Topic: Tropical Storm Rafael
Little Cayman faces clean up and recovery after Rafael’s destructive passage
Little Cayman was left reeling after the passage of Hurricane Rafael, which sank boats, downed power lines and trees, and left the roads of the island covered in sand and debris.
Damage and debris but no casualties after Rafael hits Little Cayman
Damage assessments by emergency responders started early on Wednesday morning in the Sister Islands, following a direct hit on Little Cayman by Hurricane Rafael Tuesday night.
Most tourists opt to stay on island ahead of Hurricane Rafael
While tourists did not leave in droves as the Cayman Islands prepared for the arrival of Hurricane Rafael, some stayover visitors opted to postpone or cancel their vacations here this week, and at least three cruise ships skipped Grand Cayman.
Regiment deploys to Sister Islands for first time
The Cayman Islands Regiment was deployed to the Sister Islands for the first time, ahead of Hurricane Rafael battering Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Tropical Storm Rafael shifts closer to Cayman Brac, Little Cayman
Tropical Storm Rafael is strengthening and its latest projected path puts it closer to the Sister Islands on Tuesday, forecasters have said.
Tropical Storm Rafael forms southeast of Grand Cayman
Tropical storm Rafael has formed about 395 miles south east of Grand Cayman and is expected to intensify into a hurricane on Tuesday, the US National Hurricane Center has said.
