the United Kingdom announced that the Little Cayman Marine Parks and Protected Areas will be considered for UNESCSO World Heritage Site Status.

Archive·Apr 10

Police Investigate Burglary Incident in Cayman Brac

Just before 3:30PM on 4th April police responded to an address along Plover Cres of Cayman Brac, where it was reported that a burglary had taken place.

Archive·Apr 8

Cayman Brac robots continue to rule the pool at SeaPerch Challenge

For the second year running, a team from Layman E. Scott High School are overall winners of the SeaPerch Challenge where 21 teams from six schools participated in an underwater robotics challenge at t...

Archive·Mar 25

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Opinion

CI $100 Could Not Feed a Caymanian Family for a Week

The task was simple. Take CI $100 into a Cayman supermarket in 2026 and find out what it can buy for a family of four.

The Caymanian Journal.Jul 11

Sister Islands

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

News

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

News

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

News

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