Topic: Bodden Town
Police helicopter tracks down rogue dirt biker
A police chase through Bodden Town late last week nabbed a dirt bike rider who officers said was speeding while driving an unregistered vehicle.
BMW driver bailed after road death
A 35-year-old Bodden Town man has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in the aftermath of a fatal road collision on Saturday.
Proud of Them: Janell Taylor recognized for academic achievement
Janell Taylor, 17, from Bodden Town received the Proud of Them award for her academic achievements.
Little aces serve and volley again
Tennis coaching for kids living in Grand Cayman’s outer districts kicks off again from Monday, thanks to sponsorship by Cayman National.
The evidence – and the waste – pile up
The latest in a series of reports has been released on the conditions at the George Town landfill. Here’s the abbreviated version: It’s poisonous. It smells. And it’s ugly.
Husband pleads guilty to attempted murder
George Washington Vaughan pleaded “guilty with explanation” Friday to attempting to murder his wife. Sentencing was set for Sept. 17.
Small business tax breaks extended
Cayman's small and 'micro' businesses will get another year of breaks on licensing fees.
Cayman’s labor law history: Different decades, same arguments
Over the past 27 years, the same arguments have come up time and again about proposed labor laws.
Man denies firearm charge
Jose Sanchez denied possession of an unlicensed firearm during a brief appearance at Grand Court on Friday.
Fallout spreads from Mr. Eden’s intemperate remarks
Anthony Eden’s remarks on the floor of the Legislative Assembly regarding homosexuality could not have been more ill-conceived – but they were also ill-timed.
MLA Suckoo denies 'hate speech,' apologizes
One Bodden Town MLA at the center over allegations of 'hate speech' against homosexuals speaks out.
Organizers defend LGBT lecture series
The organizer of a lecture series on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and gender rights in the Cayman Islands has responded to critical remarks made by Bodden Town MLA Anthony Eden during a recent meeting of the Legislative Assembly.
Marriage debate was 'hate speech,' rights commission says
The Human Rights Commission accused certain MLAs of using their elected positions to espouse “poisonous hate speech and threats of violence” against homosexual men and women.
New elections map goes to governor, assembly
Cayman's Electoral Boundary Commission has completed its work, leaving the fate of "one person, one vote" in the hands of lawmakers.
Three arrested, two injured in Shedden Road fight
Three men were arrested following a fight on Shedden Road Wednesday evening that left two men injured.
Demand notices sent on dozens of properties
Since the beginning of the year, demand notices have been issued by Cayman Islands financial institutions on 39 properties that hold a total of $8.45 million in loans.
Mr. Eden’s regrettable remarks on the floor of the House
Anthony Eden's diatribe during his motion to confirm that the definition of marriage in the Cayman Islands is a union between a man and woman did the country no favors.
Service scheduled to celebrate harvest
Webster Memorial United Church in Bodden Town is hosting a special harvest service and sale on Sunday to give thanks for the food people enjoy year round.
Personal finance meetings begin at MLA offices
A personal financial advisory program sponsored by two Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly members got under way Tuesday night.
MLA: Road maintenance budget 'not enough'
Cayman's current roads maintenance budget is not enough to suit Cayman’s infrastructure needs, a former roads minister says.
Government says marriage is between one man, one woman
The Cayman Islands government has passed a motion to maintain the definition of marriage as it is currently written in the law: a union between a man and a woman.
K-Fit seminars first of many
The prospect of recruiting new members to Olympic level in tae kwon do at the recently opened K-Fit TKD school in George Town is not an idle boast.
Mango festival features more than fruit
Mango-lovers will be treated to a festival featuring the “king of fruits” on Saturday at Cayman Cabana.
Cayman's fine-feathered friends
In the Cayman Islands, there are some unique opportunities for the popular pastime of bird watching. Cayman is home to more than 230 resident and migratory species – and a great variety can be spotted right in the gardens of island residences.
Four arrested in Bodden Town district
Police arrested four people for three separate incidents in 24 hours.
Growth slows in stay-over tourism
While Caribbean stay-over tourism increased more than 7 percent in the first six months of this year, the Cayman Islands has seen only a 1.5 percent rise, according to a new report on regional tourism. That’s down from a more than 10 percent increase in the first half of last year.
The new report from Integra Realty Resources found that all but one of the Caribbean’s 13 most popular vacation spots witnessed average stay-over growth. Cuba and Barbados grew by more than 14 percent in the first half of the year, and Aruba added more than 18 percent.
West Bay Road speed limit to drop in September
A plan to change speeds along Cayman's main tourism thoroughfare has hit a bumpy road.
National Roads Authority managers said Monday that none of the speed limit changes proposed after public consultation last year have taken effect, including one that would lower the limits along West Bay Road between Bay Town Plaza and the old RBS Coutts building near Public Beach to 30 miles per hour.
National Roads Authority managers said Monday that none of the speed limit changes proposed after public consultation last year have taken effect, including one that would lower the limits along West Bay Road between Bay Town Plaza and the old RBS Coutts building near Public Beach to 30 miles per hour.
Third political party eyed for 2017 elections
Cayman may have a third political party contesting the May 2017 general election.
Police command changes put more women in charge
Female police officers are moving up the ranks at the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Release of Nation Building Fund audit delayed
A government audit report into the Nation Building Fund, initially set to be released today, will now be made public on Aug. 17.
Seaweed a bane for swimmers, fishermen
Huge mats of seaweed washing up on some of Cayman’s beaches and floating near shore are presenting major challenges for beachgoers, boaters and fishermen.
Cayman is not the only island in the Caribbean being impacted by this tangled mess of seaweed. It is an issue on coasts throughout the entire region, according to the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute.
Volunteers help clear home destroyed by fire
For the second time in three weeks, the Cayman community has come to the aid of a family that lost their home to fire.
Caymanians strike a pose for model-search show
Close to 30 aspiring models came out to Grand Old House for a live casting call for Caribbean's Next Top Model.
Scholars Sevens kicked off well as Academy kids capture title
Scholars International Sports Club organized the first of its community fundraisers at the TE McField Annex on Saturday.
Family who lost home in fire to help others rebuild
A family who received unprecedented community support after their home was destroyed by fire aim to “pay it forward” by coming to the aid of another Cayman family who lost their home in similar circumstances.
Brother gets four years for machete attack
A man who chopped his brother with a machete was sentenced Wednesday to four years in prison.
Orientation dates for public schools announced
Government has released the orientation dates for the 2015-16 school year.
Most MLAs not ready to take sides
The members of the Legislative Assembly are not yet revealing where they stand on the issue of whether a cruise berthing facility should be built in George Town Harbour.
An argument against cruise berthing facilities
Caymanian Bo Miller makes an argument for why the cruise berthing project should not go ahead.
East End burglary suspect arrested
Police arrested a 46-year-old East End man in Bodden Town early Saturday morning on suspicion of burglary.
Government sees spike in foreclosures again
A second rise in foreclosures within two years is cause for concern in Cayman.
Speedy duo barely break sweat
The two fastest riders in the Cayman Islands at the moment teamed up to enter a time trial race on Sunday and won comfortably.
Island-wide power outage hits Grand Cayman
A widespread power outage was experienced in Grand Cayman Friday.
Accused child abuser returns
A school aide, facing 10 counts of indecent assult on girls at a government primary school, returned to Cayman after the court gave him permission to travel to Jamaica for a student visa.
Police: Stolen motorbike in smash-up
A three car collision involving a stolen motorcycle is investigated by local police.
Two sent to Grand Court for firearm charges
After a preliminary inquiry in Summary Court on Wednesday, two people had firearm-related charges committed to Grand Court for mention there on July 31.
Accused child abuser permitted to travel to Jamaica
A school aide, accused of indecently assaulting seven minor girls, received court permission to travel to Jamaica this week.
The bus stops here – or does it?
Buses to North Side don't always complete their route, leaving passengers at Frank Sound or Old Man Bay.
Primary school aide charged with indecent assault
A Bodden Town teenager who worked as special support aide in the Cayman Islands government school system faces 10 charges of indecent assault on minors.
Tourist arrivals dip slightly
Tourism arrivals dip slightly in May, but Cayman is still on track to surpass 2014's big jump in stay-over visitors.
Reaction to vote maps mixed
Former members of the "one man, one vote" grassroots movement finally get the voting map they wanted.
Primary school aide charged with indecent assault on female students
A 19-year-old man faces 10 charges of indecently assaulting girls in connection with his position at a government primary school.
Government welfare programs need assistance
The problem with social services in the Cayman Islands isn’t the amount of money being spent, necessarily, but how that money is being spent.
Proposed districts average 1,330 voters
Most districts will have an average of 1,330 potential voters in the new proposal for 19 electoral districts.
Three charged for unlicensed firearm
Two men and a woman were charged Tuesday with possession of an unlicensed firearm following their arrest in Bodden Town on Saturday.
Fire guts Bodden Town home, cause of blaze unknown
A family home in Bodden Town was destroyed by fire Saturday night.
Stabbing, robbery at gunpoint reported over weekend
A man was stabbed in West Bay over weekend and another man was robbed at gunpoint in Bodden Town.
Voting districts: And then there were 19
The new voting maps do not meet the "eye test" for rationality, nor do they achieve the principle of "equal representation." People of the Cayman Islands: Welcome to the world of redistricting!
No change for small districts in draft voting maps
Cayman's smallest two voting districts are left untouched by the Electoral Boundary Commission.
Electoral boundaries map has 19 seats
Single-member voting districts in the Cayman Islands get a new look with 19 Legislative Assembly seats now on the map.
Prison inspection report: Police holding cells in poor state
A new detention center for police sits empty while a UK inspection report criticizes current conditions for detainees at the George Town police station.
Referees to stage 6-a-side football tournament
Football referees will stage another 6-a-side tournament next week.
Prison inspection report: Northward remains ‘decrepit and squalid’
UK inspectors say conditions in Cayman's prisons are deplorable and rules are enforced arbitrarily and with little oversight.
Formal commitment over, Rotary to continue Meals on Wheels support
Even though its formal committment to Meals on Wheels has ended, The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman will continue to support the organization that provides meals to senior citizens in need.
One man, one vote: Grand Cayman, on the chopping block
A picture says a thousand words. In the case of single-member district voting in the Cayman Islands, we expect the new boundary maps will spark thousands upon thousands of words of discussion.
Free HIV testing throughout Cayman this week
The Health Services Authority, in collaboration with the Cayman AIDS Foundation and the Red Cross, is offering free HIV testing and counseling throughout this week.
Public invited to Education Bill meetings
A series of meetings will be held over the next two weeks in which members of the public are being invited to give feedback on a proposed Education Bill.
Man who stabbed friend must pay $50 per week
A man with mental health issues was given a suspended sentence with numerous conditions after he pleaded guilty to wounding and common assault.
Free gospel concert to launch album
Gospel singer Michelle T performs at a free concert Saturday night to launch her first gospel album in Cayman.
GT landfill: Still no 'on-site' solution in sight
In use for some 50 years now, the George Town landfill has long been a breeding ground for vermin, pests, pollution, toxins, smoke — and more recently, for consultants’ reports.
Cayman National tennis is a hit with kids
The children of North Side, East End, West Bay and Bodden Town are deriving great benefit from tennis lessons thanks to sponsorship from Cayman National.
Mangoes abundant this year
There is nothing like mangoes when they are in season in Cayman. In fact, the older folks would say “pot tun down, no cooking, eat mangoes.
North Side farmers Zelmalee and Willie Ebanks, who own a farm with more than 500 mango trees in Hutland, a place known for its wide variety of mangoes, said this year’s mangoes crops are in abundance.
North Side farmers Zelmalee and Willie Ebanks, who own a farm with more than 500 mango trees in Hutland, a place known for its wide variety of mangoes, said this year’s mangoes crops are in abundance.
