A podcast of the day's top stories from 89.9 FM, Radio Cayman in the Cayman Islands.
A woman pleads guilty to bigamy; the NCFC administration is looking at long term relief for local fuel prices; and the DOA is considering a poultry abattoir.
A local business owner heads to court; health officials boost screening after an ebola outbreak in Africa; and SAGC renumeration is discussed in Parliament.
A young Cayman rider tops the podium in Florida — and her results have punched a historic ticket to a major international championship. That story is coming up in sports.Rain, attacks and a junior rider's comeback of the season — Race 3 of the May Classics delivered drama in the East End. Those results are ahead in sports.A massive showdown is set on the hardwood — Lions and Blazers are through to the Division 1 Finals, and both teams are coming in hot. The Battle Royale for the trophy is coming up in sports.And… Hundreds turnout to the CUC West Bay Sunrise 5k walk run on the weekend
Coming up in the news: A well-known businessman pleads guilty to Grand Court charge avoiding a trial; plus the government releases it's 1 year report since being in office. And, new procedures at ports of entry as the WHO declares an emergency on an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Those details and more in your evening news update.
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The NCFC Administration releases its first year report; gas prices spike again; and a local pageant is heading in to schools.
The Cayman Islands is paying tribute to former Chief Secretary James Ryan; a man answer charges relating to the robbery of the Al La Kebab food hut; and two masked men robbed ahome on Denham Thompson Way early on 19 May.
- It's do‑or‑die tonight in Cayman basketball—two semi‑finals, two teams on the brink. Who's punching their ticket to the Finals under the ARC lights? - Cayman rugby sends a message in their RAN opener—52 points on the road and a statement win over Bermuda. The Caymancycling classic delivered a test of speed and power with the Individual Time Trial.
Coming up in the news: A major aviation project is taking shape at Owen Roberts Airport—plans for a new general aviation facility are now officially out for tender. An oil tanker that damaged coral reef in Cayman Brac appears in the Summary Court as well as man held in custody for robbing A La Kebab. Those details and more in your evening news update.
MoET launches Education Ambassador Programme with Miss Cayman OrganizationCayman Brac Car CrashSpace X Launch Date Change
Thunderstorms and high temperatures are expected today; a two car smash is reported in Cayman Brac; and the SpaceX launch that will fly over the Cayman Islands is pushed to tomorrow.
The Minister of Home Affairs reports another 'incident' at Northward Prison; Education Officers are developing AI guidance for students; and the H.S.A. may soon get new vending machines.
A major upgrade is coming to the Truman Bodden Sports Complex, with a full redevelopment set to reshape one of Cayman's most important sporting venues.Cayman basketball is about to take on its biggest international summer yet — with youth and senior teams heading to five countries in just a few weeks.Camana Bay is gearing up for a high‑energy July, with two summer camps on deck — including a basketball program featuring NBA forward Ziaire Williams.
Coming up in the news: Progress reports on several Private Members' Motions — including mask rules, red lining legislation, and social media limits for children. Premier André Ebanks meets financial leaders across Asia, as Cayman strengthens its position in global investment markets. And, new weather data shows an unusually wet dry season and one of the coolest Februaries in decades. That and more your evening news update.
Premier Arrives In Tokyo For Bilateral TalksCabinet Decisions on Private Members MotionsCabinet removes expengment fee
The Ministry of Sports has announced plans to renovate and modernize the Truman Bodden Sports Complex; The December 2025 – April 2026 dry season summary shows that seasonal rainfall exceeded the climatological average; and Cabinet has removed the CI$25 fee for expungement applications .
A man has been found not guilty of making threats to kill against his wife; government welcomed 88 new educators in public schools in 2025, including 36 Caymanians; and the country is marking a milestone for a key national symbol.
A stoppage‑time strike shakes up the Women's Premier League table — that story is coming up.Cayman rugby braces for a fierce international showdown with Bermuda — and this rivalry never disappoints.Plus, the youngsters light up the pitch again — we've got highlights from another fiery round of Inter‑Primary Cricket.And playoff basketball tips off at the ARC — with every game now shaping the road to the championship.
Coming up in the news: New teachers, stronger exam results and improved school ratings — the Ministry of Education outlines its 2025 successes. And, a incident at HMP Northward leaves two inmates injured and renews questions for the Human Rights Commission. Plus, a trial collapses before it even begins—hear why a jury was told to acquit a man charged with threats to kill. That and more your evening news update.
OES Rates Tiny Tots SatisfactoryThe Opposition Says More Police Officers Needed Man Spared Jail Time In Assault Case
Folks in Cayman are alerted of a Space X launch; a man gets a suspended sentence for allegedly beating a woman unconscious; and Heritage Month heads to Cayman Brac.
Regional leaders visit Cayman for a funeral; a case involving a man allegedly chasing an ambulance heads to court; a DART opens up applications for a new real estate program.
Coming up in the news: A former Jamaican Cabinet minister, top lawyer, and regional influencer is laid to rest in Cayman today. A tiny dip in fuel prices — and new questions in Parliament about Cayman's fuel reserves. A major upgrade for the RCIPS: body worn cameras roll out this summer. What it means for transparency and public trust.That and more your evening news update.
Incident At HMP Northward Has Left Two Prisoners InjuredLocal Police Gets Body CamerasMoET Updates to ECAP Expand Support for Caymanian FamiliesCaymusicA Romantic and Contemporary Beauty Show
Local gas prices see a small dip; MPs get an update on Cayman's fuel reserves; and you're invited to a Caymusica piano recital tomorrow.
ECAP funding is expanded; MPs approve a PMM asking government to set up a Civil Service Homeownership Program; and Cayman marks International Plant Day.
A disturbing rise in sexual offences--many involving children--sparks urgent action from government, with new legislation now under review to close dangerous gaps in the law.A missing East End teen is found safe, as police thank the public and withhold key details.And could civil servants get help owning their own homes? We'll take a look at the private member's motion approved in Parliament recently. Plus, new responsible drinking rules for bars and why what you plant could impact Cayman's environment more than you think.
NDC launches Cayman Smart Serve Training ProgrammeCaribDA Conference Opens TodayDart Launches Real Estate Graduate Programme
Government will set up a working group to review sex offense legislation; the Status of Children Amendment Bill is gazetted; and you're encouraged to take a new digital transformation survey.
New security measures roll out this month at the airport; CaribDA officially opens today at the Marriott; and government launches a notaries public survey.
Primary school cricketers return to league action with nail-biting finishes across both zones... Cayman's young rugby talent makes history on tour, while the women rack up an impressive win in Miami... and it's back for Discovery Day -- the Clash of the Legends football showdown is set.#rcnews #radiocaymansports #caymanislands #caymansports
Details on a major drug seizure and the arrests tied to it. A closer look at government's stronger-than-expected financial results and how a proposed investment fund could shape the future for Cayman's next generation.#rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews #localnews
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Government considers a Caymanian baby bond; CBC intercepts an illegal drug shipment; and police are investigating a two vehicle collision involving a micro-mobility device.
Drug arrest in Little Cayman; an abandoned boat is found in East End; the Ombudsman releases a report about the Detention Centre; and drivers can now use the connector road at the CUC roundabout.
The Ombudsman Reprimands The Judicial AdministrationPAHO/WHO Annual Report Notes Improvement In Local HealthcareMy eID Launches On The Sister IslandsCDS Seeks Room on the Broom Show Volunteers
Cricket is exploding across Cayman's schools, with participation at an all‑time high. The Technical Director breaks down what's driving the surge — coming up.Beacon Farms hits the fairway for a cause — 27 teams, big swings, and even bigger community impact at their 2026 Golf Tournament.Cayman Brac makes waves - the 48th GAMSM brings primary and high school swimmers head to head in one of the island's longest-running traditions.The Mustang Track Club is gearing up for race day tomorrow — all eyes on the Truman Bodden Track as the purple wave gets ready to run.
THE LATEST ON CAYMAN'S RESPONSE TO THE INTERNATIONAL HANTAVIRUS OUTBREAK AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR CRUISE VISITS AND LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH.GOVERNMENT'S NEXT STEPS AFTER MPs CALLED FOR A PLANNING AMNESTY FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO RENOVATED WITHOUT APPROVAL.A CLOSER LOOK AT THE OMBUDSMAN'S FINDINGS AT THE CAYMAN ISLANDS DETENTION CENTRE, INCLUDING WHAT CHANGES ARE NOW ON THE TABLE.#rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands
2025 ESO Labor Fource Survey Released TodayTwo Foods RecalledGovernment Say They Will Not Release Transport Review Latest BBC News Summary
Bulk Waste heads to Bodden Town next week; the DEH warns of two food items being recalled; and a PMM related to planning passes in the House.
DEH reports a fire at the landfill; government will not be releasing an internal review of the public transport system; and a man is convicted of gun charges.
Coming up in the news:A husband and wife face a jury over an illegal gun—one walks free, the other awaits sentencing. Plus, Government turns to modular units to handle migrant surges — how soon they could be ready, next. Women's residential rehab was shut down last year — now government says it's weeks away from reopening. Flow's C&W KY email service is staying—for now. But regulators say users shouldn't wait to move. That and more your evening news update.
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The NCFC Administration marks one year in office; government is opting for a modular solution to tackle an influx of irregular migrants; and there are no residential addiction services for women and teens locally.
Government is installing 30 New CCTVs; MPs discuss funding for PLAHI projects; and Cayman crowns a new tourism ambassador.
Cayman Basketball is calling the community to move with purpose — why this month's CIBA 5K could help launch our youth athletes onto the world stage. A 48‑year Brac tradition makes a splash again — and the Minister says the island's swimming talent has never looked stronger. Meet the Monteverde Academy standout turning heads on the track — Daquana Howell earns Student‑Athlete of the Week.
With hurricane season less than a month away, we'll tell you how government crews fanned out across Grand Cayman today, stress‑testing shutters, generators and shelters in a full‑scale readiness drill, and why officials say the time to prepare is right now, not June first.We'll also break down a series of budget moves in Parliament, from a national CCTV upgrade aimed at closing gaps in coverage in Bodden Town and North Side, to more than three million dollars in reallocations and new spending for roads, parks, housing support and a new Park Ranger trial program.Plus, the pain at the pump continues as local gas prices jump again this week, and a young speaker takes the top spot as Cayman's 2026 Tourism Ambassador. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews
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