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60 years of the Cayman Compass – reflecting on legacy and local journalism
Cayman Compass publisher Tripp Donnelly joins us to celebrate the newspaper’s 60th anniversary, reflecting on its transformation since 1965, the vital role of local journalism, and the memorable stories that have shaped the community.
He also shares what readers can expect in the special anniversary edition and upcoming documentary.
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Stiffer penalties and more officers planned for Public Beach
Government says that it is making plans to tackle anti-social behaviour on Seven Mile Beach and will be hiring more staff to deal with litter and cleanliness of public bathrooms.
Speaking on For The Record with Orrett Connor on Monday, 27 Oct., Planning Minister Jay Ebanks said that the majority of visitors to the Cayman Islands wanted to experience Seven Mile Beach, but the area was sometimes blighted by overcrowding as well as problems with beach vendors, including watersports operators.
He said that he had received some complaints about how jet ski companies were operating and said the issue was going to be investigated. Ebanks also said that he was looking at the policy on vendors at the beach, too, and that changes would have to be made.
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