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The Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg) recently responded to an incident involving what is suspected to be an illegal fuel storage at a private residence at Mangrove Avenue in Prospect.

The incident which occurred on 7 September 2022, appeared to be caused by the fueling of a vehicle, resulting in a fire which was brought under control by the combined efforts of the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) and Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) personnel.

Once the situation stabilized, OfReg’s Fuel Team went on site to address the matter of storage equipment observed at the location. A significant quantity of gasoline and diesel was observed, all of which were confiscated as required under the Dangerous Substances Act.

There were no injuries, and no immediate environmental impacts were assessed, however significant damage was observed to property and equipment at the site. OfReg has commenced a full investigation.

Chief Fuels Inspector Mr. Duke Munroe said “these illegal operations present significant danger to the public and the environment. We rely heavily on members of the public to report these situations to us so we can take appropriate enforcement actionby prosecution in summary court”.

OfReg reminds the public that it is illegal to store fuel over 250 gallons without a valid operating permit. Where fuel is stored below the legal threshold, for permanent or incidental/temporary storage, the office is available to provide guidance on the safe storage and transport of dangerous substances.

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A man wearing clothing affiliated with both police and the regiment was found murdered in Morvant on Friday morning.

He is yet to be identified.

Police reported that at about 7am, Morvant police were called by a woman who found his body in her yard at Las Alturas.

PCs Scipio and Hyde cordoned off the area.

The man was wearing a black balaclava, which police officers were stopped from wearing after increased reports of men committing crimes while dressed in clothes resembling police tactical wear.

The man was also wearing long camouflage pants, black combat boots, a black under- jersey, a blue sweater resembling those worn by the Guard and Emergency Branch, and a camouflage fisher hat.

Police found 5.56 spent shells near his body and further away, prompting them to believe there had been a shootout that led to the man’s death.

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Students will resume face-to-face instruction when school gates swing open again on September 19, but some COVID-19 protocols will be out of the door.

The three feet distancing will no longer be observed, mask-wearing outdoors will be optional and general assembly and extra-curricular activities will be allowed.

These were some of the changes highlighted by chief education officer Ramona Archer-Bradshaw in a circular to principals dated September 7, 2022.

In addition to the relaxation of COVID-19 protocols, school hours will revert to “pre-pandemic scheduling” with schools returning to their previous 9 am to 3 pm or 8 am to 2 pm sessions.

The pandemic forced adjustments to school schedules with the school day contracted by one hour and ending at 2 pm. Several schools adopted a blended learning approach, incorporating online classes, therefore reducing the number of students on the school premises and adhering to the three-feet social distancing protocol.

However, when school resumes for students in just over a week, mask-wearing indoors will continue, and mask breaks will only be permitted outdoors. During physical education classes or outdoor physical activity, students will not be required to don face coverings.

While frequent hand sanitising is to be “encouraged”, it is mandatory upon entry onto the school’s compound. Staff and students who exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19 while on a school’s compound were encouraged to seek medical attention and be tested for the viral illness.

The Ministry of Education memo stressed that “vaccination was not a requirement for entering the school plant” but appealed to parents and guardians not to send sick children to school.

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