Cayman Islands
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| Capital | George Town |
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| Dialing code | +1 |
| Currency | Cayman Islands dollar |
| Ethnic groups (2011) | Asian |
| Date of Reg. | |
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| ID | 908129 |
About Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, encompasses 3 islands in the western Caribbean Sea. Grand Cayman, the largest island, is known for its beach resorts and varied scuba diving and snorkelling sites. Cayman Brac is a popular launch point for deep-sea fishing excursions. Little Cayman, the smallest island, is home to diverse wildlife, from endangered iguanas to seabirds such as red-footed boobies.
Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit over Binance ads
... The claimants allege that Ronaldo s promotion of Binance led to a "500% increase in searches" for the crypto exchange, which is registered in the Cayman Islands...
Binance chief pleads guilty to money laundering
... Binance, which is registered in the Cayman Islands, is known as the world s largest platform for buying and selling cryptocurrencies and other digital assets...
Gigi Hadid arrested over drug possession in Cayman Islands
...By Rachel RussellBBC NewsAmerican model Gigi Hadid was arrested and fined in the Cayman Islands earlier this month over cannabis possession, it has been revealed...
Unesco world heritage status: Seven sites win UK backing
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Biodiversity: Row over funding threatens to stall talks
... " The conservation projects range from supporting endangered sea turtles on the Cayman Islands to reintroducing threatened birds to the Falkland Islands...
FTX: Court says Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX as a 'personal fiefdom'
... Company records show FTX customers were based in 27 separate countries with Cayman Islands, Virgin Islands, Great Britain and China having the highest proportion of users...
Inside the capture of a Russian oligarch's superyacht
... The boat, which had flown the colours of the Cayman Islands, would now sail under the American flag...
Floridians brace for 'strengthening' Hurricane Ian
... Ian was forecast to move northwest through the Caribbean, near Cuba and the Cayman Islands, and reach the state s west coast by Wednesday...
Floridians brace for 'strengthening' Hurricane Ian
Authorities in Florida have urged residents to " make their preparations" as Tropical Storm Ian strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane early on Monday.
Ian was forecast to move northwest through The Caribbean , near Cuba and the Cayman Islands , and reach The State 's West Coast by Wednesday.
The Hurricane 's exact path is uncertain but Governor Ron Desantis warned of " broad impacts throughout The State ".
Residents have been seen stocking up on food, water, medicine and fuel.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said it expects " rapid strengthening" from Ian over The Next 48 Hours , with maximum sustained winds of 75mph (121kmph).
An NHC official said Cuba could experience " extreme hurricane force winds, life threatening Storm Surge and heavy rainfall" later on Monday.
Classes have been cancelled in parts of The Island , and evacuations have been planned in a handful of western provinces, including near the country's tobacco region.
Authorities in the Cayman Islands , a British territory, are working to provide plywood, sandbags and other supplies to local residents,
" We must prepare for the worst and absolutely pray and hope for The Best , " Premier Wayne Panton said in a video on Sunday.
Along Florida's Tampa Bay coast, grocery store shelves were quickly cleared of basic necessities and there were long queues at gas stations.
" It's never too early to prepare, " Tampa Mayor Jane Castor tweeted on Sunday.
Local officials in her municipality and others like Miami and Fort Lauderdale are distributing free sandbags to help residents protect their homes from flooding.
Meteorologists have said flash flooding is possible by Tuesday in the Florida peninsula and Florida Keys as the approaching hurricane makes landfall.
The Governor declared a state of emergency for all of Florida over the weekend and has now activated 5,000 National Guard troops to assist with relief efforts.
Mr DeSantis said Ian posed a risk of " dangerous Storm Surge , heavy rainfall, flash flooding, strong winds, hazardous seas, and isolated tornadic activity".
" This is a really big hurricane at this point, " He Said at a Monday news conference, urging residents to " remain calm" but " do what you need to be prepared".
The White House has also made its own emergency declaration, which will help federal and state officials coordinate disaster relief and assistance.
President Joe Biden has postponed a planned Tuesday visit to Florida.
The Launch of Nasa's most powerful ever rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, in Florida, has also been delayed. The Artemis 1 rocket was rolled off its launchpad on Monday.
Forecasters have said Cuba could see up to 10 inches (25cm) of rain from Hurricane Ian, while Jamaica and the Cayman Islands could receive between 3-6 inches (8-15cm).
The Caribbean is still reeling from The Effects of Hurricane Fiona, which tore through the region last week.
Moving northward to parts of The Atlantic Canada coastline and eastern Quebec, and downed Power Lines over the weekend.
Source of news: bbc.com
