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Tropical-storm-force wind speed probabilities as of 4 November. - Image: US National Hurricane Center

Analysis: Why is Cayman facing this late-season hurricane?

Some of Cayman’s most devastating hurricanes impacts have occurred in November, the last official month of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Shoppers faced long grocery store lines in preparation for Rafael's arrival. Many were unable to pay for their emergency items due to system outages. - Photo: Sarah Bridge

Storm shoppers face long lines, debit card and ATM outages

Shoppers faced long waits and frustration at the tills Monday as a telecoms outage impacted efforts to stock up on supplies ahead of Tropical Storm Rafael.

Seven Mile Beach residents begin to bag sand and secure shutters

Property owners put up shutters and filled sand bags to protect Seven Mile properties, where the sand has already eroded.

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