Tributes poured in over the weekend after a car crash claimed the life of one of Cayman’s beloved National Footballers - Jessus Ebanks.

The Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation will host its National indoor Premier League next month with 3 Divisions: Men, Women and for the very first time….a schools division.

Along with the day's Covid Update, the Deputy Governor says Government is looking at the possibility of vaccine mandates for civil servants, but vows to meet with civil servants before any decision is made.  A public consultation is open regarding mandatory vaccines for people on work permits in the islands and the DEH says its proud of the role it plays in making our future better! 

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Rugby training for women leading into the Rugby Americas North Women’s 10s tournament begin tomorrow at the Cayman Islands Rugby Club.

Tonight we’ll hear from the new Head and Assistant Coaches for CBAC

And...The CIVF beach 4 v 4 Co-Ed league starts this Sunday at public beach.

Government holds a press briefing to provide an update on new Covid regulations, the state of Government finances and the pause on Phase 3 of the border reopening plan. 

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More positives for Sars Cov-2 but no new cases of local transmission.  A look at who is taking the vaccine as the islands reaches closer to the 80% target.  The Cayman Islands Tourism Association says Government pausing the re-opening has "pulled the rug out."  The Public Accounts Committee meets to ask why recommendations from the Office of the Auditor General haven't been met.  

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More positives for SARS Cov-2 - and all three are presumed local transmission.

The Chamber of Commerce meets with Government to discuss reopening plans and offers to help.

A preview of the Public Accounts Committing hearings Wednesday - the focus?  Gaps in Government Accountability. 

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853 PCR TESTS REPORTED SINCE OUR LAST REPORT ON SATURDAY - 8 POSITIVES IN TRAVELLERS.

77 PERCENT OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS POPULATION HAS HAD AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF A COVID 19 VACCINE - 71 HAVE COMPLETED THE TWO DOSE COURSE. 

THE GOVERNOR EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER THE VACCINATION RATE IT IN THE PRISONS AND URGES EVERYONE WHO CAN TO GET THE COVID 19 VACCINE.

AND 18 YEAR OLD GEORGINA KERFORD IS THE NEW MISS CAYMAN ISLANDS UNIVERSE. 

The Premier announces the first of several restrictions coming into force the prevent the spread of Covid 19.  The Chief Medical Officer resigns to take care of his elderly parents.  New policies will affect Civil Servants.  #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

More positives again overnight related to the George Town Primary School Cluster.  A worker at the prison tests positive for Covid and British Airways announces resumption of its regular weekly flight schedule.

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