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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 teen girl’s baby to serve just 18 months in jail

(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 sentence, in prison, so that he can return to work and take care of the baby she had following their relationship. The man who cannot be named for legal reasons
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CIMA modernises recruitment system 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. One of the fastest growing public authorities, the regulators is dependent on finding specialists and experts in order to keep up with the increasing workload of overseeing Cayman’s growing
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Premier says pre-JMC meetings off to good start in UK

(CNS): Premier André Ebanks met with Stephen Doughty, Monday, the UK’s Overseas Territories minister at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office as meetings before the Joint Ministerial Council the annual talking shop, got underway. Ebanks said things are off to a good start and this “high-level meeting reaffirmed the UK-Cayman partnership ahead of actual council
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Jewellery store clerk helps cops nab teen robbery suspect

(CNS): A 19-year-old boy from George Town has been charged with Robbery and Possession of an Imitation Firearm with Intent after a daylight robbery on Saturday afternoon at a jewellery store in Fort Street where the young robber was armed with a hammer and what turned out to be a fake gun. But police were
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NCC explains cat-cull following unfounded criticisms

(CNS): Feral cats pose a serious and ongoing threat to Little Cayman’s unique and fragile ecosystem but representatives on the opposition benches were unable to comprehend how important, controlling them is to conservation last week when several of them accused the department of environment of murdering cats. The National Conservation Council has explained that since
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CIG delegations hit the road to UK, India & USA

(CNS): A group of government ministers, backbenchers and civil servants have begun a two week trip that will see Premier André Ebanks lead a delegation in London for the annual Joint Ministerial Council with the UK government, before he takes a smaller group to India for the OECD Global Forum Plenary on Transparency and Exchange
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Anglin: New national health insurance system coming

(CNS): Government will be establishing a bi-partisan committee to discuss how the Cayman Islands can adopt an affordable national health insurance system that is accessible for all residents. With CIG picking up the slack to the tune of tens of millions of dollars every year, due to the the inadequate cover in the private sector,
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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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Paul Doyle pleads guilty to Liverpool parade charges

Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool's victory parade.
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More North Sea drilling to be allowed in new Labour plan

The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.
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Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter

Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now.
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Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers left vomiting

The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.
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Council continues legal bid against asylum hotel

Epping Forest District Council will continue legal action and appeal against a High Court decision.
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First openly gay Miss England has 'achieved dream'

Grace Richardson says she suffered bullying over her sexuality while at school in Leicestershire.
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Runaway driver caught by DNA on car airbag

Witnesses heard Jamie Challis leaving the scene of the crash in Newport saying “I gotta go”.
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Thief caught on camera stealing 8ft tall Christmas decoration

The masked cyclist is shown taking the nutcracker soldier from outside a bar in the capital.
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Sir Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as wife Joan dies

Sir Richard said she was "the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for".
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Ex-BNP leader accused of stirring up racial hatred

Nick Griffin allegedly shared a "threatening, abusive or insulting" cartoon on Twitter in 2021.
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Canadian PM's office and border services not 'involved' in Kneecap ban

In September, Liberal MP and Parliamentary Secretary for Combating Crime Vince Gasparro announced the ban "on behalf" of the Canadian government.
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'Fake police' scammed us out of nearly £30,000

The Kent couple say they were targeted by scammers claiming they were from the Metropolitan Police.
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Briton wins world's strongest woman after trans athlete disqualified

Britain's Andrea Thompson wins world's strongest woman as the initial champion was a transgender woman who was not eligible to compete.
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Historian criticises BBC for removing Trump line from Radio 4 lecture

Rutger Bregman says he is "genuinely dismayed" after a line about the US president was edited out.
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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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Yorkshire mayors welcome tourist tax powers

Mayors can decide whether to introduce a charge for overnight visitors to their regions.
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'Our last dance at Tower Ballroom before care home'

Ron and Marilyn Hill hit the dancefloor one final time after their granddaughter's plea on TikTok.
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Clan descendants in US and Canada save historic church in two days

A couple from Applegarth near Lockerbie received worldwide donations from Clan Jardine to buy a historic church.
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When does winter start?

Are you wondering when winter officially begins? BBC Weather's Stav Danaos can fill you in.
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Rachel Reeves will be hoping this Budget buys her some time

Deep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen.
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'I would love to be doing this in my 60s' - the debate over selling sex in Scotland

Porcelain Victoria is concerned that a potential change in law in Scotland could drive sex workers into poverty.
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Paul Doyle pleads guilty to Liverpool parade crash that injured more than 130

Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool's victory parade.
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Removing two-child benefit cap will be 'life-changing'

With rising costs in recent years, a mum-of-four tells BBC News NI she thinks about household finances constantly.
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