Topic: brac
Boeing investigates aircraft malfunction
Experts from aircraft manufacturer Boeing are involved in an official analysis of the problem that caused a jet bound for Cayman Brac to be turned around mid-flight over the Christmas holidays.
Cayman learns CONCACAF lessons
At a glance, it is easy to brush off Cayman’s performance at the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 championship as disappointing.
UK Lotto could be green jackpot
Cayman Islands residents should be allowed to play the multimillion dollar British National Lottery, a UK parliamentary committee has recommended.
Community, Red Cross step up support for typhoon victims
The Cayman Islands Red Cross and the local community raised US$56,800 for typhoon victims in the Philippines.
Stride Against Cancer goes nationwide
Walkers and runners taking to the roads of the Cayman Islands for Stride Against Cancer’s first nationwide run next week can dedicate their efforts to someone special this year.
Government: Cayman tires must hit the road
Government has issued a tender to get rid of used tires at landfills in the Cayman Islands.
Boards pressed to hold open meetings
Public boards and committees, which regulate everything from planning applications to the running of the islands’ airports, are facing new pressure to hold their meetings in public.
Bankers expand ‘Feed A Child Breakfast’ program
Corporate bankers at Scotiabank have expanded their Feed A Child Breakfast Program to the Sister Islands.
Mortgage defaults remain high
Demand notices published by banks in the Cayman Islands Gazettes show that more people are finding it harder to make their mortgage payments.
Deaths cause dip in voter numbers
There are fewer registered voters in the Cayman Islands today than seven and a half months ago when these islands held a general election.
Commissioner Baines, two others on New Year’s Honors list
Government announced its New Year's Honours List on Tuesday, led by an Order of the British Empire for Police Commissioner David Baines, and a Certificate and Badge of Honour for two others.
X-ray repairs mean manual searches at Brac airport
Passengers departing Cayman Brac by air are being advised to arrive at the airport an hour before departure to allow for manual searches of their hand luggage.
Safety alert as Cayman Airways flight turned around
Emergency crews were on standby Saturday evening after a Cayman Airways flight to the Brac was turned around because of a problem with one of the aircraft’s flight control systems.
Scouts prepared for new home
After years of occupying an old government building, the Cayman Islands Scouts Association is finally ready to set up camp in its new headquarters.
Court bans US businesswoman from Cayman trip
An American businesswoman charged with tax fraud has been told she cannot travel to the Cayman Islands to discuss a potential “waste to energy” business deal with politicians in the territory.
2013 Cayman news roundup
As 2014 draws to a close, the Compass reviews some of the key events and news stories of the Cayman Islands over the past 12 months.
Lots of chances to sweat it off
It may be that time of the year when everyone consumes far more than is healthy for them but at least there are plenty of running and multi-sports events in the new year to sweat the unwanted pounds off.
Prizes for St. Ignatius winners
There's been a Christmas windfall for some lucky winner of the annual St. Ignatius draw.
Cayman Airways opens Brac ticket office
Cayman Airways has expanded its presence on the Brac opening a new ticket office and reservation centre and expanding its cargo facility.
Ex-employee charged with bomb hoax
James Bernie Williams, a former employee at the Caribbean Club, is scheduled to appear in Grand Court on Jan. 6 in connection with a bomb hoax call on Dec. 14.
Dump fires not uncommon in Cayman
Residents of Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac are no strangers to landfill fires, with firefighters responding to more than 30 flare-ups at local dumps each year.
Import duty ‘breaks’ extended for fourth year
Government extends import duty concessions for building materials for the fourth straight year.
Brac hotelier submits marina plan
The first phase of an ambitious multi-million dollar plan for a marina in Cayman Brac has been submitted to Cabinet for approval.
Holiday garbage collection schedule
There will be no garbage collections or landfill access on Christmas Day.
Postal service Christmas hours
To enable customers to pick up packages in time for Christmas Day, the Cayman Islands Postal Service is extending its opening hours at the Airport Post Office.
Month passes, no ruling on permit tests
A final solution to the work permit blood testing controversy remains evasive.
Cayman can’t afford pricey airport plan
“The second floor could be built at a reasonable cost of maybe $15 million rather than the $200 million airport expansion talked about by the last government. The income produced by the expenditure on the additional area must justify the capital expenditure.”
Sunset rise as winter break kicks in
The local women’s football league wrapped up until the new year with slim wins for Sunset and Scholars International.
World leaders, South Africans honor Mandela
U.S. President Barack Obama exhorted the world Tuesday to embrace Nelson Mandela’s universal message of peace and justice, electrifying tens of thousands of rain-lashed spectators and prompting a standing ovation by scores of heads of state in a South African stadium.
Brac games hit the target for Sister Islands throwers
After an enlightening Cayman Brac trip, some locals are looking forward to inter-island darts competition.
Tourism industry backs conservation bill
Cayman’s tourism industry leaders have thrown their weight behind the National Conservation Bill, saying protecting the island’s natural environment is critical to the long term sustainability of the industry.
Five spellers prove word perfect
Five primary school pubils have set a new record for the highest number of winners in one spell-off competition.
The gift of experience
Who says a present has to be something to keep? Weekender rounds up some of the best gift experiences
Cayman Brac conservation meeting venue announced
A public meeting on the proposed National Conservation Bill will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday on Cayman Brac.
Anglin returns to lead hurlers in pursuit of the Bull’s Eye
Paul Anglin continues to be a popular figure head in local darts.
The Cayman-Cuba connection
Cayman and Cuba are bound by ties of a deeper nature than official diplomacy.
Dates changed for conservation law meetings
To ensure East Enders get a chance to attend both Gimistory and an upcoming public meeting on the National Conservation Bill, the government has swapped some meeting dates.
Little change in veteran MLA interests
We take a look at some interests of the elder statesmen in the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly.
Gimistory off to a rousing start
Every story has a beginning and this year’s Gimistory started off under a picturesque sea grape tree in West Bay Public Beach.
Carols, candlelight event benefits St. Ignatius church and school
St. Ignatius host an open-air carol and candlelight Christmas affair to ring in the Yuletide season.
It’s time for some tall tales
The popular storytelling festival Gimistory kicks-off this weekend.
Hurlers aim to rack up scores of players in the Brac
Local darts players are targeting a larger audience for the sport.
Flu vaccine still available
Some 1,400 people have already availed of free flu shots.
For sale: Cayman’s endangered iguanas
Rare Cayman species, including Brac rock iguanas and Cayman blue iguanas, are being traded in online exotic pet forums.
New law frees up $50M for conservation
Nearly $50 million collected from tourists in environmental taxes will finally be available for conservation projects under provisions in the new National Conservation Bill.
Nearly 500 apply to RCIPS
The police service's initial recruitment effort is a rousing success.
Cubans transferred to Grand Cayman
The 28 Cuban migrants that landed in Cayman Brac on Monday flew to Grand Cayman on Tuesday to be questioned, pending further developments.
End gender violence campaign promotes peace and human rights
This week marks the beginning of a 16-day campaign to combat gender violence in the Cayman Islands.
Man imprisoned in 2004 cocaine case
Brittanio Walton pleaded guilty to a possession of cocaine with intent to supply charge from 2004 and was sentenced to five years iprisonment.
The shot that changed the world
Nations, and often their citizens, are defined by their disasters - both natural and man-made.
Free HIV testing next week; World AIDS Day observed
Residents of the Cayman Islands can avail of a week of free HIV testing, beginning Monday, Nov. 25.
Christmas stamps feature historic buildings
Christmas postage stamps featuring traditional architecture are now available.
Three plead to Brac ganja charges
Three men charged with importing ganja into Cayman Brac have entered guilty pleas.
The way we were…
Capt. Callan Ritch. On Jan. 17, 1945 the U.S. government commended Mr. Ritch for sailing an American ship from New Guinea to San Francisco after it was attacked by Kamikaze pilots.
Cayman Development Bank owes $30.5 million in 2015
Some pretty stiff debts faced by the Cayman Islands Development Bank in the near term.
Time to walk the plank?
The country’s so-called “national festival” hobbled through its 36th year with all of the energy of a rheumatic pirate with a splintered peg leg.
Clinics for blood tests ruling under review
Local doctors meet with Cayman's leader as controversy over work permit blood testing intensifies.
Cayman Racer snake devours Iguana
A Cayman Islands resident captured a Cayman Racer snake in the South Sound area, devouring a Green Iguana.
Fraud prevention highlighted
Organizations host a high-level seminar to mark International Fraud Awareness Week later this month.
Questions raised over work permit health exams
Controversy over a decision to limit the number of health care facilities that can provide HIV tests for work permit holders.
Impact of super typhoon felt in Cayman Islands
Cayman's 2,500-strong Filipino community has felt the impact of Typhoon Haiyan.
Local Pioneers among scuba hall of famers
Captain Gleason Ebanks, one of the founders of Stingray City, and divemaster Norbert Scott will be recognized as “local honorees” in the International SCUBA Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Marriott Beach Resort on Tuesday.
Cayman celebrates its piratical past
The country's national festival is a time to embrace (and cash in on) the legends of Cayman Islands pirates.
Camera captures revealing picture for researchers
The amazing journey of a lost camera which traveled on ocean currents from Cayman Brac to Texas is now being used to fuel research on seaweed movements.
Little Cayman residents recall 1950s killing
Residents of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac told the
Caymanian Compass Monday that there had indeed been a killing on the
tiny island of Little Cayman prior to Perry McLaughlin’s death on
Saturday.
Bird’s legacy has kids chirping
Gerome “Bird” Graham is the Bodden Town footballer who sadly died suddenly from an undetected heart defect last year but at least the club’s technical director Elbert McLean and Bird’s brother Kareem James are keeping his name and spirit alive.
First murder in Little Cayman history
A prominent local businessman was killed either late Friday or early Saturday in what local police believed was the first homicide ever to occur in Little Cayman.
Only seven labs can do permit tests
As of Nov. 12, only certain medical labs can do work-permit approved medical tests.
Police: Little Cayman businessman killed
A prominent local businessman was killed either late Friday or early Saturday in what local police initially believed was the first homicide ever to occur on Little Cayman.
Little Cayman businessman killed
The island of Little Cayman’s most well-known local businessman has been found dead at his home.
Police officer in court on firearm charges
Suspended police officer Alexander Caraballo-Kelly is scheduled to appear in Grand Court on November 22 for two firearm charges and in Summary Court for evading customs duty.
Brac kids think Watkins is ace
Tennis fever continues to grow in Cayman Brac. Noel Watkins, head tennis pro with Cayman Tennis Academy, was in the Brac recently to coach children from Layman E. Scott Sr. High School and Spot Bay Primary School.
