Topic: brac
New stamps showcase Sister Islands historic houses
The Cayman Islands Postal Service highlights local architecture of another era with its local collection of stamps.
Copley praises all for plunging through tough conditions
The 2014 Caledonian Global Swim Meet, hosted by the Stingray Swim Club of Grand Cayman at the Lions Aquatic Centre, last past weekend was a battle against the elements as well as rival swimmers.
Chamber cites ‘complete disregard’ for public purse
Cayman's Chamber of Commerce lashes out at the local government over travel and hospitality spending.
Gov’t: No plans to privatize Water Authority
The government has announced it has no plans to privatize the Water Authority.
Swimmer braves open water for Hannah
Long distance swimmer Kerri Kanuga is hitting the open waters of Key West this weekend to help raise awareness of childhood cancers and in honor of 6-year-old cancer patient Hannah Meeson.
‘Like walking on the moon’
Disabled military veterans say learning to dive in Cayman Brac has given them a new lease on life.
Anti-corruption review for travel costs
Hundreds of thousands of dollars of unexplained or questionable travel and hospitality expenses in local government are revealed.
Bodden: Sports tourism is our focus
Minister of Sports Osbourne Bodden has his eyes on a number of issues related to local athletes.
Minimum wage committee members appointed
Members of the Minimum Wage Advisory committee have been appointed and will present their recommendations to Cabinet by the end of October.
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.
Alexander Hotel to close
The Alexander Hotel in Cayman Brac is closing indefinitely – the latest twist in a long-running saga over controversial plans to build a marina on the property.
Brac firearm charges dismissed
Firearms charges were dismissed against Cayman Brac police officer Alexander Caraballo-Kelly after the Crown offered no evidence.
Grassroots appeal to 500 kids
The Grassroots Football Programme has just ended and was a notable success.
CINICO to open branch on Brac
Cayman Islands National Insurance Company will open a new branch in Cayman Brac this month.
CONCACAF girls get their chance
The inaugural Girls Under-15 Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football tournament will be staged in a couple of months and there was an unveiling of the competition’s logo at the Marriott Hotel on Monday night.
Cayman Brac to get more water
Cayman Brac’s desalination plant could produce an extra 60,000 gallons of water per day by October in an effort to meet peak daily demand.
Greenies Too in front but SOL Cubs stalking
Division 2 action is heating up as Greenies Too sets the pace for an exciting finish.
Anglers aim to reel in Parsons
Local anglers will be heading offshore in droves chasing big catches.
Nominal bids accepted for tire pile
Government appears to have finally given up hope of making any money out of a huge stockpile of used tires at the George Town landfill site.
Brackers keen on idea of recycling
Cayman Brac residents tackle recycling issues with Service Club Kiwanis and Rotary Sunrise.
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 fix will take 5 years, cost $100 million-plus
A solution to Cayman’s landfill problems will likely cost in excess of $100 million and won’t be completed until 2019 at the earliest, according to a Strategic Outline Case produced by government.
Benefit concert explodes on Brac
The Lean on Me charity raises $5,000 for a senior center and for a cancer patient in the Brac.
Ebanks is a reel Knotty Buoy with big tuna at Brac Jackpot
As local fishing prepares for its biggest event, Sister Islands action is in focus.
Cigarette burglary at Brac store
A rare burglary at a Cayman Brac convenience store is under investigation.
Net income loss for Consolidated Water
Consolidated Water releases its first quarter report for 2014 with an 82 percent decrease in net income.
Stingrays aim to outsprint rivals
The Lions Club and Stingray Swim Club hosts the annual, fun-filled and fast-paced Lions Sprint Meet this weekend.
Child sexual abuse ‘under-reported’
Official statistics of the number of children in the Cayman Islands who are victims of sexual abuse merely scratch the surface, according to a Red Cross campaign highlighting the issue.
The day Columbus discovered Cayman
We can learn from the story of Christopher Columbus, who discovered the Cayman Islands in May 1503.
Climber's goal a fundraiser for Sherpas
Cayman bartender Angel Robledo is hosting a cocktail auction to raise funds for the families of the Nepalese Sherpas, and to help finance her next expedition.
Visitor had bullet in backpack
A visitor from the US was fined $1,000 after a .22 live bullet was found in his backpack at the airport.
Youth Cup helped locals grow
The Cayman Airways Invitational Youth Cup was won by the English professional club Charlton Athletic who beat another pro side, Real Espana, 3-0 at the TE McField Annex on Sunday.
A fine evening to honor Cayman’s finest
In what has become one of Grand Cayman’s most anticipated events on the social calendar, guests gathered Friday evening for the annual Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Awards gala at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Vaccinations advised for World Cup travelers
Local health officials advise those traveling to the World Cup in Brazil next month to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.
Big dolphin catches bode well for busy month at sea
Local fishing is hitting its high point.
Remembering mother
Writer tells of how her mother wasn't the typical lovey-dovey mom.
Online poll: Sniffer dogs answer to drug smuggling
A majority of people reckon the introduction of drug sniffing dogs will alleviate the drugs issue at Grand Cayman’s airport.
Aerial operations begin to prevent mosquitoes
The Mosquito Research and Control Unit will begin aerial operations to treat mosquito-breeding swamp areas.
Brac will host game
In a bid to ensure that residents of all three Cayman Islands are able to share the excitement of the inaugural Cayman Airways Invitational Youth Cup event, the organizers have arranged for one of the games in the international football tournament to be played on Cayman Brac.
Little show, big impact
Little Cayman’s Agriculture Show was a small affair, but organizers said they are pleased with the outcome and community togetherness the day provided.
Online poll: Green tourism could boost Brac economy
Respondents to the latest Caymanian Compass poll say they think eco-tourism is key to developing Cayman Brac's economy.
Child Month kicks off
A month-long celebration of children and family-focused events is being planned for Child Month in May.
Private eyes on Cayman’s public sector
The example of a small town in Georgia may be instructive to the Cayman government's cost-cutting consultants.
Pensions, jobs service on Brac
A vague personnel matter closes the Cayman Brac's Department of Labour and Pensions.
Pristine Brac a treasure trove for scientists
Renowned scientist Dr. Phil Manning is seeking grants to begin a series of studies of the “pristine ecosystem” on the Brac.
Top ‘My Cayman’ essay writers announced
Essay winners announced in the annual Adventures in Citizenship Essay Competition.
Brac marina spawns fears of flooding
Writers raise concerns over environmental impacts of proposed Cayman Brac marina.
Chasing Cubans costs Cayman
Escapes from immigration detention become more common as officials struggle to cope with the sheer number of economic migrants landing in Cayman.
Veterinarian returns home
Veterinarian Amrita Mohanty is returning to her home in Cayman to take up a position at a local clinic.
Paramount tie with Brac may be a first
Cayman Islands recorded its first tied match in Division 2 sending many researchers to the record books.
Roach floats like a butterfly
Open water swimming’s popularity is on the increase since it recently introduced to major tournaments to complement pool competition.
Brac recovery: A limited role for government
It will take the private sector, not the government, to re-energize Cayman Brac's moribund economy.
Four jailed for importing ganja
Four men received four diffeent sentences for their inolvement in the importation of 174 pounds of ganja to Cayman Brac.
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.
Minister: Airport at double capacity
Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell says the airport is operating at double its capacity during peak times.
Can you trust the ‘word’ of government?
When the Cayman Islands government is involved, a deal is not always a deal.
Move to create Brac environment board
Officials at the Department of Environment are still trying to unravel the implications of a move in the Legislative Assembly that appears to cut them out of the loop on development in the Sister Islands.
Easter Week services
A roundup of Easter services and events from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday.
Happy Easter, Cayman Islands
We at the Caymanian Compass wish the Cayman Islands a blissful Easter.
Online poll: Sunday trading up to market
A large majority of readers believe that the free market ought to decide whether to trade on a Sunday.
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.
Brac Bluff being paved
Nearly four years after an island-wide road-paving project on Cayman Brac began, National Roads Authority paving equipment, shipped from Grand Cayman, remains on the smaller island while the project continues.
Local students score in Commonwealth competition
Nine local students are certificate winners in Royal Commonwealth Society Essay competition.
Lawmakers debate Cayman Airways losses
Opposition lawmakers on Friday railed against the government’s continuing approval of multimillion-dollar subsidies for quasi-public entities. This time the target was Cayman Airways.
Brac Duck Pond: A proposal
Writer says a full-blown marina would be hazardous to the surrounding area.
Palm Sunday services scheduled
Churches will hold special services on Sunday, April 13, the start of the Easter Holy Week.
Rivers: Action needed on school behavior issue
Education Minister Tara Rivers acknowledged on Thursday that action was needed to address concerns about behavior in Cayman’s schools.
Lofty goals for fundraiser promoting climbing on Brac
A member of the small climbing community in the Cayman Islands is trying to encourage others to join the sport, and see the potential of the bluff in Cayman Brac.
Swordfish catches reel them in
Local fishing is turning its attention to big night-time catches.
Archer: Gov’t should know property values
Two of the reasons the government’s financial statements for 2011 were disclaimed this week have to do with long-term management issues that go far beyond a single budget year.
Cayman Brac ‘dying on its feet’
The premier and the opposition leader pushed separate agendas for the development and economic diversification of Cayman Brac amid fears that the local population would eventually just drift away following a prolonged economic downturn.
