By Alric Lindsay Last night, August 31, 2024, East End beauty Raegan Rutty was crowned the new Miss Universe Cayman Islands at a sold-out crowd at the Westin Grand Cayman. In addition to being crowned Miss Universe, Raegan won...
Demesio Frederick, Briony Gallegos, Aaron Webster and Tazmar Dawkins Awarded CUC Scholarships
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According to an August 28, 2024, press release from Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd., Demesio Frederick, Briony Gallegos, Aaron Webster and Tazmar Dawkins were awarded scholarships by the company to pursue their university studies. Based on the press release, Frederick...
By Alric Lindsay The National Hurricane Center reported that it is monitoring three weather disturbances this morning, Saturday, August 31, 2024. Two disturbances are moving towards the Caribbean, while the other is in the Gulf of Mexico. The system...
Credit Union Says Annual 200K Fee Proposed By Minister Andre Ebanks Is “Unreasonable and Unconscionable, and Potentially Unconstitutional”
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By Alric Lindsay The Cayman Islands Civil Service Association Cooperative Credit Union issued a statement on August 27, 2024, expressing concerns about a proposed $200,000 annual fee recommended by Minister Andre Ebanks through his ministry. The Credit Union said...
By Alric Lindsay Stakeholders in the Cayman Islands often refer to the financial services, tourism, and construction sectors as “pillars” of the economy. However, there is little discussion about what it truly means for an industry to be a...
Lovell Marriott Sues The Attorney General & Commissioner Of Police For $20,000 In Damages
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By Alric Lindsay On August 22, 2024, Lovell Marriott filed a lawsuit in Summary Court against the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Police, seeking $20,000 in damages. She claims that her property was damaged and valuable items were...
By Alric Lindsay The National Hurricane Center said today, August 30, 2024, that it is monitoring two systems heading in the general direction of the Lesser Antilles. One is expected to develop into a tropical depression by next week....
An Escalating Population Combined With No Long-Term Waste Management Or Recycling Solution Is A Disaster Waiting To Happen
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By Alric Lindsay Data from a 2022 Compendium of Statistics published by the Economics & Statistics Office shows that three landfills were used in the Cayman Islands to manage over 100,000 tons of waste for most of the period...
Pedestrian Sues Driver For Damages After Allegedly Being Knocked Down On Esterley Tibbetts Highway
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By Alric Lindsay According to a Writ of Summons filed in the Grand Court on August 22, 2024, Amos Passard is suing Althea Faith Williams-Allison for general and special damages after Passard was allegedly knocked down by a car...
National Hurricane Center Says Tropical Wave May Become A Tropical Depression As It Approaches The Caribbean
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By Alric Lindsay The National Hurricane Center reported today, August 29, 2024, that a tropical wave is currently over the Central Tropical Atlantic. The system is moving westward at 10 to 15 mph in the general direction of the...