Topic: Cayman Brac
Police start district community meetings in Cayman Brac
Commissioner of Police Kurt Walton has kicked of a string of public meetings designed to gauge what people want from the service
Cayman Brac man arrested on suspicion of DUI after collision
A Cayman Brac man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a collision left one person injured on Saturday night.
Four local swimming clubs unite for National Development Camp in Cayman Brac
Four local swimming clubs unite for a two-day National Development Camp hosted at the 25-metre swimming pool in Cayman Brac.
Cayman Brac hosts 48th George Anderson Memorial Sprint Meet
The swimming tradition continued in Cayman Brac as approximately 50 athletes competed in the 48th Annual George Anderson Memorial Sprint Meet.
Identification card services now available on Cayman Brac
Residents of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman can now apply for and receive support for the Cayman Islands Identification Card (My eID) closer to home, following the official opening of a new Cayman Islands Identification Card office on Cayman Brac.
Gastroenteritis outbreak in schools and wider Cayman Brac community
A gastroenteritis outbreak is affecting Cayman Brac, with cases confirmed in multiple schools and the wider community, suggesting broader spread.
Police to crack down on Sister Islands driving offences after two car crashes in...
Police have warned Sister Island residents they will clamp down on driving offences after two crashes in a single day on Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac man arrested after burglary
A 49-year-old man has been arrested on Cayman Brac in connection with a burglary at business on the sister island
Cayman’s first national park named on the Brac
Cabinet approved a plan for the 194-acre Hemmington Forest National Park, Cayman's first designated national park.
Eight Cuban migrants arrive by boat on Cayman Brac
Eight migrants arrived by boat at Spot Bay Cove in Cayman Brac on Monday night, 2 March, the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service has confirmed.
50 years ago: Reverend on Brac receives MBE, new hospital wing and 14th annual...
The main article on the home page of the 26 Feb. 1976 Caymanian Compass was of an MBE being awarded to Reverend Mannie Lee King at a special ceremony held on Cayman Brac.
Captain Ashton Bodden: A life at sea and in service to Cayman
Captain Ashton went from humble beginnings in Cayman Brac to captaining supertankers
50 years ago: Kirkconnell wins by-election, CUC staff pay rise, telco rate increase
The top article in the 12 Feb. 1976 issue of the Caymanian Compass was on a by-election which Captain Charles Kirkconnell won by 10 votes.
More transparent electricity bills planned for Sister Islands
Cayman's power industry watchdog has signalled a plan to change how electricity charges are set and adjusted by Sister Islands' utility Island Energy to make them clearer for consumers
Man in court charged with Cayman Brac rape
A man accused of a rape in Cayman Brac has been further remanded in custody pending a a court appearance later in February
50 years ago: CUC, Caledonian Farms, telco rates and Brac by-election
The top article in the 5 Feb. 1976 issue of the Caymanian Compass was on CUC workers threatening to strike.
Man charged with rape in Cayman Brac
A 31-year-old man has appeared in court charged with a rape on Cayman Brac
Star Clipper makes successful inaugural call to Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac reached a milestone in its cruise history this month with the successful inaugural visit of the elegant sailing vessel Star Clipper.
Brothers convicted of wounding following machete attack
Two brothers have been convicted of unlawfully wounding a work colleague following a machete attack at a Cayman Brac bar.
Water Authority explains Brac water quality incident
Water Authority - Cayman has released a statement explaining why it had issued a "boil water notice" in Cayman Brac on 13 Dec.
$190,000 CCTV boost for Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac's eye-in-the-sky crimefighting technology has been given a $190,000 boost with 21 new CCTV cameras in seven strategic locations
Police pledge Sister Islands blitz on crime
Police have vowed to continue a crackdown on crime in the Sister Islands after a 'day of action' on Cayman Brac netted drugs and cash.
Brac’s Hemmington Forest could become Cayman’s first national park
The 194-acre Hemmington Forest on Cayman Brac could become the Cayman Islands' first official national park.
Discovering the culinary delights of Restaurant Month in Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac is known for many things such as its stunning dive spots, natural beauty and The Bluff, the highest point of the Cayman...
Search for missing Brac boaters now ‘inactive’
The search for two missing boaters who left Cayman Brac on 20 Oct. is now "inactive" the Cayman Islands Coast Guard has said.
Search for missing boaters suspended due to poor weather
Maritime search and rescue efforts for two Cayman Brac men remain suspended due to deteriorating weather conditions.
Search continues for two missing fishermen from Cayman Brac
The Cayman Islands Coast Guard is intensifying the search for missing Cayman Brac fishermen Corey Brown and Amilcar Smith, with regional partners joining the effort
Man killed in single-vehicle Brac crash named
A man has died after his car crashed in Cayman Brac, police said on Monday morning.
Man blinded in one eye during jealous fight jailed for 3.5 years
A man who was blinded in one eye during a jealous altercation has been imprisoned for three-and-a-half years for stabbing the other man involved in the fight.
Rock iguanas being killed by drivers at record rate
Rock iguanas are being killed by drivers in the Sister Islands at a record pace so far this year.
New oncology and dialysis centre planned for Cayman Brac
Residents of the Sister Islands may soon have access to critical, life-saving treatment close to home with the establishment of the planned HOPE Oncology and Dialysis Centre on Cayman Brac.
Government moves to buy Cayman Brac lighthouse property
The Cayman Islands government has entered into a contract to purchase a 125-acre parcel of land at the eastern end of Cayman Brac.
Cayman Brackers promoted to airport supervisor roles
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority has announced the promotion of two long-serving Caymanian employees at the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport on Cayman Brac.
Blind scuba diver finds zen on Cayman Brac trip
Unlike most divers, Bob Kitchens is completely blind and paralysed from the waist down. That didn't stop him from diving in Cayman Brac.
Summer sports camps wrap up on Cayman Brac
The Sister Islands Sports Camps, held on Cayman Brac, offered youth a chance to remain active during the summer while honing their athletic skills and potentially discovering new passions.
Visit the Sisters
If you haven’t been to the Sister Islands lately, it’s time to get reacquainted with the family. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are perfect for a summertime getaway, both just a quick flight from Grand Cayman via Cayman Airways.
Football camp numbers rise in Cayman Brac
Summer fun is in full swing on Cayman Brac, with a variety of sports camps keeping children active throughout July and August.
Sports camps bring summer fun to Cayman Brac
Summer fun has begun with various sports camps scheduled to run throughout July and into August on Cayman Brac.
Police: ‘Meticulous’ investigation led to murder charge in Brac toddler death
A 33-year-old man appeared in court Thursday charged with the abduction and murder of a toddler on Cayman Brac following what investigators described as a "complex" and "meticulous" three-year investigation.
Man appears in court charged with 2022 toddler murder
A 33-year-old man appeared in Summary Court on Thursday charged with the abduction and murder of a toddler three years ago.
Man charged with 2022 murder of toddler
A 33-year-old man will appear in court on Thursday charged in connection with the murder and abduction of a two-year-old girl on Cayman Brac...
Convictions stand, but sentences reduced in human smuggling case appeal
The Grand Court on Monday cut the sentences of a husband and wife convicted of human smuggling.
But the court ruled the conviction, as well...
Runway safety areas proposed for Brac airport
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority plans to build runway end safety areas at the Cayman Brac's Charles Kirkconnell International Airport.
Couple jailed for human smuggling appeal conviction and sentence
A husband and wife jailed last year for people smuggling have asked a Grand Court justice to quash their conviction.
Mobile food truck brings sweet treats to Cayman Brac
For two months now, Izzy’s Delights has been serving the island food and ice cream through its food truck — the first of its kind in 30 years.
Aspiring basketball referees get training in Cayman Brac
Basketball officials on Cayman Brac recently had a chance to develop and strengthen their refereeing skills.
Former District Commissioner Ernie Scott passes away
Long-time civil servant and former District Commissioner Ernie Scott died on Monday. Scott retired in 2021 after a 47-year career in the civil service, the final 14 of which were in the role of district commissioner.
Mobile polling location changed for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman
The static mobile polling locations for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman for Friday's voting have been changed because the original venue is to be used for court business.
Brac students get taste of future at careers fair
High school and primary school students in Cayman Brac turned out at the Aston Rutty Centre on Friday to explore the types of jobs and careers that may lie ahead of them.
Brac’s Chevala Burke appointed as deputy supervisor of elections
Chevala Burke, who has been a presiding officer and returning officer in Cayman Brac for the Elections Office for several years, has been appointed as the new deputy supervisor of elections.
Cruise ship calls on Cayman Brac
Very welcome news that the Explora I cruise ship put in to Cayman Brac on
12 March. Lifeboats from the ship tendered tourists to Scott’s...
Hundreds of cruise tourists arrive in Cayman Brac
Explora I, a cruise ship carrying 657 passengers, stopped by Scott's Dock in Cayman Brac on Wednesday morning.
Public health chiefs’ warning over Brac dump fire
A health warning about smoke from a fire at a landfill site has been issued for Cayman Brac.
Telecoms firm Flow told to repair towers after hazard warning
Towers owned by a major Cayman telecommunications firm need urgent work to make them safe, a report by the industry's watchdog revealed on Wednesday.
Machete attack at Cayman Brac bar leads to two arrests
Two men have been arrested by police on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following a reported machete attack in a bar in Cayman Brac
Sea swells prevent rare cruise visit to Cayman Brac
A cruise ship scheduled to stop at Cayman Brac on Friday rerouted for Grand Cayman in the face of high sea swells.
Captain Keith Parker Tibbetts honoured as Cayman Brac’s first National Hero
It was an overwhelming moment of pride not only for relatives of Captain Keith Parker Tibbetts, but those who call Cayman Brac home as the former war veteran and entrepreneur was named a National Hero on Monday.
Prisoner detention centre planned for Cayman Brac
A new prisoner detention centre is set to be constructed on Cayman Brac in the new year, Police Commissioner Kurt Walton has said.
Police: Brac toddler Alissady Azalea Powell was strangled
Police have confirmed the initial medical opinion on toddler Alissady Azalea Powell's death was incorrect and new forensic evidence has found that the child was strangled in 2022 prompting investigators to arrest three people on Wednesday.
Three arrested over Brac toddler’s death
Two women and a man were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of the murder of a toddler on Cayman Brac two years ago.
Grieving mum: ‘I know my child was murdered’
It's a nightmare that has turned into a one-woman detective effort for Alissady Azalea Powell's mother, who hired her own forensic investigator to look into her 2-year old daughter's death amid frustration at an inconclusive two-year police inquiry.
Scale of Rafael’s damage apparent on Brac after storm clouds clear
As the rain clouds trailing Hurricane Rafael dissipated and the sun rose on Thursday, the scale of the wind damage the storm had caused on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman became clearer.
Red Cross staff and volunteers provide shelter during Rafael
Thirty-six volunteers worked alongside Red Cross staff at shelters across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac during Hurricane Rafael.
Regiment major says Brac was lucky after brush with Rafael
Cayman Brac dodged a bullet, a senior Cayman Islands Regiment officer deployed to the island for Hurricane Rafael said on Wednesday.
Cayman Brac battered but not beaten after Rafael roars past
Under thick banks of cloud that lingered over the Sister Islands Wednesday, relieved Brackers began the post-storm clean-up reflecting on a near miss that could have been far worse.
Customs officers detain 12 on Cayman Brac
A dozen migrants arrived by boat on Cayman Brac in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Customs officials have said.
Regiment deploys to Sister Islands for first time
The Cayman Islands Regiment was deployed to the Sister Islands for the first time, ahead of Hurricane Rafael battering Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Cayman reservists out in force for storm clear-up
Cayman's reservists were front and centre as the country coped with the aftermath of a brush with Tropical Storm Helene.
Cayman Rugby welcomes Brac community to free course
Cayman Rugby is heading to the Brac to drum up interest in the sport, encouraging residents to participate in a free course.
Brac fuel delivery delay ends
After a five day delay fuel tanker MT Torm Allegro started offloading its cargo on Sunday on Cayman Brac.
Regulator monitoring Brac fuel delivery delay
Cayman's fuel regulator has said that it is monitoring a delay in the delivery of fuel from a tanker anchored off Cayman Brac on Friday.
2 arrested, search for fugitive on Brac continues
Police say they have arrested two people for drug offences as they continue to search for a suspect on the run in Cayman Brac.
