Topic: brac
Crown accepts plea in Brac road death
Defense attorney Nicholas Dixey advised Justice Robin McMillan in Grand Court on Friday that the Crown had accepted the plea offered by his client, Jefferson Jeupe Laureano, to a charge of causing death by careless driving.
50 Years ago: Cuban refugees, teen dance in the news
In the Feb. 16, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, George Town correspondent Miss Frances wrote: “It is reported that 3 boat loads of refugees from Cuba landed on Cayman Brac over the weekend."
Burglars hit two Brac liquor stores
Two liquor stores were broken into last weekend on Cayman Brac and cash was taken in at least one of the cases, Royal Cayman Islands Police said Thursday.
Waltons keep Jewish faith alive
The founder of the Cayman Islands first synagogue has been recognized for helping keep the Jewish faith alive in the territory.
Long-term service recognized
Long-serving Cayman Brac staff of the Department of Children and Family Services received a special thank you recently.
Youngsters hit the pool
Young swimmers on the Brac were out in force for a day of competition at the Sister Islands Swim Club’s first Burner Meet of 2016.
New offices open on Brac
The opening of a new facility on the Brac serving the Sister Islands on Friday, Jan. 29 drew a small crowd of dignitaries and residents.
50 years ago: Career advancement and homecomings
In the Feb. 2, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote: “Congratulation to Mr. Burnstein Banks of N.B.C. and the Rock, Cayman Brac, on obtaining his 2nd Engineer’s Licence, (Liberian). He is currently on the SS Ore Saturn. He is the second son of Mr. Guy Banks of the District Commissioner’s Office, and Mrs. Vinolia Banks."
New construction and development abound in Cayman
This month I thought it would be a useful exercise to highlight all the new construction and development projects that are taking place across the Cayman Islands, emphasizing the fact that Cayman’s economy is currently in a very positive growth period.
Elderly woman dies after car crash in Brac
An elderly driver died in Cayman Brac on Wednesday morning after losing control of her car.
Plant experts make field trip to Brac
In an exciting development for scientists and local plant enthusiasts, a pair of botanists keen to learn more about Cayman Brac’s unique plants recently paid the island a scientific visit.
Bird Notes: On the lookout for winter migrants to Sister Islands
This time of year is a great time to spot some northern visitors joining the native birds in the Sister Islands.
Overgrown Alexander Hotel remains in limbo
Partially obscured by grass and weeds, its walls crawling with rampant bougainvillea, the vacant Alexander Hotel on Cayman Brac provides a striking counterpoint to...
Brac airport veteran retires
Longtime Cayman Brac airport worker Daryl “Bud” Walton retired last week after nearly three decades.
Mr. Walton, officially the airport’s maintenance officer, was lauded Friday...
50 years ago: Excitement at the Brac airport, births
In the Jan. 19, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote:
“The airport terminal...
Long weekend events on the Brac
A few social happenings will have Brackers out and about this coming long weekend.
It’s all about enjoying some old-time rock ‘n’ roll under the...
Grand opening for Brac resort
The newly named Cayman Brac Beach Resort opened Friday with a new bar and sprawling lagoon-style swimming pool at the ocean’s edge.
The hotel and...
CarePay to solve all our problems, Watson tells court
Details of private discussions regarding the CarePay hospital patient swipe-card contract that took place between Aug. 11-12, 2010 – four months before the US$13 million contract was agreed by government – were reviewed in Canover Watson’s criminal trial Thursday.
Cancer Society urges community to Stride
The Stride Against Cancer on Jan. 31, the walk/run of varying distances in four locales in the Cayman Islands, is one of the biggest fundraising events for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society, and organizers are urging participants to come out and support the cause.
CarePay trial: Webb hid CarePay profits from ex-wife, says Defense
Caymanian businessman Jeffrey Webb tried to cover his involvement in the company that won the Health Services Authority’s patient swipe-card contract because he was trying to hide his profits from his former wife during divorce proceedings, defense attorneys in the CarePay trial alleged.
Miss Cayman motorcade on Saturday
Eight contestants in the Miss Cayman contest will be parading on Cayman’s roads Saturday to drum up public support for the beauty queen title.
Voter numbers continue to decline
The number of registered voters in Cayman has continued to decline since the general elections in May 2013.
50 years ago: A career move applauded and happy homecomings
In the Jan. 5, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote:
Brac hotel to reopen after face-lift
The Cayman Brac Beach Resort plans to hold its official grand opening on Friday, following four months of renovation work.
Pauline ‘Polly’ Tibbetts, 1927-2016
Polly Tibbetts passed away on January 4, 2016
Primary Football League wraps up third-round playoffs
The 2015/2016 CUC Primary Football League and Girls Primary Football League playoffs resumed on Saturday, Jan. 9, with the third round of games at the Annex Field following the Christmas break.
Pump prices average below $4; lower power bills likely
Average fuel prices on Grand Cayman last week fell below the $4 per gallon mark for the first time in more than two years, according to data provided by the Cayman Islands Petroleum Inspectorate.
50 years ago: Great fishing, welcome rain and rough roads mark the season
Rain and good fishing made the news.
Cuban migrants land on Cayman Brac
Several Cuban migrants are currently being held in the Immigration Reception Centre after arriving in Cayman Brac Monday afternoon.
50 Years ago: Golden wedding anniversary celebrations
In the Jan. 5, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, under the headline, “Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Foster celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary,” Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote:
Brac character’s latest creation turning heads
Ronald “Foots” Kynes, the lanky Brac resident who towers some 6 foot 8 inches, is a true Brac character.
Brac hotel owners told to clean up site
The owners of the Divi Tiara Beach Resort on Cayman Brac have been served with an enforcement order requiring them to demolish dilapidated buildings and clean up the site.
The hotel, vacant for almost a decade, has become an eyesore on the island, and planning officials are concerned that the site is unsafe.
Cayman business in brief
Checklist clarifies licensing requirements; Harneys starts 2016 with three new partners
Cayman Brac’s oldest resident laid to rest
Myrtle Jane Brown, Cayman Brac’s oldest resident, passed away on Dec. 15, 2015. She was 101.
Full Moon Sock Hop promises Rock ‘n’ Roll under the stars
Brac residents are urged to mark their calendars for the upcoming Full Moon Sock Hop on Jan. 23, to be held at the Public Beach.
Premier’s New Year’s message 2016
Fellow Caymanians, residents and guests; Happy New Year.
A month-by-month roundup of Cayman’s 2015 news stories
Top stories of 2015 in the Cayman Islands
Top stories of 2015: CarePay contract trial gets under way
Cayman ended 2015 with a major corruption trial involving healthcare contracts and allegations against some prominent Caymanian businesspeople.
Entertainment roundup for 2015
Let's take a look back at all the fantastic events held throughout 2015, as we ring in 2016.
50 years ago: North Siders return home for the holidays
North Siders returned home for the holidays.
Top stories of 2015: Twelve die in road accidents
Twelve people died in car accidents in 2015, three times as many as the year before.
Top stories of 2015: The year of the report
The theme for government in 2015 may well have been “The Year of the
Report.” Ministers and civil servants have been going through a yearlong
review of the EY Report, which calls for numerous government reforms.
50 years ago: Family on first visit react to Brac
The visit of Charles Plant and John Carpenter to Cayman Brac.
Cayman's own Christmas music
Cayman has some of its own traditional Christmas songs that have filled homes and airwaves year after year since they were first released in the early ‘70s by the Brac’s Andy 'The Cayman Cowboy' Martin.
People Time Forgot: Teacher, craftsman, musician Ed Scott a Brac institution
Eddie Scott played music but was also a talented craftsman and teacher.
Car crashes pile up over holidays
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has seen close to double the number of vehicle accidents during its holiday season traffic crackdown than it recorded in the typical month during the rest of 2015.
Workin' around the Christmas tree: For many, Christmas is just another day at work
Not everyone in the Cayman Islands gets the day off to enjoy the festivities on Christmas; many will be working.
50 years ago: Winds of Change at Buccaneer's Inn
Eric and Cindy Crutchley bid farewell to friends before moving to Tortola.
Brac schools celebrate Christmas with music
The spirit of Christmas was in definitely in abundance on Thursday, Dec. 17, with Cayman Brac’s high school and primary schools’ Christmas concerts delivering a joyful bounty of holiday cheer.
Cayman Brac bids farewell to Captain Arlin Tatum
The Veterans and Seamen’s Centre was filled with mourners on Sunday, Dec. 20, who had come to pay final respects to Captain Arlin Royston Tatum, who died on Dec. 3, 2015.
Brac duty concessions extended five years
Cayman Brac receives duty concessions on certain imports for a further five years.
50 years ago: Commissioner's cocktail party, and Christmas arrivals
The Dec. 22, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, had lots to report on notable social events leading up the Christmas holidays, including one marking a long-awaited move-in for the Police Commissioner:
Letter to the Editor: Public burial spaces
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush says government has an obligation to provide public cemeteries.
Making music on the Brac
Vernon Smith's backyard recording studio produces albums for local acts.
50 years ago: Warship sends cable
A cable from the H.M.S. Rothesay thanked the Brac District Commissioner for his hospitality.
Beachside trash yields treasure – and then some
The GREEN team organized a high schol beach cleanup on 21 November.
Business Expo paves path to Brac community
The Aston Rutty Centre on Cayman Brac recently welcomed exhibitors and the general public to the 2015 Brac Business Expo.
Gladys Howard Celebration of Life
Friends and family will be celebrating the life of the late Gladys Bravenec Howard this week in Little Cayman, with a memorial service and a parade.
Annual Christmas concert offers enticing prize
The St. Ignatius annual Christmas concert will be held at Loyola Hall this Wednesday, with a chance for ticket holders to win $25,000.
CarePay trial: Contract was 'highway robbery,' witness says
Fees that were expected to generate more than US$2 million a year for a Jamaican company providing services to the Cayman Islands public hospital system under the CarePay contract were called “highway robbery” by a Crown witness who testified Thursday in an ongoing criminal trial.
CarePay trial: Witness says 'half dozen' companies wanted CarePay deal
About “half a dozen” companies, both local and international, had expressed interest on bidding for a Cayman Islands public hospital patient swipe-card contract prior to the contract being awarded to a Jamaican-St.Lucian firm, according to the former chief information officer for the local Health Services Authority.
Bodies found on boat remain at morgue
More than three months after they were found floating off the coast of Little Cayman, two bodies found on board a Jamaican boat are still at the Grand Cayman morgue.
Brac Christmas tree lighting ceremony a community affair
Cayman Brac was alight with music and festive cheer on Monday at the District Administration Building for the Annual Rotary Club of Cayman Brac Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Linton Tibbetts a humble entrepreneur and philanthropist
Linton Tibbetts was a humble mogul who spent a lot of time on Little Cayman.
50 years ago: US man visits his roots
In the Dec. 8, 1965, edition of The Caymanian Weekly, a precursor to the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote about a recent visitor to Cayman Brac.
Primary Football League playoffs take center stage at Annex
The first round of the 2015/2016 CUC Primary Football League and Girls’ Primary Football League playoffs concluded on Saturday at the Annex Field with a number of thrilling match-ups.
Lobster season gets under way
Lobster season opened this week, giving free divers a three-month window to catch the coveted but protected species.
Cayman Airways gets new boarding ramps
Cayman Airways has purchased six new boarding ramps for its planes.
Brac center for disabled adults faces funding shortfall
Before Harmony Learning Centre was founded in March 2011, there was no place in Cayman Brac where disabled adults could go to learn life skills – or even just participate in fun activities.
Jet-setting student flies to school
For most kids, getting to school is simply a matter of hopping on a bus. Mathieu Pothier is not “most kids.” To get to school, the 10-year-old has to spend a lot of time on airplanes.
50 years ago: Warship visit big news in Brac
In the Dec. 8, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote about the visit of the British warship 'Rothesay.'
Emergency standby for Saab trial flight
Emergency crews were put on standby after Cayman Airways’ new Saab plane reported an issue during a trial flight on Saturday.
