Topic: Camana Bay
‘St. Patrick’s Blitz’ Gaelic Football for kids
The Cayman Islands Kids Gaelic Football Club will be celebrating the St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a free kids fun day, Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the football pitch at Cayman International School, Camana Bay.
Guys in heels strut their stuff for charity
Scores of men strutted their stuff for charity on Friday, donning high heels to parade through Camana Bay for the annual “A Walk in Her Shoes” fundraiser for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.
Arch Automotive offers new car sharing service in Camana Bay
Arch Automotive has launched a new car-sharing service for people who live and work in Camana Bay. Developed in partnership with Dart Labs, the new service called ZÜN uses advanced technologies to deliver the convenience of car ownership without all of the associated cost.
Dart plans temporary Seven Mile Beach bar
The Dart group hopes to turn a cottage on the old Coral Caymanian property on Seven Mile Beach into a bar and restaurant.
Cayman Youth Orchestra concert
It has long been accepted that giving a child the gift of music can improve their learning skills in other school subjects, particularly mathematics.
‘No place like home’: Cayman’s residential property boom
The Cayman Islands is a successful and well-known offshore financial center, as well as a popular tourism hot spot, but economic growth in recent years has been driven by an entirely different industry: construction.
EDITORIAL – Help wanted: Only billionaires need apply
The two drivers of the Cayman Islands economy – financial services and tourism – are powerful, but they are also vulnerable to shifting winds, both metaphorically (attitudes toward “tax havens”) and meteorologically (devastating hurricanes).
NKY Fashion Week set to light up runway
Cayman’s largest international fashion event in a decade is coming to Camana Bay on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m., as luxury retailer NKY celebrates 10 years of fashion at Camana Bay with proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cayman Islands.
EDITORIAL – Yes, the season of joy and light is upon us …
We encourage all our readers to get in the spirit, to share the goodwill that is beginning to make its annual appearance on these little islands, and to take the time to enjoy this most joyous time of the year.
Let the festivities begin …
With the touch of a button, Camana Bay turned into a festive wonderland Saturday as thousands gathered at the Crescent for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Holiday cards now on sale
Holiday cards designed by Bella Grieff, left, and Chloe Connolly are now available for purchase at Books & Books in Camana Bay.
‘The Grinch’ premiere to support families
Camana Bay is hosting a special showing of “The Grinch” to support local families in need over the holiday season as part of its annual Christmas Give. The community is invited to be first to see the new movie and participate in other activities while supporting the cause.
Howlingly good Halloween parties
Who doesn’t love dressing up for Halloween? It isn’t just for kids anymore - adults get into it enthusiastically, some planning their costumes for weeks before the date.
Grow your MO this MOvember
With the recent passing of Burt Reynolds, it seems that this MOvember, more than ever, men should be sporting their MOs (moustaches) with pride. MOvember is an annual international fundraising effort that also raises awareness about cancers that affect men.
Parade of Lights registration opens
Registration is open to participate in Cayman 27’s annual Parade of Lights at Camana Bay.
Family-friendly racing a hallmark of Monster Dash 5K
The Save Our Youth Foundation is getting ready to host its fourth annual Monster Dash 5K Walk/Run fundraiser at Camana Bay, on Saturday, Oct. 20.
October movies at Camana Bay
There are two films I am really keen to see this month: “Venom” and “A Star Is Born.”
Oktoberfests in September
What is the best way to get a jump on all the other Oktoberfest celebrations? Hold yours in September!
‘Reberth’ documentary at Camana Bay Saturday
A documentary film about the pressures of development on the marine environment of the Cayman Islands will be screened at the movie theater at Camana Bay, Saturday.
Weekender Spotlight: Barefoot Man, tea time and more
This weekend, we have new and old music from Barefoot Man with the release of his latest CD. Then check out Cayman's amateur mixologists as they prepare for an epic match.
Cayman weight lifters raise the bar
Spectators cheered, whistled, hollered and pumped up the 20 athletes who lifted barbells carrying weights of 200 to 300 pounds in Olympic-style weight lifting in Camana Bay this weekend.
Literacy Month is celebrated at Camana Bay in September
Literacy Month is back to celebrate and encourage a love of reading among youth across the Cayman Islands. This year, the theme focuses on mysteries, covering everything from “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” to local favorite “Pedro and The Treasure Map” by Erin Connelly.
Yoga in the great outdoors
Yoga by the bay is as peaceful as it sounds. Imagine a cool breeze and lapping water and you’ll have an idea of what it is like to stretch the stress away with the sunrise and sunset outdoor yoga classes offered by Align and Camana Bay.
A month of reading ahead
Literacy Month is returning to Camana Bay this September to encourage a love of reading among young people across the Cayman Islands.
Steve Higgins & Friends returning to Cayman
Steve Higgins & Friends will return to the Cayman Islands early next month to help raise funds for cancer-related programs on island.
Weekender Spotlight: Culture at the Cinema and more
In this edition of The Weekender, get some cocktail inspiration from the Stoli Master Todd Shipster of Cracked Conch. Or enjoy Culture at the Cinema, with a showing of the timeless ballet, Giselle. For foodies, we have a review of Agua restaurant, now located in Camana Bay.
Agua Restaurant ups the ante at new location
When I heard that Agua Restaurant was moving to Camana Bay, I wasn’t sure how I felt about the decision.
The best things in life are free: Cheap & cheerful activities on island
Despite Cayman’s reputation for being pricey, these islands are packed with cheap and cheerful ways to keep everyone entertained, helping you save up for the bigger things.
Weekender Spotlight
There are plenty of ways to beat the heat this weekend. Explore Cayman's latest brewery, 19-81 Brewing Company, the movie listings at Camana Bay and the Harbour House Marine Boat Show.
Dart, NCB to partner on new residences
Dart Real Estate and NCB Group on Thursday announced they have entered into a joint venture partnership to develop the first residential properties for sale in Camana Bay.
Solomon Harris moves to Camana Bay
Law firm Solomon Harris has moved offices to a new location in Camana Bay.
‘Elephant’ suddenly appears in Cayman
Carlo Lee, 29, the artist who created the 8-foot-high elephant trash sculpture that appeared recently along Esterley Tibbetts Highway, in a field just north of Lime Tree Bay Avenue, said he wanted to make a point about Cayman’s trash issue.
Weekender Spotlight
It's a great weekend for film fans in Grand Cayman. Friday night kicks off with mini CayFilm, featuring local filmmakers. Then there's an action-packed lineup of movies at Camana Bay Cinema.
Weekender Spotlight
It’s all about the fathers this weekend. Weekender Editor Vicki Wheaton shares the best spots to spoil your dad this Father’s Day, including the Marriott's night market. On Saturday, don’t miss the annual Flowers Sea Swim on Seven Mile Beach.
Camana Bay bartenders learn when to say ‘no’
Bartenders for Camana Bay restaurants recently went through several hours of training on how to tell when patrons have had enough to drink.
Weekender Spotlight
It’s our favorite time once again: the weekend! And this weekend promises plenty of fun. Weekender Editor Vicki Wheaton shares the details on the Women in White dinner, the Great Lionfish Caper at VIVO, the Tails and Ales fundraiser and more.
Scotiabank opens in Camana Bay
After more than 50 years of operating its headquarters in downtown George Town, Scotiabank and Trust (Cayman) held a grand opening event on Thursday for its new “digital branch” in Camana Bay.
Need a little ice in your life? Ice on Ice event brings the bling
They say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, which is why the annual Ice on Ice event is always so popular.
Junior Batabano Pan concert rescheduled
The Junior Batabano Pan on Parade Concert has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 12 at 4 p.m. The pre-Mother's Day event will take place at the Crescent at Camana Bay and will include music from St. Ignatius Catholic School, Grace Christian Academy, and Pan ‘n’ Riddim.
Foster’s breaks ground at Camana Bay
Foster’s Food Fair IGA and Dart Real Estate representatives broke ground at a new Foster’s store in Camana Bay Friday.
EDITORIAL – Celebrating Cayman’s blooming season of growth
Here in Cayman, where the flowers remain vibrant all the year round, we have our own season of growth to celebrate – economically, that is – as dozens of exciting development projects are springing up.
Temporary road closures announced
A northbound lane on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway near Camana Bay will be closed for three weeks as roadwork continues on the section.
Local cuisine on display at Slow Food Day
The seventh annual Slow Food Day took place Saturday at Camana Bay, drawing hundreds of diners.
Weekender Spotlight
It's Vicki Wheaton again and that means, it's the weekend. She shares Cayman's upcoming events, including a must-see exhibition from artist Yonier Powery at Awardart Gallery and Slow Food Day at Camana Bay.
Slow Food Day features rising star Jack Barwick
Slow Food Day has been celebrated in Camana Bay since 2012, so this year will see the seventh annual Slow Food Day return to the Town Centre on April 14.
Easter Chalkfest hits the Rise
Dozens of pavement artists picked up colorful chalk sticks and decorated the Rise in Camana Bay Saturday at the annual Chalkfest.
LOM Financial Group expands into Cayman
LOM Financial Group celebrated the January opening of its Cayman office at Camana Bay and the firm’s 25th anniversary with a cocktail reception for 80 guests.
Pink Ladies give $35,000 to island charities
The Pink Ladies are giving away $35,000 in funds which they raised last year at the annual Christmas Bazaar and other events.
Students launch subs at robotics challenge
Young engineers from John Gray High School continued their winning streak at the SeaPerch science and technology challenge Saturday.
‘Walk in Her Shoes’: Men prepare to take to the Market Street runway in...
Cayman’s annual Walk in Her Shoes event takes place at Camana Bay on Thursday, March 8, hosted by the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre, and people cannot wait to go out and watch it.
SeaPerch Challenge returns to Camana Bay for third year
The 2018 Cayman Islands SeaPerch Challenge Underwater Robotics Competition is to return to Camana Bay for its third year.
Waiting to exhale: Cayman’s freedivers prepare for competition
At the bottom of the Camana Bay swimming pool, a unique group of athletes are preparing for an upcoming tournament.
Legends tennis returns to Camana Bay
Three greats of the game, one rising star and a current champion thrilled the Camana Bay crowd Friday night as Legends Tennis returned to the Cayman Islands.
Author Douglas Schofield to sign latest book in Camana Bay
Canadian lawyer and author Douglas Schofield is well known in the Cayman Islands for his novels, which he wrote and published while spending many years practicing law here.
US Open champ ready for battle of the legends
US Open champion Sloane Stephens is hoping a trip to the Cayman Islands for the Legends Tennis tournament this weekend will help her rediscover her magic touch.
Foodies celebrate 30 years of Taste of Cayman
A 5,000-strong crowd gathered on Camana Bay’s Festival Green last Saturday to sample the very best of local produce and culinary creativity.
Taste of Cayman turns 30
Celebrating 30 years, Taste of Cayman hit the Camana Bay festival green Saturday evening with one of its largest showings to date.
LiveWell 2018: Your path to a healthier lifestyle
It’s a brand new year and everyone starts it off with a fresh outlook. They are raring to go – ready to embrace a healthier lifestyle and get fit!
Small fire causes cinema evacuation
A crowd of people was forced out of the Camana Bay Cinema on Thursday night, when a minor fire in the concessions area resulted in an evacuation of the theater. Three fire engines responded to the scene, and no one appeared to be hurt in the incident.
Dart revives Camana Bay hotel plan
The Dart group has revived plans for a five-star hotel on Seven Mile Beach – incorporating the current site of the Royal Palms bar.
Weekender Spotlight
The New Year is nearly upon us and the weekend parties are revving up. Weekender Editor Vicki Wheaton shares the best places to celebrate and have fun, despite the music and dancing restrictions. She also shares beauty tips, south Florida concerts and movie at Camana Bay.
Some of Cayman’s top New Year’s Eve parties
Is that the distant sound of Champagne corks popping? Yes, New Year’s Eve is on the horizon, so you’d better get your party plans in place. Here are a few great options for ringing in 2018 on-island.
Weekender Spotlight
It's the most wonderful time of the year and Weekender Editor Vicki Wheaton shares the best holiday events ahead of Christmas Day. Get into the holiday spirit with Gingerbread Tea at the Ritz-Carlton or at a Christmas Eve viewing of the Nutcracker.
Dreaming of a bright Christmas
‘Tis the season … for Cayman’s traditional display of Christmas lights – on the streets, adorning roundabouts and blazing from private homes and gardens.
Camana Bay and food bank filling pantries
The Camana Bay Christmas Give and the Good Samaritan Food Bank are filling bags to help fill the pantries of less fortunate families in the community this Christmas.
Seasonal spirits with Camana Bay’s cocktails
Camana Bay is home to a number of fine bars and restaurants, and to celebrate the festive season, they have concocted some creative cocktails. Visit them to sample their seasonal sips.
Camana Bay roundabout, new Esterley Tibbetts Highway lanes to open
The National Roads Authority will officially open the Camana Bay South Roundabout and the northbound lanes of the new Esterley Tibbetts Highway on Thursday.
18 Forum Lane, ‘Linger Longer’ take home Governor’s Awards
The 2017 Governor’s Awards for Design and Construction Excellence ceremony was held on Thursday at the Governor’s Residence, with 18 Forum Lane at Camana Bay Town Center and the “Linger Longer” Silverman Residence winning this year’s awards in the commercial and residential categories, respectively.
Hanukkah celebrations to be held at Camana Bay
Hanukkah starts on Tuesday, and the Chabad Cayman Jewish Community will celebrate the beginning of the eight-day holiday with a festival at Camana Bay.
Beres Hammond to headline entertainment weekend
It’s shaping up to be a big night on the Festival Green at Camana Bay this Friday. The comedy stylings of Red Grant opened the Capella Festival at Margaritaville on Thursday night, and now reggae superstar Beres Hammond will be taking to the stage on Friday.
In the pink for Christmas
The Arts and Recreation Center in Camana Bay was packed Saturday as the local community came out to support the Pink Ladies’ annual Christmas Bazaar.
Christmas hug
Bella Partridge, 7, gets a hug Friday during a visit with Camana Bay’s Santa.
