The British government has given an assurance to the Overseas Territories that in response to the COVID-19 outbreak additional essential equipment and supplies are being arranged.
The UK Minister responsible for the Overseas Territories, Baroness Liz Sugg has confirmed the British governments continued support for Cayman and the other OTs in the battle against COVID-19.
The Cayman Islands is not ruling out calling on the British government for financial support in some form as its grapples with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Hon. Leader of the Opposition, Mr. V. Arden McLean, JP, MLA on Monday wrote to the Hon. Premier to recommend measures aimed at reducing the spread of the virus and providing much needed financial relief for Caymanians and residents.
As the world grapples with the rapidly spreading Coronavirus, I am only too conscious of the impact this health emergency is already having on our Cayman Islands.
Leading law firm Appleby has announced a number of high profile internal appointments to further strengthen its Cayman offering.
The gravity of the situation facing the Cayman Islands due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been further forcefully driven home by Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin.
Shortly before 12:00PM on Friday, 20 March, officers were conducting a search warrant at an address in West Bay when they observed a man who attempted to flee upon seeing them.
It’s been quiet in Cayman as a round the clock curfew aimed at stemming the infection rate of COVID-19 kicks in.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus.
He confirmed that he had contracted the virus in a Tweet and video post on Friday morning.