Topic: 50 years ago
50 years ago: Visiting drummer killed in crash, fundraiser for hospital
The front page of the 10 May 1973 Cayman Compass carried what is an all-too-familiar story in 2023: ‘Head On Collision Fatal to Band Member’.
50 years ago: kidnapped turtle rescued, ham radio paradise
The 3 May 1973 edition of the Cayman Compass included the story ‘Kidnapped Turtle Saved’. Two American tourists swiped a young resident of Mariculture, now the Cayman Turtle Centre, while visiting the facility.
50 years ago: Children returned to Cuba, dog sniffs out ganja
The big news for the 26 April edition of the Cayman Compass was the story, ‘2 Children Sent Back To Cuba’; they were returned to their mother, who had won a custody battle.
50 years ago: Cayman Silver Wedding Issue coins, Jimmy Cliff visits
A story on the front page of the 19 April 1973 issue of the Cayman Compass was about Governor K. R. Crook receiving more than US$200,000 in royalties from the sale of the Cayman Islands Silver Wedding Issue coins.
50 years ago: Barge sinks, hard labour for ganja conviction
The front page of the 12 April 1973 edition of the Cayman Compass was dominated by a photo of a barge which had sunk in George Town harbour.
50 years ago: Cayman on US TV, David Foster profiled
The main news item in the 29 March 1973 issue of the Cayman Compass, ‘NBC-TV Documents Cayman’, was about how “As many as 25 million people could be viewing the Cayman Islands on television”.
50 years ago: Firsts for Eastern Airlines, new law courts
A front-page photo in the 22 March 1973 issue of the Cayman Compass depicted the first-ever landing in Cayman of an Eastern Airlines passenger jet.
50 years ago: American POW visits, Bermuda governor murdered
In the 15 March 1973 edition of the Cayman Compass, ‘American POW Visits’ was the main story, which told of J. Charles Plumb, who had been a prisoner of war in Hanoi for about six years, spending time with his brother Brad in Cayman.
50 years ago: Hoffa visits, Elmslie Memorial church marks anniversary
The front page of the Cayman Compass on 8 Nov. 1972 carried an array of stories, including local and international politics and a visit by a high-profile tourist to the islands.
50 years ago: Cayman switches to decimal currency
In the 11 Sept. 1969 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the front page carried a report headlined ‘We are Decimal’. It read:
50 years ago: Missile explodes off North Side
In the 28 Aug. 1969 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the front page carried a report headlined ‘Missile exploded off N. Side last week’. It read:
50 years ago: Cayman on Telex
In the 21 Aug. 1969 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the front page carried a report on a new speedy communication device – the telex.
50 years ago: A look back at moon landing
In 1969, the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, was among the many newspapers across the world that published stories on man’s first landing on the moon on 20 July.
50 years ago: World mourns death of Eisenhower
In the April 3, 1969 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the front page carried a report on the local and worldwide response to death of former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. It read:
50 years ago: The 1969 Agriculture Show
In the Feb. 20, 1969 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the front page carried a report on the annual Agriculture Show. It read:
50 years ago: Dairy project under way, research vessel in Cayman waters
In the Jan. 23, 1969 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, titled “Dairy project under way,” appeared on the front page.
50 years ago: First draught beer sold; 22 student pilots for flying school
In the June 13, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, a photo and caption on page 2 announcing some major breaking news for the Cayman Islands appeared – the sale of the first glasses of draught beer.
50 years ago: Caymanians arrive from Cuba
In the Aug. 22, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, titled “9 arrive from Cuba,” appeared on the front page.
50 years ago: Replenishing Cayman’s turtle population
In the Aug. 8, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, titled “Plans ready to replenish turtles in Cayman waters,” appeared:
50 years ago: Replenishing Cayman’s turtle population
In the Aug. 8, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, titled “Plans ready to replenish turtles in Cayman waters,” appeared:
50 years ago: Cuba requests return of hijacked gunboat
In the Aug. 1, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, titled “Cuba Asks for Return of 05,” appeared:
50 years ago: John A. Cumber school opens in West Bay
In the July 18, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, titled “West Bay School Opens,” appeared:
50 years ago: ‘Avoid mudslinging,’ Cumber pleads
In the July. 11, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor to the Cayman Compass, the following story about outgoing Administrator John Cumber appeared:
50 years ago: Cumber declines third term as administrator
“In the June 27, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story regarding Administrator John Albert Cumber appeared:
50 years ago: Education Law sparks controversy
In the June 20, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, titled “New Education Law Under Fire,” appeared:
50 years ago: Flying school launches in Cayman
In the June 13, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, titled “Cayman-based flying service” appeared:
50 years ago: Scotiabank opens Cayman Islands HQ
In the June 6, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, titled “Scotiabank opens,” appeared:
50 years ago: Special allowance for civil servants
In the Feb. 15, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story appeared on the front page:
50 years ago: Fake detective arrested and deported
In the Feb. 8, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, titled “Phony ‘detective’ deported; Inspector Archer spearheads investigation,” appeared on the front page:
50 years ago: Big land deals; airline strike averted
In the Jan. 25, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story appeared on the front page: “Several large land deals are being transacted at the present time, which include large areas of beach land.”
50 years ago: Honda thefts; Chamber backs Cayman dollars
In the Jan. 18, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story about the theft of Honda cars appeared:
50 years ago: BWIA staff threaten strike
In the Jan. 11, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story about a potential upcoming strike by airline workers appeared on the front page.
50 years ago: Abandoned cars
“Our camera has caught another of the many wrecked cars littered by the roadsides of Grand Cayman. This one has been parked for months near where the government has built cottages for expatriate officers on South Church Street."
50 years ago: Queen’s Badge for three; New Year’s Eve parties
In the Jan. 4, 1968 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following brief story appeared on the front page.
50 years ago: Lawmakers discuss flour prices
In the Dec. 13, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, titled “MLAs vote for duty off flour,” appeared:
50 years ago: Chamber of Commerce discusses cost of living
In the Dec. 6, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story appeared:
50 years ago: Local prices skyrocket
In the Nov. 29, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story appeared on page 3.
50 years ago: Jamaica Coast Guard pays official call
In the Oct. 25, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, appeared on the front page:
50 Years Ago: Ad agency represents Cayman
In the Oct. 25, 1967 edition of The Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of The Cayman Compass, there was news of an advertising agency representing the Cayman Islands interests abroad.
50 years ago: Radio station acknowledges Cayman is inhabited
In the Oct. 11, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, titled “WGBS, Miami apologises” appeared:
50 years ago: MLAs discuss tourism
In the Sept. 27, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following report appeared:
50 years ago: Young North Siders join church fellowship
In the Sept. 20, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, “North Side News” correspondent Nettie McCoy wrote:
50 years ago: Teacher returns to Bodden Town Primary School
In the Sept. 20, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, “Bodden Town Report” correspondent Floris McCoy wrote in her weekly column:
50 years ago: ‘2 tons of explosives go off unexpectedly,’ shaking island
In the Sept. 20, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, titled “2 tons of explosives go off unexpectedly,” appeared on the front page:
50 years ago: Hurricane Beulah to pass south of Cayman
In the Sept. 13, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, as residents of the Cayman Islands anxiously eyed Hurricane Beulah, the following article titled “Storm Heads West” appeared on the front page:
50 years ago: Parsons-Ebanks wedding held in West Bay
In the Sept. 13, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following report, titled “West Bay Wedding,” appeared:
50 years ago: Radio station considered; professor visits mosquito unit
In the Aug. 23, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following article titled “Radio Station – Engineering Survey” appeared:
50 years ago: First storm of the hurricane season forms
In the Sept. 6, 1967 edition of The Caymanian Weekly, a precursor to the Cayman Compass, a story titled “Season’s first storm,” about Tropical Storm Arlene, appeared on the front page. Fifty years later, the first named storm of 2017 was also called Arlene, but appeared much earlier in the year – in April. There were eight named storms in 1967, the last being Heidi.
50 years ago: West Bay-New York wedding celebrated
In the Sept. 6, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, correspondent Darlene Owens wrote in her “This Week in West Bay” column:
50 years ago: Airline replies to critics
In the Sept. 6, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, a story headlined “BWIA answers criticism,” appeared on the front page:
50 years ago: Welcoming returning travelers and a new teacher
In the Aug. 30, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, “Bodden Town Report” correspondent Floris McCoy wrote:
50 years ago: Miriam Jackson obituary
In the Aug. 30, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, correspondent Darlene Owens wrote in her “This Week in West Bay” column:
50 years ago: Mosquito control and dynamite
In the Aug. 23, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, an article titled “Assembly Shown M.R.C.U. Dyke Building Project” informed the community about important work being done in the community.
50 Years ago: Kendal Ryan Jr. promoted to manager of Buccaneer’s Inn
Lilian Ritch, the Sister Islands correspondent for The Caymanian Weekly, a precursor to the Cayman Compass, wrote the following article in the “Cayman Brac Calling” section of the Aug. 23, 1967 edition: “Mr. and Mrs. Anton Foster are very happy to announce they have promoted Mr. Kendal Ryan Jr."
50 years ago: Protesters call for better roads; fogger visits East End
In the Aug. 16, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following article titled “Marchers present petition” appeared: “It was certainly an unusual sight to see men and boys with placards marching through the streets of George Town yesterday."
50 years ago: Caymanians study abroad
In the Aug. 16, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, “Bodden Town Report” correspondent Floris McCoy wrote: “Nurse Josie Solomon, after three months of hard study, returned home for two weeks well-earned vacation."
50 years ago: Career opportunities in police force
In the Aug. 9, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following article appeared: “The Police Force is currently going through a period of expansion and improvement as a result of which many benefits will be available."
50 years ago: Cayman touted as offshore base for companies
In the Aug. 16, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following front page article, titled “Walker co-authors first technical paper on Cayman,” appeared:
50 years ago: Bodden Towner hired as economist in Canada
In the Aug. 9, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, “Bodden Town Report” correspondent Floris McCoy wrote: “Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hunter and youngest son George arrived home. The friends of Mr. Jimmy Hunter will be pleased to hear that he has joined the Government service of Ottawa as an economist."
50 years ago: New street lights for George Town
In the Aug. 2, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following story, headlined “New Street Lights in Town,” appeared: “From the sea, George Town looks like a big city."
50 years ago: Women’s Guild celebrates anniversary in North Side
In the July 26, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, “North Side News” correspondent Nettie McCoy wrote:
50 years ago: Guild dinner held
In the July 26, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, “Bodden Town Report” correspondent Floris McCoy wrote:
50 years ago: Two weddings celebrated
In the July 26, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, in “This Week in West Bay,” correspondent Darlene Owens wrote:
50 years ago: Lady Agar moving to Grand Cayman
In the July 26, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Frances Bodden reported in the George Town Notebook:
50 years ago: Berry-Frederick wedding celebrated
In the July 12, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, “Bodden Town Report” correspondent Floris McCoy wrote:
50 years ago: Plenty of holidaymakers and new arrivals on island
In the July 19, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, “George Town Notebook” correspondent Frances Bodden wrote:
50 years ago: Returning home after 52 years
In the July 12, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, “North Side News” correspondent Nettie McCoy wrote:
50 years ago: Trousseaus, furloughs and vacations
In the June 12, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, “This Week In West Bay” correspondent Darlene Owens wrote:
50 years ago: Cuban plane violates Cayman’s airspace
In the July 12, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following news story appeared on the front page:
50 years: Fire at airport; caning introduced for juvenile offenders
The edition also included a story headlined “Truman Succeeds” about Truman Bodden, founder of Cayman’s Truman Bodden Law School and former Leader of Government Business
50 years: Two prominent West Bay citizens pass away
Typical of most Caymanians he took to the sea for a livelihood and many were the ships he skippered, including his own schooner ‘The Banks.’
50 years ago: Family welcomes 2nd child
In the June 28, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, "This Week in West Bay" correspondent Darlene Owens wrote:
