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Colleagues pay tribute to murdered friend
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has issued a statement of “profound sadness” on the death of their friend and colleague Judiann Myles, head of the authority’s anti-money laundering division and an employee of more than 25 years. Describing her as a highly valued member of CIMA, officials said she was “a vibrant, compassionate individual […]
Man admits possessing indecent images of kids
(CNS): Lukus Mathieu Rivero, who was expecting to return to his home country when he was released from jail recently after serving time for drug possession, found himself back in prison facing charges relating to the possession of indecent images of children on his phone. The pictures were discovered by the police who were in […]
Murder case delayed for reports, woman remanded
(CNS): Kendra Martina Bodden (33), from Bodden Town, who is accused of killing Lincoln Silburn (63) last month, made a very brief court appearance via video link from the prison on Friday but did not answer the charges. Oliver Grimwood, from Samson Law, who is representing her, asked for a six-week delay to secure legal […]
PPM commits to $9 minimum wage in manifesto
(CNS): The PPM will introduce a $9 minimum wage, linked to inflation for future rises, if the party forms the government on 1 May, according to the party’s manifesto. The commitment is 25 cents higher than what was recommended by the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee over a year ago. However, the MWAC’s recommendation was rejected […]
PACT/UPM gave CI$12+ million waivers to hotel projects
(CNS): The development concession giveaways continued over the last administration, despite the opportunities the PACT and UPM coalition governments had to address a major concern for voters at the last election. More than CI$12 million in duty waivers was given away to three Seven Mile Beach luxury hotel and condo projects, even though they offered […]
Police destroy ganja nursery on Cayman Brac
(CNS): The RCIPS has seized and destroyed 90 ganja plants and 13 pots following a raid at a property on Dennis Forster Road, Stake Bay, during a “Day of Action” on Cayman Brac last month focused on drug and traffic offences. No one has been arrested in relation to the ganja bust, but police said […]
Gang denies conspiracy to import guns and drugs
(CNS): Three people, including a civilian employee of the RCIPS, have all denied their part in what the crown says was a conspiracy to import guns, component parts, ammunition, a bullet-proof vest and drugs. On Friday, Courtney Bush Myles Jr, Chanel Andrea Cranston and Tiquan Raheem Forbes pleaded not guilty to various charges against them relating […]
More trees being removed in failed GT revamp
(CNS): The beleaguered George Town Revitalisation Initiative (GTRI) is encountering more problems. A release from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Lands said they must move three palm trees from the George Town waterfront this month “due to their hazardous positioning”. Although the capital is woefully short of trees and native plant life, […]
Poll: Predict the winners of the five open seats
(CNS): With the retirement from politics of Sir Alden McLaughlin, Barbara Conolly, David Wight, Bernie Bush and Moses Kirkconnell, there are five hotly contested open seats in the 2025 General Election: Red Bay, George Town South, George Town West, West Bay North, and Cayman Brac West & Little Cayman. Although two of the parties technically […]
CIMA’s AML chief identified as body in car blaze
(CNS): Police have finally confirmed that the body found in a blazing car three days ago in Lookout Gardens was Judiann Myles (47), from Bodden Town, but they have still not said that they are treating her death as murder. Myles was a veteran public servant, having spent almost three decades with CIMA, where she […]
Police withhold information on car blaze body
(CNS): The police have still not released any information to the public about the death of a local woman whose body was found in a blazing vehicle on an empty lot at Lookout Gardens in Bodden Town. CNS has learned that the woman is a senior public servant, but on Friday evening, well over 24 […]
