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National hero Francine Jackson to lie in state ahead of official funeral

National hero Francine Jackson will lie in state in Parliament on Wednesday, ahead of her official funeral at the Wesleyan Holiness Church, West Bay, on Friday, 17 July.

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.

Community partnership delivers life-saving AED to Parliament

Minister of Health, Environment and Sustainability Katherine Ebanks-Wilks identified the absence of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the House of Parliament and initiated efforts to ensure the country's legislature was equipped with this critical piece of emergency equipment.
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Questions raised over staffing shortfall at female addiction programme

The government has come under fire from opposition members over the temporary closure of Cayman's only residential facility for female addicts.

Opposition calls for government to waive fuel import duty

Opposition member Roy McTaggart has filed a private member's motion, calling on government to temporarily waive import duty on fuel, as prices at gas pumps across the islands rise.

Historic parliament seats to be preserved

MPs have backed an opposition proposal to protect parliamentary seats in traditional districts – even if major population shifts dictate boundary changes. Kenneth Bryan, deputy...

Woman who invested in e-bikes should have checked law, minister says

A Cayman government minister said a woman who invested savings of $65,000 to import e-bikes and found strict new rules on the machines meant interest had dried up should have been aware of the legislation
Electric scooters and e-bikes have become a common sight on Cayman's roads as an inexpensive way to travel around the island.

Hew: Tougher e-bike/scooter rules could hurt environment and lower-paid workers

Cayman's efforts to boost its environmental efforts could be affected by tough new rules on e-bikes and e-scooters.

Moonlighting MPs under spotlight at seminar

Many Cayman MPs need second jobs because of the country's high cost of living and need to keep up appearances, a former deputy premier has said
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association has called for affirmative action to increase the number of women in Parliament. - Photo: File

Election observers call for action to increase number of women in Parliament

Representation of women in Parliament still lags behind, despite Cayman's international commitment to combat gender discrimination.
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Gaps in law to be closed to protect churches

Cayman law is to be changed to protect churches from the risk of money laundering and terrorist financing as part of a drive to...

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