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The utility regulator calls the power company to task over possible power outages this summer.

The Ministry and Department of Education strive to set the record after a report about asbestos at a Government school.

And Cabinet approves an amended beach vendor policy

The excitement is at its peak as the Cayman Islands rugby team is all set for a historic showdown against Mexico in the Big Game 10.

…And - East End Primary boys and St. Ignatius Catholic girls are the new champions for the Inter-Primary School Cricket league.

The stage is set for the climactic showdowns in the Inter Primary School Cricket League finals. In a thrilling boys division final, St. Ignatius is poised to battle CIS, while the girls division will see St. Ignatius face off against Cayman Prep All games are at the Smith Road Oval starting at 9am.

The Sol Blazers are set to face the IRG Astros in the 2024 Cayman Basketball National Men’s League final. Both teams have shown remarkable performance to reach this stage. The Blazers, after defeating the Burger King Warriors, and the Astros, following their victory over the Lions, are now gearing up for what promises to be an exciting championship showdown this Sunday at the Arc at Camana Bay starting at 6pm

Campus security find what appears to be an imitation firearm on a school bus.

A man convicted of abducting a woman is sentenced to prison time and a global recall is underway of Takata airbags.

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A Bodden Town man has died in an incident at Collier's Channel.

Police say they have formally charged a 23 year old man as an accessory after the fact in murder of Divonte Hernandez.

The critical importance of turtle friendly lighting is the focus of new report from the Department of Environment - a look at what has and hasn't been working since the 2017 launch of Cayman's Turtle Friendly Lighting Program.

Caribbean Regional Bocce tournament that took place this past weekend. Coaches from across the globe are praising this inaugural event for its exceptional competition and hospitality.

Tariq Smith-James with the Sol Blazers and Davie Cotterell and the IRG Astros will go head to head in the best of 3 final series of the National Men’s Basketball league.

An attempted robbery leads to an altercation in North Side this afternoon. CUC says to be prepared for the possibility of load shedding. Days before the start of Hurricane Season, the Doppler is back and a look at recent decisions by the Central Planning Authority.

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Police investigate an armed robbery on Rock Hole Road in George Town.

The murder trial of Wayne Belafonte continues in Grand Court.

Thre new bills are published on the Government's Gazette's website on firearms, pharmacies and perpetuities.

Cayman Islands U19 Girls Qualify for World Beach Volleyball Championships in China. 

Speed athletics and Mustang Track Club brings home 2 and 4th place finishes from the BayTaf Classic in Florida.

A New Athletic Track Opens at West End Primary School on Cayman Brac.

The Dream, with their eyes on the prize, soared to victory in the One Sports Cayman Men’s Over 40 Basketball League Championship Finals.

Cayman Islands’ premier cyclist, Nathaniel Forbes, gears up for a thrilling ride at the Pan American Cycling Championships in Brazil.

An historic moment with national Gymnasts Karthik Adapa qualifying for the All Around finals at the 2024 Seniors PanAm Championship in Santa Marta, Colombia.

48 Track & Field athletes head to Tampa Florida, for the 32nd Annual BAYTAF Classic

CNB Donates 15k worth of Cricket Equipment to local schools

Game 2 of the One Sports Cayman Over 40 Basketball league and CIBA National Men’s Basketball league championship final continues this weekend.

The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has informed all Overseas Territories Heads of Government that work on the UK/Overseas Territories strategy has been halted following the announcement of a general election in the UK, scheduled for 4 July 2024.

The deferral of the strategy is pending the formation and direction of a new Government.

An update on the Premier's official international travel.

The verdict is in for the four accused of stealing almost a half million dollars from the Royal Bank of Canada in 2016 and efforts to update the national development plan for the islands are just about to get underway.

The Caribbean Regional Bocce tournament began this morning with just about forty athletes from 20 different countries within the Caribbean region.

And in support of Special Olympics Bocce tournament, Law Enforcement officials took to the streets of George Town to take part in a torch run…the “torch run” refers to the relay of law enforcement officers who carry the torch along with Special Olympics Athletes into the Opening Ceremonies of local competitions, and also the World Games.

The Cayman Islands Under-17 Girls National Team travelled to Puerto Rico today, where they will play in a local tournament as well as an international friendly.

Team Cayman is gearing up for a thrilling challenge at the U19 FIVB beach volleyball zonal qualifier in Tobago, set for May 25-26th.

In a stunning display of aquatic athleticism, Cayman National Swimmer Lila Higgo has made waves at the Canadian Olympic Trials by setting new records in multiple events.

This Sunday, the court heats up as It’s a do-or-die situation in both matchups, with the Lions taking on the Astros and the Burger King Warriors facing off against the Sol Blazers in Game 2 of their respective best-of-three series.

The defendant accused of running over a man and killing him testifies in court today.

The Central Planning Authority met today...tackling a number of a local projects up for consideration.

And a Caymanian icon is recognized in a unique way that will shape the next generation on the sea.

An attempted murder investigation is launched after a man is found injured in a parking lot.

A probationary police officer is arrested on suspicion of assault.

No verdict yet- as the jury in the Case of Rex vs David Samuel Bodden, Statan Omar Clarke, Elton and Elisa Eunice Webster begin their deliberations.

2024 shows first quarter inflation growth in comparison to 2023 according to the ESO

The Ministry of District Administration and Lands launches the Shoreline Interactive Map and Cayman Airways offers refunds and waivers for its La Ceibas customers.

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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