CAYMAN NEWS SERVICE
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A decade of promises to go greenFebruary 9, 2026Anonymous writes: Over the last ten years, the Cayman Islands Government (CIG) has issued numerous policy documents and campaigns encouraging residents to ditch fossil‑fueled cars and embrace cycling and other non‑motorised modes. The National Energy Policy 2017 – 2037 (NEP) explicitly commits the government to promote lifestyle changes through “cycling, walking and the use of […]
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Ministry redefines ‘bicycle’ in latest traffic law changesFebruary 9, 2026(CNS): Almost a month after new rules around the licensing and insurance of e-transport devices were initially due to come into effect, the ministry responsible has presented more amendments to the Traffic Act, which are expected to go before parliament early next month. The changes are intended to address confusion over whether battery-assisted pedal bikes […]
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OfReg seeks input on draft licence deal for IELFebruary 9, 2026(CNS): OfReg has opened a short public consultation on proposed changes to Island Energy Limited’s transmission and distribution licence, introducing new consumer‑protection rules for customers on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. According to the regulator, the draft determination, published on 2 February, outlines a series of changes to improve transparency in how electricity rates are […]
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Cuban migrants escape from immigration centreFebruary 9, 2026(CNS): Customs and Border Control say that two Cuban migrants escaped from the Immigration Detention Centre at Fairbanks on Saturday. The two men are believed to have arrived last week with the small group that landed in Little Cayman. One of them has since returned, and CBC officials said they are working with the police […]
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Shark bites researcher at LC grouper holeFebruary 9, 2026(CNS): A researcher was bitten by a juvenile tiger shark at the Nassau grouper spawning aggregation site off Little Cayman on Friday evening. According to the Department of Environment, the victim, a member of a partner organisation, was airlifted from the site and taken to George Town, where they are recovering well. The DoE said […]
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Suspects charged with two of three robberies over 24hrsFebruary 9, 2026(CNS): Two West Bay men who were arrested following two robberies that were committed at knifepoint on Tuesday night have been charged with two counts each of robbery and one count each of wounding with intent. The first robbery took place at a liquor store in Savannah, and the second at a grocery store in […]
