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The judge presiding over a robbery case returns a not guilty verdict citing tainted evidence.

Police confirm the identify of the victims in Monday's fatal collision.

March for Jesus is tomorrow.

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Dream's Kayah Clarke wins women's Basketball Finals MVP.

Basketball fans get ready for an electrifying weekend as the National Men's Basketball League Division 1 playoffs tip off.

And once again we turn the spotlight on a true champion of youth development in sports. It’s a journey of passion, perseverance, and sometimes tough love, but always with a heart that cares deeply for the game and its players. We’re talking about, none other than Coach Ernie ‘Gillie’ Seymour, a name synonymous with football excellence in the Cayman Islands.

The trial of a man accused of killing another with his car after a dispute begins in Grand Court.

The Judge begins the summation of the case against four people accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Royal Bank of Canada.

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Cayman Islands Anticipates a thrilling Rugby Showdown Against Mexico later this month.

The Minister for Tourism and Transport, said football fans witnessed a legendary tribute of matches on the weekend.

Sir John A. Cumber was too strong for Joanna Clarke in round 4 of the 2024 Inter-Primary Cricket Competition.

Customs and Border Control says all of the people who arrived on an unauthorized vessel in Cayman Brac Tuesday evening are accounted for. An update from the courts on the couple accused of a 78-thousand dollar ATM skimming enterprise and the Progressives ramp up the criticism of the current Goverment on the issue of cruise tourism.

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Molly Kehoe nominated for Award in her first season at Cardiff City.

Jaiden Reid competes for LSU at SEC Conference Finals

Karthik Adapa will representy Cayman at the PanAm Championships in Colombia later this month.

National Men's Basketball League Division 1 playoff action begin this weekend.

CBC is investigating after a vessel arrives in Cayman Brac waters with 4 adults and an infant on board.

Final speeches wrap up today in the jury trial of four people accused of robbing a local bank.

The 49 year old West Bay man wanted in connection with a serious assault is now in custody.

Customs and Border Control confirm a small vessel with migrants on board arrived in Cayman Brac this morning.

The National Trust for the Cayman Islands announces a new event designed to educate and empower young people about the critical issue of climate change.

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Just about one thousand football fans gathered at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex on the weekend in support of a legendary Caymanian Coach

Dream sweeps Infinity 2 games straight to take the championship title in the best of 3 National women’s basketball final series.

THREE PEOPLE DIE IN A MULTI-VEHICLE COLLISION EARLY THIS MORNING.

POLICE ARREST TWO PEOPLE SUSPECTED IN OBTAINING PROPERTY BY DECEPTION TO THE TUNE OF $78,000 FROM ATMs

A REPORT ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIALS FOR THE CORE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE YEAR.

AND WE'LL CHAT WITH A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR ABOUT THE LOCAL LAUNCH OF AN INNOVATION PRODUCT AIMED PRESERVING BEAUTY SLEEP IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE...IBONNET CO-CREATOR NIK STEWART STOPS BY.

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CAYMAN AIRWAYS DIRECT FLIGHTS TO BARBADOS ARE WINDING DOWN.

A MOBILE PHONE LEADS POLICE TO A BURGLARY SUSPECT AND MORE CUBAN MIGRANTS ARE SPOTTED OFF THE COAST OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS.

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Special Olympics Cayman Islands will host the Caribbean Regional Bocce Tournament later this month.

It’s a testimonial All-Star Clash of the legends tomorrow at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex AT 7PM IN HONOR OF FOOTBALL LEGEND COACH GILLIE SEYMOUR

Game 2 of the best of 3 National women’s Basketball final series is this weekend.

A weekend round up of Mustang Track Club athletes abroad at College.

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Cayman Cricket to host international Cricket tournament in 2025.

Cayman International School won the inaugural 2024 Caribbean International Sports Association (CISA) tournament.

And Round five of the 2024 Inter- Primary School Cricket season continues this Friday.

A brush fire breaks out. A young man convicted of manslaughter learns his fate today. Cabinet approves funds for a mulit-million migrant detention center and a new boutique hotel sees Cayman marking a new accomodations milestone.

On Radio Cayman's Evening News, multiple arrests in connection with prescription drug fraud, a mechanic is convicted of obtaining property by deception and Cayman sees its six water related death this year - a 72 year old woman from the U.S.

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Cayman Brings Home two Bronze medals from the East Coast Invitational in Maryland.

Rugby enthusiasts witnessed an epic battle the Cayman Islands National XVs team defeated Bermuda’s National Team in Bermuda on the weekend.

The young ladies from Cayman Prep secured their third successive Inter-Primary Girls Cricket Rally title and week five of the league continues this Friday.

TWO MEN ARRESTED ON FIREARMS CHARGES APPEAR BEFORE THE COURTS.

AFTER A FOUR MONTH DELAY, CHIEF MAGISTRATE ANGELYN HERNANDEZ DRAWS A LINE IN THE SAND FOR THE PROSECUTION.

AND A LOOK AT WHAT'S ON THE AGENDA FOR TOMORROW'S CENTRAL PLANNING AUTHORITY MEETING.

Dream Takes Game 1 of the National women’s Basketball championship final series as their star player Kayah Clarke Sets a New National Record

14 students from different high schools across Grand Cayman battled it out for the first ever spinning competition on island.

Anastacio Rankine, who is currently detained at HMP Northward, appeared before Magistrate Vanessa Allard today after facing charges from last year relating to robbery and burglary.

The cost of local companies control license and processing fees shall be revised via regulations approved by Cabinet after being unchanged for 17 years.

Cabinet has approved the appointment of fourteen (14) persons to the Labour Tribunal in accordance with section 74 of the Labour Act (2021 Revision).

The Minister for sports says girls Cricket as improved tremendously this year.

John Gray High School wins the Inter-Secondary School Spin competition.

And Game 1 of the 2 best of 3 womens basketball finals series begins this Sunday at the ARC in Camana Bay at 7:15pm

Rainfall hampered the progress of the CUC Inter Primary Boys Cricket Rally which got underway this morning with 12 schools competing at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex

The Cayman Islands sees its fifth water related death this year, with the passing of a male on Wednesday, at a resort on West Bay Road.

The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service confirms that two migrants who escaped lawful detention from the CBC Detention Center (CBC DC) and were found to be at the BTCC.

The Minister for Financial Services and Commerce pitched Cayman as the jurisdiction for investment management, trusts and maritime business in his latest visit to Asia.

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service says in 2023 their Financial Crimes Investigation Unit (FCIU) faced a number of incidents, with several crimes still under active investigation.

In Sports…Results related to Cayman Islands sports collected in a recent nationwide youth and sports survey have been released.

The CUC Girls Inter-Primary Cricket Rally opened with excitement this morning as her Excellency, the Governor Jane Owen batted the first ball to start off the tournament.

The trial of Royley Anthony Russel- a mechanic charged with taking money for car repairs and service work that was never completed continued in Grand Court today.

The Progressives Opposition says its supports a $1 million dollar pledge from the United Kingdom to improve radar surveillance as part measures to disrupt drug and gun trafficking. 

DART announces the winner of the Minds Inspired SDG challenge.

Cayman Rugby girls win against 2 Florida sides onthe weekend. Cayman U18 Elite Marbling girls travelled to Miami for a historic fixture vs 2 Florida girls select teams.

Cayman Basketball in conjunction with the Department of Sports will hold a coaching clinic this weekend. Former NCAA Coach Sergio Rouco will be in Cayman to share his wealth of knowledge with local coaches on the topic of “Player Development.”

Hundreds pounded the pavement of George Town on Sunday morning for the annual Deputy Governor's 5K run/walk challenge

Captain Bothwell passes. Cuban migrants protest outside of the Government Administration Building. A man challenges his imprisonment at Northward prison.

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A man charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual activity with a child takes the stand. Gun numbers are on the rise. There’s a British Overseas Territories Heads of Public Service Conference in Cayman.

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The Miami Sharks, a Major League Rugby team, will be visiting Cayman next month…

East End Primary smash their way to the top of Group A in week 3 of the 2024 Inter Primary Cricket Competition.

It was a big turnout for the Deputy Governor’s 5K this weekend as numerous civil servants and other members of the community came together to walk/run and raise funds for three local charities.  

A LOCAL MAN ACCUSED OF IMPORTING FETANLYL INTO THE ISLANDS APPEARS IN COURT.

MORE DETAILS ON THE APEAL OF A FORMER CUSTOMS AND BORDER CONTROL OFFICER CONVICTED OF DRUG CHARGES

OFREG APPROVES IMPORT OF A NEW FUEL PROMISES TO BE MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDS

AND THE CAYMAN ISLANDS GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR IS ANNOUNCED.

As women’s basketball evolve internationally, the same can be said for women’s basketball locally, as the finals are set and the top two teams in the national league are ready to take the court for the best of 3 series at the John Gray Gym this Sunday at 3pm.

Cayman Rugby is taking their U14s and U18 girls teams to a youth tournament in Miami this weekend. The Florida Youth Rugby Union and Miami Sharks present the 1st annual U14 and U19 Coconut Cup where Cayman Islands will face off against Lady Jaguars tomorrow.

A panel of judges consider the appeal of a man convicted of home invasion, a South Sound car crash leads police to seize a gun, ammunition and drugs and it's a big day for the Cayman Islands Fire Service... as trainees are inducted into the service. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews

The Cayman Women’s Rugby team returned victorious from their first Ruggerfest DC 15s tournament. 4 wins from 4 games saw them crowned champions of the tournament.

Reporter Jevy Ebanks takes a deep dive into the Royal Cayman Islands Police Services latest crime stats.

The Department of Agriculture's popular Home Garden series is back.

Government provides mental health awareness sessions for Civil Servants and It's Wildlife Wednesday - how Government is working to showcase the beauty that's all around us.

DG5K on Little Cayman a Success

DG5K Challenge this weekend on Grand Cayman

Squash Coffee Mornings

Integra Healthcare Sea Swim

THE JURY HEARS FORENSIC TESTIMONY IN THE TRIAL OF AN ADULT MAN ACCUSED OF CHILD RAPE, SEXUAL COMMUNICATION WITH A CHILD AND ENGAGING IN SEXUAL ACTIVITYWITH A CHILD.

A MAN SUSPECTED OF STEALING FROM A TIP JAIR AT A RESTAURANT IS UNDER ARREST.

FOUR MEN FORMALLY CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT ROBBERY APPEAR IN COURT.

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TWO ARRESTS AND THE SEIZURE OF A WEAPON AND AMMUNITION

AN UPDATED NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY JUST IN TIME FOR EARTH WEEK.

HMCI CONDUCTS A DAMAGE ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP

AND WHY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SAYS YOUR INPUT IS SO IMPORTANT TO FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE IN THESE ISLANDS.

Two centuries recorded in a single game. Hitting a century as an individual or as a team is the highlight of any cricket game at any level but two centuries in a primary school cricket game is unprecedented and special.

The National women’s Basketball final is set. This Sunday, Coach Corey McGee and his undefeated Infinity squad will go head to head with Coach Wendy Manzanares and her Dream team in a must-see finals’ matchup.

POLICE ASK FOR ASSISTANCE TO FIND A MISSING TEEN.

CONSULTATION PERIODS FOR EDUCATION AND HEALTH.

PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM A VEHICLE BREAK-IN

AND MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY..

An update from the Courts, the latest Cabinet Summary and the National Children's Festival of the Arts.

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Emancipation day events are announced. HSA advances in cardiac care with new imaging procedure. The George Martin Slijper trial is delayed.

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Special Olympics Cayman Islands is gearing up to host the Caribbean Regional Bocce Tournament, welcoming athletes from 20 different countries for three days of competition from May 23rd-25th at the Lions Community Centre

Jonathan Woodhouse receives sentence following his involvement in a 2023 bar brawl that left one dead.

George Slijper facing charges of rape, sexual communications with a child, and engaging in sexual activity with a child to stand trial this week.

Public Health hosts a special immunisation drive to mark Vaccination Week in the Americas.

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SPORTS

A tragic passing at this morning's NICE programme briefing. A man is scheduled for sentencing. And more from Taste of Cayman.

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-The national men’s Basketball league sees its first female coach take the court this season.

 -Efforts continue to foster the growth of sports in the Sister Islands.

-A man charged with attempting to pervert the court of justice will stand trial in 3 months.

-A 31-year-old-man of George Town is arrested in relation to several theft related crimes including burglary and theft from motor vehicles.

-The RCIPS report 153 speeding tickets were issued during the Easter period.

-Hazard Management Cayman Islands publishes a new “All Hazards” Preparedness Booklet.   The 47-page booklet covers a range of natural hazards and provides useful preparedness tips

-And rain or shine, the black-eyed peas concert will go on.

A man convicted of rape receives his sentencing. We hear more on the Education Data Report. Water Authority - Cayman is working on a leak detection project in the Brac.

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It was the anticipated match up of the regular season…IRG Astros vs Sol Blazers. Fans were treated to a high-scoring and fiercely competitive game between the two. The Astros edged out a narrow victory with an 88-87 win in what can only be described as a nail-biting finish.

Special Olympics Cayman Islands is gearing up to host the Caribbean Regional Bocce Tournament, welcoming athletes from 20 different countries for three days of competition next month.  May 23rd-25th at the Lions Community Centre

A man appears for numerous sex assault charges against children. Cabinet releases the summary of its 21st March meeting. Drug Smugglers enter guilty pleas.

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16 Seven Mile swimmers made waves in the highly anticipated EAJ Spring into Long Course swim meet in Jacksonville, Florida, leaving an indelible mark of determination and excellence at the Elizabeth Walton Aquatic Center (Episcopal School of Jacksonville).

Cayman Brac’s Swim program is thriving as it continues to help children of all ages.