News
April 29, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Regional energy transition now urgent, says Wheatley
WESTERN BUREAU: Andrew Wheatley, minister without portfolio with responsibility for science, technology, and special projects, has warned that the Caribbean’s energy transition and digital…
April 29, 2026
Gov’t to establish river and cays management authorities under NEPA
The Government plans to establish a River Management Authority and a Cays Management Authority within the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). This was announced by Minister of Water,…
April 29, 2026
Opposition criticises gov’t on tax on short-term rentals
The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is accusing the Government of acting “like a thief in the night” after it approved tax measures that will impose General Consumption Tax (GCT) on…
April 29, 2026
Morgan calls for apology from Brown-Burke and Golding over ‘disgraceful’ conduct in Parliament
Government Senator Marlon Morgan is arguing that South West St Andrew Member of Parliament Dr Angela Brown-Burke and Opposition Leader Mark Golding owe the Speaker of the House, Parliament, and the…
April 29, 2026
NEPA investigating monkey presence in St Elizabeth, warns public against handling animal
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is advising the public to exercise caution following reports of monkeys being spotted and captured in St Elizabeth. NEPA says the animals have…
April 29, 2026
Two Jamaicans, Colombian fishermen charged in major cocaine bust offshore Clarendon
Two Jamaican fishermen and a Colombian fisherman have been charged in relation to the seizure of a large quantity of cocaine valued at $703 million off Portland Ridge, Clarendon, last week. Charged…
May 31, 2026
Judge warns St Andrew businessman on bail to repay complainants in fraud case
Senior Parish Court Judge Desiree Alleyne today reminded a businessman facing multiple fraud charges in an alleged car-buying scheme that his bail was granted on the condition that he liquidate assets…
April 29, 2026
Hermitage Dam to be upgraded
The Government, through the National Water Commission (NWC), is to upgrade the Hermitage Dam at an estimated cost of US$250 million. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew…
April 29, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Cayman minister wants stronger backing for regional regulators
WESTERN BUREAU: A Caymanian government official is urging Caribbean countries to provide stronger support to regulatory bodies, saying that underinvestment in these institutions could undermine the…