Topic: Bodden Town
Gov't agency seeks jobs 'authority'
Cayman's government wants its own agency to drive the local jobs recruitment process.
Off-duty officer identifies hit-and-run driver
A quick arrest in a hit-and-run crash is credited to an off-duty police officer.
PAWS for a cause
Event raises funds for PAWS.
Occupation Day at Bodden Town Primary
Students at Bodden Town Primary School now have a better idea of what jobs are available to them in the working world following the school's annual Occupation Day on Friday.
Gala dinner will keep meals rolling
Meals on Wheels's upcoming fundraiser, "Orange You Glad Gala," will help ensure that no senior in Cayman goes hungry.
Few Bodden Town affordable homes occupied
Seventeen of the 20 affordable homes built by the National Housing Development Trust in Bodden Town remain unoccupied as of this week, Trust officials confirmed.
Cayman gets five new garbage trucks
Cayman has five new garbage trucks, but for now residential trash collection will remain at once a week.
Meals on Wheels: 170 meals a day at $4 each
Meals on Wheels, on the brink of shutting its doors two years ago, is in a better financial situation today.
Condo owners sue Beach Bay developer
A developer linked with a five-star hotel plan in Bodden Town is being sued over plans to demolish two blocks of condos on the site.
Sunday accident closed roundabout access
A two-car accident in a roundabout on the East-West Arterial sent one car off the road.
The promise that must be kept
In May 2013, the Progressives came into power on a pledge (No dump in Bodden Town) and a promise (an onsite solution for the George Town Landfill). The pledge they have kept. The promise . . . we shall see.
Bodden Town closing gap on leaders Elite
Bodden Town are stealthily closing the gap on Elite Sports Club as they seek to keep the Premier League in their trophy cabinet for a third consecutive season.
East Enders urge police to improve 911, among other issues
A small but vocal audience in East End urged police to know the people, not identify information sources and improve 911..
Kerri Kanuga: ' . . . miles to go before she sleeps'
Move over Marathon Man, here comes Cayman's "Iron Woman."
Cayman conundrum: Why are our roads bumper-to-bumper?
Traffic is getting worse, and commuters who live in Grand Cayman's eastern districts are moaning. Why?
District police staffing levels revealed
The Cayman Islands has nearly 400 uniformed police officers, but a small percentage are actually 'on the streets' each patrol shift.
NWDA apologizes over tourism jobs row
The National Workforce Development Agency has issued a public apology for the role it played in a “miscommunication of information” which apparently fueled criticism leveled at the Cayman Islands Tourism Association by government legislator Alva Suckoo.
Traffic nightmare for BT residents
Traveling in from Grand Cayman's eastern districts is growing tedious and dangerous, residents say.
CITA vs. NWDA: Word war erupts over jobs drive
Responsible legislators ought to be more careful about lobbing verbal firebombs. The resulting blazes can quickly burn out of control.
Tourism association defends jobs drive
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association has accused government legislator Al Suckoo of a “misinformed and unwarranted attack” on its unsuccessful employment drive.
Bodden Town still President's Cup kings
Bodden Town held their nerve in a tense penalty shoot out and edged ahead of Roma United to win the Cayman Islands Football Association President’s Cup.
The final on Wednesday was at the TE McField Annex.
BT still President's Cup kings
Bodden Town held their nerve in a tense penalty shoot out and edged ahead of Roma United to win the Cayman Islands Football Association President’s Cup.
The final on Wednesday was at the TE McField Annex.
High school recruits join Cadet Corps
Fourteen high school students have been inducted into the Cayman Cadet Corps following the group’s 26th recruitment intake.
Thousands expected at annual Agriculture Show
Organizers are expecting 10,000 visitors to today's Agriculture Show.
Cancer registry: No cure for privacy concerns
Proposed legislation that would create a mandatory cancer registry for the Cayman Islands is unnecessary and should not advance any further.
Agriculture Show a long-running favorite
Now in its 48th year, the Agriculture Show offers good-old fashioned family fun.
Minimal interest in Cayman's minimum wage
On the subject of enacting a national minimum wage, the people of the Cayman Islands appear to have spoken. Actually yawned.
Minimum wage may affect third of workers
The Minimum Wage Advisory Committee estimates that 30 percent of workers in Cayman will be affected by a minimum wage.
Bodden Town back in President's Cup final
The President’s Cup final pits two of the most successful cup teams of recent years against each other next month after they came through exciting semifinals on Sunday.
Three men charged for unlicensed firearms
Two men were remanded in custody after appearing in Summary Court on Tuesday afternoon on a variety of charges, including possession of unlicensed firearms.
Elite hold their nerve to stay top
Elite Sports Club are not going to be easy to topple off the peak of the Premier League.
State of the Nation: Dart, government reach agreement
The government has reached a resolution to the lingering negotiations over an agreement between Cayman’s National Road Authority and Dart Realty, with each side getting something it wanted.
'Aldenomics': Cayman's economy too hot to handle?
During a recent TV interview, Premier Alden McLaughlin issued what is, perhaps, an extraordinary warning in regard to the economics of the Cayman Islands.
Bodden Town edge it in Cup clash
Bodden Town won the inaugural President’s Cup last season and will not release their grip on the trophy easily judging by their 1-0 win in the semifinal first leg against Cayman Athletic. Charlo McLean scored BT’s vital goal in the 71st minute, assisted by Ricoh Brown.
Prep primed for double again
Defending Under-9 and Under-11 league champions Cayman Prep hope to be double champs again this weekend.
Teen seriously hurt in hit and run
Another hit-and-run accident leaves a teenager in hospital.
Ongoing feud blamed in West Bay killings
Another young man shot dead in West Bay may have just been in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Police district meetings rescheduled
Some district meetings between the community and police have been rescheduled to next month.
Sunset's late eclipse
Sunset women’s football team squeezed through their President’s Cup semifinal against Alliance with a dramatic winner in the dying seconds of the second leg match.
Average gas price in Cayman falls to $4.38 a gallon
More good news on gas prices for Cayman drivers, but is the party about to come to an end?
Health City program aims to get students into healthcare
Sixteen students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre start their second semester this week as full-time interns at Health City.
Police to hold district community meetings next week
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has announced that it will hold a series of district community meetings.
Primary aim is on semis
The CUC Primary Football League playoffs reach the semifinal stage this weekend.
Historic Mission House now open by appointment only
A lack of manpower and funding means Bodden Town’s Mission House is now open by appointment only.
God's plan versus the planning board
“We are a Christian nation.” — That’s Gospel in the Cayman Islands. … But is it true?
Grand Cayman gas prices in free fall
Regular unleaded gasoline prices plummeted – in some cases by more than 40 cents per gallon – starting Friday as Grand Cayman’s fuel costs continued a downward trend that began in late October.
Suspended sentence for conch offenses
A man who pleaded guilty to taking conch illegally on three different occasions received a suspended sentence last week.
BT must stop dropping points
Premier League football resumes this weekend and judging by the latest results, Bodden Town spent the festive season focusing on returning to the top through exceptionally tough training.
Church denied planning approval
Plans for a new church in Savannah have been denied planning permission after neighbors complained that it would bring down property values.
Bryan: 'Nobody showed up'
The premier's suspended political assistant says he's not getting support from his own party.
Few convictions for killings
Cayman has seen 22 homicides since the start of 2010, and only seven of those have resulted in convictions.
Premier: I can handle landfill issue
Premier Alden McLaughlin insists he has not bitten off more than he can chew by taking on the landfill problem to add to his growing list of ministerial responsibilities.
Prep looking top class
The third round of the CUC Primary Football League playoffs concluded on Saturday with a number of schools securing their place in the semifinals.
New North Side to Bodden Town road touted
Residents of North Side peruse a plan for a proposed arterial road linking Rum Point to Bodden Town district.
Premier McLaughlin's job description without end
By a process of self-selection, Premier Alden McLaughlin is now on the hottest seat in the Cayman Islands government.
ERA weighing first non-CUC commercial electricity license
Regulators are reviewing the draft of an agreement that would for the first time confer a license on an overseas company for commercial generation of electricity in the Cayman Islands.
Grace Gealey makes network TV debut
Grace Gealey, who grew up in Bodden Town, makes her network television debut in “Empire,” a 20th Century Fox drama series.
Sealy keeps juggling his brilliance
All sportsmen and women aspire to be the best they can possibly be in their chosen activity. In Ramon Sealy’s case, he is so good at two sports, there is little time to do anything else.
Minister: Gas prices should drop further
Local gas prices dropped sharply again over the weekend, but Cayman Islands government leaders say it's not enough.
2014 Year in Review
A month-by-month review of the Cayman Islands' top new stories in 2014.
Top Story of 2014: Demolition ends squatters' standoff on Shedden Road
The Shedden Road home of the children of missing landfill worker Anna Evans was demolished after a two-month standoff with police.
Echoes of 2014: A year of strong editorial opinions in the Compass
The Editorial Board has compiled selections from some of the most provocative editorials published in the Cayman Compass this year, at least in our opinion.
Top story of 2014: George Town dump: several fires, slow progress
A review of developments with the George Town landfill in 2014.
Elite fulfilling promises so far
Elite Sports Club announced at the start of the football season their intention to regain their dominance as Cayman’s premiere team. So far they have lived up to that claim.
George Town not giving up the chase
George Town Sports Club may be way behind leaders Elite in the Premier League table, but they have not given up hope of overhauling them.
Cabinet quiet on Bodden outburst
Nearly two weeks after the outburst of former Health Minister Osbourne Bodden against his chief officer, Premier Alden McLaughlin indicated on Monday that he did not wish to say anything further on the matter.
Mr. Bodden's behavior: When silence speaks volumes
What has been missing ever since Minister Osbourne Bodden's tirade became widely known is anyone in a high-profile position repudiating Mr. Bodden's abusive behavior and bullying of a professional woman.
Donations sought for Evans family holiday
A small group of people is trying to help make the holiday a little brighter for the children of missing landfill worker Anna Evans.
Gillie's kids have surprised all
At the start of the Premier League campaign, Cayman Athletic Sports Club - being the youngest of the eight teams - were among the most likely to be struggling.
Minister Bodden must resign
Osbourne Bodden must be relieved of his responsibilities as Minister of Health, Youth, Sports and Culture. If he refuses to resign, he must be removed.
Online poll: Most would just pay the price for trash collection
The majority of respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll would simply pay the price if there were a charge for trash collection.
Book recounts childhood memories of Cayman
Donna Evangeline Grech-Baxendales recently penned book recalls fond memories of days growing up in the district of Bodden Town.
