Hashtag: #CaymanIslands
Minister Darrell’s Trip To Cayman Cost $2,402
A trip in September 2024 by Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell to the Cayman Island cost $2,402.46, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from September 1, 2024 – September 4, 2024, and the web page listing said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Senator, the Hon.... Read more of this article
Minister Campbell Attends UPU Forum In Cayman
The Cabinet Office advised that Minister Vance Campbell is currently attending the Universal Postal Union [UPU] Regional Strategy Forum 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “Taking place in the Cayman Islands, from June 3 – 4, the Forum is an important gathering that will deliberate on the future strategy development of the UPU, which is... Read more of this article
Ministry Meets With Cayman Islands Officials
Senior policy officials from the Cayman Islands Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure, Transport & Development [PAHITD] recently met with members of the Ministry of Transport in Bermuda. Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert; the Department of Public Transport Acting Director, Jonelle Christopher; Director of Marine and Ports... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Cayman Vs Bermuda Rugby
Bermuda hosted the Cayman Islands in an international rugby match at the National Sports Center this weekend, with Bermuda being defeated 44 – 12. A spokesperson previously said, “These games are part of the Rugby America’s North [RAN] qualification pathway, a competition spread over three years from 2024-2026. “This weekend’s... Read more of this article
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
