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Cayman Cycling wraps up season with road championships
Cayman Cycling wrapped up its final event for the summer in East End with the National Road Championships.
National Gallery visitor numbers jump by a third in 2025
Almost 23,000 people visited the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands in 2025, just a few thousand off pre-pandemic levels, with several hundred thousand more thought to have seen the Gallery’s artwork at key venues across Cayman.
‘Dance Magic’ provides a vibrant showcase for performers of all ages
Radiance Dance Studio returned to the Harquail Theatre on Friday night with 'Dance Magic', a vibrant showcase marking the studio’s seventh season.
Six chefs ‘jam’ to create culinary magic at The Brasserie
The Brasserie recently hosted 'Chef's Jam', a one-off event to showcase Cayman’s gastronomic scene featuring six chefs and wine pairings.
Cayman sprinter Imala Smith-Edwards brings home gold
Sprinter Imala Smith-Edwards returned to Cayman with the momentum of a gold-winning performance at the 2026 Nike Outdoor Nationals.
Summer staycations heat up as Cayman resorts roll out resident deals
Tourism slow season is residents' peak season for savings. These are Cayman's top deals for summer staycations.
Wheaton’s Way: The art of the interview
Just over a week ago, I had the privilege of interviewing tennis legend Venus Williams on stage in front of a capacity ballroom.
It was a wellness-focused event, and Venus was there to talk about her life, career, health challenges over the years, and her book ('Strive: 8 Steps to Find Your Awesome').
Caymanian Jaxon Cover picked in first round of NHL ice hockey draft
Jaxon Cover, who got his start playing ball hockey and roller hockey on Grand Cayman, was selected by the Ottawa Senators with the 32nd, and final, pick of the first round of the NHL's annual entry draft on Friday evening, 26 June.
Beach clubs, boat trips and more: Summer deals for Cayman residents
For Cayman residents looking for a change of scenery without the cost of a plane ticket, a range of experiences, day passes and resident discounts are making it easier to play tourist for a day this summer.
Cayman welcomes home 200-metre NCAA record holder Jaiden Reid
Jaiden Reid receives a warm welcome upon his return home after a historic performance at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Cayman Flag Football secure double bronze at IFAF Regional Championships
Cayman's national flag football teams capture bronze at the 2026 IFAF Central American and Caribbean Flag Football Regional Championships.
Cayman Islands Basketball announces national teams for summer competitions
The Cayman Islands Basketball Association has announced its national teams for a busy summer of international basketball competition.
Island Primary and Cayman Prep crowned inter-primary cricket champions
The 2026 Inter-Primary Cricket Competition wrapped up an exciting season after nearly two months of intense youth cricket action.
Cayman drone enterprise wins Lions award for BVI schools project
A Caymanian youth development initiative introducing schoolchildren in the British Virgin Islands to drone technology has been honoured by the International Association of Lions Clubs.
Youth cricket champions crowned as inaugural Little Legends League concludes
After a season featuring over 130 youth athletes, the inaugural Little Legends League concluded with an action-packed day of finals cricket.
At the Cinema in July: Minions, mythology, Moana and Spidey
By Cayman Compass contributor Jarett Theberge
Of all the trends from the 2010s, I don't think many people had the Minions pegged to remain as...
Opinion: 52 years later, Haiti remains the standard in Caribbean football
In an era when discussions about Haiti are too often dominated by crisis, instability and hardship, one remarkable fact deserves greater recognition: Haiti remains the only Caribbean nation to have qualified for the men's FIFA World Cup twice.
Caymanian Jaxon Cover could make history as NHL draft pick
The 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft is fast approaching, and one of the prospects in the class is Caymanian Jaxon Cover.
Cayman gymnasts wrap up Pan American campaign in Brazil
Gymnasts Karthik Adapa, Sienna Santiago and Justin Spencer wrap up their campaign at the 2026 Pan American Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman joins exclusive Triple Crown list
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has become the only property in Cayman to earn a place on Condé Nast Traveller's Triple Crown Awards list.
Jordan Crooks returns to competitive swimming
The Cayman Islands’ most decorated athlete in history, Jordan Crooks, has officially returned to competitive swimming.
The Jazz Collective turns jazz favourites to gold
The George Town Public Library felt like a small treasure chest on Thursday, June 18 when the audience gathered for CayMusicA’s 'Music at the Library'. This was the debut of The Jazz Collective, five of Cayman’s finest music educators and performing artists stepping forward with a new sound.
Opinion: Brazil tested Haiti’s football, Scotland tested its resolve
The lessons learned from the Scotland and Brazil losses may ultimately prove more valuable than either result if they contribute to the continued development of Haitian football and strengthen the foundation for future generations.
Cayman’s basketball association to host inaugural 5K walk/run
The Cayman Islands Basketball Association is taking its talent from the court to the pavement as it hosts its inaugural 5K Walk/Run.
Blu Saki showcases fashion and design with a deeper purpose
Cayman’s fashion scene was elevated to a new level on Thursday evening, 18 June, when retail store and fashion line Blu Saki launched at Governor’s Square. The event not only celebrated beauty and fashion but also included a deeper meaning of giving back to the community and helping others.
Steak-and-wine fundraiser gets Humane Society closer to its new home
Cayman Islands Humane Society continued its series of fundraising initiatives in aid of its new West Bay shelter for cats and dogs, with a steak-and-wine evening in George Town.
Wheaton’s Way: Thrifting in Cayman
Reading the recent Compass article about the secondhand clothes shopping boom in Cayman, I was reminded that I’m well overdue to go thrifting. When I was a kid growing up here, one of my greatest joys was when Mum would take us to the Humane Society thrift store.
Michael Gourzong Memorial Classic returns to celebrate a decade of legacy
The Michael Gourzong Memorial Classic returns, bringing the community together for a free day of football and flag football.
Rugby Big Game XII: Cayman men rise to the top, women fall just short
The Cayman Big Game XII double-header delivered a competitive showcase as Cayman's men and women faced off against international competition.
Third stop of PanAm Open Water Swimming Series ends in Cayman waters
Cayman Aquatics hosts the third stop of the PanAm Aquatics Open Water Swimming Series on the infamous Seven Mile Beach.
Opinion: After Haiti’s defeat to Scotland, FIFA owes supporters greater transparency
Haiti's defeat to Scotland in the FIFA World Cup have left supporters questioning officiating decisions and the lack of VAR usage.
Jaiden Reid shatters 200-metre record at NCAA Championships
Caymanian sprinter Jaiden Reid breaks Walter Dix's 19-year-old 200-metre record at 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
‘Daylight and Radiance’: A night of music with National Choir and Orchestra
Daylight and Radiance, presented by the Cayman National Choir and Orchestra, was held at the Harquail Theatre on Friday, 12 June.
Trio of Cayman gymnasts take on Pan American Championships
Cayman gymnasts Karthik Adapa, Sienna Santiago and Justin Spencer take on the 2026 Pan American Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Brazil.
National Dance Company celebrates 38th season with MOSAIC
The Cayman Islands National Dance Company's 38th season production, MOSAIC, was held at the Harquail Theatre on 13-14 June.
Venus Williams inspires packed audience at wellness event
Hundreds filled the Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman ballroom to hear from tennis icon Venus Williams on Saturday, 13 June, for a CG BritCay Wellness Showcase.
Cayman responds to ‘the energy’ of Curaçao’s World Cup debut
Cayman players, fans and football officials react to Curaçao's historic World Cup debut and what it means for Caribbean football.
Cayman cyclists brave the elements during UNBOUND Gravel challenge
Two Cayman cyclists tested their limits on hilly, tire-shredding and sun-baked gravel as they took on the UNBOUND Gravel challenge in Kansas.
Wheaton’s Way: Give my regards to Broadway
A trip to the Tony Awards in New York to celebrate the very best of Broadway.
Flowers Sea Swim hits maximum registration for first time since pandemic
Hundreds of participants took to the crystal-clear waters off Seven Mile Beach for the 34th annual Flowers Sea Swim.
Field of 58 golfers compete locally in Junior Island Championship
The Cayman Islands Golf Association wrapped up its 2026 Junior Island Championship, showcasing a packed field of 58 young local golfers.
Butterfield Sea Swim draws 125 swimmers to Governor’s Beach
Cayman Aquatics welcomed 125 swimmers to Governor’s Beach at the end of May for the annual Butterfield Sea Swim.
Our man in Mexico: Cayman football boss previews biggest World Cup in history
Cayman football chief Alfredo Whittaker had a ringside seat when the biggest World Cup in history opened in front of a packed Azteca stadium in Mexico City Thursday.
More than football: Haiti’s World Cup dream unites a nation and its diaspora
Haiti will compete in the FIFA World Cup for the first times since 1974, marking a milestone that has ignited pride among Haitians worldwide.
Ex-Arsenal players join Cayman footballers in pick-up game
Former Arsenal players Alexandre Lacazette and Ainsley Maitland-Niles surprised local footballers during a casual pick-up football game.
Scholars ISC reclaim the Men’s FA Cup after four seasons
After four seasons, Scholars ISC have reclaimed the throne, closing out the 2025/26 local football season as Men’s FA Cup champions.
Sunset FC women claim clean sweep with FA Cup victory
The women squad of Sunset Football Club capped off a dominant season by capturing a win to claim the Women’s FA Cup.
Round two of National Auto Slalom League wraps up
Motorsport enthusiasts, families, volunteers and spectators gathered for round two of the 2026 CMF Auto Slalom League.
Total Soccer Cayman tops group for first time at Rood-Wit Tournament
Total Soccer Cayman returned from the Netherlands after delivering an impressive performance at the Rood-Wit Tournament.
Professional pickleball players hit Cayman courts
The Vanta Black Water Team Cup brought together many in the community to witness top level pickleball action on Cayman soil.
Cayman equestrians achieve international competitive scores on home soil
Cayman successfully hosts the Fédération Équestre Internationale Dressage World Challenge and the National Dressage Show #8.
SLK Blades defend U16 boys’ basketball league by one point
The 2026 PwC U16 Boys Basketball championship concluded with an exciting, one-point difference battle between SLK Blades and Hurricanes.
Too much, too fast: How smartphones are fuelling anxiety
Smartphones promised connection, efficiency and endless access to information, yet many experts now believe they may also be fuelling one of the most anxious generations in modern history.
The National Gallery’s ‘Next Wave’ highlights emerging voices in Cayman art
There is a quiet emotional charge running through 'Next Wave' at the National Gallery, the kind that doesn’t shout but settles into you as you move from piece to piece. More than twenty young artists – most of them still in their teens – fill the Dart Community Gallery with colour, texture and experimentation.
Cayman’s national men compete in first football friendly against Gibraltar
Cayman’s senior men national football team travelled to Europe for their first-ever international friendly against Gibraltar’s national team.
Rasheem Brown runs to new 110m hurdles national record
Rasheem Brown, Jaiden Reid and Davontè Howell keep the momentum flowing on the track in their most recent competitions.
Wheaton’s Way: Celebrating birthdays
It was a big birthday for my niece this week; or maybe I should say it was a ‘significant’ birthday. Is that more politically correct? Does it even apply when it comes to birthdays? Who can keep up ...
Watercraft National Tour reaches halfway mark
With the opening round completed, the focus shifts to the action of round two of the 2026 Cayman Islands Watercraft Association National Tour.
Cayman women retain Caribbean Golf Classic championship title
Cayman women crowned champion of the women’s division for the second consecutive year at the Caribbean Golf Classic.
Visitors to get a taste of Cayman with cassava classes at The Mission House
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism (CIDOT) has teamed up with the National Trust to offer lessons in how to bake the perfect cassava cake as well as providing guided tours around the historic Mission House in Bodden Town.
John Gray and Clifton Hunter crowned U-16 cricket champions
The inaugural Cayman National Under-16 Cricket Tournament wrapped up a highly competitive month of action with two schools crowned champions.
Sunset FC clinches third consecutive Women’s Premier League title
The Cayman Islands Football Association Women’s Premier League crown remains firmly in the hands of Sunset Football Club.
Inter-Primary Swim Championship brings high energy to Lions Aquatic Centre
Cayman Prep and High School and Montessori By The Sea claim top spots in the Department of Sports Inter-Primary Swim Championship.
Cayman to host FEI Dressage World Challenge as season finale
The Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation's season is set to conclude with the Fédération Équestre Internationale Dressage World Challenge.
Sol Blazers and Pilipinas sweep National Men’s League basketball finals series
Sol Blazers and Pilipinas complete 2-0 series sweep to claim the top spots in the Cayman Islands Basketball Association National Men’s League.
Cayman sends largest team ever to prestigious Mare Nostrum Swim Tour
By Cayman Compass contributor Alex Dakers
Cayman Islands swimmers made more history on the international stage last month, with the country sending its largest-ever team...
Young Cayman talent shines in production of ‘The Lion King JR’
The Musicians Ltd School of Performing Arts' production of 'The Lion King JR' showcased the talent of young performers in the Cayman Islands.
Sunset Legacy defeat Academy 14-0 to claim U17 Girls FA Cup title
Sunset Football Club capped off their girls Under-17 FA Cup campaign by capturing the trophy with a 14-0 victory over Academy Sports Club.
Defending champions Howell and Brown locked in for Barbados Grand Prix
Davontè Howell and Rasheem Brown are set to return to the track for the second annual Barbados Grand Prix as defending champions.
Cayman’s Simpson battles through the streets of Detroit for a top 10 finish
Caymanian racecar driver Kyffin Simpson battled his way through the streets of Detroit to earn a top 10 finish in the latest IndyCar race.
Artists Keri Elaine and John Reno Jackson share inspirations at Hotel Indigo
Cayman Art Week 2026 wrapped up on 31 May with a few last events including ‘In conversations with Keri Elaine & John Reno Jackson at Hotel Indigo’. The talk, held in the Catalina Lounge, was both intimate and stimulating – as well as delicious.
World Cup matches kick off a summer of sport at Camana Bay Cinema
For the first time, Camana Bay Cinema is going to be showing live games from the FIFA World Cup 2026, meaning that every kick, card and penalty of the matches shown will be seen in all their high-definition, big-screen glory.



















































































