Cayman Islands
British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean
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| April 5 2025 |
Caymanian records in athletics
Jaden Francis set a Caymanian record in the 800 meters with a time of 2:07.59 at the Pepsi Florida Relays in Gainesville, Florida, United States
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| 2025 | Ahead of the 2025 General Election, the party holds nearly all electoral districts in George Town, demonstrating its strong political presence. |
| March 30 2025 | Joey Hew becomes the latest leader of the People's Progressive Movement, succeeding Roy McTaggart. |
| 2025 | Concluded his tenure as the elected member for the Red Bay Constituency in George Town, spanning a 25-year political service. |
| March 2025 | Rejoined the People's Progressive Movement. |
| March 2 2025 |
Caymanian records in athletics
Jaden Francis breaks his own Caymanian 800m record with a time of 2:07.60 at the ACC Championships in Louisville, United States
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| February 27 2025 |
Caymanian records in athletics
Jaden Reid sets a new Caymanian record in the 200 m with a time of 20.27 seconds at the SEC Championships in College Station, United States
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| 2024 |
Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
Maj. Farley becomes Deputy Commandant of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
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| 2024 |
United People's Movement
Four leading members of the United People's Movement resigned from the party, indicating potential internal challenges or disagreements.
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| December 14 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jillian Crooks set new records in 50m and 100m freestyle at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary
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| December 14 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jordan Crooks sets new world record of 19.90 seconds in 50m freestyle at World Championships in Budapest, Hungary
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| December 11 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Kyra Rabess set new records in 400m and 800m freestyle at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary
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| December 11 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jordan Crooks sets new 100m freestyle record of 44.95 seconds at World Championships in Budapest, Hungary
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| August 1 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jordan Crooks sets new 50m freestyle record of 21.51 seconds at Olympic Games in Paris, France
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| July 25 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Dominic Hilton sets 200m breaststroke record of 2:23.66 at Irish Youth and Senior Summer Nationals in Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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| May 10 2024 |
Caymanian records in athletics
Jaiden Reid sets Caymanian record in 200m with a time of 20.51 seconds at SEC Championships in Gainesville, United States
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| April 2024 |
United People's Movement
The party publicly revealed its policy priority document for the year 2026, outlining its future political agenda and priorities.
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| April 2 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jillian Crooks sets 100m butterfly record of 1:00.22 at CARIFTA Championships in Nassau, The Bahamas
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| February 10 2024 |
Caymanian records in athletics
Jaden Francis sets a Caymanian 800m record of 2:11.05 at the Tiger Paw Invitational in Clemson, United States
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| 2023 |
Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
W01/RSM Clarke becomes the current Warrant Officer of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
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| 2023 |
Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
Major Farley becomes Acting Training Coordinator, succeeding Major Levy
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| 2023 |
Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
Col. Braithwaite becomes Commandant of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
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| 2023 |
Cayman Islands dollar
CIMA issued a special 70 dollar note to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Elizabeth II and her Platinum Jubilee.
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| 2023 |
Demographics of the Cayman Islands
Population reached 83,671, with 760 live births and 308 deaths, demonstrating ongoing population growth and demographic changes.
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| 2023 | Founded the United People's Movement and became Premier, replacing Wayne Panton. |
| November 2023 |
United People's Movement
United People's Movement was founded after Wayne Panton's departure as Premier of the Cayman Islands, with Julianna O'Connor-Connolly establishing the new political party and becoming its leader.
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| November 23 2023 | McLaughlin was elected unanimously by the Parliament of the Cayman Islands as the Speaker of the House. |
| October 8 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Sierrah Broadbelt set a 200m butterfly record at the Exeter October Level 2 Meet in Plymouth, United Kingdom
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| August 7 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jillian Crooks sets Cayman Islands record in 100m freestyle with 55.18 seconds at Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad
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| July 29 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jillian Crooks sets Cayman Islands record in 50m freestyle with 25.66 seconds at World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan
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| July 29 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jordan Crooks matches 50m freestyle record of 21.73 seconds at World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan
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| July 28 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jordan Crooks sets 50m freestyle record of 21.73 seconds at World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan
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| July 26 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jordan Crooks sets 100m freestyle record of 47.71 seconds at World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan
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| July 11 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Kyra Rabess improved the 1500m freestyle record to 17:01.45 at the Island Games in Guernsey
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| July 10 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Cayman Islands 4x50m freestyle relay team (Veronika Fankina, Alison Jackson, Sarah Jackson, Kyra Rabess) set a new record time of 1:47.07 at the Island Games in Guernsey
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| June 25 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Kyra Rabess sets 1500m freestyle record of 17:25.66 at CAC Games in San Salvador, El Salvador
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| April 9 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Cayman Islands sets new 4×50m freestyle relay record of 1:48.62 at CARIFTA Championships in Willemstad, Curaçao
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| April 9 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jordan Lisle sets 100m breaststroke record of 1:07.04 at CARIFTA Championships in Willemstad, Curaçao
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| April 8 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Cayman Islands 4x200m freestyle relay team (James Allison, Connor Macdonald, Dominic Hilton, Will Sellars) sets record of 8:04.22 at CARIFTA Championships in Willemstad, Curaçao
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| April 7 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Cayman Islands 4x100m medley relay team (Will Sellars, Jordan Lisle, Danny Kish, James Allison) sets record of 3:59.52 at CARIFTA Championships in Willemstad, Curaçao
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| March 20 2023 | John Gray High School moved to a newly built campus after 15 years of construction. |
| February 2023 |
Cayman Islands dollar
The Monetary Authority began seeking public input for new coin and banknote designs featuring King Charles III.
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| February 25 2023 |
Caymanian records in athletics
Shalysa Wray improves her own Caymanian 400m record to 53.20 seconds at the Big 12 Championships in Lubbock, United States
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| February 21 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
James Allison sets 400m freestyle record of 3:54.93 at CIASA Championships in Grand Cayman
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| February 18 2023 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jillian Crooks set a 100m butterfly record of 1:00.05 at the CIASA Championships in Grand Cayman
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| 2022 |
Demographics of the Cayman Islands
Population increased to 78,554, with 798 live births and 310 deaths, marking a significant population expansion.
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| 2022 | Force Response Unit (FRU) updated their uniform from tactical dark blue/black to tactical grey, distinguishing them from other units and agencies. |
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