Sister Islands

One Man Arrested, Two Outstanding, in Relation to Drug Boat Seizure on Cayman Brac

RCIPS are currently on the scene in Cayman Brac, investigating the recovery of a boat and drugs from a beach in the south side area.

Archive·Aug 22

Man Arrested for Murder in Relation to 1997 Cayman Brac Incident

This morning, 8 August, officers arrested a man, age 76 of Cayman Brac, on suspicion of murder in relation to the death of 35-year-old Eva Glee Ebanks in an incident which took place on 16 October, 19...

Archive·Aug 8

Cayman: Sister Islands Students Join Culture Keepers Fun!

From Cayman National Cultural Foundation

Archive·Jul 28

Cayman Brac interns develop hospitality skills at Le Soleil d’Or

A trio of young Caymanians is being immersed into the hospitality industry, gaining valuable experience and insights, while whetting their appetite to be tourism ambassadors during a three-month inter...

Archive·Jul 24

Cayman: Renewal Deadline Approaches for Liquor Licensees on Sister Islands

Grand Cayman, 23 July 2024 - Holders of liquor licences, including licensees with music and dancing licences, in Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are reminded that the renewal deadline for these licences...

Archive·Jul 23

Police Investigate Stabbing Incident in Cayman Brac

Shortly after 1:30AM on Sunday, 14 July, officers in Cayman Brac responded to a report of a stabbing at the public beach on South Side West Road.

Archive·Jul 15

Further Update: Maritime Incident in Cayman Brac

The Department of Environment and Cayman Islands Coast Guard confirm that the vessel Sea Elephant departed Cayman Brac on Thursday afternoon (11 July 2024), en route to Grand Cayman to an anchorage po...

Archive·Jul 12

Maritime Incident in Cayman Brac - UPDATED

Grand Cayman, 07 July 2024: On Saturday, 6 July, an oil tanker, ‘Sea Elephant’ which was delivering diesel to Cayman Brac was involved in an incident in the vicinity of the Cayman Brac Port that resul...

Archive·Jul 7

Cayman: All Clear for the Sister Islands

The ALL CLEAR has been issued for Cayman Brac & Little Cayman ONLY. Residents on these islands can move freely but are encouraged to be vigilant.

Archive·Jul 4

Solomon Studio, Cayman Brac: July newsletter

Welcome art lovers and subscribers!

Archive·Jun 30

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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

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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