Topic: brac
Gillispie runs to the podium
Track and field athletes like Ameilia Gillispie did well in Bermuda.
Lions help Brac chemo patients
A donation by the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens means Cayman Brac cancer patients will no longer need to travel to Grand Cayman for chemotherapy treatments.
Now & Then exhibition travels to Cayman Brac
Now and Then, the photographic exhibition that blends past and present day Cayman will be travelling to Cayman Brac for two weeks in July
A regional mini-break is just the ticket
Recharge the batteries with a trip to Graham's Place
Summer art programmes for children are scheduled, free
The National Gallery is running a number of art programmes for children over the summer months, many of which operate on a drop in basis.
Local churches return nearly $1M to gov’t
Government gets back nearly $750,000 from a local church that received Nation Building Fund grants.
General Registry trials online system
As part of its plan to go paperless, General Registry is piloting the second phase of its upgraded online system.
Seas claim nine lives so far this year
Cayman is having a bad year thus far on local waters.
Elderly tourist dies on dive
Update, 10:40am: The 80-year-old
tourist who died on Sunday 7 July, whilst diving off Cayman Brac, can be named
as William Lemuel Lawson JR, of Temple Terrace, Florida, US There would
appear to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
Elections Office closed
The Elections Office has been closed since 2 July, but is expected to re-open early next week.
Learning all about mangroves
Get them while they're young. That's the philosophy behind an ongoing mangrove education programme within Cayman's schools.
Brac Night in Grand
Brackers and non-Brackers will be entertained by Cayman Cowboy Andy Martin at the Wharf
‘Exceptional’ gov’t expenses weren’t OK’d by legislators
Some exceptional government expenses go unapproved by Legislative Assembly.
CIREBA honours local surveyor
The Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association honoured Patrick C. Broderick in recognition of his contributions to the real estate industry as a surveyor and for his ongoing commitment to developing projects of the highest standards.
Flying boats, flying launches
Writer gives us a brief history of flying boats and launches in the Cayman Islands.
Duty concessions extended again
The Cayman Islands Government has extended duty concessions again.
New board at Lions Club
The Lions Club of Grand Cayman appointed a new president and a new board at its 2013-2014 installation ceremony.
Times have changed at AG’s
For the longest serving employee in the auditor general’s office, Garnet Harrison, times have changed pretty rapidly over 12 years in the job.
Amputee finds camaraderie, pain relief through diving
Marlene Krpata, one of the disabled divers who spent last week in Cayman Brac with Dive Pirates, talks about her experience
Cubans dock at downtown dive shop
A group of Cuban refugees on a make-shift boat pulled into George Town harbour this morning, apparently experiencing mechanical difficulties.
Domestic observers desired
Outgoing supervisor of Elections Kearney Gomez said on Friday that he is recommending the appointment of domestic observers for future elections.
Little Cayman's airfield: Private property, public dilemma
Development proposals highlight problems with Little Cayman's private airfield.
Electricity, petrol set for summer months
With petrol prices holding steady and CUC's June rate trise in place, Cayman appearad ready for boosted energy consumption through the summer.
Inquests detail 2011 Brac plane crash
A coroner's jury returned verdicts of misadventure after inquests into the deaths of two foreign nationals in a plane that crashed in Cayman Brac.
A week of free HIV testing
Free HIV testing will be available in the Cayman Islands during the last week of June.
Author donates books to Humane Society
People take books to the Humane Society's Book Loft all the time, but last week a book donation with a difference occurred - the book's author was the donor.
Hospital CEO Yearwood recalls her UWC school days in Wales
Chief Executive of the Health Services Authority Lizzette Yearwood learned years ago as a UWC student how to live and work in a multicultural environment and still uses those lessons today.
24 April, 1931 – 4 June, 2013 Merrill Lilian Bryan
Obituary for Merrill Lilian Bryan.
Cayman medical staff trained in diabetic foot care
Three medical teams from Cayman travelled to Tobago this month to learn more about foot care for diabetics.
Museum shows us what life was like in Cayman Brac
Museum on Cayman Brac reveals life of yesteryear.
Health minister tours hospital, meets staff
New Minister of Health Osbourne Bodden toured the Cayman Islands Hospital last week as he begins to familiarise himself with the departments and agencies he will oversee during his term in office.
National Gallery encourages 2013 graduates
The National Gallery will be presenting 12 outstanding art students with a Visual Arts Achievement Award.
Cayman Brac makes shore diving easy
Thanks to a system of red painted rocks, visitors to Cayman Brac can now enjoy over 20 shore dives on this island.
Health screenings required for all new students
All students entering school for the first time are required to have health screenings.
More Cayman establishments receive TripAdvisor accolade
More tourism businesses have reported attaining Tripadvisor certificates of excellence.
Disabled vets get to explore the watery depths off Brac
Sixteen disabled divers, many of them injured veterans, will be experiencing the freedom of scuba diving in Cayman Brac later this month
Drugs education for local schools
A well-travelled couple has been visiting Cayman to deliver drugs awareness to schools.
Junior Achievers garner awards
Junior Achievement students win awards in the Cayman Islands.
Walkers awards students' artworks
Law firm Walkers awards schools for students' artwork in the Cayman Islands.
Rock iguana ‘Nelson’ reappears
Nearly a year after being released back into the wild, Nelson, an injured rock iguana who was nursed back to health last year, has made a reappearance on Cayman Brac.
Love, support in Child Month
Throughout May, the people of the Cayman Islands celebrated the 17th annual Child Month.
Brac kids excelled at BAYTAF
Brac Athletic Club athletes continue each year to improve significantly to record performances everywhere they go.
Stingrays showed lion hearts as records tumbled
The Lions Sprint Meet, hosted by Stingray Swim Club at the Lions Aquatic Centre saw 175 registered swimmers from five clubs and teams.
Triple success for academic sister act
Three sisters from Cayman Brac are celebrating a unique achievement after becoming the first set of triplets ever to graduate from their American university.
Two UWC scholars are headed to Italy and Canada
Two Cayman students are recipients of UWC scholarships.
Expressive Creation celebrates
Cayman Brac Junior Achievers earn awards
Editorial for 31 May: Sensible OMOV debate required
Sensible debate is needed on one man one vote issue.
Collecting the past
Diana Scott has been a collector all her life. She showed some of the curiosities she has picked over the years in Cayman Brac
Red Carpet beckons for filmmakers
The finals of two short film competitions take place at Harquail Theatre and involve Cayman's young talent.
Local observer won’t forget elections 2013
As a domestic observer, Carol Winker was able to watch proceedings in 17 different polling stations on Election Day.
Coalition government proposal confirmed
Coalition government talks got serious on Tuesday.
State funeral for former speaker
For the first time in Cayman, a lying-in-state will be held at the Legislative Assembly for the late Edna Moyle, former Speaker of the House.
Observers: Cayman needs ‘equality of votes’
Election observers put a new spin on the 'one man, one vote' debate.
Coalition gov't in the offing
There may be a coalition government for the Cayman Islands on the cards after all.
Bush boosts UDP future, doubts McLaughlin as premier
Former Premier McKeeva Bush on Friday said he harboured great hopes for the United Democratic Party, forecasting a strong future for the group.
Lean On Me heads out to Northward
The Leaon On Me Committee will be presenting a special concert at Her Majesty's Prison Northward on 27 May.
PPM forms new government
Update 11am: Cayman Islands Premier-elect Alden McLaughlin is set to reveal who will hold which ministerial post in his new Cabinet tomorrow, Tuesday, 28 May.
School registration under way
Registration for government schools is under way in the Cayman Islands.
Editorial for 27 May: Government begins to form
The new government of the Cayman Islands is beginning to take form.
Cameron lands Brac Jackpot
Cameron Ebanks had plenty of luck in the Sister Islands.
ESSO duo’s tons smoke Brac
There were two impressive centuries scored in local cricket over the weekend.
Poets gather for special event
A special poetry event is to bring together Cayman's finest performers and writers.
Election 2013 brought ‘firsts’
The Cayman Islands wades into uncharted territory after Election 2013.
Butterfield splash will be epic
Special Olympics athletes will have all the attention on Cayman’s waters.
Faith Hospital celebrates 40th anniversary with achievements
A central pillar of the Sister Islands community for 40 years, this year Faith Hospital celebrates a milestone in its history, having served the communities of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman for four decades.
PPM sweeps up in Bodden Town
All four PPM members are elected in Bodden Town district.
PPM wins GT, maintains strong majority
It's looking like a 'red' government in Cayman for the next four years.
Condolence book opens for Edna Moyle
The Cayman Islands government is providing a condolence book for the
people of Cayman who wish to pay their respects in memory of former
Speaker of the House Edna Moyle.
Polls close, 15,000 voters turn out
Update 7pm: The final count for voter turnout is 14,758 for the entire Cayman Islands.
Arden wins EE, Sister Islands look to return incumbents
East End MLA was returned to the Legislative Assembly Wednesday night, winning his race over challenger John McLean Jr.
Moses crushes the competition in Sister Islands
Unlike four years ago, when it was a much closer vote, Cayman Brac and
Little Cayman representative Moses Kirkconnell cruised to a big victory
in the Sister Islands on Election Day.
How ballots will be counted
The process for counting ballots is the same in all districts, but the time it takes for final results depends on several factors including the number of votes each elector has and the number of postal ballots that have to be sorted.
