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Coming up… With the 2026 World Cup now in the books, CIFA Senior Men's Coach Collin “Dougie” Rowe shares his take on a tournament that pushed new nations into the spotlight.Also ahead… Cayman is gearing up for two major multi‑sport stages this summer — the CAC Games in Santo Domingo and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Plus… A crew of North Sound Golf Club regulars has wrapped up an unforgettable Irish links golf adventure.And… Cayman's young volleyball players got a special boost last week as Trinidad and Tobago standout Renelle Ford stepped in as guest mentor at the summer camp.

Coming up in the news:Police investigate the death of woman found unresponsive in West Bay. Luxury development push real estate sales for first half of 2026.A man is sentenced for child porn.That and more in your evening news.

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Featured conversation with former member of parliament Lucille Seymour on National Hero Hon. Francine Jackson.

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More than 60 kids pack the gym for Cayman's volleyball summer camp, but the big turnout is exposing a major need for better facilities and more coaches. Cayman Brac rolls through football and basketball camps with strong numbers and now swimming and cricket are up next. Mitchum Sanford says the Brac's summer sports lineup is bigger than ever. And… A new National record has been set by the under 18 mixed relay team

Coming up in the news: More than 6 million dollar for roads, we learn about the appropriations and what they will be used for. A man is sentenced after admitted to a slew of domestic assault charges against two women. Plus a key deadline for liquor license holders. That and more in your evening news.

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Police are on the scene of a collision on Walker's Road; National Hero, the Honourable Francine Jackson's funeral is taking place this afternoon at the Wesleyan Holiness Church in West Bay; and SpaceX Starship Flight test 13 originally slated for Thursday has been pushed to today.

A man is sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of indecent assault; an outbreak in the US of a parasite causes severe Diarrhoea has health officials confirming there is quote no evidence of ongoing local transmission; and a proposed housing development next to one of Grand Cayman's most popular natural attractions is drawing strong objection.

Cayman's Joshua O'Garro takes the next big step in his basketball journey signing professionally with the London Lions. Cayman's own Nissi Vassell makes history at the Dance World Cup, cracking the top ten on the world stage.Construction FC edges Perfect FC in a 3–2 thriller as the Anthony Knight Memorial Tournament wraps up on Cayman Brac.Venus Netball Club fires up the countdown to its 2026 Open Tournament — with teams across every division gearing up for a big September showdown.

Two men have been charged following their arrest in Cayman Brac.Lawmakers greenlight an extra $2.5M for Agriculture Support and Regulatory Services.The SpaceX starship rocket is expected to fly over the Cayman Islands today.#rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

Men convicted of drug related offences are sentenced and MPs approve a $3.5M supplemental appropriation for Financial Assistance.

The rape trial of Ricardo Robinson concluded Wednesday afternoon with a verdict of not guilty; a national hero is honoured on Wednesday; and a new report says Cayman's booming population is tightly linked to economic growth, but also to housing pressure.

Coming up in Sports… Cayman may not have gotten all the results they wanted at the AmeriCup Pre‑Qualifiers, but the CIBA President says the tournament was a major step forward for the men's national team — and he breaks down the progress he saw on and off the court.Also ahead… Ground has officially broken on the new Cayman Aquatic Centre — a major milestone for local swimming and a project set to transform aquatic sports in the islands.And… More than 60 young athletes are packing the ARC each morning as Trinidad and Tobago standout Renelle Ford brings high‑level coaching and big energy to Cayman's Indoor Volleyball Camp — and the talent on display is turning heads.

Coming up in the news: Cayman host the Lying-In-State of Hon. Francine Jackson.A not guilty verdict for a man accused of rape. Plus, a duo learn their fate for importing ganja. Plus, drivers are seeing more relief at the pumps, with gasoline and diesel prices continuing to trend downward. And, police warn of a new scam involving callers posing as immigration and law enforcement officials and asking for passport and banking information. That and more in your evening news.

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Cayman is hit with another dust alert; local gas prices fall for the second week in a row; and police warn of another phishing scam.

A Grand Court judge has sentenced a teenager to more than five years behind bars; Opposition leaders question the latest CUC base‑rate; and Finance Committee approves eight million dollars in extra funding for the Port Authority.

Round 3 of the Auto Slalom League wraps up.A historic weekend for Cayman Chess. It's a wrap for the Move It Cayman National Challenge.#rcnews #radiocayman #caymansports #caymanislands

Coming up in the news: A man is sentenced for robbery using a fake gun and hammer. Plus, Government approves an $8 million investment in the Port Authority aimed at supporting future growth and avoiding new fees for users. Hundreds more students are expected to benefit from this year's Summer School Programme after lawmakers approve additional funding. That and more in your evening news.

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A man charged in a 2025 fatal crash heads to court; MPs approve more than $1M in extra funds for the summer school program; and it is Shark Awareness Day.

The Cayman Islands will honour National Hero the Honourable Francine Jackson with alying-in-state and official funeral; START expected to break the long‑running deadlock between planning and environmental bodies; and a Grand Court jury has cleared Neville Antonio Faulkner of a charge related to emails sent to Director of Planning

Coming up in the news: A confirmed case of Legionnaires' disease has triggered water system testing and remediation efforts at the hospital. A not guilty verdict for Neville Antonio Faulkner brings to an end a case stemming from emails sent after his property was condemned by the Department of Planning.Deputy Governor Gloria McField Nixon says technology and organisational reform will help the Civil Service keep pace with Cayman's growing population. That and more in your evening news

CAYMAN'S YOUNG TRACK STARS TAKE ON THE BEST IN NORTH AMERICA, CENTRAL AMERICAN AND THE CARIBBEAN WITH SOLID SHOWINGS ON THE TRACK IN MEXICO.A TEENAGE GOLFER FROM CAYMAN SWINGS HIS WAY TO A PROVINCIAL TITLE AND A SHOT AT THE CANADIAN BANTAM CHAMPIONSHIP.IT'S A GROUND BREAKING MOMENT IN GEORGE TOWN - WITH A WORLD CLASS AQUATIC CENTRE SET TO CHANGE THE GAME FOR SWIMMERS AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymansports

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The Deputy Governor says the Civil Service is looking to innovate as it serves a growing population; if you're flying between July 16th and 21st, heads up...you  may be affected by the planned SpaceX Starship Flight Test 13; and 55 employees at the Department of Environmental Health's Solid Waste Facility weigh in at the first on-site Health, Safety and Environment Culture Survey.

Seven people are busted for drugs and guns after a series of searches by police; theNational Coalition for Caymanians Administration has shared its findings from the Cayman Forward Initiative; A large apartment complex for George Town is approved for construction by the Central Planning Authority.

Coming up in the news:We learn the latest from Cabinets most recent meeting.Plus, a man enters pleas to serious sexual charges involving a minor.35 students join the second cohort of the Cayman Islands Government Summer Internship programme.That and more in your Sunday edition of the news.

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Coming up in the news: A tourist has lost his life after experiencing difficulties in the water while swimming. We learn the latest from Cabinet of the ongoing clash between development and environmental protections. Plus, a local nursery gets another review by the Office of Education Standards, the findings ahead. That and more in your evening news.

The latest on Cayman's performance at the FIBA AmeriCup twenty-twenty-nine Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers in Guyana. Watersport afficionados rev up for the third round ofthe Cayman Islands Watersports Association national tour.and victory for Team Cayman as the Under 12's secure at win at the 2026 International Baseball Invitation in Fort Myers Florida.

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Cayman is getting hit with another Saharan dust plume; The Department of eGovernment is encouraging Cayman Islands residents to include the government-issued Cayman Islands Identification Card: My eID in their 2026 hurricane season preparedness plans; and Atlashas started migrating.

The Ministry of Health says lessons learned at a recent UK Overseas Territories Public Health Conference will help shape future health policies ; rising electricity and water bills are drawing new criticism from the Opposition; and starting Monday, kids travelling without their parents to and from the Cayman Islands will face a new requirement at the border.

Cayman's men's national team bounces back at the FIBA AmeriCup with a 77–68 win over Grenada, plus we'll have flag football's first scores of the season and a big day in open‑water swimming.#rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews

Coming up: The Government says it's cleaning up a backlog of unpaid land acquisition claims after approving an additional five million dollars. My eID programme is expanding again, giving more Cayman residents access to secure digital identification. More funding is on the way for a programme helping former offenders rebuild their lives through Government employment. These stories and more are in your 6 pm news.

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The trial of Neville Faulkner continues today in Grand Court; Government is rolling out the next phase of the My eID program; and The National Weather Service has released June weather statistics for Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac.

Cayman has a new Deputy Governor; Police have arrested two people after a search at a home in North Side; and a rape case opens in Grand Court.

Cayman looks to bounce back after a tough AmeriCup pre‑qualifier opener--turning focus to rebounding and fast‑break execution ahead of tomorrow's clash with St. Vincent and the Grenadines.It's a great start for Team Cayman at the 2026 Babe Ruth Caribbean International Tournament. Disappointing news for Cayman Women's Rugby after travelling to Bermuda for an international test matchThe Department of Sports is hosting one of its biggest summer camp calendars ever.

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Local gas prices fall; it's a financial boost for ex-gratia payments; and Shark Awareness Day is next week.

Civil servants turn out to bid Deputy Governor Franz Manderson farewell on his final day in office; a man heads to court accused of using an ICT network to annoy, harass, or defraud the Director of Planning; and Mango Fest 2026 sees its biggest crowd yet.

After six straight days of bruising 3x3 action, Caymanian forward Daric Ebanks his first Nations League run was less about the scoreboard and more about growing as a player.Caymanian artistic swimmer Nicole Kazakova is set to make history in Budapest, becoming the first Caymanian to compete at the World Aquatics Junior Championships after a strong season of international results.Cayman's junior golfers shine in the Dominican Republic, as three players return with podium finishes at the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship.

Coming up in the news: The UK celebrates Cayman's Constitution Day. Plus, more money approved for Central Scranton Park — what lawmakers say it's needed for. A man stands trial for harassing and threatening the Director of Planning, with the defendant representing himself in court. Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has official left the building for the last time as the post holder, and is now a retiree. The latest from the Government administration building. That and more in your evening news

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In the news:The Attorney General reflects on the history of the Constitution.The sentence of Demecio Frederick has been rescheduled; Plus a man enters pleas to criminal trespassing. Also, we hear from CUC about when we may expect to see changes in electricity fees and how to save energy during the hot summer months. That and more in your Constitution Day news.

Coming up in the news:Police are warning of a text scam, plus, the latest HSA hours for Constitution Day and and a featured conversation with CUC CEO Richard Hew on making home energy efficient. This is your evening news from the Radio Cayman Newsroom.