Sports

Jaxon Cover’s NHL breakthrough marked a first for Cayman and a milestone for island sport

The Cayman Islands has reached a significant sporting milestone with Jaxon Cover becoming the country's first player to reach the National Hockey League (NHL).

The Caymanian Journal.·Jul 6

adidas and Mercedes−AMG PETRONAS F1 Debut the New Teamwear Collection for 2026 Season

The fresh, modern silhouettes combine Mercedes’ signature team colors and patterns with adidas’ leading technologies to create modern and refined designs for peak performance, as well as off-track com...

Archive·Feb 14

March Schedule Announced for Concacaf Series [Cayman Islands one of venues]

Dates and host venues announced for Concacaf Series matches taking place from March 25-31

Archive·Feb 12

BDO Cayman Islands Raises CI$15,000 for Cayman ARK at 2026 Annual Pickleball Invitational Championship

George Town, Cayman Islands – 11 February, 2026

Archive·Feb 11

February-March Schedule Announced for 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers

Venues and kickoff times announced for matches taking place from Feb. 27 to March 7

Archive·Jan 24

National Basketball Association (NBA) and Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announce Long-Term Renewal to Bring More NBA Games and Activities to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

LONDON, United Kingdom, January 23, 2026/ -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.

Archive·Jan 23

Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico, Awarded 2025/26 Concacaf W Champions Cup Finals

Centralized W Champions Cup Finals scheduled for May 20-23, 2026

Archive·Jan 20

adidas & Audi Revolut F1 Team Reveal Their First Range, Built for the Entire Team and its Fanbase Ahead of Team Launch on 20 January

The inaugural collection between the two brands, featuring apparel, footwear and accessories, brings a fresh perspective to the paddock with sophisticated cuts across a monochromatic palette

Archive·Jan 19

Take Flight with XXIO’s All−New HYPER RD Golf Ball

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 – XXIO®, a global leader in premium lightweight golf equipment, introduces the all-new HYPER RD Golf Ball.

Archive·Jan 17

Dunlop Sports Americas Bolsters Retail Marketing Initiatives with Hiring of Kyle Freeman

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 – Dunlop Sports Americas (DSA) is excited to announce the hiring of Kyle Freeman as its new Retail Brand Marketing Director, a role focused on shaping how golfe...

Archive·Jan 17

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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