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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.

A man faces rape charges in court. The Cayman Islands Chamber of commerce discusses minimum wage. Early Childhood Assistance Programme funding is available for the 2024/25 Academic Year.

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Six local cyclists represented the Cayman Islands at the 3-Stage Jamaica Cycling Classic race in Montego Bay over the weekend.

And... Guardians Alive was a huge hit on the weekend

The Department of Environment gives an update on Barge Coral Damage. The 10 week trial of four people charged with robbing Royal Bank of Canada in 2016 continues in Grand Court. A man is wanted by the police.

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A man convicted of rape of an underage person will learn his fate this week.

A call for a rollover policy for non-Caymanian civil servants from Planning and Infrastructure Minister, the Honorable Jay Ebanks.

The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism Attends the Routes Americas Conference.

In observance of World Health Day, the Public Health Department announces its commitment to promoting basic accessible healthcare with the theme "My Health, My Right."

As Cayman Aquatics brought back a hefty total of 69 medals and a 3rd place finish from this year’s Carifta Aquatics Championships.

Cayman Athletics 1st Vice President says the Cayman Carifta Track and Field Team outperformed their expectations at the 51st Carifta Track & Field Championships held in Grenada over the Easter weekend.

And...Guardians Alive is this weekend

Police investigate a shooting in George Town. Caymans Speaker was in Westminister for Commonwealth Celebrations. Head of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association shares watersports industry concerns.

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2024 Carifta Bronze medalist Brianna Smith studied her opponents before taking hte field.

And the National Artistic Swimming team snagged the overall high points award for the second time in a row.

The trial of a former board chairman of the National Housing Development Trust continues. The Ministry of Education Achieves 100% Completion Rate in Child Safeguarding Training. And 3 Men are charged following ganja recovery.

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It was a busy, weekend for the Cayman Islands with Carifta Aquatics, Artistic Swimming and Track and Field events over the Easter Holiday.

The Cayman Islands six-person Team finished 8th at the 51st Carifta Track and Field Championships at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in St. Georges, Grenada.

CARIFTA 2024 saw a record 14 medals for the Cayman Islands Artistic Swim team - 4 gold, 8 silver and 2 bronze medals!!

And…Cayman takes second place as Carifta Aquatics continues today in the Bahamas. The Cayman swim team’s medal count was 26 in total with nine gold, seven silver, and 10 bronze on day 4 with open water still to come…

Reps from Cayman Attend the National Hurricane Conference. MP Katherine Ebanks Wilks hosts meeting for the Watersports Industry. And the National Road Safety Committee calls for redoubling of efforts amid road fatalities.

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Track & Field, Aquatics and Artistic Swimming have jetted off to their final destinations this week to compete in the 2024 Carifta Championships around the region.

Cayman's 2x Carifta Gold Medalist Andrew Stone will miss the 2024 Carifta Championships in Bahamas.

Gunnar Studenhoft left his mark in Europe when CIFA took the men’s National Football team to play two friendly matches against FC Turan and Moldova this week.

Infinity remains undefeated in the National women’s Basketball league.

The Deputy Premier engages with Congress, Industry and US media. Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Facility launches Ivan+20 in the Cayman Islands. And the trial of Former National Housing Development Trust chairman begins.

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The Cayman Islands men’s national football team competed FC Turan, a professional club from Kazakhstan, and Moldova in Europe this week.

Local Boxer Nathaniel Antunez won his very first fight at the recent Steven Ross Memorial Boxing Show.

15-year-old Ali Philp is the Captains the Junior National Artistic Swim team.

Two people working on the road development project at Linford Pierson Highway are hospitalized after a speeding motorist hit them this afternoon.

As of September, there were 57 properties in the Cayman Islands foreclosure inventory valued at US$18.4 million.

Government officials, civil servants, churches and pastors gathered at the Glass House by the Government Administration Building today for the National Day of Prayer.

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Synchronized Swimmers are heading off to the Carifta Artistic Swimming Championships in Florida.

4 young ladies from Clifton Hunter High School stole the show when they beat out their competitors in the 4x400m relay event hoisting up Gold medals at the Inter Secondary Track & Field Championships for 2024.

Camanite Synchro held a fantastic exhibition at the Camana Bay pool on the weekend as Artistic Swimmers showcased their talents for local fans before the Carifta Championships in Florida this week.

It was a big Win for the local boxer, Jaden Eccleston at the Steven Ross Memorial Boxing Show on the weekend.

The hunt is on for a man wanted in connection with serious sexual assaults. A warning from the D-E-H about noise, improvements for Government schools and a check on tourism arrivals for February.

John Gray High School is the new Inter-Secondary School Track & Field Champions for 2024.

5th Cayman International School with 226 points

4th Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) with 241 points

3rd Layman Scott High School with 323 points

2nd Clifton Hunter High School with 1,074.5 points

1st John Gray High School with 1,140 and 50 points

Victrix Ludorum DaQuana Howell of John Gray High School and Victor Ludorum was a two-way tie Donald Mitchell and Jashaun Seymour both of John Gray High School.

3 Americans are accused of coming to the Cayman Islands with a plan to commit fraud.

Police confirm the identities of the two people killed in road fatalities this year.

Hundres of students turn out for the Chamber Career Expo and

Women in Agriculture showcase their products to civil servants today.

Day 2 of the 2024 Inter-Secondary Track & Field Championships got underway with the 100m heats and 400m finals leaving a good taste in the mouths of track fans.

A second road fatality overnight.

3 visitors arrested - suspected of credit card fraud and the Mental Health Commission holds a public meeting tonight.

Police investigate the first road fatality of the year - a 30 year old woman in Cayman Brac. As Easter approaches, a new road safety campaign promises a multi-agency approach and four people accused in a $500-thousand dollar bank robbery are on trial.

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Five records have already been broken on day 1 of the Inter Secondary Track & Field championships today.

Cayman Islands Senior National Football Teams will play International Friendly Matches in Europe and Puerto Rico.

The Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure, Transport & Development Launches Public Survey. Police search for missing teen. Affordable housing expands to the Bluff.

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Mustang Track Club College athletes compete ont he wqeekend.

Camana Bay will host a 3X3 Corporate Basketball league

There is still time to weigh in on the Youth & Sports Survey

Guardians Alive is is early next month.

CINICO announces motor and home insurance policies. Police investigate a robbery and wounding from over the weekend.

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Red Bay Primary is the Inter Primary School champion for 2024. 19 schools competed for the coveted title this year.

Members of the Public Accounts Committee combed through the Auditor General’s report reviewing government entities 2022 audits.

A 24-year-old, George Town man has been charged with 18 grooming and indecent assault offences.

A psychiatric training programme opens for the poinciana rehabilitation centre.

The Inter-Primary School Track & Field Meet kicked off with a flare on Wednesday and athletes continued to blaze the trail today.

Two records were broken on day two of the Inter-School Sports Meet.