Topic: Bodden Town
Thomas Russell Beach ideal for snorkeling
The many beaches of Grand Cayman all have their particular charms, and the experience at Thomas Russell Beach in Bodden Town is one of peace and tranquility.
Cayman’s disabled face ‘unnecessary’ discrimination
Cayman’s human rights watchdog has taken current and past governments to task over failures to implement legislation protecting disabled residents from potential discrimination.
Veteran court officer retires
Members of the judiciary and court staff held a surprise farewell ceremony on Oct. 29 for Ermyn Berry, who spent the last 27 years at the Law Courts Building in downtown George Town.
50 years ago: Primary school gets new head teacher
In the Oct. 20 issue of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, North Side correspondent Nettie McCoy reported on some recent changes at the local primary school.
East End's oldest resident turns 100
East Ender Stella Welcome recently joined a distinguished group, celebrating her 100th birthday on Oct. 30.
Scholars top of the class again
Scholars International stormed to the Premier League title last season and by the way they’ve started this campaign, they are going to be extremely difficult to topple.
50 years ago Bodden Town left out of telephone infrastructure
In 1965, Cable and Wireless' phone service expansion plans only allocated a single phone booth for Bodden Town.
91-year-old Bodden Town rope twister keeps tradition alive
From the time she was a little girl growing up in Breakers, Bodden Town, Ventris “Winnie” Powell twisted rope. What makes her remarkable is that at 91, Ms. Powell is applying that skill today to weave a living for herself.
Mission House: A portal to the past
Bodden Town’s Mission House invites visitors to step back in time, its rooms depicting aspects of daily life of three different families known to have lived there.
Bodden Town tackles seaweed
The Department of Tourism and a group of Bodden Town volunteers collected tons of sargassum seaweed from beaches on Saturday.
Stalling, stalling, stalling, stalling, stalling, stalling …
In large measure, this PPM government was elected on the singular campaign promise that it had the solution to the George Town Landfill — and it didn’t.
UCCI to offer US university courses
The University College of the Cayman Islands has entered into a partnership with West Chester University in Pennsylvania that will allow students of the universities to enroll in courses at both institutions.
UCCI President Roy Bodden called the partnership a “historic moment” for the university and said the future of higher education in the Cayman Islands will involve much greater use of technology.
From the Publishers: Compass launches daily ‘District Days’ pages
We are pleased to announce that beginning today – and every day of the weeks going forward – the Cayman Compass will be publishing a new feature called “District Days,” which will focus on the unique diversity, history and culture of all our districts.
Moore aims to boost GT's scoring
George Town always have one of the most competitive sides in the Cayman Islands Premier League, with an outstanding record in the cups. But they rarely challenge for the league championship because of inconsistency.
Cayman approves first utility-scale solar-energy generator
Authorities in Cayman on Friday gave the nod for the first time to an overseas company for the generation of electricity and creation of a solar-energy installation.
The war at home
Clifton Bodden, now 92 and enjoying retirement in George Town, played his part in protecting Britain’s far-flung Caribbean outpost as a member of Cayman’s Home Guard during World War II. He recently shared some of his wartime memories with the Cayman Compass.
'Not practical' to keep adding MLAs
A limit on the overall number of MLAs is suggested by Cayman's Electoral Boundaries Commission.
Coconut festival goes nuts
Anything and everything you can imagine coconut-related will be made or displayed at a coconut festival on Saturday.
Ganja boaters at large
Four men who are believed to have come ashore in a fast canoe on Grand Cayman’s North Side district Sunday night following a police marine chase remained at large Tuesday.
Finance minister: People ‘giving up’ on mortgages
Homeowners who are simply “giving up” on current mortgages and leaving the Cayman Islands make up the second most common reason for bank foreclosures, Finance Minister Marco Archer said Monday.
Police chase ganja canoe off North side
A high-speed marine chase off North Side Sunday night ended with packages of ganja being thrown overboard and the suspects escaping.
Verhoeven is a hat trick hero
The welcome rain certainly did not affect the players’ spirits on Saturday, as the CUC Primary Football League and Girls Primary Football League regular seasons continued with the fourth round of play.
Gaza off with hat trick
The Premier League football season kicked off on Sunday and lethal striker Dwayne “Gaza” Wright got off to his typical fast start with a hat trick for Elite Sports Club.
Police briefs
An off-duty Royal Cayman Islands Police officer was injured following a vehicle collision in Lower Valley Wednesday night.
Red Bay continues perfect season
It was another busy day of primary school football on Saturday in the CUC Primary Football League and Girls Primary Football League.
Seniors enjoy a night of fellowship
More than 200 seniors enjoyed a night of fellowship at the Bodden Town Civic Centre Tuesday night.
Crash victim still in serious condition
A motorcyclist injured in a road accident Sunday was in a serious but stable condition Tuesday after receiving specialist treatment at Health City Cayman Islands.
'Fundamental change' for Cayman politics
Not all lawmakers support 'one man, one vote,' but all agree it will profoundly change Cayman Islands politics.
Wilson eyes Sunset dominance
The Sunset women’s football team has been formidable for years, sweeping every team before them, and with the influx of new players, they look destined to continue that dominance this season.
One man, one vote: Two sides of the issue
Two Cayman Islands politicians, one of whom is a strong supporter of one man, one vote, single-member constituencies and another who is perhaps its greatest detractor, gave their views on the subject during a Legislative Assembly debate Friday afternoon.
Premier: Government ‘out of patience’ with fuel companies
Legislation that will require Cayman’s two major fuel distributors to reveal specific pricing information on gasoline and diesel shipments was approved in a key vote last week, but certain details of the bill remain to be hammered out in a Legislative Assembly committee Monday prior to its final passage.
Seymour always saves Scholars
If Scholars International women’s team do well this season then goalkeeper Kristina Seymour is likely to have a big input in that success.
Suckoo topples policeman Peart
Not every boxing show can boast a politician fighting a senior policeman, but that fight was one of the best of many entertaining bouts at the Lions Centre on Saturday night.
Bush threatens legal challenge over new voting maps
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush said Friday that he is weighing a potential legal challenge to the new voting maps that will split the electorate into 19 single-member constituent districts ahead of the May 2017 general election.
Fuel price rally runs out of gas
In the realm of rallies, there’s the Million Man March … and then there’s everything else. Put another way, not all protests are created equal.
‘Punchlines’: Slugger Alva Suckoo vs. Brawling ‘Bobby’ Peart
With pugilistic skills that might serve him well on the floor of the Legislative Assembly, slugger Alva Suckoo, MLA from Bodden Town, will be battling it out with policeman Michael “Bobby” Peart (better known to fight fans as “Bobby the Brawler”) Saturday night at the Lions Center.
Right attitude is a kick-off must
The new Cayman Islands Football Association season kicks off in earnest on Sunday and after the way the Charity Shield game ended last weekend, good behavior and exemplary sportsmanship should be at the forefront of all concerned.
Government accepts 19-seat voting map
Barring a major legislative revolt against Premier Alden McLaughlin’s government in the next day or so, Cayman’s 2017 general election will go forward under the principle of “one man, one vote.”
Premier McLaughlin made public on Wednesday the legislative order for 19 single-member constituent districts, anticipating that debate on the motion to accept the 2015 Electoral Boundary Commission’s district maps would commence later Wednesday or on Thursday.
Truth For Youth off the mark with double over George Town
It was an exciting day of youth football on Saturday as Cayman’s primary schools battled for bragging rights in the second week of the 2015/16 CUC Primary Football League and Girls Primary Football League regular seasons.
Keep an eye on lawmakers this week
Legislators are expected to tackle several significant pieces of legislation that could potentially alter the political and economic fabric of our country.
Busy week of bills for lawmakers
The Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly is set to be inundated this week with bills seeking massive change to the country’s business culture and its political election system.
Housing Trust wants more gov't housing
Reporting recent strides with its affordable housing programs and the relaunch of government-backed mortgage assistance, the National Housing Development Trust’s board of directors is calling on government to develop a new facility to help low-income people with housing.
Law professor condemns UK silence on gay 'hate speech'
The professor at the center of a gay rights case in the Cayman Islands told a conference for international lawyers that he believes the United Kingdom is failing to meet its responsibilities with respect to human rights for homosexuals in the Overseas Territories.
New parking lot for BT park
After years of discussion, work has begun on a new parking lot behind the Bodden Town Mission House.
Police investigate attempted rape in Bodden Town
A woman walking home from work Thursday night was attacked in Bodden Town by two men who attempted to rape her, police report.
Football season kicks off Sunday
The much-awaited football season kicks off Sunday with two Charity Shield games.
Head of the class: Chief Officer Christen Suckoo
Mr. Suckoo, it’s your turn to present.
Burglar caught with stolen goods
Electronic goods, jewelry and other items valued at $5,214 were recovered when a police officer on patrol stopped a man walking with a blue canvas shopping bag.
McCoy is the real deal for Brac with hat trick
The CUC Primary Football League and Girls Primary Football League’s regular seasons began Saturday with games at various venues across Grand Cayman.
Liquor thief pleads guilty to assault, wounding
A man pleaded guilty in Summary Court last week to thefts from Cayman Cabana Restaurant and Bar and Cayman Distributors Liquor Outlet.
LIME rebrands as Flow
Telecommunications company LIME has rebranded and launched as Flow in the Cayman Islands.
'One man, one vote' heads to legislature
Cayman's move to 'one man, one vote' for the 2017 general election could be cemented later this month.
38-foot boat capsizes off West Bay
Police rescued two men before dawn Saturday after their boat capsized off North West Point in West Bay.
Bill seeks importers' fuel pricing information
Fuel price reporting by petroleum importers may soon be a legal requirement.
Residents enjoy community beach day
The Bodden Town community enjoyed a free family fun day on Coe Wood Public Beach on Saturday.
St. James Point: Bodden Town's time to shine
Move over, Seven Mile Beach. After decades of waiting in the wings, it’s time for the ivory sands of Bodden Town to step out into the limelight.
Beach Bay hotel development agreement signed
Plans for a $200 million, 10-story hotel in Bodden Town moved a step closer to reality after the Cayman Islands government approved a $25 million concessions package for the project.
A development agreement was signed Thursday morning, paving the way for the five-star hotel and condo development at St. James Point, Beach Bay, to move forward.
ICCI celebrates 45th anniversary
The International College of the Cayman Islands, which marked its 45th anniversary Thursday, has been “a story of the little engine that could,” said President Emerita Dr. Elsa Cummings, who, with her husband Hugh Cummings, founded the territory’s first institution of higher education.
Large disparity in Grand Cayman gas prices
Gas prices at one group of retail gas stations fell significantly this week, while other retail average prices remained largely unchanged from two weeks ago.
McLaughlin inspires sons to pursue sport for all the benefits
Lanie McLaughlin has four sporty sons and panders to all their demands, yet she always makes time to play flag football every Saturday afternoon at the Ed Bush stadium in West Bay and used to play regular football at a high level.
Proud of Them: Vitoria Buttrum recognized for academic achievements
Vitoria Buttrum, 13, of Bodden Town is the youngest recipient of the Proud of Them award, which she received for her achievements in academics.
Proud of Them: Chanelle Monique Scott recognized for academic achievements
Chanelle Monique Scott, 15, of Bodden Town, received the Proud of Them award for her achievements in academics.
Peace Day 'flash mob' planned for Cayman
The Family Resource Centre is inviting Cayman Islands residents to join people around the world in celebrating the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21.
Fishermen object to marine parks plan
Department of Environment officials this week brought their proposals for an enhanced system of marine parks to West Bay, where they received a less-than-enthusiastic response from fishermen.
Gall always makes a splash for Dolphins
Fabio Gall is small and fast, which when playing flag football are two huge assets. Gall is elusive, and as he is just 5-feet 6-inches tall, can whizz around lumbering opponents literally twice his size.
Lillian Pearson turns 102
At 102, Lillian Pearson still has the keys to longevity: Keep a positive attitude, do not hate people and love the Lord.
Drug boat captain arrested
The captain of a boat suspected of importing ganja was arrested during a police pursuit on land and sea late Friday.
Gift of dictionaries from Rotary Sunrise boosts junior literacy
Students in government primary schools got a boost on Literacy Day last week when the Rotary Sunrise Club donated almost 700 illustrated dictionaries to all Year Five students.
Cayman and Honduras congregations mourn pastor
A service for Pastor Esau Brooks, who passed away last month at his home in Breakers, will be held on Sunday.
Proud of Them: All-rounder Nathaan Whittaker recognized for achievements
Nathaan Whittaker received the Proud of Them award for his substantial contributions to and accomplishments in all five categories.
Texas family finds ‘pennies from heaven’ at Cayman grave
Every year Verna and Cal Rutherford from Port Arthur, Texas, visit Cayman to tidy up Mrs. Rutherford’s family’s cemetery plot on Monument Road.
Dangerous driving arrest in death of Matthew Owens
A 35-year-old Bodden Town man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the road collision that led to the death of young father Matthew Owens on Saturday.
