6PM Evening News 27 March 2026

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A jury unanimously convicts Demisio Frederick of murdering his uncle Christopher Spencer after a three-week trial with 27 witnesses.

The episode opens with the conclusion of a three-week murder trial at the Grand Court in Georgetown, where Demisio Frederick was convicted of strangling his uncle Christopher Spencer on December 31, 2024. The jury of seven women and five men deliberated for several hours before returning a unanimous verdict. The trial featured evidence from 27 witnesses, including CCTV footage, expert analysis, and police evidence, with Frederick denying the allegations throughout. The Crown alleged Frederick was captured on CCTV lying in wait, while the defense challenged police procedures and DNA handling. Frederick will be sentenced on July 3, 2026. The news then shifts to political developments, with Premier Andre Ebanks tabling a bill to dissolve the Auditor's Oversight Authority, which was established in 2012 but now deemed unnecessary due to global regulatory shifts. Its budget will be reallocated to the Institute of Professional Accountants. Next, Minister Michael Miles announced a new policy requiring employers to prove they've paid pension and health care contributions to renew trade and business licenses starting January 2027, addressing over 2,100 companies owing $14 million in pensions. Infrastructure news follows, with the Environmental Assessment Board meeting the National Roads Authority to discuss the East West Arterial Road expansion project, as the road design was only 10% complete during the initial environmental impact assessment. The board is also working on airport projects, including runway extensions and upgrades. Tourism reports highlight a record-breaking February 2026, with 49,075 stayover visitors marking a 10% increase and total visitors reaching 208,992. Canadian arrivals surged 47%, driven by expanded airlift, while UK and European markets also saw significant growth. The episode concludes with a cultural note about Caymusica's Rising Stars event at the Georgetown Public Library, featuring young performers.

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