Topic: Bodden Town
College students buy books for youngsters
Students at the International College of the Cayman Islands have donated $600 to buy new books for three primary school libraries.
Thunder rumbling to perfect run
While the adults are in midst of their basketball playoffs, Cayman’s young players have been holding court.
Woody aims to smash Whizz’s record
Bodden Town aim to complete their season unbeaten when they play arch-rivals Scholars International at the Bodden Town Field, aka The Office, on Sunday.
Sunset masters still twinkle toed
Sunset masters team beat Bodden Town 4-2 with goals from Gareth Thacker, Alan Kelly and brace from the oldest member of the group Gary McLean to win the Masters League on Monday evening at the TE McField Annex.
Two years on, rock-throwing lawsuit remains unresolved
A lawsuit over an arrest in connection with the Bodden Town rock-throwing incidents languishes in legal limbo.
Cayman B thrown together but not too far off pro level
The Cayman Airways Youth Invitational Under-14 Cup tournament kicked off at the TE McField Annex on Tuesday evening, but the Cayman Select B team had an unhappy start against a professional academy from England.
Family fitness camps set for all districts
The Young Men's Christian Association and Family Resource Centre will host fitness camps island-wide in support of International Day of Famalies this month.
Road access clears way for BT affordable homes
Occupants waiting to move into new affordable housing in Bodden Town may be able to do so as early as next month, according to housing officials.
Bodden Town soared for Bird again
Bodden Town retained the Premier League title with a pulsating 3-2 win over Elite Sports Club in the first televised club match in the Cayman Islands for years.
Rezoning application outlines plan for Beach Bay
A proposal to rezone a piece of seafront real estate in the Beach Bay area of Bodden Town for tourism use has been submitted.
Mayfest brings cultures together
The Bodden Town Heritage Committee is hosting a Mayfest multicultural event on May 19 to celebrate diversity.
Cyclist seriously hurt in collision with truck
A 50-year-old woman suffered serious head injuries after being knocked from her bike by a pickup truck as she cycled along a stretch of road in Savannah early Saturday morning
Kids anxious to impress scouts
Some of the world’s top Under-14 football teams converge on the Cayman Islands this week for the inaugural Cayman Airways Invitational Cup.
Disturbance sparks 90 mph police chase
A suspect led cops on a dramatic high speed chase across Grand Cayman early Saturday, reaching speeds of up to 90mph as he was pursued by the police helicopter.
Senior immigration officer charged with DUI, leaving scene
Charges are filed against the Immigration Department's top enforcement officer.
Child Month kicks off
A month-long celebration of children and family-focused events is being planned for Child Month in May.
A day of fun for seniors
Bodden Town senior citizens took part in a day filled with activities and education.
Free vaccinations for children this week
Health officials are urging parents to take advantage of free child vaccinations available this week.
Tourism boom leads to new jobs
Thirty new taxis and six new tour buses are hitting the road as Cayman begins to cash in on a boom in tourism.
George Town keep Bodden Town waiting
Bodden Town must keep their celebrations on hold for the time being after drawing 2-2 with nearest league rivals George Town on Sunday.
Bush: ‘I have not connived’ with independents
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush says he is aggrieved by allegations about a “campaign of destabilization” being waged against the Progressives-led government.
Reward offered over phone ‘top-up’ machine thefts
Police and Crime Stoppers try to track down the thieves responsible for raiding mobile phone top up machines in recent weeks.
Scholars sad that loyal Berry quits to glide elsewhere
Phillip Berry is one of the fittest and fastest footballers in the Cayman Islands, despite being one of the oldest players in the league.
Academy learns from hard knocks
Academy Sports Club boasts plenty of Cayman’s best young footballers, but the side with more teenagers in their senior team than any other in the Premier League is struggling to remain in the top flight.
Campers leave beaches clean
Unlike in earlier years, Easter campers on popular public beaches went home and took their garbage with them or used designated rubbish dropoff points.
Customs officers increase focus on drug trafficking
Customs officers are stepping up enforcement at Cayman’s ports amid concerns that drugs and other contraband are slipping through the cracks.
Old guard stays in charge of residency board
Nearly a year after it was elected, Cayman's government appoints members to the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board.
Road work under way
Drivers have faced delays as the Linford Pierson Highway undergoes road surface repairs.
Gardens in paradise: Flower show, plant sale in May
Whether you're an avid horticulturist or you are a hobbyist wtih a green thumb, the Garden Club of Cayman's flower show and plant sale will surely delight.
Athletic surprise Bodden Town
Academy’s Jamiel White hit a hat-trick but North Side showed their resilience to earn a 4-4 draw in the latest Cayman Islands Football Association Premier League games on Sunday.
White scored in the 10th, 43rd and 57th minutes, while team-mate Ernie Jaques (14th) was also on target.
Hundreds of chickens die of botulism
More than 400 feral chickens in Bodden Town have died of botulism, according to a post-mortem examination carried out by the Department of Agriculture.
Lawmakers: Coalition government under attack
Some backbench lawmakers claim government destabilization attempts are under way, while others say it's just part of the political game.
Roma look forward to top flight
Roma United will be back in the Premier League next season which is a huge relief for many Jamaican football fans in Cayman because the nucleus of the side comes from the land of wood and water.
One of the most entertaining yet unpredictable teams locally, there is never a dull moment when Roma plays.
Lopez focused on duathlon glory
When the annual duathlon is staged next week, there could well be a new champion because Pedro Lopez Ramos has been training obsessively to seize multiple champion Marius Acker’s crown.
Bodden Town affordable homes sit empty
Twenty government-built affordable houses in Bodden Town that have been vacant since they were completed more than a year ago will remain empty until officials sort out an access road for the development.
Queen’s Baton runs through Cayman
Inclement weather could not stop Caymanian athletes from completing the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, part of the lead up to the Commonwealth Games.
Bodden Town back on top after rampage
Bodden Town returned to the top of the Premier League for the first time this season with a resounding 9-2 thumping of North Side on Tuesday night.
Time trial helps limber up for duathlon challenge
Cycling’s busy schedule continues with a 28-mile time trial on Sunday.
It goes from Bodden Town police station, left into Frank Sound, through North Side onto the Queen’s Highway, through East End and back to the police station.
Cayman drafting ‘whistleblower’ law
The government is drafting a standalone legislation aimed at protecting those who report wrongdoing within the civil service from retaliation.
Baton relay on its way to Cayman
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee will celebrate the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, the traditional curtain raiser to the Commonwealth Games, here this week.
lionfish Culls, Road, beach and reef cleanups planned for Earth Day
A lionfish cull and beach and reef cleanups are among the events planned for Earth Month.
Firearms arrest at Public Beach
Illegal weapons and drugs are found at Public Beach over the weekend.
Track stars sprint to Cayman
Some of the top figures in the world of athletics will be heading to Cayman next month to compete in the third Cayman Invitational athletics track meet.
Miller-Jones shines in Florida
Tyler Miller-Jones is excelling on Florida’s football fields.
Reef Watch survey marks start of Earth Month events
There are a host of events happening throughout the month of April which are aimed at celebrating Earth Month
Masters still having a ball
Football participation is growing rapidly in the Cayman Islands, highlighted by the fact that there are more girls and women playing than ever before and the Masters League has six teams this season, two more than last time.
BT focused again after setbacks
Bodden Town returned to winning ways domestically in the FA Cup over the weekend after three defeats in the Caribbean Football Union Club Championship in Puerto Rico the previous week.
Policy: Access to services biggest challenge for disabled
Cayman's comprehensive disability policy will require significant funding and a societal attitude change.
YMCA aims to meet community concerns about youth
The YMCA of the Cayman Islands has been busy gathering input from the community at various town hall meetings, and the concerns raised were one in the same: youth.
George Town landfill: Lessons from Guam
While Cayman doesn't want to follow Guam's lead on solid waste management, we suggest copying a page from their recent history.
GT surprised by plucky Academy
George Town remain at the top of the Premier League after Sunday’s matches but may rue all its squandered chances in the 1-1 tie with Academy’s youngsters.
Bodden Town down
Bodden Town Football Club lost its first two Caribbean Football Union Club Championship games in Puerto Rico.
Library hosts kids reading contest
George Town Public library and Rotary Sunrise LIFE host reading fair competition for school aged students.
Political neutrality made tough by Cayman's size
Cayman's small size and penchant for poltiical change makes civil service neutrality a must, the deputy governor says.
Online poll: One man one vote under spotlight
A majority of voters in a Caymanian Compass poll reckon that single member constituencies are the way forward.
Electric car test drive silent but exhilarating
A test drive of an Wheego LiFe electric car proves to be a feel-good experience.
Bodden Town has higher goal
Bodden Town have dominated the domestic football scene, winning four trophies in the past year but that excellence will be severely tested in the Caribbean Football Union Club Championship in Puerto Rico this weekend.
Ex-minister: GOV, FCO nixed Ironwood road funding
A funding plan for a major local road extension was killed off by UK officials last year, according to a former government minister.
George Town still clear of champs BT
George Town remain top of the Premier League after another convincing win, this time a 4-1 victory over North Side.
Bodden Town kick on
Bodden Town Football Club will showcase local talent in Puerto Rico.
NRA: Road 'gazetted' before Trust bought land
Cayman's roads authority said it planned to build the East-West Arterial extension long before the National Trust owned land around it.
Reggae Boyz have right vibe now
Roma United are one of the most exciting football teams in Cayman but for the past couple of seasons they have played in the second tier, the First Division.
Move the GT dump
Letter writer says the dump is in the wrong place and needs to be relocated immediately.
Sealy's all-round talent keeps getting spotted
Ramon Sealy is quite a talented young man; he has a degree in Information Technology and at 22 he is accomplished enough to be pursuing pro careers in two sports, cricket and football.
YMCA invites community to town hall meetings
The YMCA invites community members and leaders to participate in town hall meetings.
George Town still ahead of BT
Bodden Town may be the in-form team that has not lost all season, but it is George Town who remain at the top of the Premier League.
Off The Beaten Track raised $14k
The Off the Beaten Track bush race, which was run recently, was another huge success not only for the runners and organizers but for the charities benefiting from the unique ultra-marathon.
Cayman doesn't miss internationals
Domestic football in the Cayman Islands has taken on more significance now that there is no international football for the men.
Byrd is new president as women team up to power ahead
The Cayman Islands Boxing Association has revamped its setup.
President's Cup is BT's fourth title
Bodden Town confirmed that they are not becoming complacent after last season’s Premier League and FA Cup success by winning the inaugural President’s Cup at the TE McField Annex last week.
Youth leaders debate cyberbullying
Cayman's youth parliament takes up the topic of cyberbullying.
Are our roads driving us nuts?
Successive government's neglect of transportation infrastructure has led to the traffic jams of today.
