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Talks under way to address development and environmental policy tensions

Government has brought in professional facilitators to host a summit in an effort to resolve longstanding tension between development and environmental policy.

The NCFC administration’s first year: Progress made on good governance

A commitment to good governance was signalled by the National Coalition For Caymanians government when it took office a year ago.

Cayman braces for potential influx of Cuban refugees

Cayman has prepared for a potential flood of refugees from Cuba and has created a special task force to handle any influx
Electric scooters and e-bikes have become a common sight on Cayman's roads as an inexpensive way to travel around the island.

Catch-22 on e-bike, e-scooter insurance as enforcement looms

Owners of e-bikes are unable to get the insurance required before a government crackdown on the machines and e-scooters starts in less than two weeks time

New pensions board unveiled

The National Pensions Board has a fresh look after 10 new members were appointed by government to the 11-strong group. Peter Huber, global head at...

Psychiatrist backs claims of mental health ‘crisis’ at Northward prison

A top psychiatrist has backed claims of a mental health crisis in prisons as almost a third of male inmates receive psychiatric treatment.
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Thirty percent of Northward prisoners experiencing mental health problems

Almost a third of inmates at Northward prison are seeing a psychiatrist and taking prescription drugs for mental health problems, human rights campaigners have revealed.
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Privy Council rejects claim governor exceeded powers on civil partnership act

Cayman's final court of appeal has thrown out a claim that a former governor was wrong to push through a law allowing civil partnerships...

Government to be sworn in today, with Miller nominated as speaker

The National Coalition For Caymanians government-elect will be sworn in today, with former North Side MP Ezzard Miller being nominated as speaker.
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Caymanian women make historic election gains

With women winning 26% of the seats in Wednesday's general elections, the Cayman Islands has surged past the Anglophone Caribbean average of 22% female political representation, according to data from the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

Fresh appeal on stadium mass shooting as first anniversary passes

A fresh appeal for information on a mass shooting at a football match that happened just over a year ago was made on Monday.
Grand Cayman's Central Mangrove Wetland - Photo: File

Ousted NCC members threaten legal action

Ousted members of Cayman's top environmental body on Monday said they would fight their removal in the courts if needed.

Cayman Airways adds Florida evacuation flight ahead of Hurricane Milton

  Cayman Airways is stepping up to help the government evacuate Caymanian students and residents in Tampa, Florida, as Hurricane Milton is forecast to make...

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