Government Open as Normal, Watch Continues
A Tropical Storm Watch continues for Grand Cayman until further notice as Tropical Storm Ernesto continues its westward passage. All residents are asked to closely monitor weather advisories and the Cayman Prepared website. The Deputy Governor, the Hon. Franz Manderson,…
Statement by the Cayman Islands Council of Associations
Statement by the Cayman Islands Council of Associations regarding government’s proposal to implement a payroll tax on work permit holders earning at least $36,000 per year. This statement has been endorsed by the following associations: Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce,…
Even more confusion re Community Enhancement Fee being withdrawn.
EVEN MORE CONFUSION: Press statement from group of Business People following Premier’s release at 7:04pm Sat (4) Following the release to the media Saturday morning of a statement authored by several prominent Caymanian business leaders declaring that the “Community Enhancement…
Weststar TV and Cayman 27 prepare For Ernesto
As WestStar TV and Cayman 27 prepare for impending weather from Tropical Storm Ernesto, officials want to remind cable customers to follow safety recommendations and prepare early. A few simple steps can ensure family members are safe and speed up…
TS Ernesto well South but strengthening. Florence now Post-Tropical Remnant Low
Tropical Storm Ernesto 11:00 AM EDT Mon Aug 6 Location: 15.8°N 80.5°W Moving: WNW at 9 mph Min pressure: 994 mb Max sustained: 65 mph BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO ADVISORY NUMBER 20 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL052012…
Kemar through to 100m semis Sunday (5) and has a lot more to give
Hyman has lot more to give Ronald Shillingford Kemar Hyman has achieved another fantastic milestone for the Cayman Islands by reaching the 100 metres semi-finals at the London Olympics. The 22-year-old sprinter ran 10.16 seconds to come fourth in a…
Government Prepares for Ernesto
In response to the possible threat of Tropical Storm Ernesto, government’s National Hazard Management Council (NHMC) today (Friday, 3 August) convened its first meeting of this year’s hurricane season – and the first such meeting to be chaired by Deputy…
Post Offices on Grand Cayman will all close Sat 4 @ 11am to public/advisory re Sister Islands
Grand Cayman Cayman Islands Postal Services wishes to advise customers to collect mail before 11am tomorrow (Sat) because all post offices will close to the public at that time (Saturday) in order to secure the mail. This is in accordance with Government’s Business…
Statement from His Excellency the Governor, Duncan Taylor, CBE
Statement from His Excellency the Governor, Duncan Taylor, CBE In response to numerous requests for comment from the media, the Governor has released the following statement: “I have noted the recent comments made about me by the Honourable Premier, including…
TS Watch PR from Hazard Management and Storm advisory preparedness from Post Office, RCIPS
TROPICAL STORM WATCH At 10 a.m. on Sunday August 5th, Tropical Storm Ernesto was located near Latitude 15.0N and Longitude 77.1W or 409 miles South East of George Town, Grand Cayman. Minimum central pressure is 1006 MB. Maximum sustained are…
