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Archives for June 29, 2023

Cayman: FOI Hearing Decision 98 – Public records should be preserved once a FOI request is made

A Freedom of Information (FOI) applicant sought access to a video recording of a court proceeding, which the applicant argued was an administrative record of the court rather than a judicial record. The FOI Act (the Act) does not apply to judicial records.  In reviewing the FOI appeal, the Ombudsman found the video recordings of […]

Hookie Weekend served up Big Caribbean Energy to the DMV

Washington, DC (Sonique Solutions) – Hookie Weekend, the premier Caribbean summer spectacular in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area (DMV) brought together music, culture, and unforgettable experiences at the recently concluded weekend of festivities.  The events brought together a diverse community of music enthusiasts, artistes, creatives, and industry leaders who descended upon the Washington […]

Condolence Message on the passing of Former Governor-General His Excellency S.W. Tapley Seaton

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE PASSING OF FORMER GOVERNOR-GENERAL HIS EXCELLENCY S.W. TAPLEY SEATON, FROM THE PRIME MINISTER OF SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, HONOURABLE DR. TERRANCE DREW Former Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis His Excellency Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton GCMG, CVO, KC, JP, LLD. Thursday 29th June 2023 he Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis offers […]

How to use online dating apps safely

By Teresa Siqueira From Porch The digital era has made meeting a potential love match more difficult than ever. The struggles of many single adults have amplified thanks to less face-to-face contact and a bigger focus on virtual, online communication. With so many different dating apps available today, the popularity of these apps and websites has definitely […]

Cayman: Road Closures for CayMAS Carnival Street Parade, 1 July

The RCIPS is informing the public about the following road closures taking place on Saturday, 1 July, in order to facilitate the CayMAS Carnival street parade. From 10:30AM to 1:00PM, South Church Street will be closed between Memorial Avenue and Boilers Road, in preparation for the parade. The parade is scheduled to begin at 1:00PM […]

Cayman: Landfill operations on Constitution Day Mon July 3, 2023

Grand Cayman, June 29, 2023 – The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) advises the public of the early closure of the George Town Landfill on Constitution Day, Monday, July 3, 2023. The George Town Landfill will close at 1:00 pm on this public holiday and there will not be reception of derelict vehicles or scrap metals on […]

29 Jun Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 Dist.

Thu 29 Jun 2023 TROPICAL REPORT ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Thu Jun 29 2023 Eastern North Pacific (East of 140°W) Tropical Weather Outlook 500 AM EDT Thu Jun 29 2023 Hurricane Adrian ADRIAN STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY Tropical Depression Two-E TROPICAL DEPRESSION PRODUCING HEAVY RAINS […]

Cayman: Official Funeral for Captain Kirkconnell, OBE, JP/ Two-Day Mourning Period

Two-Day Mourning Period for Captain Kirkconnell, OBE, JP 29 June 2023 – Captain Eldon E. Kirkconnell, OBE, JP passed peacefully on Thursday, 8 June, at the age of 96. He served in the Legislative Assembly and the Executive Council of the Cayman Islands from 1962 to 1972, and was made an Officer of the Order of […]

Ocarina builds presence in Asia with acquisition of Asia-Pacific Accounting & Secretarial Services (A-PASS)

Ocorian, the specialist global provider of services to financial institutions, asset managers, corporate and high net worth individuals, has announced the acquisition of A-Pass in Hong Kong. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval.  Ocorian’s global network of Funds, Capital Markets, Corporate and Private Client specialists deliver tailored entity administration, fiduciary and compliance services. This […]

Police investigate a serious sexual assault incident at HMCIPS Northward

From RCIPS Just after 12:45PM on Monday 27 June, police responded to a report of serious sexual assault against an adult inmate by another adult inmate at HMCIPS, Northward Prison. The offending inmate, age 46, has been arrested in relation to the incident and will remain in the custody of the HMCIPS with special measures […]