Topic: Compass
50 Years ago: New baby in time for the holidays
A new baby and a wedding were among notable milestones ushering the Christmas season.
Golf resort now apartment complex
First sold to investors as a luxury housing development around a golf course, a long-discussed project near Rum Point has gone through another metamorphosis as it works its way through the planning process.
Rolling out the Kimpton carpet for One Young World
The opening of Dart's Kimpton Seafire Resort in late 2016 foreshadows a much-needed renaissance in Cayman's lagging mid-level to upscale tourism room inventory.
50 years ago: Updates from East End and North Side
In the Dec. 15, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, East End correspondent Charles Dixon made note of some community news:
Cayman cemeteries face grave problem
Two Cayman Islands districts face looming problems with cemetery space, with the problem in West Bay district being the most severe and East End looking to close one of its cemeteries next year.
New fire chief plans focus on response times, risk management
David Hails underwent what he described as a “baptism by fire” this week during an unannounced visit to the Cayman Islands, where he was introduced as the new chief fire officer.
Teacher facing student indecent assault charges allowed to travel
A teacher facing charges of indecently assaulting three female students has been allowed to travel over the Christmas holidays before returning to court on Jan. 21.
Thoughts on the sensitive subject of cemeteries
Intertwined with culture, religion and public health, the practice of burial is a defining characteristic of the human species.
50 years ago: 'Stitch in time' could help Civil Service
Bodden Town notes from 1965
FIFA scandal: Cayman football in Webb’s shadow
In the United States, the trial of Jeffrey Webb is over before it began. Here in the Cayman Islands, however, the stain of Webb's legacy is only beginning to become apparent.
50 years ago: US man visits his roots
In the Dec. 8, 1965, edition of The Caymanian Weekly, a precursor to the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote about a recent visitor to Cayman Brac.
American diver is 14th water-related fatality this year
A tourist from the United States died Sunday after he surfaced in distress from a dive off North West Point.
Christmas wishes: Keep it kind, Cayman Islands
Our elected statesmen would do well to draw inspiration from the sounds of Christmas, and utilize the feelings of goodwill and politeness to temper their political discourse.
Clifton Hunter value: $69.2 million
The Cayman Islands government lost $41.6 million on the construction of Clifton Hunter High School between the date the school opened and the time a valuation of the North Side property was completed in May 2013.
UK fire service veteran named new chief
For the first time since the Cayman Islands Fire Service was created, a non-Caymanian has been appointed to lead the department.
West Bay residents reflect on Christmas
On a recent Thursday morning the Compass headed to West Bay, looking for residents to interview about Christmas in Cayman.
50 years ago: Birth of twins starts weekend baby boom
In the Dec. 8, 1965 edition of The Caymanian Weekly, a precursor to the Cayman Compass, a news item on page 5 highlighted a weekend baby boom on Grand Cayman.
50 years ago: Famous aviatrix visits
In the Dec. 8, 1965 edition of The Caymanian Weekly, a precursor to the Cayman Compass, a front page story told about a visit to George Town by famous aviatrix Jerrie Mock.
Landfill conundrum: ‘Location, location, location’
In irony almost beyond words (but not quite), the government's "solution" to the George Town dump site is to make it permanent.
Marathon runners take to the streets
Runners reported a hot, humid course for the annual Cayman Islands Intertrust Marathon. Some 1,300 turned out for the marathon, half-marathon and relay.
Former local journalist bags book deal
Joe Shooman has got a book deal in the U.K. for his biography of U.S. punk band, All Time Low.
50 years ago: North Side booming without electricity
In the Dec. 8, 1965 edition of The Caymanian Weekly, a precursor to the Cayman Compass, North Side correspondent Nettie McCoy wrote about how the district was growing, even before regular electricity service was available
Compass sports editor raises cash for hospice
Cayman Compass sports editor Ron Shillingford handed over a parting gift of $1,920 to Cayman HospiceCare on Thursday.
The battle over 'beneficial ownership'
The topic of "beneficial ownership" is, for many of the jurisdictions including Cayman, the primary issue defining current relations with our common Colonial Mother.
50 years ago: New Year's Day plans and a shopping trip to Miami
In the Dec. 1, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, Bodden Town correspondent Arthur Hunter wrote about plans for the annual New Year’s Day event and a shopping trip to Miami:
Police theft: Missing drugs, missing answers
The recent revelation made by Police Commissioner David Baines — that suspected corrupt police officers are under investigation over the theft of $1 million in drugs from the George Town Police Station — could be cause for greater confidence in the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service or, potentially, the reverse.
Wolves will get bigger and faster
Such is the lure of triathlon and outdoor, individual sports generally, there is always constant growth and evolution.
50 years ago: Warship visit big news in Brac
In the Dec. 8, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote about the visit of the British warship 'Rothesay.'
Animal tethering practices in Cayman questioned
Roni Wildoner was traveling along the eastern coast of Grand Cayman in October when she spotted a bull tethered on the side of the road near Breakers. She investigated and found that the animal was tangled in his rope. A plastic makeshift water trough, with jagged, sharp edges, was empty, save for a handful of leaves. Tethering animals on the side of the road is a traditional practice in Cayman, but some say it's time for the tradition to end.
50 years ago: Bella Henning deemed interesting
In the Dec. 1, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, the weekly column “Personality Parade” highlighted a woman from West Bay:
'Aunt Julia' Hydes passes away at 106
Cayman Islands cultural icon Julia Almeria Hydes passed away Monday morning. The legendary folk musician, known to many as “Aunt Julia,” was 106 and Cayman’s oldest citizen.
The drum player and songwriter would have turned 107 in January.
At the Compass, we don't practice 'gotcha' journalism
It is never our intent to misrepresent the statements or positions of the people we cover. We don't engage in, and won't stand for, "gotcha" journalism.
50 years ago: News from George Town
In the Dec. 1, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, George Town correspondent Frances Bodden reported on some of the happenings in the district:
MLA Eden leaves PPM over civil union issue
A founding member of the People’s Progressive Movement political
party left the organization Thursday after a months-long dispute over
the legal acceptance of same-sex unions in the Cayman Islands.
Artist Maureen Lazarus to exhibit 'recycled art' in December
Artist Maureen Lazarus will be presenting her latest "recycled art" works in the Community Gallery at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands through the first two weeks of December.
50 years ago Prison sentence for obeah, sunglasses lost
In the Dec. 1 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, a front-page story told of an East End woman who was found guilty of practicing obeah, a type of sorcery similar to voodoo practiced in the West Indies by former West African slaves:
School aide denies indecently assaulting schoolgirls
A former teacher’s aide pleaded not guilty Thursday to 10 charges of indecent assault on seven primary schoolgirls.
When limited infrastructure limits growth
Cayman's Internet issues comprise one facet of an overarching quandary that calls into question the very economic future of our islands.
50 years ago: Eyesores and need for cemetery
In the Nov. 24, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, Bodden Town correspondent Arthur Hunter wrote that it was a pity that restoration of historical sites was confined to those in George Town, particularly Fort George.
Internet issues impacting economy
The Cayman Islands is losing millions of dollars in investment because of inadequate telecoms infrastructure, regulators have warned.
50 years ago: Armistice Day observed, fire doused
In the Nov. 24, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote about the service that was held at the Cenotaph in Stake Bay.
Efforts to help migrants thwarted by police
A group of Cayman Islands residents who chartered a vessel to try to bring food and water to migrants on a ramshackle boat say marine police prevented them from assisting the men.
Premier condemns anti-business rhetoric
Premier Alden McLaughlin admonished legislators for anti-business, anti-expat rhetoric that he warned risked hurting the island’s economy.
The premier supported an amended version of a private members’ motion from backbencher Winston Connolly, who called for changes to business licensing laws to encourage training, development and ownership opportunities for Caymanians.
Shillingford's sports snaps raise charity cash
If you’ve run a mile, ridden a bike or kicked a ball in the Cayman Islands over the last eight years, chances are you’ve been photographed by Ron Shillingford.
50 years ago: Before we had taxis
In the Nov. 24, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, West Bay correspondent Leila Yates wrote about what is was like getting from place to place on Grand Cayman before there were taxis.
Call for greater ownership opportunity for Caymanians
Caymanians are being prevented from getting to the top in the best paying professions in the country, MLA Winston Connolly claimed as he proposed changes to legislation governing business in the territory.
Port politics: 'The Council' comes to life
Flexing its muscles against its creator, the National Conservation Council is attempting to impede the Progressives government’s pursuit of the cruise berthing project downtown.
Legal action possible over port decision
Cayman Islands Government has been served with notice that a judicial review could be filed with relation to Cabinet’s decision to proceed with the cruise port development.
50 Years ago: New Royal Bank building opens
The Nov. 10, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, reported:
Sports journalist's exhibit benefits HospiceCare
Sports photographer and journalist, Ron Shillingford, will be selling his images at an exhibition in Chelsea's Bar this Monday to raise money for Cayman HospiceCare.
50 years ago: North Side News
In the Nov. 17 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, North Side correspondent Nettie McCoy wrote:
50 years ago in Bodden Town: Rededicating the church
In the Nov. 17, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, Bodden Town correspondent Arthur Hunter wrote:
Cayman Brac employment: A Saab story
The 21 "additional" jobs connected with enhanced Cayman Brac air service are being created by government fiat, not market demand.
MLA Anthony Eden 'We do not need an atheist chairing our Cayman Islands...
Saying recent statements showed a “total apparent disrespect for the majority of residents in Cayman,” Bodden Town MLA Anthony Eden suggested Wednesday that the current chairman of the Human Rights Commission be replaced.
Public school teacher charged with indecent assault
A Cayman Islands public school teacher who was suspended in February over allegations he indecently assaulted three underage girls appeared in court Tuesday to face criminal charges.
50 years ago: Brac news tidbits
In the Nov. 17, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote:
50 Years ago: Marriages celebrated
Leila Yates reports on a shower and a wedding in West Bay.
Cayman port puts familiar hand in charge
A well-known “captain” has been chosen to steer the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands, the group’s board of directors announced Monday.
When officials are 'generous' with your money
The granting of "severance payments" to select Airports Authority staffers is yet another example of the unchecked spending of government funds.
Kimpton ramping up for 2016 opening
Kimpton Hotels has begun the recruitment process for the newly named Seafire Resort and Spa on Seven Mile Beach, ultimately seeking to hire 300 staff ahead of its opening in November 2016.
Retiring airport staff received lucrative 'severance packages'
Some employees at the Cayman Islands Airports Authority received “severance packages” upon their retirement during the government’s 2012/13 budget year, and possibly in prior years, the Cayman Compass has learned.
School aide 'fit to plead' in indecent assaults on girls
The man accused in a series of indecent assaults on girls at a primary school where he worked is fit to enter a plea, Magistrate Valdis Foldats said during a brief hearing Thursday morning.
50 years ago: Appeal for Bodden Town police station
In the Nov. 10, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, Bodden Town correspondent Arthur Hunter wrote:
Bad debts a problem for public health
Over the past decade, the Cayman Islands public healthcare system has failed to collect some $120 million in debts owed for services rendered. (That's a lot of jetways!)
50 years ago: Visitors and Halloween
In the Nov. 10, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, Brac reporter Lilian Ritch wrote:
50 years ago: The week in West Bay
West Bay news flashback to 1965.
Clifton Hunter: How low can it go?
When faced with a poor valuation report, the Ministry of Education resorted to government's usual modus operandi — "rewrite and revise."
Fourth BritCay robber pleads guilty
The fourth man involved in the 2012 armed robbery of a BritCay courier entered a plea of guilty Friday in Grand Court to the single charge of robbery.
Health Services fails to collect $120 million since 2005
A number of government agencies have missed out on the collection of tens of millions of dollars.
911 outage for FLOW/LIME cell phones
After an outage Friday morning, emergency 911 calls are working again for cell phone customers with FLOW, formerly LIME.
50 years ago: Primary school gets new head teacher
In the Oct. 20 issue of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, North Side correspondent Nettie McCoy reported on some recent changes at the local primary school.
East End's oldest resident turns 100
East Ender Stella Welcome recently joined a distinguished group, celebrating her 100th birthday on Oct. 30.
