A podcast of the day's top stories from 89.9 FM, Radio Cayman in the Cayman Islands.
This is your midday news update from the Radio Cayman News room for 5th August 2025.
Student Car Import ExemptionsPLAHI launches Backyard Gardening PilotBrac Airport Cafe Closed#rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews
3X3 proves to be a learning experienceOrlando Magic Camp update#radiocayman #rcsports #caymanislands
Cabinet approves drafting instructions for several pieces of legislation and regulationsThe Deputy Leader of the Opposition calls for more clarity on the NCFC Government's vision of immigration reform.The Office of Education Standards reports is in on Sprogs.#rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews #caymanislands
Get ready for a slam dunk of sports news! We'll take you courtside for day one of the Orlando Magic Basketball Camp, where Cayman's young athletes are already bringing the fire.On the pitch, our Girls Under-14 National Football Team is back from a successful Dominican Republic tour, and we'll have all the details on their impressive run as they gear up for regional competition. Plus, it's crunch time in the Senior League playoffs as Future takes on Cayman Athletic.And if you're looking to get your little ones into the game, we've got exciting news on youth football registration.#rcsports #radiocayman #caymansports #sportxtra
Preparing for HurricanesDES releases school calendarWeekly Gas Price Analysis#rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews
Young athletes are making a name for themselves racking up medals in international tournaments - we'll break down the Falcon Athletes latest success.Also tonight - Cayman men and women compete in 3x3 in Chile, what went down in the Sister Islands on the football field and a new tournament to raise funds for an important cause.#rcsports #caymansports #radiocayman
FA Cup finals and basketball camp!#rcnews #rcsports #radiocayman #caymanislandsnews
A woman is dead following an fishing incident. Police are investigating robbery on Shedden Road. Trial of a man accused of rape continues in Grand Court. That and more in the news.
Police are investigating a robbery on Friday on Shedden Road. A couple convicted for importing drugs through fedex will learn their fate in September. That and more in the news.
Cayman Islands athletes made a statement in Orkney, closing out the 2025 Island Games with a commanding 37-medal finish. Cayman Under-19s Return to the Podium in Epic Comeback at Rugby Americas North.”About 20 young athletes and their parents are heading to Tampa, Florida this weekend for the annual Eckerd College Basketball Camp.
Gymnastics- “Karthik Strikes Gold: Cayman Gymnasts Make Historic Island Games Sweep” Swimming - “Fast Lane Finish: Cayman Swimmers Power Through Podium Placements”Badminton - “Cayman Doubles Up: Historic Quarterfinal Run Vaults Team Into Top Ten”Sailing- “Will Jackson Wins Bronze: Cayman Sailing Ends 12-Year Medal Drought”Squash- “Clean Sweep Start: Cayman Squash Team Dominates Opening Matches”.
Michael Phelps Speaks at Lions International Convention in OrlandoOn the back of their successful day one performance, Cayman swimmers continued their impressive ways by winning 5 more medals on night two.Cayman's squash athletes are powering through the competition with remarkable results in OrkneyCayman Brac Poised for Redemption as Tigers and 345 FC Clash in Cup Final.
The police is investigating an attempted robbery that took place this past weekend in West Bay. The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal says the a retrial is possible for Former MP McKeeva Bush. That and more in your 6 pm news.#RCNEWS #RADIOCAYMAN #CAYMANISLANDS
Davonte Howell Wins Gold at Ed Murphy classis Cayman's athletes are off to a strong start at the NatWest Island Games in Orkney.Cayman Youth Rise to the challenge at the Babe Ruth Invitational Elite Sports Club are officially the 2024/25 CIFA Premier League Champions.
Justin Hastings to Compete in 2025 Butterfield Bermuda ChampionshipCayman's U21 Beach Volleyball Teams Bow Out of Continental QualifierIt's been a riveting week in Cayman football, with competitive intensity on full display across senior, premier, and cup action.It's shaping up to be another high-energy sports weekend in Cayman Brac,
Cayman Islands Women's National Team heads to the Dominican Republic this week for a four-match training tour, building momentum ahead of the Concacaf Women's Qualifiers in October.Senior League fixtures heat up mid-July as competition intensifiesSaturday marked an unforgettable moment for Cayman Islands Netball as two spirited teams, South Africa and Zimbabwe clashed in a celebratory friendly match that went far beyond the scoreboard
A man will appear in court for the murder of toddler in Cayman Brac. Trial continues for a woman who is accused of handelling stolen goods. Cayman girl footballers head to the Domincan Republic fro 10 days of training. All that in the news.
Cayman Islands Women's National Team Heads to Dominican Republic for Vital Training TourCayman Cricket Eyes More ICC TournamentsTexas Tigers Impress at Hoop Fest International
The Cayman Islands Women's National Team is heading to the Dominican Republic for a 10-day training tour from July 10th to the 20th. Cayman's U17 Storm basketball team is riding high after storming to victory at the first-ever Cayman Islands Hoop Fest.
Home explosion under investigationTourism Minister says cruise strategy in progressHMCI invites employees to participate in annual preparedness survey#rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews
Saturday Night RumbleLIG Services Junior CASA Championships Hoop Fest Day1
- Child Murder Suspect Makes Court Appearance- Sargassum Discussed in Parliament- UCCI 50th Graduation Ceremony
All eyes are on the LiG Services Junior CASA 2025 Squash Championships this week. The South Sound Squash Club has become the heart of Caribbean squash as Cayman proudly hosts this year's Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships, featuring 200 young athletes within age groups from Under-11 all the way to Under-19.It's game time in Cayman, and the excitement is electrifying as Hoop Fest 2025 tips off tomorrow night at Camana Bay's Arts & Recreation Centre.