Daybreak – 29 April 2026

Today on Daybreak, the RCIPS has released its annual crime and traffic statistics report, and an officer from Protective Services joins us to discuss what these numbers mean for our community.

After racing their way to the top at Cayman’s first ever STEM Racing Nationals, we catch up with the winning team to hear what the experience was really like, from the pressure to the victory.

And today is International Dance Day, so we are trying our hands and feet at jazz dance.

29 April 2026 | 00:57:46

Cayman Compass

‘Upward pressure’ on local fuel prices expected to continue until Middle East conflict resolved

Cayman fuel prices may not have peaked amid Middle East conflict, but potential shortages could pose a greater concern if the fighting drags on.

Prentice Panton, the CEO of Reflections, which operates gas stations in George Town, one near the airport and the other on Eastern Avenue, said that diesel was more than $7 at some service stations, a major increase on the $5 or less charged a year ago.

The cost of regular gas hovered around $6 compared to the sub-$5 to just over $5 charged a year ago.