Stephanie Ditta
Digital Editor
Stephanie Ditta is the Digital Editor for the Cayman Compass, and is responsible for the digital presentation of news, audience engagement and online editorial strategy.
She is passionate about the opportunities technology offers in the dissemination of news, and aims to complement the Compass journalism with interpretative data analysis, social media and interactive elements that better help explain the stories that matter to the community.
Originally from Toronto, Stephanie has over 20 years of experience in digital newsrooms, including editorial roles at Reuters, The Globe and Mail and the Canadian Press. She has been at the forefront of online coverage for major events and breaking news and was recognised as a Reuters Journalist of the Year for her multimedia work as part of the team covering the 2008 US Election.
An annual visitor to Cayman since 2007, Stephanie relocated to the island in 2018 and was delighted to return to her journalism roots at the Compass in 2020.
She holds a BA (Hons) in Mass Communications and Political Science from York University, and a post-graduate diploma in Print Journalism from Sheridan College.
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ARTICLES BY STEPHANIE DITTA
The 15th in the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce's candidates' series shifted to the district of George Town North, where incumbent and PPM party leader Joey Hew defended his seat against independent challenger Romellia Welcome.
Nia-Shae Wedderburn and Asonya Sweeney of John Gray High School have won the Cayman Collas Crill Moot 2024/25.
While in social media parlance the ‘receipts’ of a great vacation might go on Instagram or TikTok, the actual receipts of some of Cayman's most important visitors go to the Department of Tourism.
It’s hard to imagine the utter devastation Hurricane Ivan left in its wake. Today, 20 years later, there are only a few lingering signs of its impact. Explore the stark differences in these photos taken by Courtney Platt following Ivan in 2004, and present day in 2024.
How Ivan gained strength before devastating the Cayman Islands.
What is the most pressing issue you hope government officials prioritise? Are you confident the United People's Movement will address the challenges facing Cayman? Vote in our poll on Cayman's new government.
Cayman’s post-pandemic travel rebound continues aplomb, with several new routes to the island soon on offer.
Thirty years after the Tom Cruise legal thriller 'The Firm' catapulted the Cayman Islands to screen infamy, several films shot on island, and one penned by local talent, are set to make their debuts.
Cayman’s politicians have ownership interests in businesses ranging from broadband and clean gas providers, through to condo ownerships and rentals, law firms, restaurants, power companies, real estate, tech and airport security, according to information from the Register of Interests for Members of Parliament.
Government spending is expected to top $1 billion-a-year by 2026, Premier Wayne Panton revealed Wednesday.
There have been more than 50 fires at the George Town landfill and another 600,000 tons of waste added to the site since government announced in 2017 that a deal had been struck to fix the long-running issue.
Unemployment in the Cayman Islands dipped to a near historic low in the latter half of 2022 as the island's economy rebounded from the Covid lockdown.
Take our quiz to see how you would fare on the history and culture test for permanent residency applicants.
The Cayman Islands spent half-a-million dollars on sports sponsorships for UK teams, including $30,000 for an obscure field hockey team linked to its regional manager for UK and Europe, a Compass investigation has revealed.
The impact of seasonal storm and wave action along Seven Mile Beach is starkly illustrated in a stunning series of aerial photographs.
As Grand Cayman’s population continues to increase, the island’s traffic problems are unlikely to go away.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee has reported that, as of 8am Thursday, 1,098 PCR tests had been conducted in the past 24 hours, with the Public Health Department confirming there were 186 positive results.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported that, as of 8am Wednesday, 1,413 PCR tests had been conducted in the 24 hours since Tuesday, with the Public Health Department confirming there were 325 positive results.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has moved the Cayman Islands to the Level 4 list of countries with a very high level of COVID-19, and is advising against travel to the region.
The super-yacht Arctic Pride II was seen docked Thursday morning at George Town harbour.
