Topic: brac
Millers sail to Premier’s Cup
The third annual Premier’s Cup catboat race was held in the North Sound in 10 to 15 knots of wind.
Rotary fighting to wipe out polio
Cayman's four Rotary clubs and two Rotaract clubs are working together to raise funds for the End Polio Now campaign.
John Gray convening SOY Club meeting
Students at John Gray High School will convene their first Save Our Youth Club meeting Friday morning, seeking to give students a greater voice in school administration and problem solving.
Locals share experiences at gender abuse march
BPW Silent Witness March supprt and honor those who have suffered as a result of dometic violence and bullying
District festival queens shine
Seven thoughtful costumes were displayed in the East End Festival Queen competition, with Nerissa McLaughlin's Junkanoo dress taking first place.
Police identify deceased swimmer
A young man who died swimming off Public Beach Sunday is identified.
Playground fight prompts investigation
Police on Cayman Brac are investigating reports that a four-year-old child was struck by a member of the public who came on to school grounds to break up a playground scuffle.
Air traffic controllers mark anniversary
Without them, we would use boats. No airline would fly. Their work was duly acknowledged on Sunday, the 52nd International Day of the Air Traffic Controller.
Legislators hold line on police funding
Despite the efforts of some Members of the Legislative Assembly, the police budget is not increased.
Police officer charged in weapons possession
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service confirmed Monday that a
36-year-old police officer was charged in relation to possessing an
unlicensed firearm.
Life on the Flipside looking pretty good
Weekender catches up with Brett Mctaggart of Flipside Productions
International flights from Brac touted
Cayman Airways could start running flights from Florida to Cuba through Cayman Brac early next year, Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell believes.
A glittery night under the stars
The Estella Scott-Roberts Foundation fundraiser, A Night Under the Stars, is set to be a “glittering” evening on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Editorial for October 10: We love the Brac, but …
Too much government spending on Cayman Brac isn't good for anyone, including Brackers.
Company registry starts online registrations
Since October 1 licensed services providers in the Cayman Islands are able to complete all company registration activities online.
Hurricane High planned for Cayman Brac
A partially built emergency shelter on Cayman Brac dubbed the “hurricane Hilton” will be transformed into a high school.
Editorial for October 8: Throne Speech: Short, but oh so sweet
New Gov. Helen Kilpatrick reminded Cayman Islands lawmakers of their prime duty.
Camera lost and found after amazing ocean journey
A camera lost in Cayman Brac will be returned to its owner after washing up on a beach in Texas nine months later.
Build your knowledge at Brac construction forum
A free, public two-day course in building codes, starting 11 Oct. in Cayman Brac’s District Administration Building, is open to tradesmen, architects, draftsmen, contractors and others in the construction industry.
Four more in court for Brac ganja
Four more men appeared in court on Friday, bringing to six the number charged in connection with 185 pounds of ganja recovered in Cayman Brac.
Adopt an acre to help Trust
The Cayman Islands National Trust seeks individuals or companies to sponsor acreage in one of the many Trust reserves.
Two in court for Brac ganja
Two men appeared in Summary Court on Wednesday morning charged in connection with the approximately 180 pounds of ganja that turned up Sept. 27 in Cayman Brac.
Brac kids enjoyed kicking it with McLean coaches
Aspiring child footballers in Cayman Brac were treated to a fun filled coaching session last week Saturday.
Frederick is inspired by big sis
The women’s football program here is one of the most celebrated in the Caribbean. Many female players have benefited educationally through scholarships and through trials with top clubs in the United States.
No 'actionable breach' in Brac paving flap
There will be no prosecution of the Cayman Brac parking lot paving scandal, according to records obtained by the Compass.
Editorial for October 1: Roads to nowhere
The government needs to choose a direction for the National Roads Authority.
Brac student chosen new tourism ambassador
Cayman Brac’s Anitha Velusamy is Cayman's new teenage Tourism Ambassador.
Paving equipment staying on Brac
National Roads Authority paving equipment isn't returning from Cayman Brac anytime soon.
Drug boats busted off Brac coast
Seven people are arrested during a marine drug bust off Cayman Brac Friday night.
Junior Achievement recruitment kicks off
recruitment of students who will participate in the Junior Achievement Company as well as volunteers is off to great start says Director Ms. Teresa Foster and JA President Mr. Paul Byles.
Editorial for September 27: Cayman jails: In conflict with our Constitution
New police cells a step in the right direction.
Local fighters continue to impress
The recent Cayman versus Cuba boxing event managed to raise the profile of the sport locally and internationally with some terrific fights in front of an appreciative crowd.
Brac animal shelter gets new look through signage
The Cayman Brac branch of the Humane Society has a new look for Noah's Ark, its animal hurricane shelter on the Bluff.
Brac schools get defibrillators
The Cayman Heart Fund donated four automated external defibrillators to government schools in Cayman Brac this month.
National Trust battling fiscal woes, building relationships
The National Trust for the Cayman Islands is not in good shape when it comes to finances was heard at an annual general meeting at Barcadere Yacht Club Thursday.
Students debate for $1,000 World Tourism Day prize
Four local students will debate tourism initiatives on Friday at the World Tourism Day “speak-off” at the Marriott Beach Resort, vying for a $1,000 prize and a one-year appointment as a Cayman Islands tourism ambassador.
Port Authority losses critical, financial committee hears
Port Authority officials told legislators that the body is in desperate financial trouble, but were largely helpless to affect the problems due to a slumping economy, rising costs and bare-bones staffing.
Governor gets view from the Bluff
Governor Helen Kilpatrick got to spend some time on the highest point of the Cayman Islands, the Bluff on Cayman Brac.
New governor visits districts
Cayman's new governor spends her first week making the rounds in local districts.
Celebration surrounds Torah’s arrival
Grand Cayman's first Torah is cause for celebration in the Jewish community.
Researchers listen in on fishy conversations
SCUBA pioneer Jacques Costeau famously described life beneath the ocean’s surface as “the silent world”.
A little bit of Brac comes to visit
Cayman Brackers are hoping a display of their local culture and arts will attract residents on Grand Cayman to their island.
LA reviews unapproved spending
Unapproved government spending dating back four years is up for review at the Legislative Assembly.
Schools outfitted with life-saving devices
Six schools on Grand Cayman and three in Cayman Brac are getting a jump-start on a potential life-saver, thanks to a $20,000 project of the Cayman Heart Fund.
Flying club gives you wings
An introductory flying lesson is the first step on the road to acquiring one's private pilot's licence.
Strides help halfway houses succeed
The Hope for Today Foundation is staging a second Walk for Recovery event to assist recovering addicts
New stamps feature shipwreck anchors
Anchors, shipwrecks, diving and history come together in the latest issue of postage stamps.
Cayman renews hurricane insurance policy
Cayman and 15 other Caribbean governments have renewed their insurance policies for the 2013/14 policy year.
Local family services agencies facing growing demands
Premier Alden McLaughlin learned during a tour of family services agencies that resources are lacking.
Cayman talent contest for kids
The annual talent contest, Young Talented Stars, takes place at Sir John A Cumber primary school on Saturday
General manager leaving LIME
Tony Ritch is stepping down as head of LIME Cayman.
PPM Cabinet remakes planning authority
The PPM continues to reshuffle appointed boards.
Seafarers donate medical robot
The Seafarer's Association recently donated a telemedical robot to the George Town Hospital.
Football outreach camps kick off
Every summer, Cayman Islands residents can expect football camps and offerings from FC International.
Cayman is proud of Jovonnie
Jovonnie Anglin is the latest youth to be acknowledged in the Proud of Them campaign.
Papal Nuncio scheduled to visit Cayman Islands
The Pope's Ambassador to the Caribbean region arrives Thursday at Owen Roberts Airport for a three-day visit to the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Brac’s historic Eldemire House restored
The National Trust for the Cayman Islands recently completed significant restoration work on the Eldemire House in Cayman Brac.
Kids will be able to Dart around more in the new season
The competitive age group swimming season technically ended in July, but thanks to support from Dart Enterprises Ltd, the Stingray Swim Camp is providing swimmers from all of Cayman’s clubs and schools with the opportunity to get some much needed pool time to help keep them in competitive shape for the first two weeks of August.
Taking a natural path
While looking out the balcony of her home in Cayman Brac, Kathleen Bodden-Harris was inspired to create a labyrinth in her spacious yard.
Baroness counsels ministers on corruption
Former UK attorney general Baroness Patricia Scotland met with senior Cayman Islands government members to talk about anti-corruption measures this week.
Underwater telecom cable back up
Cayman's primary submarine communications cable is back online, but providers are still searching for the cause of the problem.
Brac athletes deserve more props
Athletes from Cayman Brac should be celebrated after excelling on a regional stage.
Editorial for 30 July: Lionfish battle needs to be coordinated
The fight against the lionfish invasion needs to be coordinated.
Changes to Sister Islands planning board unveiled
The Development Control Board has a new chairman.
Sister Islands target more inter-island resident travel
Southern Cross resort manager Neil van Niekerk has targeted an increase in inter-island travel within the Cayman Islands.
Editorial for July 26: Debunking the myth of government 'austerity'
Let’s not hear anything further from government officials about “bare bones budgets” or “tough times” in the public service.
Vocal minority want life sentences reviewed
They are in a minority, but those advocating restoration of the death penalty are the most vocal, taking a hard line on convicted criminals and lifelong punishment.
Fun for young and old at Petapalooza
Petapalooza returns on Saturday with a great line up of bands and plenty of fun at Calico Jack's
Olympians join fight on childhood obesity
With childhood obesity reaching worrying levels in the Cayman Islands, a programme that involves Olympian encouraging physical activity among primary school children is under way.
TripAdvisor bonanza for Cayman
Influential world travel website TripAdvisor handed out more than 150 awards for excellence to Cayman Islands' tourism businesses.
Brac land donated
The National Trust now has an additional 8.6 acres of protected land on Cayman Brac thanks to a donation by the family of the late Dr. Roy Herrman and Estelle Herrman.
