Mozzie horror continues as numbers soar

(CNS): Mosquito numbers were significantly reduced during last month’s surge, but the Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) said there were early signs that suggest another event, possibly larger than the last, is developing. In response, MRCU teams …

Two men deny charges over West Bay shooting

Cyclist and walker hit by cars over holiday weekend

(CNS): Another cyclist was taken to hospital on Saturday morning after he was knocked off his bike at the Yacht Club roundabout in West Bay by a Honda Fit. The cyclist received minor injuries and has since been discharged. Early Monday morning, a woman who …

Local observers didn’t spot any vote buying

(CNS): The team of domestic observers tasked with watching the last few days of the campaign and the proceedings on Election Day did not observe any evidence of vote buying or serious inducements, but they documented some cases of excessive treating at …

Sunoco Agrees to Acquire Fuel Distributor Parkland in $9.1B Deal

319DALLAS AND CALGARY, ALBERTA — Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN), a Dallas-based fuel distributor and operator, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Parkland Corp. (TSX: PKI), a Calgary-based owner and operator of gas stations, convenience stores and …

As it happened: André Ebanks sworn in as premier after Parliament ballot

Update: 5:20pm: Cayman’s new premier, André Ebanks, in his first speech as the leader of the country, immediately thanked God and his family, describing his wife Tiffany as his “wisest counsel and best friend”. He gave special thanks also to his West Bay …

Olympic Finalist Jordan Crooks Announces Break From Competitive Swimming

In an Instagram post today, 23-year-old Olympic finalist Jordan Crooks announced that he is taking a break from competitive swimming. He wrote, “Thank you to the Cayman Islands, the University of Tennessee, family, and friends who’ve supported this …

Defiance introduces ETFs with simultaneous long, short positions on Bitcoin, Ethereum and gold

Defiance ETFs has filed for regulatory approval of four new exchange-traded funds (ETFs), some of which include simultaneous long Bitcoin (BTC) and short Ethereum (ETH).  A May 6 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed the …

André unveils coalition name to huge WB crowd

(CNS): Premier-elect André Ebanks unveiled the new coalition’s name on Saturday night at a victory rally in West Bay alongside his fellow district MPs in front of a huge crowd. He said the team had decided on the National Coalition For Caymanians (NCFC) to …

‘Jilly, my daughter, would be so happy’

AN OVERWHELMED Ray Simpson choked up in tears when asked about the record-breaking turnout at the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, named after his beloved daughter and wife of tourism mogul Adam Stewart, on Sunday. Initially, an emotional Simpson was reticent …