Topic: Home Affairs Ministry

From collisions and flight emergencies to water-related rescues, Cayman fire fighters had their hands full in 2023, responding to 2,227 fire and rescue incidents – an average of six a day.

A prisoner was taken to hospital for medical treatment after a fight among inmates at Northward Prison on Saturday.

With crime increasing in recent weeks Cayman's law enforcement agencies are ramping up initiatives like the expansion of the local CCTV network across islands in an effort to deter nefarious acts and capture would-be criminals.

Civil servant Michael Ebanks has returned to duty at the Ministry of Home Affairs as acting Chief Officer, a post he vacated after a conflict last year which saw Minister Bernie Bush stripped of the Home Affairs portfolio.

As the fallout from Bernie Bush's removal as minister of home affairs continues, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has confirmed a resignation letter from acting Chief Officer Michael Ebanks prompted the sanctioning of the West Bay North MP.

Governor Martyn Roper has urged all elected representatives to 'fully respect the separation of powers' in the aftermath of Minister Bernie Bush being stripped of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Cayman Islands prisons boss Neil Lavis has informed senior staff and Home Affairs Ministry officials of his intention to leave his post before the end of the year.