Topic: Nickolas DaCosta
$5.6M allocated for prefab units at migrant holding centre
A site at Fairbanks is being prepared for a potential influx of migrants, who, if they arrive in large numbers, would be housed in prefabricated modular units, Home Affairs Minister Nickolas DaCosta has confirmed.
Efforts underway to certify Little Cayman as a Dark Sky Place
Plans are underway to secure Little Cayman’s certification under the International Dark Sky Places Programme.
10 migrants land by boat in Little Cayman
As Cayman puts preparations in place for a potential influx of Cuban migrants, a boat carrying 10 individuals arrived late on Saturday night on Little Cayman, authorities have confirmed.
Customs and Border Control intercepts two drug importation attempts
The Customs and Border Control Service, also known as CBC, recently disrupted two major drug-importation attempts, resulting in the arrest of five people and...
Extra CCTV, high-tech border control signalled by minister
An expanded CCTV network, high-tech border control and computer-assisted emergency dispatch will be funded in the new budget, Home Affairs Minister Nick DaCosta says.
Second chances as Expungement Board clears 23 criminal records
Almost half of those who requested that their criminal records be expunged had their applications approved last year, the Cayman Islands Expungement Board has reported.
Cayman halts US-bound mail as new tariffs kick in
The Cayman Islands has joined more than 30 countries suspending parcel shipments to the United States as new US tariffs take effect.
Six new faces for Parliament
Cayman will see six new office-holders take their seats in Parliament for the first time.
Key takeaways from Cayman Brac West and Little Cayman candidates’ forum
CINP candidate Nickolas DaCosta and independent Lonny Tibbetts went head-to-head in a debate for the Cayman Brac West and Little Cayman seat.
Cayman Islands National Party holds first rally
At its first official party rally, the Cayman Islands National Party delivered what it called 'commitments' rather than 'promises' as its candidates outlined changes to education, transport, development and immigration that they say they plan to make if elected.
Dan Scott says its ‘time for change’ as he targets election win with new...
Former EY partner Dan Scott has launched a new political party insisting “Caymanians are crying out for change” and his slate of 11 political newcomers can provide it.
Two Caymanians appointed to Premier’s office
Dr. Celine Manoosingh and Nickolas DaCosta have joined Premier Wayne Panton's office, according to a government press release issued Friday.
EDITORIAL – Political campaigns enter the home stretch
In three short weeks, Cayman Islands voters will stream to the country’s polling stations for Cayman’s quadrennial exercise in democracy.
Calls for clarity on candidate eligibility
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush has called for amendments to the Constitution to clarify who can stand in Cayman Islands elections.
Court disqualifies 2nd election candidate
Cayman Brac independent candidate Nickolas DaCosta is barred from standing in the May 24 general elections because he has U.S. citizenship, obtained through family ties rather than by birth, Chief Justice Anthony Smellie ruled Wednesday.
Three candidates face eligibility challenges
Constitutional challenges were filed on Wednesday and Thursday against three independent candidates by the Cayman Islands Elections Office.
‘Politics’ seen in voter challenges
A political candidate, a politician’s sister, a murderer who was released on license and an elite athlete are among the Cayman Islands residents whose cases will be considered in hearings this week, just before the voters lists are finalized for the May 24 general election.
Record-setting Nomination Day: 63 hopefuls compete for 19 seats
A record 63 candidates will contest the Cayman Islands general election on May 24 after a frantic day of nominations across the country generated some surprises.
