Topic: Compass Media
50 years ago: Twice weekly editions start, lost handbag with $50K and four Jamaicans...
The Caymanian Compass started publishing two editions 50 years ago this week.
In the Tuesday, 4 May 1976 edition, the top article was on a millionairess claiming to have lost $50,000 on a fishing trip.
Compass Media named official live streaming partner for elite APP pickleball event
Compass Media, through its premium production arm Compass Studio, has been appointed the official live streaming partner for the upcoming Vanta Black Water Team Cup pickleball event, taking place 29–31 May in Grand Cayman.
Compass TV: The legacy, the launch and its long-term plans
On the morning of Monday, 31 March 2025, something completely new was about to be broadcast for the very first time. As the clock ticked the seconds down to 7am, viewers got their first-ever glimpse of Compass TV
The Compass Archives: More than just a novelty
Over the past 60 years, the Cayman Islands has grown precipitously, from a largely seafaring territory with just over 10,000 residents, to a financial services and tourism powerhouse with a population approaching 100,000.
Cayman Compass unveils 60 years of news in newly digitised public archives
Cayman’s national newspaper of record, Cayman Compass, today announced the launch of a comprehensive digital archive, making more than six decades of Cayman Islands journalism publicly accessible, free of charge, in a fully searchable online database.
Cayfest on Film showcases local filmmakers’ works at Camana Bay
Cayfest on Film is taking place this weekend, showcasing a wide variety of local filmmakers’ creative works.
From the publisher’s desk: Compass turns 60
Today marks an important date in Cayman history and a momentous milestone in our journey – 60 years since our first issue of the national newspaper.
Time running out on National Gallery’s TimeBack exhibition
The National Gallery's TimeBack exhibition, which draws upon the Cayman Compass’ extensive archive of journalistic photographs, has been extended until 12 Sept.
Compass Media’s Mark Lee awarded for bringing radio to Sister Islands
Compass Media's radio operations manager and host of Z99's Morning Show Mark Lee is to receive a prestigious award in recognition of his ground-breaking work bringing the Compass network of radio stations to the Sister Islands.
St. Ignatius students dive into the world of media at Compass
Students from St. Ignatius Catholic School got a look at the world of news, radio, and television during an immersive visit to Compass Media.
Compass Media expands radio to the Sister Islands
Compass Media, the Cayman Islands’ premier multimedia company, is proud to announce the historic expansion of its radio network to the Sister Islands.
Broadcast television returns to Cayman with launch of Compass TV
Local television returns to Cayman today with Compass Media's launch of Compass TV, presenting news and community-focused content across multiple platforms.
How to watch Compass TV online and on broadcast television
Compass TV is Cayman's home for breaking news, in-depth stories, weather updates and sports coverage - keeping the community informed and connected. Here is how to watch online and on local television.
Cayman’s got talent: Aspiring broadcasters vie for TV news roles
More than 100 people from across the Cayman Islands auditioned for a variety of roles in television studio production during two days of screen...
KJ bigs up Cayman’s youth
As a young Caymanian, being given the chance to have his own radio show is a dream come true for Kelvin Blanchard.
Hundreds respond to Compass TV talent search campaign
The TV talent search campaign was launched 29 Nov. to identify Caymanians who want to work in TV studio production as writers, editors, producers, camera operators, hosts or reporters.
Carol Winker Memorial Scholarship awarded to UCCI to support journalism students
This year's Carol Winker Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to the University College of the Cayman Islands.
In their own words: Compass team remembers Hurricane Ivan
The Cayman Compass has been part of documenting history-making events, like Hurricane Ivan as it unfolded and, like many in the community, our team also experienced the storm's wrath.
Compass team grows and plans streaming content expansion
Compass Media is growing its team and enhancing its digital content offering with a new video production strategy that will include the expanded delivery of streaming content on new multimedia platforms. The investment in enhanced video production and programming comes as part of a wider expansion in other areas of Compass Media, including new additions to the newsroom and expanded footprint in radio. It will allow the media house to connect with audiences on any platform at any time, in all three Cayman Islands and across the world.
A window into the past with the Compass photo archives
'TimeBack' explores Caymanian life since 1965 through photographs, aimed at reviving memories of Cayman’s past.
Compass news content now free for all readers
All Cayman Compass news content is now free for all readers. Effective immediately, the Cayman Compass website paywall is being removed and the Friday printed edition of the newspaper is also now available to the public free of charge, improving the public’s access to the information that’s important to them.
Sikh community, Compass Media team up for food, toy drive
Cayman's Sikh community will be holding a special food and toy drive this Sunday at the Loft at the Cayman Compass building in George Town as they celebrate their annual festival Guru Nanak Gurpurab.
Change of ownership at Compass Media
James Bergstrom has agreed to sell Compass Media to Dart Media and Entertainment, subject to the necessary regulatory approval.
Sign up for Compass Media Trunk Sale on 5 Nov.
If you’re from the UK, you’ll know it as a car boot sale. On this side of the world, it is often called a...
Compass Media to undergo change in leadership
Compass Media will have a change of leadership at the beginning of 2022, with a new publisher at the helm.
Compass Media Expands Print Shop Services
Cayman companies now have an on-island option for all their printing requirements at Compass Media's Print Shop. Items which previously had to be sent overseas can now be printed in Cayman.
OfReg approves Compass, Hurley’s Media merger
Compass Media on Tuesday, 5 Jan. officially announced a merger with Hurley's Media after OfReg approved the sale of the radio broadcasting company at the end of December, according to a press release from Compass Media.
Compass Media hosts 2nd annual Christmas Craft Market
On Saturday, from 11am-3pm, over 50 vendors will be gathered in the Compass Centre’s expansive parking lot at 319 Shedden Road with crafts, paintings, homemade toys and food for sale.
Compass parent company to acquire part of Hurley’s Media
The Cayman Compass’s parent company is in talks to acquire parts of Hurley’s Media Ltd.
Compass to focus on online news and Friday paper only
The Cayman Compass has today announced a new focus on its digital platforms, with the newspaper to print on Fridays only.
Craft Market draws in the Artisan Community
Shoppers looking for unique Christmas presents were not disappointed Saturday at the first Compass Media Christmas Community Craft Fair, which attracted 50 vendors.
The event,...
