Topic: Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac’s oldest resident Mrs. Vera passes
The Cayman Brac community has been mourning the loss of centenarian Vera Virginia Rankine, who passed away earlier this week.
Students at three Brac schools test positive for COVID
Students in three Cayman Brac schools have tested positive for COVID-19, prompting education officials to remind the public and the student population to adhere to Public Health guidelines.
Michael Hundt retiring after 39 years of service
After many years teaching generations of children in the Cayman Islands how to swim, coach Michael Hundt is hanging up his whistle.
New Brac school plan revisited
Government has approved a business case for a new school to replace the aging Layman E. Scott High School campus on Cayman Brac, Education Minister Juliana O'Connor-Connolly has announced.
Port Zeus master plan
The detailed master plan for a new marina, port and village on Cayman Brac sets out the development details for the community to clearly see, understand, and give feedback on the proposal.
Entrepreneur and long-time Cayman resident Frank Schilling is behind the proposal, which he believes will provide much-needed investment on the Brac and benefit the Cayman Islands as a whole.
During the pandemic and in the aftermath of the sale of his internet-related businesses, Mr. Schilling found he had time to look at the problem of there being no safe harbour on the Brac.
Entrepreneur and long-time Cayman resident Frank Schilling is behind the proposal, which he believes will provide much-needed investment on the Brac and benefit the Cayman Islands as a whole.
During the pandemic and in the aftermath of the sale of his internet-related businesses, Mr. Schilling found he had time to look at the problem of there being no safe harbour on the Brac.
Specialists deployed to Brac as police investigate toddler death
Police have deployed five investigators, along with forensic specialists and a pathologist to Cayman Brac, as they investigate the tragic death of a two-year-old on the island on Tuesday.
Missing Brac toddler found dead
A desperate search to locate a missing 2-year-old girl has ended in tragedy on Cayman Brac Tuesday morning.
Schilling’s Port Zeus ‘masterplan’ taking shape
A ‘masterplan’ for a new marina, port and village in Cayman Brac will pave the way for an inter-island ferry service, according to the project developer.
Brac boaters hailed as heroes after rescue
In a race against time, Cayman Brac father Carlton Lenaris Ebanks led a group of boaters on a mission Sunday afternoon to rescue his stranded son Terrell, 21, and his friend Andre Nixon, 38, after their boat engine died while out at sea.
Cayman Brac man held for wounding, threats to kill
A Cayman Brac man was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday to face charges of wounding and threats to kill, among others, after a violent assault on Monday.
Dart buys Sister Islands power company
The Dart group announced an agreement to purchase Cayman Brac Power and Light Company Wednesday morning in a deal which will make it the sole power provider on the Sister Islands.
Sargassum invades Cayman Brac shores
While Grand Cayman's coastlines continue to see an onslaught of sargassum, District Commissioner Mark Tibbetts says this year is one of the worst he has seen on Cayman Brac.
Cold Case detectives reopen suspicious fatal road collision on Cayman Brac
At first glance, the death of mother-of-seven Eva Glee Ebanks in a crash in 1997 on Cayman Brac seemed like a tragic accident. But there was always something suspicious about the circumstances of her death. For starters, she may have been struck twice.
Brac isolation breaches and COVID cases concern Public Health nurse
As the number of COVID cases steadily trends upwards on Cayman Brac, Sister Islands' Public Health nurse Kedine Hyde is reminding residents there not to be complacent with their health and that of the community.
Ministry of Culture & Heritage Goes Into High Gear With Brac Bonanza
The Ministry for Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage will be hosting several events on Cayman Brac this coming weekend.
Three COVID cases reported at Brac care home
Three new COVID cases have been reported at a nursing home on Cayman Brac.
New Area Commander Appointed for the Sister Islands
The RCIPS Senior Command Team recognised the need for a strong and experienced officer at the helm for the Sister Islands and so, after great consideration RCIPS Chief Inspector, Malcolm Kay was selected as the new Area Commander for the Sister Islands, based in Cayman Brac.
Cayman Brac Public Library Officially Reopens
The Cayman Islands Public Library Services (CIPLS) held a reception on Friday afternoon (11 February) to celebrate the reopening of the Cayman Brac Public Library.
Man injured in Brac crash airlifted to Grand Cayman
A man injured in a single-vehicle collision on Dennis Foster Road in Cayman Brac has been transferred to hospital in Grand Cayman, where he remains in "serious but stable condition", according to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
New peak of COVID cases in Sister Islands
The more contagious Omicron variant of the coronavirus has led to a new high of active COVID-19 cases in the Sister Islands.
Charges laid over threatening social media video
Police have charged a Cayman Brac resident over a contentious social media post in which threats were made against government officials.
70 COVID cases on Sister Islands
There are currently 70 active COVID-19 cases on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, according to statistics from the Brac's Faith Hospital.
Isolation support extended to Cayman Brac and Little Cayman
Government's isolation stipend will be extended to families on both Cayman Brac and Little Cayman facing mandatory quarantine due to a spike in COVID-19 cases there.
Local cases spark mass COVID testing on Cayman Brac
Fuelled by fears over a community outbreak of COVID-19 after two people on Cayman Brac tested positive on Monday, and a further 17 cases were discovered the following day, a long queue of cars lined up at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre on Wednesday as people sought to get swabbed.
Brac man charged with threats to kill
Police have charged a 45-year-old-man from Cayman Brac with threats to kill and damage to property after he allegedly threatened to burn down another man's home on Thursday.
Brac Surf and Turf event postponed
The 2021 Brac Surf and Turf event that was slated to happen on the long weekend in November 2021 has been postponed.
Cayman Brac Public Works Department Receives New Transport Van
Julianna O’Connor-Conolly has handed over the keys of a new 16-seater, 2020 Toyota Hiace to the Cayman Brac Public Works Department.
New rules coming for travel to Sister Islands and boating
Mandatory COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated travellers leaving Grand Cayman for the sister islands and strict boating restrictions are just some of the new COVID-19 regulations being implemented this week.
George Town Primary student and family flagged in suspected breach
Public Health has said a George Town Primary School student and family were placed in 14 day home isolation after a suspected breach in which three individuals traveled to Cayman Brac recently.
Restrictions on the way for Sister Islands
Security measures are being planned for the Sister Islands to protect the vulnerable residents there, Premier Wayne Panton said on Tuesday, as cases of COVID-19 community transmission on Grand Cayman neared double digits.
Bird strike delays Cayman Airways Brac flight
A departing Cayman Airways flight from Cayman Brac hit a slight snag Sunday evening after a bird struck its windshield immediately upon take-off from the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport, the national flag carrier reported.
Brac airport reopens after private plane incident
The Cayman Brac airport was closed for about two hours Friday morning after a privately chartered aircraft blew a tire on the runway.
Marina and village part of Schilling’s Brac plan
Internet entrepreneur Frank Schilling has acquired 300 acres of land on Cayman Brac and hopes to build a marina, safe harbour and small village close to the airport.
‘Black Hawk’ firm sells Cayman Brac land
An aviation firm that had announced plans to station Black Hawk helicopters on Cayman Brac has sold its land on the island to internet investor Frank Schilling.
One killed in Brac crash
A 36-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle collision on Cayman Brac last evening, police have confirmed.
Brac fire station to get upgrade
Government has issued a request for proposals seeking applications from local contractors to upgrade the existing facility near the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport
Police investigate Brac quarantine breach
Police are investigating an alleged quarantine breach by travellers isolating at a residence in Cayman Brac after they were found with visitors at their home.
Cuban migrants land on Cayman Brac
Six Cuban migrants who landed on Cayman Brac Friday afternoon will be placed in mandatory quarantine, Customs and Border Control has said.
Hotel and yacht marina among proposals mooted for Brac
A new boutique hotel and luxury yachting marina are among a number of possible projects in the pipeline for Cayman Brac, according to Sister Islands MP Moses Kirkconnell.
A Conversation With… Myles Newlove
Watch as Cayman Compass Editor-in-Chief Kevin Morales sits down for A Conversation With Myles Newlove, CEO of Daggaro AG.
Brac aviation firm fills disputed turtle kraal
The stand-off between protesters and a new aviation firm on Cayman Brac escalated Tuesday after the company filled in an old turtle kraal at the site where it plans to station an airfield and helicopter hangar.
Founder of Brac helicopter business outlines plans
A new aviation business based on Cayman Brac will be involved in search and rescue, disaster response and medical evacuation services across the region, according to its founder.
Aviation firm gets green light for Brac base
An aviation and intelligence firm which plans to station Black Hawk helicopters on Cayman Brac has been granted planning permission for an airfield on the island.
Aviation firm submits plans for Brac ‘base’
An ‘aviation and intelligence’ firm is seeking planning permission for an airfield in Cayman Brac.
Home quarantine allowed on Sister Islands
The Cayman Islands Government has approved residents of the Sister Islands to self-quarantine at their homes on Cayman Brac or Little Cayman, from 7 Nov.
Crash knocks out power in Brac
One man was hospitalised with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a single-car crash early Thursday morning in Cayman Brac.
Landfill pre-construction work set, but negotiations continue
Pre-construction work is set to begin on government’s long-awaited waste management plan, but a final agreement with the selected project bidder, Dart-led consortium DECCO, is still in progress, government announced Tuesday.
Brac pedestrian critical, driver bailed
The female pedestrian involved in Monday's collision on Cayman Brac is in stable but critical condition in hospital, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service said on Tuesday afternoon.
Medical waste, sewage mix in open trench at Brac landfill
An open pit of untreated medical waste and septic tank sewage at the Cayman Brac landfill is creating potentially “inhumane” conditions for staff.
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UPDATE: Customs, police attend Cuban vessel in Brac
A small vessel from Cuba is being monitored by Customs & Border Control in Cayman Brac.
Tropical Storm warning discontinued for Sister Islands
Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to strengthen to a hurricane by Tuesday, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Centre in Miami.
Brac garbage collection to resume Thursday
The Department of Environmental Health says garbage collection services on Cayman Brac will resume tomorrow (Thursday) following a short suspension.
COVID-test requirement removed for Sister Islands visits
People visiting the Sister Islands are no longer required to undergo a COVID-19 test prior to their trip.
COVID testing, travel arrangements to Sister Islands outlined
The Health Services Authority has outlined how people who wish to visit Cayman Brac or Little Cayman can arrange COVID-19 tests before travelling.
#LetsTalk | Man on the street in Cayman Brac
Several islanders commented that they are happy to see life moving again, but many remain cautious.
Debris from rocket launch found floating off Brac
Debris from a rocket that launched from French Guiana in December was spotted off Cayman Brac last week.
Cayman Brackers hit the water to celebrate lifting of hard curfew
Once given the green light, islanders were quick to take to the water and return to some sense of life as it was.
Brac restrictions eased after more negative COVID-19 results
Restrictions are being lifted on Cayman Brac after a large percentage of the island's population tested negative for the coronavirus.
Cayman Brac man charged with rape
A 24-year-old Cayman Brac resident has been remanded in custody after appearing on rape and other sexual assault related offences on Monday.
Brac artist transforming old things into new
From fancy sisal slippers to bottlecap ‘bling bling’, Lean Christian is literally turning trash into treasure with her unique skill for “refreshing up” used things.
Sister Islands residents meet officials on coronavirus
Residents on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman have been meeting with health and government officials to discuss coronavirus preparedness.
Roaring ‘20s party benefits Brac Trust
Several dozen Brackers and visitors embraced the 1920s at a party held Saturday night to raise funds to support Cayman Brac’s natural habitats.
Brac artist sues government over ‘obscenity’ arrest
Cayman Brac artist Ronald ‘Foots’ Kynes has filed suit against members of the Cayman Islands government, alleging malicious prosecution for his 2017 arrest and subsequent trial in relation to his art.
Cayman Brac man sentenced for fatal traffic accident
Paul Mannix Scott, of Cayman Brac, was sentenced to more than three years in jail for a 2018 accident that claimed the life of a 51-year-old nurse. Shortly after 11pm on 27 Feb., 2018, on the Brac, Scott’s car veered into the opposite lane while travelling around Tibbetts Turn along Bight Road and collided head-on with Sharon Clarke’s SUV.
Walkers continues support of Brac tennis players
International law firm Walkers is once again supporting young tennis players on Cayman Brac by funding the 2020 Sister Islands’ children’s tennis programme, run by the Tennis Federation of the Cayman Islands.
Mossy taxi: from teacher to driver
A taxi driver and tour guide is gaining popularity for his exceptionally funny tours on Cayman Brac.
He is a charming fellow, knowledgeable and articulate,...
Tales of the quake: Sister Islands shaken
Sister Islands residents share their stories of Tuesday's earthquake.
Eco-friendly ‘Roaring ’20s’ party planned for Brac
The Cayman Brac District Committee of the National Trust will hold an eco-friendly fundraiser next month with a ‘Roaring 20s’ theme.
Alexander Hotel set to reopen next month
The Alexander Hotel on Cayman Brac will be reopening its doors to the public next month as self-catering accommodation.
Nelson Dilbert, son of the property’s...
Cayman Brac seeing more cruise ships
Luxury cruise ship the Seabourn Sojourn called into Cayman Brac on New Year’s Day, bringing an influx of passengers to celebrate the holiday.
Christmas awards for best decorated Brac homes
Homeowners who have thrilled their neighbours and passersby with innovative and festive Christmas displays won awards for their efforts in what has become an annual tradition of Spot Bay’s Christmas Homecoming celebrations.
Cuban migrants arrive on Cayman Brac
Thirty-one Cuban migrants landed in Cayman Brac on Friday, 13 Dec.
