Journalist
@Cayman
Compass and former producer, @ Cayman 27. Motto: Always leave people in a better condition than you met them. Retweets are not an endorsement.
A big thank you to
@DeputyPremierKY
Chris Saunders for joining me on the premiere episode of The Resh Hour now at a new time -12pm on Wednesdays. Check out the interview here- Also joining behind the scenes was my
@CaymanChamber
mentee Kennedy Wilder 🥳
Super fun afternoon covering the
#Royalvisit
#Countess
#RoyalFamily
Did you know Sophie, Countess of Wessex plays dodgeball? She nailed it today at the YMCA camp. Read more here: …
#Royalfamily
Countess Sophie also gave archery a try! She also met with the team at YMCA Cayman Islands, accompanying her was Governor
@martynroper
’s wife Lizzie.
#HRH
met Regiment, Coast Guard and Cadets this morning at CICG base.
#Regiment
&
#CoastGuard
showcased their operational capabilities and resiliency/response mechanisms. Cadets showed what they do to support our youth.
HRH the Countess of Wessex officially opened the 54th annual Agricultural Show this morning, meeting the community, local farmers, seeing livestock, displays and district stalls. Great to showcase what Cayman has to offer.
Conditions are deteriorating here in Grand Cayman as
#HurricaneBeryl
moves closer to us. We have reports of power outages as the winds and rain generated by the category 3 storm passes. Here's a quick look at outside. Follow the
@cayCompass
live blog for updates.
So today I decided will share a snapshot of living with
#Lupus
as I continue to raise awareness. This is what my
#LupusFlare
looks like on my face. Yes, it’s painful & I have to stay out of the sun. However, it will not slow me down, as challenges come still I rise
@LupusOrg
Just a quick check in on
#HurricaneBeryl
winds in George Town, Grand Cayman. Latest measurements put winds at a constant of 40 miles per hour and gusts of 70 miles per hour with rain expected shortly.
@cayCompass
Acting Deputy Governor Eric Bush says “We are in the worst of it now at 5:30am” as he sent an audio message advising the community to stay indoors. Here are some scenes from the
@cayCompass
Storm Centre in George Town, Grand Cayman.
#HurricaneBeryl
With the morning light the strength of the winds associated with Hurricane Ian can be seen. Our doors are rattling here at the
@cayCompass
building. Within the next 30 minutes Ian will be at its closest point to Grand Cayman.
Dramatic shot from my colleague James Whittaker at West Bay Public Beach, Grand Cayman this morning as storm surges from
#HurricaneBeryl
batter our coast line. Head to the
@cayCompass
live blog for more coverage of impacts. Heavy rainfall is also being experienced.
After 27 hours straight of covering
#HurricaneBeryl
I'm gonna take a power nap. Thanks everyone for following my updates. The live blog is still going on the
@cayCompass
website where updates on impacts ect are being filed. See you in a few winks ;)
The Privy Council is to hand down its ruling in Cayman's same sex marriage case on 14 March. The case, filed by Chantelle Day and her partner, challenges the constitutionality of Cayman's Marriage law. A ruling on a similar challenge filed in Bermuda is also being delivered then.
This year I came close to losing you Dad, happy that you are the fighter you are and kicked
#COVID
in the butt. You always were a survivor, can’t wait to see you again. Just super happy to have you around to celebrate Father’s Day, love you 😍
@monicac23589621
Most welcome! You can check out the link I have a photo gallery and you can check
@cayCompass
for more coverage from tomorrow’s events
Good morning all today we make Lupus visible! No more suffering in silence, join us at our Wings of Hope: Lupus Warriors Support Group Lupus Awareness Event at HSA Hibiscus Room from 4pm and let us fight together. I used be ashamed of my struggles today I’m empowered by it. today
You know that feeling at the end of the day that you handled your business like a pro... I’m feeling that. All 5 lead stories in the paper, I’d say.. not a bad way to end a Thursday 🤣
Breaking: When Parliament resumes Wednesday morning Bodden Town East MP Dwayne Seymour will have a new seat on the government bench as he announced Tuesday night he's crossing the aisle leaving his post with the Opposition.
@RFAArgus
@ComdLittoralSG
@martynroper
thank you so much for an epic once in a lifetime opportunity!!! My first helicopter ride and why not do it in style with a killer wildcat chopper and the safe hands of the
@RoyalNavy
🥰 story to come!
Been so engrossed in work today, I didn’t even realize I hit the 20 year mark in Journalism today 🥳🥳... damn does this mean I have veteran status? 😂 looking back what a ride... started straight out of High School, worked on the job and did my degrees simultaneously..
#Blessed
@SimuLiu
Representation is the only thing anyone asks for. I’m very excited to see Miss Marvel and all other
@MarvelStudios
projects. It feels good to see your culture, those similar to you being part of mainstream entertainment and it done respectfully. Also how cool is a superhero!!!
Three Kirk Market employees have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement issued a short while ago from the supermarket. The affected employees are all asymptomatic. The supermarket will be closed tomorrow for stringent sanitation and deep-cleaning.
@CIGOUK
Cayman UK representative and team demonstrating how they do social distancing at Heathrow Airport earlier today. They were there to ensure Cayman's students and residents had a smooth transition to head home. The last flight departed earlier this afternoon
#CICoronoavirus
I wasn't really planning to post any messages today. But I met a woman in Fosters today who thanked me for keeping her positive through COVID. It reminded me that as journalists and just as a person.. we touch people in different ways. Always be kind... Here's to a happy 2021 :)
Thank you Governor
@martynroper
for a very engaging and interesting conversation on tonight’s The Resh Hour, couldn’t think of a better way to end this season. That’s a wrap for the show until it returns January 🎉🎉🎉 look out for the return date
@cayCompass
thanks for watching!
@cayCompass
#HurricaneBeryl
ALL CLEAR has been issued for Cayman Brac & Little Cayman ONLY. Residents on these islands can move freely but are encouraged to be vigilant. The all clear has NOT been issued for Grand Cayman due to ongoing tropical storm winds and potential hazards.
Here's a quick video I did earlier this evening on Seafarer's Way, George Town Waterfront, Grand Cayman.
@cayCompass
Follow live blog updates throughout the night.
Confirmation of locally transmitted cases has been sobering. I want you to understand the reality we are facing.. life has changed. We can’t afford to mess around. Premier
@TheRealAldenMcL
summed it up.. it’s life or death now.. I’m high risk but I go so you can
#stayhomecayman
Further update from HSA: If you have inhaled smoke due to the landfill
#dumpfire
and have any symptoms such as hoarse voice, difficulty breathing, prolonged coughing spells, or mental confusion please go to A&E at the Cayman Islands Hospital for medical care.
@cayCompass
No new cases of COVID-19 have been detected. In a brief statement a short while ago
@CMOcayman
Dr. John Lee reported that 461 COVID-19 tests were carried out since Friday’s press conference all of which did not detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Health City Cayman Islands says it has commenced its first phase of reopening. It started yesterday at 12pm. It entailed the reopening of Emergency Services only by referral from other local health care facilities. All other services will remain closed during the initial phase.
Big thank you to
@caymangovt
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan and
@CayTourizm
President Marc Langevin for joining me on The Resh Hour last night, lots of nuggets in there on Cayman’s move to full border reopening and return of tourism. Watch it here—