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National Gallery launches 3rd Cayman Islands Biennial Exhibition

The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI), with support from Butterfield, is pleased to announce the launch of the third Cayman Islands Biennial, a tri-island multi-venue art project held every two years that seeks to highlight the latest developments…

Cayman: Residents encouraged to verify information before sharing

The Cayman Islands Government’s Cyber Security Office is encouraging residents to verify information they receive and not fall prey to sharing and spreading misinformation. This reminder has come in light of sponsored social media posts being circulated with false information…

Steel Pan comes to Cayman Arts Festival

The Cayman Arts Festival has now begun its summer break, but not before it presented three events in June, including its first-ever steel pan concert, the debut performance of the CAF Youth Camerata and a “Music at the Library” concert…

UPDATE: Cayman – Cause of House Explosion due to gas leak

From RCIPS Police have received a report from the forensic expert who examined the house explosion incident that occurred on 5 June, at a private residence on Bayfield Crescent, Bodden Town. The cause of the explosion appears to be due…

Cayman: Hon Roy McTaggart: “These brazen robberies must be stopped”

My fellow Caymanians and Residents: Last night our entire community was again shocked by not one but three armed robbery attempts in one night. These brazen robberies must be stopped!  The Deputy Leader of the Opposition, MP Joey Hew, and…

Cayman Brac man sentenced for drugs and other illegal activities

A 22-year-old-man of Cayman Brac has been sentenced to 21-months in prison with a period of 24-months suspended sentence following his release. This resulted after he was arrested, charged and put before the court for 21 charges, most of which…

Three top students awarded Dart scholarships in 2023

2023 Dart Scholars (L-R): Dart CEO Mark VanDevelde; Dart Scholars Kyla Machingambi, Leila Sulliman-Maw and Alison Owens; and Dart Director Jackie Doak. Dart has announced three students will join the prestigious Dart Scholar programme in 2023. Leila Sulliman-Maw will receive…

Cayman: Police arrest suspect in shooting incident at Bar on Shamrock Road

UPDATE: July 7 2023 Yesterday, Thursday 6 July, officers located and arrested a 30 year-old man from East End, who is alleged to have been involved in a firearms incident at a bar on Shamrock Road, on 4 June. He is…

Cayman: Workshop supports OT biodiversity plan

A biodiversity workshop held last month in the Cayman Islands will contribute to the development of a new biodiversity strategy for the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). The workshop was hosted by the Cayman Islands Department of Environment (DoE) in partnership…

Cayman: WORC issues large administrative fine to local food chain

Grand Cayman, 6 July 2023 – Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) carried out an investigation on a local fast food chain which resulted in levying an administrative fine of CI $125,325.00, which was collected on 15th June. The investigation was initiated…