Non-payment of traffic fines leads to huge hike in arrest warrants
The issuing of hundreds of arrest warrants for the non-payment of traffic fines has prompted the RCIPS to remind motorists of their responsibility when it comes to paying the fines on time. Since the new Traffic Law came into force…
72% Americans oppose Congress banning semi-automatic weapons says latest poll
In a poll executed by Newsmax, a conservative American news media organization founded by Christopher W. Ruddy and based in West Palm Beach, Florida, it shows to date (Wed Jan 23 2013) 77% of Americans would not be in favour…
Man sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for possession of unlicensed firearm
Justice Charles Quin handed down a 10-year sentence, the minimum mandatory sentence for possession of an unlicensed firearm to 20year old Robert Aaron Crawford on Tuesday 22nd January in the Cayman Islands Grand Court. On the 31st October 2012 the…
Drugs , boat and ammunition seized – Three in custody
Three Jamaican nationals have been arrested and are currently detained in police custody following the interception of a boat carrying drugs and ammunition in East End last night. About 9.40pm on Tuesday, 22 January 2013 , Marine Unit officers were…
Serious wounding, man injured, one arrested
A man is in hospital and another is in police custody following a serious wounding on West Bay Road last night. At approximately 8.30pm on Tuesday, 22 January 2013, police received a report of a disturbance at the vehicle pull…
Chief Justice says the need for new Court House is matter of great urgency
CHIEF JUSTICE’S ADDRESS TO THE OPENING OF THE GRAND COURT 16TH JANUARY 2013 PRAYERS LED BY REV MARY GRAHAM OF ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. SALUTATIONS YOUR EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, HON. MADAM SPEAKER, HON. DEPUTY GOVERNOR, HON. MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE…
Business owners team-up on inmate reform
“Fresh Start” Group Launches Dream Project Business leaders of the Cayman Islands have come together with rehabilitation workers in the public sector to address the issue of crime prevention – specifically, inmate reoffending. The owners, managers and directors of prominent…
Man robbed George Town
On 19th January 2013, at about 05:13 am a man was outside his apartment complex on Old Crewe Road, George Town when he was approached by two masked men, and one had what appeared to be a silver coloured pistol. They…
West Bay house fire
On 19th January 2013 at about 4:57 am, a sole occupant of a house on Fountain Road, West Bay was awaken by a boom sound. She saw smoke in her bedroom and immediately evacuated her room through her bedroom window. The…
Cuban refugees detained
On Saturday, 19th January 2013 at about 01:10 am, officers of the RCIPS were on patrol in the Safehaven area when they came upon a boat with 16 Cuban refugees (12 males and 4 females); the boat was docked. The boat…
