Stingray Media Group has announced it has acquired the Caymanian Times newspaper.
Effective 1 Jan. 2026, Caymanian Times will join Stingray’s portfolio of seven local radio stations, eCay online marketplace and the Stingray Rewards loyalty programme. Publisher Ralph Lewis, who founded the newspaper in 2013, will continue in his role under the new ownership.
“This isn’t just a newspaper acquisition, it’s a platform strategy,” said Don Seymour, Founder of Stingray Media Group, in the release. “By combining trusted journalism with radio, digital, rewards, and data, we are building Cayman’s first local technology media platform designed to serve every resident and every business across the islands.”
Stingray plans a phased investment programme in Caymanian Times, including upgraded design and print frequency, expanded distribution, added newsroom resources (including a dedicated investigative unit), and deeper integration with Stingray’s digital and data tools.
“Our mission has always been to serve Caymanians with fair, independent news,” said Lewis. “Joining Stingray gives us the technology, reach, and resources to tell more stories, dig deeper, and reach more readers than ever before.”
The combined group will use its platform to:
- Integrate Stingray Rewards with print, radio, and digital campaigns, allowing readers and shoppers to earn and redeem points with local merchants.
- Run regular public polling on key issues, with results reported across Stingray’s channels to give policymakers, businesses, and citizens a clearer view of public sentiment.
- Strengthen investigative journalism with cross-platform storytelling in print, audio, video, and data visualizations.
Stingray says the strategy is designed to create a continuous feedback loop between the public, local businesses and decision-makers–linking engagement, data and journalism on a single technology-led platform.
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