Topic: Bodden Town
Police seek to establish victims’ link
The RCIPS is seeking to form a better working relationship with the victims of crime.
Bodden Town gets its claws into Crab Fest
Bodden Towners and visitors to the district had a crab-filled day over the weekend when the local heritage committee hosted a Crab Fest.
Man injures himself in apparent ‘fire challenge’
A 26-year-old man was hospitalized after setting himself on fire on Friday night prompting police and health officials to issue a new warning over the bizarre youth trend known as the fire challenge.
Wet weather strikes power supply
Storms cause mutliple power outages across the weekend and Monday morning.
Voter numbers continue decline
The number of registered voters in Cayman has declined by 192 since the May 2013 General Elections.
George Town Landfill: 25 years of broken promises
Cayman Islands legislators have discussed the problems with the George Town Landfill, appointed committees, commissioned studies and made promises they haven't kept for almost a quarter of a century.
GT landfill: Process is not progress
Minister Osbourne Bodden accuses the Compass of "scaremongering" on the dump issue. The truth is, Cayman residents have very good reasons to be afraid.
Online poll: Many unconcerned with OMOV
Many of the respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll said the issue of single member constituencies will not affect the way they vote if the voting system is not introduced by the current government.
Pawn shops: We work with police
Local pawn shops dispute police statements blaming their businesses for a spike in burglaries or thefts.
Police blame pawn shops for rise in thefts
An increase in local thefts and burglaries is partly attributable to the proliferation of pawn shops, a police commander believes.
Sealy hits top form
Cayman Islands cricketer Ramon Sealy, leads the Thornham Cricket club in batting at the end of the eighteenth series of matches.
Speed cameras back in CCTV plan
Government reconsiders using speed cameras amid plummeting traffic citation numbers.
Mold shuts down BT family services
Children and Family Services move out of Bodden Town Civic Centre offices due to mold issues.
Churches called to account for cash
Government auditors ask local churches what they did with money from the Nation Buildng Fund.
Students expose gaps in public transport system
A lack of public transportation is preventing teens from participating in after-school programs, according to a 2013-2014 report conducted by the Cayman Islands Youth Assembly.
Police can protect and serve – but not prevent
One thing Cayman’s police cannot do, no matter the amount of emphasis and resources devoted, is to prevent crimes from occurring.
Local designers can ride wave of surf wear’s success
So-Chlo surf wear is offering local designers a unique opportunity to gain exposure for their artistic creations.
Patient treated locally for open heart surgery
A surgeon at Cayman’s newest hospital has performed the first open heart surgery there on a local resident.
Man arrested for gun possession
Police charged a 29-year-old East End man on Thursday with possession of an unlicensed firearm.
First locally acquired case of chikungunya reported
Health officials have reported the first case of chikungunya contracted locally, in the Savannah area of Bodden Town.
Small audience asks about large number of burglaries
Although 27 burglaries have been reported in the Prospect area since the beginning of the year, only three people showed up Monday for a community meeting hosted by the police.
GT landfill: A smoky reminder of promises past
What we've seen (and smelled) this weekend from the smoldering George Town landfill is a gentle reminder that the biggest threat to public health in the Cayman Islands still looms.
House fire under investigation
House fire investigated in Bodden Town district.
Newest wedding trends in Cayman
Although we are nearing the peak of Cayman’s wedding season, many anxious brides are already well under way to planning their upcoming weddings.
Man attacks ex-wife’s friend with rock
A 40-year-old man smashed his way into his estranged wife’s home Tuesday night and attacked her male friend with a rock, according to a police report.
Affordable homes still sit empty
The 20 affordable homes in Bodden Town remain unoccupied since they were completed more than a year ago.
Low mango harvest sours farmers
Cayman farmers are staring at a bitter harvest after a bout of unseasonable weather has affected Cayman’s much-awaited king of fruits, the mango.
Young’s steely resolve helped tackle hectic schedule
Samuel Young is a former bodybuilder now budding triathlete who wore a Superman top in the New Day Flashy Nation run on Sunday.
The day before he won the inaugural Pirates Trail Mud Run 5k so the Superman imagery was appropriate.
EE health clinic temporarily closes
The East End District Health Centre will close on Friday and Saturday for maintainence repairs.
Burglary spree in George Town
More than a dozen homes and businesses were raided in just over 24 hours in an unusual spike in burglaries late last week.
Eden: Spouses of Caymanians are not equal under law
A legal oddity makes it easier for some non-Caymanians to get citizenship and harder for spouses of Caymanians.
Gealey graces the big screen
Cayman's own Grace Gealey moves from theater to the big screen and will soon showcase her acting talents alongside a star-studded cast.
A role model for youth
Former Miss Teen Cayman Islands runner-up Mariah Tibbetts is recognized for academic excellence.
Bush: House committee should review airport board
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush calls for a special committee of the Legislative Assembly to review the actions of the Cayman Islands Airports Authority board since December 2012.
Government budget passed just in time
Cayman's new government spending plan is passed with just days to spare.
‘Well done,’ Mr. Archer, ‘Well done’
It's not often that a Cayman Islands Cabinet member attracts universal and unmitigated praise from political opponents.
Youngsters get free composition books
Two local companies hand out 4,000 composition books to students from 12 primary schools.
Cayman U-20s kick into action
Cayman Islands national men’s Under-20 footballers will soon be competitive again after a long hiatus as one of the 21 teams to contest the biennial Caribbean Football Union 2014 tournament for that age group.
Local hoopsters score praise
As local basketball heads into its offseason, it is worth a look back at some of the key performers.
Powery wraps up another untainted campaign as Thunder roll
Jonathan Powery continues to enjoy success on the court.
Webb wants Cup bans for racism
Cayman’s top football figure is making headlines with his stance on racism.
Most entertaining start ever
It is billed as the greatest show on earth and so the World Cup in Brazil is exceeding expectations.
Boca mastered Sunset and remain in seventh heaven
The masters football season has just concluded and Boca Juniors recorded an improbable 7-0 win over previously unbeaten league champs Sunset in the FA Cup final.
Tibbetts: Social housing policy likely
Cayman may require a social housing policy to address the provision of accommodation for people who cannot afford to pay for their own homes, Kurt Tibbetts, the minister in charge of housing told legislators last week.
New stamps showcase Sister Islands historic houses
The Cayman Islands Postal Service highlights local architecture of another era with its local collection of stamps.
Gov’t: No plans to privatize Water Authority
The government has announced it has no plans to privatize the Water Authority.
Frederick gets special CIFA award
The Executive Committee of the Cayman Islands Football Association presented awards to players, coaches and officials at their annual awards ceremony at the Marriott Grand Cayman last week.
Each prisoner costs $64,241 per year
The cost of housing prisoners each year in Cayman has increased by 11 percent since 2010.
Government explores options on TV channel
The Cayman Islands government wants its television channel to be offered 'free.'
Grand Cayman prepares for potential natural disasters
Grand Cayman prepares for natural disasters with a lecture series and a tsunami exercise.
Police ‘defer’ crime reports at stations; use 911 calls
Some local residents who tried to report crimes at police stations were told to call 911 instead.
A bird’s-eye view of bird watching
The Cayman Islands has 17 unique subspecies of birds, so visit any of the National Trust's ideal bird watching sites to start building your "life-list" of birds.
Premier: We’ll finish the job
Cayman's premier and opposition leader duke it out for public credit over the territory's economic development.
Applicants asked to reapply for BT affordable homes
Residents who previously applied for affordable homes in Bodden Town are being asked to resubmit applications.
Planned power cut, road closure for BT
Traffic in Bodden Town will be affected and some residents will
experience power outages Thursday morning as Caribbean Utilities Company
carries out an upgrade on electrical lines in the area.
Bodden Town champs again
Bodden Town added another title to their impressive resume this season by defeating Academy Sports Club 3-1 in the Under- 23 men’s championship game.
Bodden: No shortcuts on landfill
There are “no shortcuts” to get the Cayman Islands long-standing landfill issues dealt with, Minister Osbourne Bodden insisted on Monday as he rounded on critics of government’s response to the problem.
5-Star performance from the Marriott
When we applaud good news from Cayman's tourism industry, we aren't just smiling about money and tourists, but hope and potential for Caymanians.
Hurricane season under way
Hurricane season is under way in the Cayman Islands.
Crabbing season begins
Land crabs make a tasty, albeit messy, treat.
East End well served
Pupils at East End Primary were delighted to welcome back tennis pro Noel Watkins last week, as weekly tennis lessons once more resumed at the school thanks to Cayman National’s ongoing sponsorship.
Elite may draft kids to fill void
Elite Sports Club finished the season with a flourish by winning the FA Cup and intend to build on that success and reclaim their spot as the premier club in the Cayman Islands.
‘Instant message’ for Minister Bodden
Government must take action on the dump - now!
Prisons, fire budgets get boost
Cayman's adult male prison and the local fire service will get significant budget increases, starting this summer.
Future trio set to kick it in pros
Roy “Huta” Ebanks has always concentrated on producing well rounded citizens rather than great players as technical director of Future Sports Club and that philosophy is certainly paying off because he has three exceptional footballers in his youth teams who are also well rounded teenagers.
Budget seeks CUC rate cut
The Cayman Islands government is proposing some tax cuts for the private sector, a cut in diesel import duty and a modest one-time bonus for civil servants.
Landfill report: The stark facts
A few sentences in the government's 40-page report tell the whole truth, and it has to do with money (or lack thereof).
FA Cup will crown new champs
Elite Sports Club take on Roma United in the FA Cup final this Sunday in what promises to be a classic game.
Although Elite are in the Premier League and Roma First Division champions, consensus is that Roma are the favorites.
Race to the finish for TV competitors
Cayman’s four telecommunications companies are in the midst of an infrastructure race to build “fiber to home” networks that will enable them to offer high-definition television and high-speed internet to customers across Cayman.
Youngsters shift to Camana Bay as PwC battles heat up
Youth basketball is getting closer to its climax.
Van Gaal wants title immediately
Manchester United fans are breathing a sigh of relief since the confirmation on Monday that Louis van Gaal is the new boss at Old Trafford.
Police to staff stations in EE, NS
Police officers will reside in North Side and East End stations.
