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Four men charged with 2023 Digicel store robbery

(CNS): Eleven months after an armed hold-up at the Digicel store on the waterfront, three Bodden Town men, aged 21, 22 and 28, and a 22-year-old man from George Town have all been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. The four men appeared in court on Tuesday and were bailed to return on 14 May.
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West Bay men arrested for illegal gun after police chase

(CNS): Police have arrested two men from West Bay following a pursuit along the West Bay Road and the Esterley Tibbetts Highway yesterday evening, during which, the officers said, the men threw a handgun and a loaded magazine out of their car window during the chase. An RCIPS release said that around 8pm on Monday,
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Suspect in East End stabbing in police custody

(CNS): Police have arrested a 22-year-old man from East End on suspicion of wounding in regards to a stabbing in the car park at the East End football field at the weekend. The man was arrested on Monday morning, 22 April, in connection with the violent incident where three men were involved in an altercation
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McField angry as UPM ignores boundary report

(CNS): More than eight months after the 2023 Electoral Boundary Commission handed over its report on a revised election landscape, local attorney Steve McField is enraged that the Cayman Islands Government has failed to deal with it. McField and his fellow commissioners, EBC Chairperson Dr Lisa Handley and Adriannie Webb, worked for several months on the
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CINWS grows headcount ahead of busy storm season

(CNS): In the dynamic field of weather forecasting, adaptability and resiliency are essential for success, according to a release from the Cayman Islands National Weather Service about new recruits that have been added to the growing team of experts. Last year, the service took on several young Caymanian trainees who have been honing their skills
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Minister promotes Cayman Islands business in Asia

(CNS): Financial Services Minister André Ebanks is on the road again, this time promoting the financial service sector in Asia. Ebanks, whose portfolio includes commerce and social development, has been focusing heavily on his financial services sector responsibilities recently, which has taken him away from the jurisdiction a number of times so far this year.
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Lawyer’s ‘sexts’ lead to client’s successful appeal

(CNS): A Jamaican woman who was convicted of wounding in 2022 following a brawl at the beauty parlour where she worked was acquitted by the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal on Friday as a result of the behaviour of her defence lawyer. Aisha Jamilah English (33), who was found guilty of stabbing a colleague, appealed
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GT roadworks spill over into Monday traffic chaos

(CNS): A late concrete delivery created challenges for drivers around Central George Town on Monday morning after roadworks on the capital’s revamp spilled over from the weekend until noon. The road closures, including the junction of Edward Street and Fort Street, were scheduled to end on Sunday, but the necessary concrete did not arrive until
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Turner begins work on health plan 3 years into the job

(CNS): The Ministry of Health and Wellness will launch a one-month consultation period on 1 May to help determine a national health strategy, some three years after Sabrina Turner took up the portfolio in April 2021. The consultation will help develop an overarching guiding document for the Cayman Islands that defines the ten-year strategic directions
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RCIPS warns owners of continuing car break-ins

(CNS): The police are seeing an increase in the number of reports of thefts from vehicles, either because they have been left insecure or because thieves smash vehicle windows and steal items left inside. Commonly stolen items include tools, jewellery, electronics and money. Chief Superintendent Brad Ebanks said such crimes were opportunistic, where unlocked vehicles
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Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
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Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
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Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
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These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.
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Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.
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Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress.
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Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.
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How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.
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'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career.
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The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.
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Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
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They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
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Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
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The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
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Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place.
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Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes.
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Runaway cavalry horses were spooked by noise and bolted, Army says

Several soldiers and horses are injured after the animals bolted near Buckingham Palace and raced through London.
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Oliver Dowden and Angela Rayner row over housing at PMQs

Rayner is quick to acknowledge a row over her living arrangements, and takes aim at the government's housing policy.
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Ex-DUP leader Donaldson in court over rape and sex offence charges

The ex-DUP leader faces 11 charges and his wife faces four charges connected with aiding and abetting.
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'Show respect', Nottingham victim's mum tells police over graphic WhatsApp

Emma Webber said she had been denied "repeated requests" to address the members of the messaging group "privately and anonymously", and so instead wrote an open letter.
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Lawyer deeply sorry for sub-postmasters' 'suffering', inquiry hears

A former Post Office lawyer acknowledged that the inquiry had come "far too late" for many of the victims.
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Katie Simpson murder accused found dead at home

Jonathan Creswell, who was on trial, was found dead at this home on Wednesday morning, court hears.
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Take a look at this year's Turner Prize nominations

Glasgow-born Jasleen Kaur is one of four artists nominated for this year's prestigious art award.
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Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81

The crossbench peer spent 40 years as MP for Birkenhead and was a leading voice on welfare reform.
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Two Premier League players arrested over alleged rape

Two Premier League footballers are arrested in connection with an alleged rape.
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Lloyds hit as banks compete for mortgage customers

The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.
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Broadcasters warned over using politician hosts ahead of election

TV and radio stations face fines if they break impartiality rules in the general election campaign.
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Zoe Ball announces mum's death after cancer diagnosis

The 53-year-old's says her mother, Julia Peckham, taught her to "love unconditionally".
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David Harewood says blackface is 'grotesque distortion of race'

The star puts out a statement after saying actors "should be able to do anything" including blackface.
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Historical coins found under floor sell for £60,000

The cache of more than 1,000 gold and silver coins was found during renovation work at a cottage.
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Government scrapped tests to check 30 hours' free childcare plan

The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.
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Gove cannot guarantee renters' eviction ban by election

The Conservatives first promised to end landlords' ability to evict tenants with no reason in 2019.
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PM's dementia adviser quits over benefits clawback

Johnny Timpson says the government is failing to protect vulnerable people by not intervening earlier.
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Action needed on needless asthma deaths, says charity

There were more than 12,000 UK deaths in the past decade, many of them needless, a charity warns.
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Runaway horses filmed racing through central London

Video on social media shows two horses, one covered in blood, running through central London.
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Watch London Marathon runner tasting wine during race

Professional wine seller Tom Gilbey drank 25 glasses of wine during the 26.2-mile route.
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Boy wins competition with seagull impression

Cooper, from Derbyshire, travelled to Belgium to take part in the competition.
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Watch: Cash machine ripped from building society

Video shows the machine being removed from a wall and lifted on to a getaway pick-up truck.
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Smart motorways: How safe are they?

BBC Panorama finds the technology behind England’s smart motorways stops working on a regular basis.
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Chris Mason: The politics of defence in a dangerous world

A dangerous world is colliding with a general election year, writes BBC Political Editor Chris Mason.
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Play School legend Benjamin to receive Bafta Fellowship

The TV presenter, producer, and campaigner is receiving the British Academy's highest honour.
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'I should be able to perform without being groped'

As MPs meet to discuss misogyny in music, Karla Chubb from Irish band Sprints says the issue is rife.
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The councils selling the family silver to pay bills

Cash-strapped local authorities are selling off land, buildings and antiques to clear their debts.
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Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.
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Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.
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Why a plane to Rwanda won't be taking off any time soon

The Rwanda bill has finally been approved - but planes won't be taking off imminently.
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Migrants cram into small boat as BBC films in Calais

Home Affairs correspondent Tom Symonds watches as migrants set off from France for the UK.
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'Show respect', victim's mum tells police over message

Emma Webber urges the author of a graphic message in a police WhatsApp group to contact her.
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