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Value of imports grow as prices continue to climb

(CNS): The total value of merchandise imports into the Cayman Islands increased during the second quarter of this year by over 10% when compared to the same three months of 2024. According to a new report from the Economics and Statistics Office, goods worth $434.4 million were imported between April and the end of June
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Police arrest suspected crack dealers on the Brac

(CNS): Two unnamed men, aged 42 and 43, were arrested last week by police on Cayman Brac during two days of action, which was supported by CBC officers and police from Grand Cayman, who were drafted in to help with the high visibility. The men, said to be “persons of interest”, were stopped and searched
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Soto’s conviction in numbers shop killing quashed

(CNS): Erick Brian Williams Soto’s conviction for the manslaughter of Harry Elliott at an illegal numbers shop in the summer of 2022 has been overturned by the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal (CICA) due to a specific direction by the trial judge that made it unsafe. However, the higher court found that the conviction in
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Q3 2025 inflation just 0.1% but COL still biting hard

(CNS): The official headline rate of inflation for the third quarter was running at just 0.1%, but underlying increases in specific areas, as well as the cumulative effect of high inflation for almost five years, mean the cost of living in the Cayman Islands is still biting hard for all but the wealthiest of households.
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DVDL temp online service stirs up fears for future

(CNS): A restriction to online services at the Department of Vehicle & Driver Licensing starting tomorrow (Wednesday, 26 November) until Monday stirred up concerns on social media as a number of people posted beliefs that while this may be a temporary situation for reasons that have not been disclosed, it could also be a sign
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NCFC ploughing ahead with unjustified runway extension

(CNS): The new coalition government has committed to pressing ahead with upgrades to the Cayman Islands’ three airports, despite the catalogue of controversies and concerns relating to the very costly projects. Although the NCFC is promising to be a frugal administration set on steering a tight ship, the CI$28 million runway at ORIA, which was
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Duty-free allowance increases for those able to travel

(CNS): Cabinet has confirmed that residents going overseas to do their Christmas shopping will be able to enjoy double the usual duty-free allowance over the festive period. But those who cannot afford to travel to buy presents and other holiday items will not see any break in their shopping bills. Residents returning from overseas trips
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Father of young teen’s baby gets just 18 months jail time

(CNS): A 26-year-old man who had unlawful sex with the 13-year-old friend of his younger sister will serve just 18 months of a 28-month prison sentence so that he can return to work and take care of the baby she had as a result of their relationship. The man, who cannot be named for legal
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CIMA modernises recruitment as it hunts for talent

(CNS): The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has launched a new online recruitment platform to enhance the job application experience for both internal and external candidates. The regulator, one of the fastest-growing public authorities, depends on attracting specialists and experts to keep up with the increasing workload of overseeing Cayman’s critical financial services sector. Officials
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Premier says pre-JMC meetings off to good start in UK

(CNS): On Monday, Premier André Ebanks met with Stephen Doughty, the UK’s Overseas Territories minister at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, as meetings before the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) got underway. Ebanks said things were off to a good start, and this “high-level meeting reaffirmed the UK-Cayman partnership ahead of actual
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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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Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn

The right will now be introduced after six months, in a breach of Labour's election manifesto.
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Sharp fall in UK net migration with drop in arrivals for work and study

Provisional figures for net migration to the UK show levels dropped to 204,000 in the year to June 2025.
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Man, 31, arrested over Manchester synagogue attack

Police detained the man earlier at Manchester Airport on suspicion of terror offences.
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Ministers insist plans to absorb council Send debts won't hit school budgets

The government says the Office for Budget Responsibility's projections do not take into account upcoming reforms.
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Seventh Met officer sacked after BBC Panorama film

PC Sean Park was shown "expressing discriminatory and disrespectful views about Muslims", the Met says.
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OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis

Rachel Reeves's statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early.
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No changes to Scottish income tax plan, Robison says

The finance secretary says rates will not rise and no new bands will be introduced in January's Budget.
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Festival-goers hit by E. coli outbreak after attending music event

Big Tribute Festival, held between in Aberystwyth, confirm the cases following its summer event.
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Mystery of body dumped in forest may finally be solved in police review

Despite numerous appeals, detectives have never identified the man whose remains were found in 2015.
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NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts

The tribunal ruled the doctor's posts "may impact on patient confidence" in both her and the profession.
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Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg dies

She was known for eccentric and outlandish designs, worn by stars like Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue.
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Body of man found as police suspect murder-suicide

Formal identification has not taken place but police say Brian Wright's next of kin were informed.
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Warning that 75mph gusts could hit parts of Scotland

The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" warning for western and northern Scotland.
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Kids football coach removed from club and league after posting suspected 'drugs menu' in chat

The message, which was said to be deleted shortly after it was posted, also included a list of meet-up points.
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Watch: 'Mind-blowing' - BBC correspondents react as OBR releases Budget details early

In the lead up to the Chancellor delivering her Budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility published their report early in error.
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Ros Atkins on… MPs examining the BBC memo

After the resignations of Director General and CEO of News, The Culture, Media and Sport committee invited a number of senior BBC figures to be quizzed on what has happened.
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Three-year-old Oliver is 'wonderful' after world-first gene therapy

Toddler Oliver and his dad Ricky join Jon and Sally on the Breakfast sofa, to discuss his progress after his ground-breaking gene therapy.
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Watch the moment Nathan Gill is sentenced

Gill was sentenced to a total of ten-and-a-half years in prison.
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Pope Leo impresses crowd with 'great catch'

Pope Leo XIV held up the Tyrone GAA jersey to great cheers from the crowd.
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'I don't know what the future holds': Burnham refuses to rule out Starmer challenge

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, the mayor of Greater Manchester did not reply when pressed about a possible challenge to Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.
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Watch: Moment Bridget Jones statue is unveiled in London

Renée Zellweger has called a new statue "adorable," adding: "I think she's much cuter than me."
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BBC at scene of severe flooding after Storm Claudia

A major incident has been declared in Monmouth following severe flooding caused by Storm Claudia.
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Starmer could have scrapped child benefit cap last year - why did he wait?

Keir Starmer has always said he wanted to end the benefit cap but the money was not available - until now.
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Track UK's latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats

Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
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Warnings after young care leavers face increase in homelessness

It follows a trend of homelessness among the youngest care leavers which campaigners say is growing more acute.
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Wales' most deprived areas named - see how yours is affected

A neighbourhood in Rhyl has been named as the most deprived area of Wales in a new report.
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Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25

The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.
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Paul Doyle: The 'nice' neighbour who carried out 'calculated violence' at Liverpool parade

Before he ploughed his car into the parade, Paul Doyle was considered a steady, dependable family man.
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Damilola Taylor: The fight to protect young lives

A quarter of a century has passed since the killing of 10-year-old Damilola Taylor in Peckham.
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'Our £3.6m bill for flats too dangerous to live in'

Two unsafe tower blocks in Kirkby, Merseyside, were closed down by the fire service in July.
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'I get abuse for Christmas lights tribute to daughter'

Suzanne Wiggins knows it is "only November" but wants people to respect her tribute to her late daughter.
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