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Remediation work on the George Town landfill site was scheduled to begin next week.

Dart: Remediation will reduce fire risk

Jamaica's Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton speaks at a press conference in Kingston Tuesday, where he announced that Jamaica is treating its first confirmed coronavirus patient.

Jamaica confirms first case of coronavirus

Corona rationing

Smoke as seen from the George Town landfill

Firefighters battle dump blaze for second day

Antigua

Caribbean tourism industry contends with climate change

Thick smoke from the George Town landfill fire blanketed parts of the island

LIVE BLOG: Smoke a concern as George Town landfill fire smolders

Commuters were stuck in jams for more than three hours between West Bay and George Town

Traffic gridlock as historic blaze closes highway

Smoke continues to emit from the George Town landfill

UPDATED: Smoke still rising from landfill

A fake email alert bearing the Compass Media name has started circulating locally and the public is being advised not to open or share the link.

Fake news email alert flagged

US citizens have been warned not to travel on cruise ships in a move that could have a huge knock-on effect on the tourism industry.

US travel warning sparks fears of cruise decline

Health City isolation room

Five Cayman cases tested for possible coronavirus

Port battle continues, government files appeal

Two shortlisted for cricket technical director

Scholars, Latinos advance to President’s Cup finals

Caribbean Princess cancels Cayman call, offloads 2 sick passengers

Special care

Premier: Cayman to face economic headwinds

Ben Somerville leads protesters in 2019 during a demonstration about the port project and climate change

The future of climate action

Caymanian chef flies out of Italy’s ‘red zone’

Beach walkers ‘Light Up the Night’ for breast cancer

Has Cayman entered the ‘age of unreason’?

Men ‘Walk a Mile In Her Shoes’ to support Crisis Centre

International heart symposium postponed amid virus fears

Distributor: Don’t panic buy

Panton, Bodden ditch Progressives

McLaughlin: Port project ‘almost certainly lost’

Drug-dealing pimp imprisoned

Public meetings on coronavirus scheduled

Cayman’s courts have ramped up their emergency contingency plan to counter COVID-19 issues.

Man in Grand Court for wounding

The George Town landfill, also known as Mount Trashmore

Dart: Landfill remediation begins this month

Cruise ship passengers visiting Grand Cayman

Port Authority: Protocols are being followed

Norwegian Shipping magnate and investment banker Andreas Ugland

Shipping magnate Andreas Ugland passes

Motorcyclist killed in crash

Test kit for COVID-19

Public Health England joins Cayman in coronavirus response efforts

Sue Horrocks conducts the Cayman National Choir

‘A Royal Variety Performance’ offers range of music

Fashion designer Isy Obi in her studio

Runway show at Royal Palms features fashion icons

Wheaton’s Way

Incubator donated to HSA

Incubator donated to hospital neonatal unit

Stores ration disinfectants amid coronavirus fears

Back to the Brac

Report: Sparks ignited landfill blaze

Updated EIA required for port project

Port boss: No truth to food storage message

Surgical mask

Lee: Masks offer false sense of security

Deputy Postmaster General Melissa Martinez-Ebanks

Cayman elected to international postal body

Container home promises ‘safe harbour’ for West Bay family

Standards Commission takes over LA Register of Interests

UCCI Team Photo 2020

UCCI students win regional research challenge

New managing director for JN Cayman

Cruise lines are struggling to protect the health of both passengers and their businesses from the spread of coronavirus infections

Cruise lines in turmoil over coronavirus

YELC participants

Places offered in young environmentalist course

West Bay Police Station temporarily relocates

Opposition parts way with Kenneth Bryan

The Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC)

‘Satisfactory’ inspection rating for CIFEC

Tourism industry impacted as hotels report cancellations

Virus fears starting to impact tourism

Oceanic white tip sharks

Shark series helps get kids hooked on nature

Batabano parade

Batabano is fast approaching

Iceberg ahead

Government suspends non-essential official travel

Miss World Cayman Islands, Jaci Patrick, will be available for photos at the Behind the Mask ball.

‘Behind the Mask’ ball highlights worthy cause

The three-day BK Big Fish Tournament has been rescheduled to 3-5 April.

BK Big Fish tournament postponed

Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation’s Junior National Girls and Boys teams, along with coaching staff and officials at the John Gray Gymnasium

Junior volleyball teams set for senior league play

Premier hails UK talks as ‘successful’

Judge slams police internal disciplinary protocol

Cadets welcome new members

Roaring ‘20s party benefits Brac Trust

Cayman parrot amnesty ends

Seal pup

Cayman wildlife photographer: We must tell impactful stories

Businesses should consider cancelling all non-essential travel to the most-affected regions, including Northern Italy (pictured).

Businesses preparing for spread of coronavirus

National Gallery brings art to Sister Islands

OECD warns COVID-19 could halve global growth

Masked bandit

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