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His Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service confirms that an incident occurred at HMP Northward on Saturday, 16 May 2026, resulting in injuries to two prisoners.

The change removes the requirement for eligible applicants to pay a non-refundable fee when seeking to have an eligible criminal record expunged or when applying for a declaration of expungement

His Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service confirms that an incident occurred at HMP Northward on Monday, 11 May 2026, resulting in injuries to two prisoners

The NCFC Government today announced a comprehensive, three-phase programme to address the acute affordability challenge facing households this summer, and to tackle structural improvements needed to reduce energy consumption more sustainably. 

The Cayman Islands Government today announced a series of significant policy decisions that bolster environmental preservation, community infrastructure, and support long-term economic resilience.

The public is advised that the fire at the George Town Landfill has been formally downgraded from a Major Incident. The emergency is now being managed as a Critical Incident under the operational command of the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS), with on-scene management continuing to be led by CIFS personnel.

The Cayman Islands Fire Service can confirm that the landfill fire is currently under control. However, challenges with equipment and intermittent smoke cover affecting visibility have slowed extinguishment efforts.

Fire crews remain actively engaged at the George Town Landfill fire and continue to make steady progress. There are currently no visible flames at the top of the landfill mound, with firefighting efforts now focused on identified hot spots.

As of 11:00 p.m. this evening, the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) is making steady progress in the containment efforts of the landfill fire, with continued suppression and hot-spot monitoring.