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CCMI Begins Research Into Blue Carbon Offsets
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute [CCMI] announced a new programme in collaboration with Butterfield investigating how blue carbon offsets and ecosystem-based restoration can be put into practice in the Cayman Islands to mitigate climate change. A spokesperson said, “The threats posed by climate change are ever-pressing and the effects are... Read more of this article
Cayman Group Assisting In Bermuda SSM Case
Cayman-based LGBTQ+ group Colours Caribbean “has been accepted as an intervenor in a European Court of Human Rights case on same-sex marriage in Bermuda,” the Cayman media has reported. A Cayman Compass story said, “Cayman-based LGBTQ+ group Colours Caribbean has been accepted as an intervenor in a European Court of Human Rights case on... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cricket Team Defeat Cayman Islands
Bermuda started their ICC Americas Qualifiers in Argentina in a strong fashion as they defeated the Cayman Islands. Bermuda won the toss and elected to bat. After 20 overs Bermuda scored 173/3, captain Delray Rawlins was the top scorer with 59 not out off 437 balls, he hit 43 fours and 3 sixes, while Kamau Leverock scored 48 off 30 balls hitting 3... Read more of this article
Cayman Arts Festival To Show Mary Prince Play
The Cayman Arts Festival will feature a production called ‘Sold,’ telling the story of Bermudian Mary Prince on Sunday, February 26. The Cayman Arts Festival website said, “Every so often there is a piece that touches the soul. ‘Sold’ is one such show.” – Music Theatre Review. One woman’s journey to overcome... Read more of this article
Cayman Islands To End Covid Travel Policies
The Cayman Islands is making changes to their travel policies, allowing travelers “without the need of any additional documents or health-related steps.” The Cayman Islands website said, “Effective August 24, 2022, all travelers—vaccinated and unvaccinated—are permitted to enter the Cayman Islands without the need of any additional... Read more of this article
Live Video Link: Bermuda vs Cayman Football
[Updating] The Bermuda football team is playing the Cayman Islands this evening [Feb 22] as part of the Concacaf W Qualifiers, and while we cannot add the video on our website, you can view it here on YouTube or here on Bernews Sports Facebook page. We will update once the match concludes. The starting line-up, graphic via the BFA Update 8.15pm: Bermuda... Read more of this article
Football: Bermuda vs Cayman On June 8th
The Bermuda Football Team will play their World Cup Qualifying match versus the Cayman Islands on June 8th in Bradenton, Florida. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Team is looking to use the momentum from their result against Aruba in March for their upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifying matches in June against Suriname and the Cayman Islands. “The... Read more of this article
Cayman Jails Two People For Covid-19 Breach
An American college student and her boyfriend have been jailed for four months in the Cayman Islands after breaking their Covid-19 rules, with the news apparently causing quite some interest in the USA, with ‘Cayman Islands’ trending as high as fourth in the U.S. rankings on Twitter this morning as people discussed the matter. Cayman —... Read more of this article
Cayman Launch Remote Worker Programme
The Cayman Islands has launched a ‘Global Citizen Concierge Program,’ which will allow people to work remotely in the Cayman Islands for up to two years. This is similar to the ‘Work from Bermuda’ programme that was launched earlier this year, and Cayman is the latest island to offer such a programme, joining Barbados, Antigua,... Read more of this article
Cayman Cruise Port Closed Until At Least Sept 1
“Cayman’s borders will remain officially closed until at least 1 September,” according to a report on Cayman Compass. The Cayman Compass reported,”Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell confirmed Thursday that Cayman’s borders will remain officially closed until at least 1 Sept., and no cruise ships will be landing here before then,... Read more of this article
Cayman Islands To Introduce Public Register
The Cayman Islands has announced its intention to introduce a public register of beneficial ownership. A statement from the Cayman Government said, “The Government of the Cayman Islands has today announced its intention to introduce a public register of beneficial ownership, in line with evolving standards and international obligations such as... Read more of this article
Officers Assist With Cayman Islands Royal Visit
Four Bermuda Police Service officers have recently returned from the Cayman Islands, after spending a week working alongside the Royal Cayman Island Police Service [RCIPS] as Close Protection Officers [CPO] during an official Royal visit. A police spokesperson said, “Four members of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] have recently returned from the... Read more of this article
Cayman Govt To Appeal SSM Court Ruling
The Cayman Islands, a fellow Overseas Territory, has something else in common with Bermuda, as their Government plans to appeal a decision handed down by the Cayman Court to legalise same-sex marriage. This is according to a report in the Cayman Compass, which said, “Government plans to appeal the Chief Justice’s decision to legalise same-sex marriage,... Read more of this article
Cayman: ‘Akin To An Attempt To Take Over’
Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin denounced a suggestion from the UK Foreign Affairs Committee that British citizens to be able to vote and run for office in the Overseas Territories, with the Cayman Premier saying it is “akin to an attempt to take over the territory.” This is according to a report in the Cayman Compass, which said,... Read more of this article
Cayman HRC Call For Same Sex Union Laws
“Immediate steps should be taken to introduce legislation to recognise same-sex unions and to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the Cayman Islands as a matter of the greatest importance.” That was the view expressed by the Cayman Islands Human Rights Commission in their submission to the British Parliament’s... Read more of this article
Cayman Islands Seeking Constitutional Changes
The Cayman Islands has presented the UK with proposed constitutional changes and now await the UK’s response, Cayman Premier Alden McLaughlin said, explaining that they seek “safeguards” to confirm that the UK “will not seek to legislate, directly or indirectly for the Cayman Islands without, at a minimum, consultation with... Read more of this article
