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Cayman Cabinet Post Meeting Summary 14 January 2026January 22, 2026- Cayman: Water-Related DeathJanuary 16, 2026Frpm RCIPS From RCIPS On Saturday morning, 10 January, just after 8:50AM, the Cayman Islands Coast Guard duty team responded to a report of a person in distress in the waters off the West Bay Dock. […]
- Cayman: Police Investigate Robbery in George TownJanuary 12, 2026From RCIPS Shortly after 9:00PM on Sunday, 11 January, officers responded to a report of a robbery at an address on Whitman Seymour Road, George Town. It was reported that three men approached a […]
- Cayman: Police Investigate Hit & Run of Cyclist on Rex Crighton Blvd, 11 JanuaryJanuary 11, 2026From RCIPS At about 6:20AM on Saturday, 10 January, officers responded to a report of a collision involving a pedal cyclist and a white vehicle on Rex Crighton Boulevard, in the vicinity of Chime […]
- Cayman: Water-Related DeathJanuary 9, 2026From RCIPS On Saturday, 3 January, 2026 at approximately 4:05PM, the Cayman Islands Coast Guard Operations and Rescue Coordination Centre (ORCC) received a report of a person who had failed to […]
Cayman Brac duty concessions extended; flat rate on building materials continued for Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman, 14 January 2026 – On 31 December 2025, Cabinet approved the extension through 31 December 2030 of a slate of duty abatements including a reduced flat-rate import duty on building materials to Grand Cayman, and a significant concessions package…
How Venezuela Grew Poor With More Oil Than Saudi Arabia
Donald Trump has been clear about framing oil as a central part of Washington’s interests in Venezuela, but whether the country’s vast reserves can translate into real prosperity is unclear.
Drug use disorders: A growing public health problem in the Americas
Drug use disorders: A growing public health concern in the Americas, PAHO study finds Drug use disorders are among the ten leading risk factors for death and disability in the region, affecting 17.7 million people. Washington, D.C., 14 January 2026…
SLB, NESR and Delta United Group to Power Libya’s Energy Revival at Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026
The companies join the Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 as Gold Sponsors, signaling strong private-sector confidence as policymakers, operators and investors convene later this month to accelerate production, investment and infrastructure development TRIPOLI, Libya, January 14, 2026/ — International…
Essential Guide to Aircraft Parts
IMAGE: pexels Aircraft are remarkable feats of engineering that rely on thousands of meticulously crafted components working together in seamless coordination. Whether you’re a pilot, maintenance professional, aviation enthusiast, or someone just starting their journey in the aerospace industry, understanding…
Polack Post: Caribbean Hanging By A Parrot
By Peter Polack Peter Polack An in-law of mine was given the task to babysit a 75 year old parrot which he promptly abandoned for a weekend trip. The house cat sat on top of the parrot cage, purring and…
15 Jan Weather in Cayman
Thu 15 January 2026 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS A rapidly approaching Nor’wester will become stationary across the area late tonight bringing a rapid deterioration in sea conditions with rough seas and westerly swells. Showers are forecast from Saturday as a…
Saint Lucian boxers to take up Guadeloupe scholarships
From OECS Communications Article by Saint Lucia Times Two of Saint Lucia’s boxing champions are preparing to undergo advanced training in Guadeloupe. Hervé Charlemagne and Daniel Martin have been awarded scholarships to participate in a three-month immersion programme at the…
Industry Veteran Cany Jobe Appointed Director General (DG) of Gambia Petroleum Commission
Her appointment is part of the country’s efforts to attract oil investments and advance exploration activities JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 14, 2026/ — Gambian President Adama Barrow has appointed Cany Jobe as the new Director General of The Gambia Petroleum…
Arab Coordination Group and African Development Bank Group Launch a Structured Strategic Partnership to Scale Co-Financing and Investment in Africa
The High-Level Consultation Meeting culminated in the adoption of a Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the ACG and the AfDB BIDJAN, Ivory Coast, January 14, 2026/ — The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) and the African Development Bank Group…
