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Activists call for data driven decisions for draft national plan

(CNS): As the Development Plan Appeals Tribunal begins hearing from people and groups that submitted comments, suggestions and ideas during the consolation process on the proposed draft national development plan local activists are calling for a preliminary, strategic environmental assessment to help fuel data driven, unbiased decisions. In a new social media campaign, Sustainable Cayman
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Road chaos continues as police arrest rogue driver & rider

(CNS): Police arrested a 30-year-old woman from George Town, Tuesday after she allegedly crashed into a house on Boilers Road and a teenage boy on a motorbike who collided with a police vehicle in Windsor Park in two separate incidents as the chaos on Cayman’s roads continues. According to an RCIPS release the woman was
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CUC touts green credentials but just 3% of power renewable

(CNS): CUC said it spent $50million of funds raised last year through green notes on green initiatives furthering the company’s goal of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and long-term economic resilience. With the publication of its first Green Finance Report and its latest Sustainability Report, Grand Cayman’s power provider is touting its green-credentials and commitment to
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Court suspends sentence allowing thief to pay back victim

(CNS): A man who sold a car for $14,000 to an unsuspecting victim who had no idea that the bank had a lien on it has dodged jail to allow him to carry on working and pay back the more than $10,000 he now owes the man who bought his Honda. Dorian Dolan Hunter (43)
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Planning abusing power and process with faulty notices

(CNS): The Ombudsman has found the department of planning and the central planning authority are abusing their power by “slavishly applying” a section of the law, knowing it to be faulty and prejudicial. In relation to the outdated notice system that has long been known to be problematic, Sharon Roulstone said, the department, despite knowing
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Man jailed for 10yrs after beating and stomping victim

(CNS): Jeremy Darl Manderson Jr (22) has been jailed for ten years following a brutal attack on a customs officer outside a bar on the West Bay Road in May 2024. Manderson said he was provoked and triggered to such an extent he lost control, beating, kicking and stomping on his victim who he claimed
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Donors urged to be cautious over aid to Jamaica

(CNS): Cayman’s Registrar for Non-Profit Organisations (NPO) is reminding the public to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of charities and associations before making donations in response to the challenges and humanitarian needs following Hurricane Melissa and the efforts to assist Jamaica in particular. Members of the public can check the most recent list of
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Immigration bill heralds new era of efficiency, says Myles

(CNS): The minister responsible for immigration and Caymanian employment has said the first phase of changes to the legislation will be supported by a new era of efficiency and a change in approach that prioritizes the needs of ordinary Caymanians over politics, power and influence. Michael Myles is promising not only changes to the law,
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Man dodges jail over false report re-car used in robbery

(CNS): A local man who reported his car stolen which was used in a robbery was given an eight month jail term recently. But despite his long rap sheet with multiple dishonesty offences the judge opted to suspend the sentence because it took almost three years to get the case to court. The defendant, Richard
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Immigration scammers con overseas job seekers

(CNS): The immigration department has raised the red flag about scammers posing as employment agents and taking money from people looking to work in the Cayman Islands for immigration services that only WORC can provide. According to immigration officials these immigration related frauds are being closely monitored by the relevant agencies who are collaborating on
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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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Crime fixer caught by BBC offering to erase £60K fines on migrant workers

Calling himself "the accountant", the fixer told undercover reporters how he could “confuse” immigration enforcement.
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Watch: BBC reporter confronts man at centre of illegal worker network

The BBC's Ed Thomas confronted Kardos Mateen, who is at the centre of an illegal worker network.
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Police hunt for two men mistakenly released from prison

It comes just weeks after migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu was also released from prison by mistake.
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ADHD services shutting door to new NHS patients as demand soars, BBC finds

A BBC investigation finds that a host of areas in England are closing waiting lists and others are rationing care.
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William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio

Winners include a project for making the Atlantic Forest financially viable and a global ocean treaty initiative
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Interest rates expected to be held as Budget looms

Most analysts believe the Bank rate will remain at 4% for now, although there could be a cut in December.
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Man drove at stabbings suspect after train attack

Dave Scott says he used his car to hit the alleged attacker before police made an arrest.
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'Vibe coding' named word of the year by Collins Dictionary

The art of making an app by describing it to artificial intelligence (AI) tops 10 new terms on the shortlist.
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Scottish Parliament passes land reform bill which could force break up of huge estates

The legislation is designed to help reduce the concentration of rural land ownership among a small number of people.
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Joey Barton X posts 'devastated' Jeremy Vine

Jeremy Vine tells a court he found Joey Barton's posts on X about Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko "vicious".
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Southport killer 'may have wanted to hurt society', his brother says

The killer's brother and father have been speaking to the public inquiry into the dance class murders.
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Michelle Mone-linked firm PPE Medpro owes £39m in taxes

Administrator's report shows firm owes £39m to HMRC on top of £148m owed to Department of Health
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Prince Harry says 'banter' is what he loves about Britishness

The Duke of Sussex says humour and self-deprecation are what he loves about Britain, in an essay for Remembrance.
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Murder arrests after child killer found dead in cell

Kyle Bevan, 33, was found dead at HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire on Wednesday, prompting a police inquiry.
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Migrant who returned to UK after removal sent back to France

Home Office sources say Wednesday's return flight included the man who returned to the UK last month.
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'She was always apologising', John Cleese pays tribute to co-star Prunella Scales

The actor was on the BBC Breakfast sofa where he spoke about his on-screen wife, Prunella Scales, who died last week.
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Catching the American fugitive who faked his own death

Convicted sex offender Nicholas Rossi assumed a new identity and fled to Scotland to escape justice.
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'Do you want to die?' - Train attack victim describes confrontation with alleged attacker

Stephen Crean was among those injured in a knife attack on a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday evening.
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'There's a weather photograph anywhere you can be proud of'

Damien Walmsley has been a BBC Weather Watcher for a decade.
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Who are the two mistakenly released prisoners?

Two men were released from HMP Wandsworth in error in the past week, with police hunts under way.
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The Papers: 'Not again...' and 'Democratic cheer'

The mistaken release of two prisoners from Wandsworth Prison and Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York lead Thursday's papers.
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The justice system is failing - the buck stops with Lammy

Problems in the prisons and the courts are not new but they are growing and the government doesn't have a grip on them.
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