Topic: Boatswain Bay
Government buys Boatswain’s Bay lighthouse property to build West Bay police station
For the second time in less than a week, government has announced it is purchasing land with a lighthouse on it in the Cayman Islands.
Pillage, murder and treasure: The story of pirate Captain John Evans
Boatswain’s Bay connects to Cayman’s pirate past, a brutal murder and a vast treasure that could still be out there, perhaps buried in the ground in an old wooden chest, somewhere in West Bay.
Turtle Centre clears $50 million debt
The Cayman Turtle Centre is officially debt-free after making the final payment on a $50 million loan. The money was borrowed to build the taxpayer-funded tourism facility at its current location in Boatswain Bay after Hurricane Michelle destroyed much of the old turtle farm in 2001.
Stones thrown at officers during drug bust
Officers found themselves pelted by stones Thursday while carrying out a drug operation in the Boatswain Bay area of West Bay. The operation recovered several ganja plants. No arrests were made in relations to the drugs or the stone throwing.
Boatswain Bay Church marks a busy weekend
Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church had a busy weekend this month marking the Church’s 86th anniversary. On Saturday, Nov. 19, at 6 a.m., a group of parishioners walked from Centennial Towers and finished at the church.
Fundraiser set for Boatswain Bay group
Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church, Women in the Church will hold its biannual Ladies/Teen Girls Conference and Retreat May 13-15.
50 Years Ago: West Bayers mark a variety of career developments
In the Jan. 19 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, West Bay correspondent Leila Yates wrote:
“Miss Sicily Rivers left...
Presbyterian Church of Boatswain Bay celebrates 85 years
Emerging from humble beginnings, the Presbyterian Church of Boatswain Bay, with its motto “Know God, Love God, Serve God,” recently celebrated its 85th anniversary.
Lighted beacon shines the way home
Lighted beacons were strategically placed around the island to aid mariners in navigation.
Cayman cemeteries face grave problem
Two Cayman Islands districts face looming problems with cemetery space, with the problem in West Bay district being the most severe and East End looking to close one of its cemeteries next year.
One new local chikungunya case confirmed
One chikungunya case has been transmitted locally, health officials advised Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases to 30.
Chikungunya cases continue to climb
After chikungunya cases more than doubled last week, health officials advised Wednesday that the number of confirmed cases in Cayman has now risen to 20.
Avid WB fisherman found dead
George Burnis Ebanks, 79, of Boatswain Bay, West Bay, died Saturday morning, some time after he had set out on an early morning fishing trip.
Events mark anniversary of Hurricane Ivan
Publications and organizations across the Cayman Islands will mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Ivan in many ways next month.
Pete Ribbins ride again for HospiceCare
Cayman Water has organized the second annual Pete Ribbins Memorial Ride and local cyclists are sure to come out in support of the late sportsman.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Easter Week services
A roundup of Easter services and events from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday.
West Bay Chapel church celebrates 75th anniversary
West Bay Chapel Church of God congregation celebrates 75 years of service to the West Bay Community.
Back to grassroots Cayman
Cayman older folks share historic information about a simpler life and how they survived during challenging times.
Arrest made in Sunday shooting
A 21-year-old West Bay man was arrested overnight on suspicion of attempted murder by Royal Cayman Islands Police.
Polls close, 15,000 voters turn out
Update 7pm: The final count for voter turnout is 14,758 for the entire Cayman Islands.
Polling station under construction
West Bay voting station is under construction.
Campaign season heating up
In trying to convey to the public that I favoured one church over another because of some candidates, the PPM candidate was very misleading and mean-spirited politically.
Tara Rivers independent for WB
Tara Rivers has announced her candidacy for West Bay in the 2013 general election in the Cayman Islands.
Roadside vendor: Cayman life more complicated now
Rayburn Ebanks talks on life struggles in Cayman.
2012 in review: Remembering those who died this past year
Remembering those who died
Referendum Day
Update 5.30pm: Voters participating in the referendum
breached the 8,000 turnout mark following a tally released at 5pm.
Where to vote for ‘One Man One Vote’
Find out where you will cast your ballot for the referendum.
West Bay gets polling tents
Tents have been erected for two voting locations in West Bay on Referendum Day.
Voters lists posted
The voters list in effect for the 18 July referendum is now availalbe for inspection in both electronic and printed forms.
Annual day of prayer
World day of prayer is today.
CCTV code sets rules for cameras
Government sets out the rules for use of public - and some private - CCTV cameras.
Second killing in West Bay
Police have confirmed a man dead after shooting Thursday night in West Bay. The shooting was reported before 9pm on Sand Hole Rd in...
West Bayers kick along
Community sports is back again in the form of a football league. The West Bay Sports Committee is putting on a community football league this summer.
Watch programme gets together
The West Bay neighbourhood watch gets together.
Funeral conduct was disrespectful
The RCIPS has made repeated calls for the banning of cell phones in cars but some of their disrespectful membership cannot resist their use at even the most solemn of occasions.
Scholars and Wesleyan spike best
District volleyball presses on in West Bay
Stolen cigarettes are circulating
Police ask residents to beware of unathorised cigarette and tobacco sellers.
Police: Delivery man abducted
Royal Cayman Islands Police detectives are investigating the abduction
and robbery of a delivery man that occurred on Friday morning.
Love has lasted over 70 years
William and Coriel Powery have weathered decades filled with good and bad times side by side.
Police: Ungrateful burglar arrested
Police said a burglar who was already getting some cash from a woman in West Bay decided to take more than he was offered.
