Topic: brac
Online poll: Most would stay home during a major hurricane on island
More than 60 percent of the respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll said they would stay in their home if a major hurricane was approaching the Cayman Islands.
Spending abuse: A swipe against the Cayman people
All the money our top public officials have lavished on their foreign exploits is our money. We deserve to know exactly how it was spent.
Canadians target national future
Canada’s triumph on the pitch is sure to resonate on these shores.
Grand Court: Cayman Water has to negotiate license with Water Authority
Cayman Water has to continue its license negotiations with the Water Authority rather than directly with government, following a ruling on the licensing process.
Exorbitant travel expenses revealed in credit cards
Globe-trotting, luxury dining and limo rentals were among some of the charges on the credit card bills of upper-echelon civil servants and elected ministers.
Girls showed they can kick it
The overall standard at the Under-15 Girls CONCACAF tournament was encouraging to many observers.
Three new suspected cases of chikungunya
Health officials reported three new suspected cases of chikungunya since Aug. 12 but no new confirmed cases.
Brac charges sent to Grand Court
Devon Elmore Scott's charges of aggravated burglary and wounding are sent to Grand Court.
Canada edges Haiti to lift crown
Canada now has one of the top youth football teams in the region.
Event company opens in Cayman Brac
Building on Cayman Brac's popularity as a wedding destination, a new event planning company launches on the island.
Man accused of attacking ex-girlfriend with machete
A man on Cayman Brac was arrested Saturday after he allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend and her partner with a machete.
Webb: Under-15s are golden crop
According to the region’s biggest figure, the Cayman Islands have a great future in women’s football.
CONCACAF cheers: Our girls make Cayman proud
Once again, local and visiting footballers and fans have been models of good behavior and sportsmanship.
Two bidders for dump tire mountain
Two companies may be willing to take the George Town landfill tires off Cayman's hands.
Brac poetry nights inspire creativity, reading
Poets and authors encourage people to read, visit local libraries and be creative, at poets nights at the Cayman Brac Public Library.
Cayman’s life expectancy explored
Figures released for 2013 show that, on average, Cayman residents live to the age of 82.
CONCACAF games boost Brac economy
According to government officials, the inaugural Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football Girls Under-15 Championship had a tangible impact on Cayman Brac.
Two new suspected chikungunya cases
Health officials say two new suspected cases of chikungunya have been reported since Aug. 5, but in that time no new confirmed cases have emerged.
Teens in court for Brac burglary
Two 17-year-old defendants appeared in Summary Court on Friday charged with a burglary on Cayman Brac in which at least 19 bottles of liquor were stolen.
Voter numbers continue decline
The number of registered voters in Cayman has declined by 192 since the May 2013 General Elections.
Bringing Cayman catboats back to life
The Cayman Islands Catboat Club has now opened its doors to its restored clubhouse on Whitehall Bay, George Town.
George Town Landfill: 25 years of broken promises
Cayman Islands legislators have discussed the problems with the George Town Landfill, appointed committees, commissioned studies and made promises they haven't kept for almost a quarter of a century.
Lawyers’ bill to gov’t: $1.5M
Government racks up a sizeable bill for legal assistance costs.
Cayman Brac teens arrested
RCIPS officers have arrested two teenage boys on Cayman Brac on suspicion of robbery.
Cayman kicks off against BVI
The inaugural CONCACAF Girls’ U-15 Championship kicks off on Wednesday and Cayman’s games are at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex and sure to be exciting.
Celebrating the Brac’s centenarian
Brac resident Myrtle Brown celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends.
Cubans land at Spotts
Sixteen Cuban migrants were in custody Wednesday after landing at Spotts Dock in the early morning.
Ground rules for radio under review
The ground rules governing Cayman Islands radio stations are being reviewed, including those relating to advertising of tobacco and alcohol products.
Workers ‘de-muck’ Brac pond
Work is under way on Cayman Brac in an effort to deal with the smell from a salt water pond, blamed for the closure of the Alexander Hotel.
One new case of chikungunya
Health officials have confirmed one more imported case of chikungunya in the Cayman Islands.
Churches called to account for cash
Government auditors ask local churches what they did with money from the Nation Buildng Fund.
Booze burglars sought on Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac police search for some booze-stealing burglars after an early morning bar break-in.
Cubans spotted off Cayman Brac
The latest group of Cuban migrants floats offshore of Cayman Brac.
Students expose gaps in public transport system
A lack of public transportation is preventing teens from participating in after-school programs, according to a 2013-2014 report conducted by the Cayman Islands Youth Assembly.
Speaker’s grandmom turns 100 on Brac
The grandmother of Speaker of the House Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, Myrtle Jane Brown, turned 100 years this week and celebrated her birthday surrounded by friends and family.
Cayman schools: Welcoming others into the discussion
While British academy operator ARK isn’t a candidate to take over Cayman Islands public schools, their experience and willingness to advise could prove most valuable.
Cuban migrants repatriated to Cuba
A group of 21 Cubans have been repatriated to Cuba.
First locally acquired case of chikungunya reported
Health officials have reported the first case of chikungunya contracted locally, in the Savannah area of Bodden Town.
Tourism minister: Airport revamp to commence early next year
The redevelopment of Grand Cayman’s Owen Roberts International Airport terminal building will commence “in the first half of 2015,” according to Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell.
Five Cuban migrants wait to go home
Five Cuban migrants who arrived on Cayman Brac have asked to be sent home.
Chikungunya cases spur strategic talks
The emergence of chikungunya cases in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac has prompted public health officials to meet to discuss how to tackle the mosquito-borne virus.
New Little Cayman Museum opens doors
A new museum, which tells of the works, hobbies and lives of the people of Little Cayman, was officially opened in Blossom Village on Friday.
Tibbetts family: Preserving our past to benefit our future
The family of the late Linton Tibbetts is furthering the legacies of their patriarch and his beloved Sister Islands.
Workforce-related public meetings in Sister Islands
Representatives from the Department of Labour and Pensions and the National Workforce Development Agency will be in the Sister Islands on Monday and Tuesday.
JJ’S surprise mighty SOL Cubs
The Division 2 T20 cricket final produced an unexpected result at the Smith Road Oval over the weekend.
Secondary schools’ test results improving
The number of pupils gaining good grades by the time they leave Cayman’s secondary schools is continuing to rise, based on early results.
Record-breaking year for Brac students
Cayman Brac students were lauded for their exam success, during a graduation ceremony at Layman E. Scott High School.
Another case of chikungunya confirmed
Another case investigated recently for chikungunya has tested positive, according to the Public Health Department.
Girls set for CONCACAF action
Cayman’s Under-15 girl footballers are in serious preparation for the inaugural CONCACAF tournament in their age group that is being held here next month.
They have been training at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex for the tournament which runs from Aug. 6-13.
Proud of Them honors Brac student
An aspiring psychiatrist, who also filled the role of "Deputy Governor" in Youth Parliament, has been nominated by the Proud of Them initiative for her active role in the community in the Sister Islands.
Private ambulance seeks to bolster HSA service
A new ambulance may soon be responding to emergencies in Grand Cayman if an agreement is reached between the Health Services Authority board and a private air ambulance company.
Another 41 Cubans arrive
More than 100 Cuban migrants have been spotted in Caymanian coastal waters over the past month.
Brac authorities out in force to find stolen TV
Officers from the police, customs, immigration, fire and special constabulary department launched an extensive search to recover a stolen TV on Cayman Brac.
Last day of student art exhibition
More than 100 pieces of artwork created solely by students will be exhibited for public viewing for the last time Friday at the Cayman Islands National Gallery.
Get serious about corruption
Corruption kills countries. It's what separates Denmark and South Korea from Somalia and North Korea.
Tourism minister denies conflict over marinas
The debate over plans for three new marina developments in Cayman Brac has escalated into a political row amid accusations of ‘cronyism and nepotism’ from the Leader of the Opposition.
Another packed Cuban boat floats through
Another makeshift Cuban vessel is seen off by immigration authorities.
When DoE zeal collides with objectivity
Can the owners of the Alexander Hotel, or any developer, hold a reasonable expectation of objectivity when dealing with the Department of Environment?
St. Ignatius champs in divine style
St. Ignatius High School Under-15 team won the Secondary Schools cricket competition by defeating John Gray High School at the Smith Road Oval.
Turtle data in marina row disputed
Leaked emails between a Department of Environment officer and a volunteer suggest officials included information in a report on the Alexander Hotel’s planned marina project without knowing if it was correct, according to the hotel’s owner.
Government budget passed just in time
Cayman's new government spending plan is passed with just days to spare.
School inspections unit revived
The dormant schools inspections unit is being revived in an effort to better monitor performance in Cayman’s education system.
Roulstone inspires girls to kick it too
High school students in the Cayman Islands have received accounts of the importance of football in shaping lives by the Local Organising Committee of the CONCACAF Girls’ Under-15 Championship.
Youngsters get free composition books
Two local companies hand out 4,000 composition books to students from 12 primary schools.
Bringing some reason to our weapons laws
If the battle between David and Goliath had taken place in the streets of Grand Cayman, Goliath would have won.
Cayman Airways to buy jets
Cayman Airways bosses confirm the airline will purchase three of the jets it currently leases – a move they say will save the country millions over the next few years.
CINICO hosts two successive 5k runs
CINICO is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Cayman and a wide cross-section is included in the celebrations.
For roadwork purposes, Brac has ‘1,200 miles’ of road
Nearly $5 million has been spent on paving Brac roads in the past four years – but government still plans to spend significant sums maintaining the new roads.
Gov’t cuts back on mosquito control budget
Government is cutting back on mosquito control services this year, having budgeted $5.6 million - $74,000 less than last year.
Hotel closes as marina controversy continues
The Alexander Hotel closed its doors on Sunday as its owners’ plans to build a marina on the premises continued to cause controversy and allegations of favoritism on Cayman Brac.
Elite athletes’ funding questioned
The Cayman Islands Elite Athletes program comes under some scrutiny from lawmakers.
InVerse: ready to rock
Local four-piece band 'InVerse' are one of the latest bands to join Cayman's every impressive music scene.
