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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.

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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.

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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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Gas prices spike for the 6th week in a row; Sister Islands residents consider the new Government ID card; and Underground Sessions is tonight.

An ORIA employee is busted for theft; URCO weighs in on Brac internet outage; and the Court of Appeal has upheld the decision to transfer local brothers to the UK to serve their life sentences.

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Coming up in the news: A decade‑long legal fight ends as the Court of Appeal rules Cayman’s transfer of two convicted murderers to the UK was justified. Plus, a man admits to two robberies but denies a serious wounding charge—what happens next for Ryan Jackson? The latest from the courts just ahead. Global conflict, rising oil prices and a sharp jump in inflation—Cayman braces for higher costs. That and more your evening news update.

PAC, Auditor General Strengthen Oversight of Public SpendingPolice Vehicle Crashes In Bodden TownCPA Extraordinary Meeting TomorrowLatest BBC News Summary

Inflation now forecast to more than double; Public Health warns of whooping cough and gastroenteritis outbreaks in local schools; and the H.S.A. is hosting a Midwifery Symposium today.

Parliament wraps on Friday; a police officer is injured in a car crash; and a man pleads guilty to robbery.

Government looks to deal with scrap metal in the Sister Islands; Red Bay flooding concerns are discussed in Parliament; and the DOE is in Sri Lanka.

A man pleads not guilty to rape; the RCIPS discusses staffing shortfalls; and the Premier is heading to Asia.

The Premier is heading to Asia; a man pleads not guilty to rape; and the H.S.A. announced special hours for Emancipation Day.

Layman Scott high school, Cayman Prep and CIS share their experience on the first ever Stem racing nationals an the sister islands held its first ever spring burner swim meet on Cayman Brac

Coming up in the news: Mandatory commercial recycling, a new engineered landfill, and a long‑term waste strategy — we break down the Government’s plan. Plus, no room left for waste tyres at Cayman’s landfills. A new tender aims to clear the backlog. New laws, new regulations, and a major shift in immigration policy- we break down the reforms now in force. That and more your evening news update.

MPs head back to parliament at 10:30am this morning; the Minister for Environmental Health unveils four step waste management plan; and the DEH issues an RFP for tire removal and recycling from Cayman's landfills.

The Agriculture Minister says local egg production is growing; March tourism figures break records; and local police are upskilling.

Cayman’s track stars are raising the bar again — hear how Jaiden Reid and Aaliyannah Anderson say discipline, mindset, and hunger are shaping their next big leap.Women of Valor battled their way to a podium finish at CISA — and their coach says the real victory was the sacrifice and fire he saw behind the scenes.CIS Hammerheads break down their F1 National Schools Stem Racing run — what worked, what didn’t, and why a heavier 3‑D printed car might be the start of something bigger.

Coming up in the news: Cabinet signs off on major financial reports, airport redevelopment milestones, and new legislative reforms — the full breakdown. A nine‑million‑dollar fuel relief package is announced — and the Opposition says it’s a step in the right direction.The Economics and Statistics Office launches two major national surveys—what they’re asking and why your household may be selected. A major international policing course wraps up in Cayman — we’ll tell you how it’s strengthening investigative leadership across the Overseas Territories. That and more your evening news update.

Parliament is underway at this hour - this morning, MP's paid tribute to a number of Caymanian women for their contributions to the Cayman Islands before moving on to parliamentary questions. The People's Progressive Movement says it welcomes the government's announcement of 9 Million dollars worth of fuel relief measures but points out -that MP Roy McTaggart put forward a Private Member's Motion to waive fuel import duty several weeks ago. Folks in Little Cayman spent Saturday at Blossom Village Park for a day long celebration of local agricultural and island tradition...as the island hosted its 13th Annual Agricultural Show.#rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews

MPs pass six bills in Parliament on Wednesday including the Airports Authority Amendment Bill and the Auditors Oversight Authority Amendment Bill.

Government announces plans to provide relief for residents to counter rising fuel prices ; the RCIPS provides traffic stats; and two trials are set for this summer.