8 AM News 13 May 2026

8 AM News 3 Jul 2026

Youth Parliamentarians vote down a motion to ban social media for Under 16s; local firefighters get a salary boost; and Mango Fest is tomorrow.

7 AM News 3 Jul 2026

An Auditor General report says public service remuneration hit $3.1 billion between2020 and 2024; the Deputy Governor Designate tables annual HR reports for Government for 2023, 2024 and 2025; and MPs green light a $5 supplemental appropriation to support the Cayman Islands' preparation for the fifth-round mutual evaluation by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force.

LOCAL SPORTS July 2 26

Karthik Adapa is gearing up for another major international stage — Cayman Gymnastics confirms he’ll represent the Islands at the 2026 CAC Games in Santo Domingo. The young standout is coming off the Pan Am Championships in Rio and is ready for the next step. A massive moment for Cayman basketball — the men’s 3x3 squad stuns host nation Chile at the FIBA Youth Nations League. CIBA President Collin Anglin calls it a true David‑and‑Goliath win. Cayman Women’s Rugby hits the road this weekend, heading to Bermuda for an international test match. Fifteen players travel, including eight graduates of the U18 Girls Program — a big milestone for the growing women’s game.

6 PM NEWS- 2 JULY 2026

Coming up in the news: A new Auditor General report shows public service pay hit $3.1 billion over five years. Two Grand Court jury trials began to wrap as juries are set to begin deliberations as early as tomorrow. Plus, the Portfolio of the Civil Service gets a new Chief Officer. And, the government wants your opinion on cannabis legislation reform. That and more in your evening news.

8 AM News 2 Jul 2026

Cayman Islands families will keep more money in their pockets this summer, with higherduty-free allowances for returning residents; it’s your chance to weigh in on cannabis reform; and two men have been charged in connection with the importation of ganja and illegal landing in the Cayman Islands.