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Opinion: Trump v Barbara: Why birthright citizenship still matters in Cayman
Why the US Supreme Court's recent decision in the Trump v Barbara birthright citizenship case matters in the Cayman Islands.
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Franz Manderson takes his final bow as deputy governor
Cayman's top civil servant Franz Manderson steps down today after 44 years in government, saying his proudest legacy is improving ordinary people’s lives and leaving the public service “in good hands” with its first female deputy governor.
Teen launching debut book of poetry
Teenager Persephone Marshall will launch her first book of poetry, called 'Things I Never Said Out Loud', on 11 July.
Mango mania as record crowd flocks to festival of the fruit
A festival designed to showcase Cayman's huge variety of mangoes attracted its biggest number of visitors and stallholders ever.
Power charges set to rise for households and businesses
The cost of electricity is going up for households and businesses after a CUC rate increase was approved by the industry regulator.
Financial services pioneer Michael Austin establishes new scholarship
The Michael Austin Scholarship has been established to help Caymanian students pursue careers in accounting and related financial professions.
Cayman celebrates 17th Constitution Day
Cayman celebrated the 17th anniversary of its constitution on Monday, and government said the 2009 document continued to operate well.
Rotary Club’s Jamaica hurricane recovery project nears completion
A hurricane recovery project led by the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman to restore the roofs of the Montego Bay Boys and Girls Club's...
Fewer planes on Cayman’s aircraft registry
Last year saw 47 fewer planes on the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands' Aircraft Registry than in 2024, mostly due to completion of leasing deals on aircraft temporarily registered here.
Social media ban debated in first ever Summer Youth Parliament
Political stars of the future debated one of the hot topics of the current day this year, with the first-ever summer meeting of the Cayman Islands Youth Parliament.
Cayman’s only living national hero passes away, aged 97
Cayman national hero Francine Jackson, a leading campaigner for women's rights and a marriage celebrant who performed almost 4,000 marriages, has passed away at the age of 97.
First hawksbill hatchlings of season recorded on Little Cayman
More than 50 baby turtles emerged from a nest on Little Cayman last week, marking the first recorded hawksbill hatchlings of the nesting season this year.
Mango season disappoints this year
Cayman is experiencing a disappointing mango season, with the Department of Agriculture reporting its harvest is running at less than one-third of last year's levels.
Police take aim at those responsible for car theft wave
A recent surge in car thefts has sparked concerns from police that the vehicles may be used in other serious crimes.
Police spoke out after...
Cayman Water lowers rates as Water Authority-Cayman raises them
Prices at the end of the pipeline will be cut under a new water supply licence issued to the company that serves some of Cayman's top tourism and residential areas.
50 years ago: CUC sold, Jamaica in chaos and America’s bicentennial
The top article in the Tuesday, 29 June 1976 issue of the Caymanian Compass was on Canadians purchasing CUC and reported that “West Indies Power Corporation Limited purchased 93 percent of the shares of Caribbean Utilities Company to become the new owners on Friday, June 25th.”
Global running event parkrun to launch in Cayman
The global running phenomenon known as parkrun is set to launch in Festival Green, Camana Bay on 29 August and its organisers hope that it will soon become a firm part of Cayman’s fitness scene.
Botanic Park launches new plant collection
The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park has launched its Native Plant Collection, now on display at the Park’s Kirkland Nixon Visitor Centre.
In a press...
Police issue warning about scam text purportedly from post office
A text message scam claimed to be from the Cayman Islands Postal Service could lead to bank accounts being raided, police and the government have warned.
Postal Service temporarily suspends EU-bound items
The Cayman Islands Postal Service announced on Thursday that effective 1 July, it is temporarily suspending acceptance of postal items containing goods destined for...
Families still wait for alternative to condemned homes
Families are still living in condemned government homes amid a growing social housing 'crisis' in Cayman. Government plans to create a new Housing Authority with an expanded remit to correct a longstanding national issue.
Government buying up land for port expansion
Government has allocated $8 million in new spending for land and equipment to begin upgrading the cargo port at its existing location.
A business case...
Cayman Airways to get an extra $13M to meet increased costs
MPs voted in Finance Committee to give national carrier Cayman Airways an extra $13.3 million to “meet uncontrollable cost pressures and unexpected expenses.”
Rotary Club of Grand Cayman welcomes 2026-2027 board
Rotary Club of Grand Cayman has officially welcomed its 2026-2027 board following the club’s annual leadership transition, ushering in a new Rotary year focused on service, community impact and leadership development across the Cayman Islands and the wider region.
Construction to start on long-awaited 50-metre swimming pool
The long-awaited Olympic-sized swimming pool for the Cayman Islands is to take a step closer next week with the official ground-breaking ceremony planned for Friday 10 July.
Musicians Ltd students shine at Walt Disney World
Twenty talented young performers from Musicians Ltd recently returned from an unforgettable trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, where they proudly represented...
MPs approve $134M in extra spending
MPs have approved $134.3 million in additional public spending requests ranging from education, infrastructure to land purchases as well as continued support of national carrier Cayman Airways.
Restaurants welcome the return of turtle meat sales
Sales of turtle meat recently resumed, despite there having been no public announcement that supplies had stopped, and no explanation as to why turtle meat became unavailable.
Chamber of Commerce weighs in on duty-free increase
The organisation that represents Cayman's business world has warned that a just-approved increase in the duty-free allowance could hurt domestic retailers – and might lead to closures.
Outdated land acquisition law leaves landowners out of pocket
Government has voted $5 million in new funding to pay outstanding compensation claims on land seized for road development and committed to reform legislation to ensure a fairer deal for property owners in future,
Border Control on the lookout for drug drones
Drugs drones may have taken to the air in Cayman, the new Director of Customs and Border Control has warned.
