Topic: Compass
Man killed in Jet Ski collision
A man is dead and a woman injured after two Jet Skis collided in the waters off the Westin resort on Seven Mile Beach early Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Bush's Motion: Extremely serious, potentially sensational
The charges that toppled the government of former Premier McKeeva Bush, and of which he was subsequently acquitted at trial, were serious. The allegations that Mr. Bush is now levying against officials in the U.K. and Cayman Islands are far more serious.
Power failure interrupts schools, businesses
Widespread power outages in Grand Cayman resulted in most public schools closing early Tuesday.
Operation Tempura: 'Open investigation,' closed records
Round and round the Tempura documents go, where they’ll end up, nobody knows. But we can hazard a guess … probably down a drain somewhere.
Prison officer suspended after hidden camera found in office
A prison officer has been suspended after a covert surveillance camera was found hidden in the office of a senior manager.
Tempura settlement figure kept secret
Payouts to three former Cayman Islands cops over Operation Tempura should not be disclosed, the information commissioner says.
Wage committee says welfare rate too generous
A recent report on minimum wage calls for an immediate review of the income threshold for public assistance, arguing that $3,000 per household is too high.
Kernohan withdraws claims against Bridger
A 2009 lawsuit filed over the firing of Cayman's former police commissioner is finally brought to a close.
Stabbing victim receives no compensation
A security guard found guilty of wounding with intent will not have to pay his victim’s medical bills because he has no means to do so.
Online poll Education, landfill, fighting crime seen as top priorities
When asked which issue the government should spend the most time and money resolving, respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll were almost evenly split between education, solving the landfill problem and fighting crime.
Major investment in roads on the way
The first phase of a major multiyear project to redevelop the roads around George Town is under way.
Digicel Cayman CEO sees room for growth, improvements
Martin Bould, Digicel Cayman's new CEO, discusses the company's plans and the differences he sees from the U.K. telecom industry.
Power outage disrupts businesses, traffic, courts
A nearly two-hour power outage Tuesday morning disrupted George Town residents and businesses.
The use, misuse and abuse of the media
Media critic Howard Kurtz describes Rolling Stone's recent rape story debacle as "one of the worst journalistic catastrophes of the last half century." He's correct.
Angry air passengers demand travel refund
Passengers who had paid for air tickets to Jamaica over the Easter weekend were turned away at the airport after being told the travel company had not completed their booking.
Dozens of officers screened for drugs
Nearly 50 Royal Cayman Islands Police officers and civilian staff members have been drug tested since the start of this year, including one police officer that was suspended after failing the test.
New EMTs train in Cayman Brac
Six Caymanian trainees have completed their three-month Emergency Medical Technician training course at Cayman Brac’s Faith Hospital.The graduates – Cameron Myrie, Michael Blackburn, Jelani...
Ironwood developer sued by Turtle Cove contractor
Ironwood developer David Moffitt is being sued by a contractor who claims he failed to pay for work on the Turtle Cove condo units.
Man arrested for 'muling' cocaine
Customs officers arrest a suspected drug runner at Owen Roberts International Airport.
To our readers: Have a joyous Easter weekend
The Easter season is a time of rejuvenation and rebirth, and, in the Cayman Islands, for plenty of rest and relaxation.
Little Cayman gets second 'first' electric car
Ten years later, Little Cayman finally gets a road-worthy electric car.
On the 'occurrence' at Owen Roberts: Just roll the tape
The March 22 incident at Grand Cayman airport is a “tale of the tape” - that is, the truth is contained on the recordings of communications between air traffic controllers and the pilots.
Another emergency landing at Owen Roberts
A Twin Otter plane from Little Cayman was forced to land on one engine on Saturday, prompting a full emergency alert at Owen Roberts International Airport.
RE/MAX Cayman sued over alleged $5 million fraud
Cayman Islands real estate firm RE/MAX is accused in a U.S. lawsuit of participating in a “fraudulent scheme” to scam more than 30 people out of several million dollars.
Cayman's PR test: Not just a matter of course
No amount of reading, research and studying can adequately prepare someone to pass a rigged test or to answer trick questions.
Mother devastated over allegations of hospital error
The mother of a British dive industry worker said she was “devastated but relieved” following a coroner’s verdict that her daughter died as a result of a failed surgical procedure at the Cayman Islands Hospital.
EY report six months later
A six-month progress update on the Ernst & Young government consulting report shows slow going.
EY Report: Another one bites the dust?
More than six months after the publication of the EY report, it appears we have another "dust gatherer" in the making.
PR seekers can enroll in 'test class'
Potential new Caymanians can learn more about local culture and history at UCCI in preparation for their upcoming permanent residence tests.
Writers: Build up UCCI
Former legislators say UCCI needs more support, not a smaller budget.
2015 already one of deadliest years in local waters
The first three months of 2015 have not been particularly safe ones in local waters.
Finding a new landfill location: Not 'if,' but 'when'
James Schubert, Cayman's solid waste management chief, was asked a direct question. He responded with a direct (and we would suggest, honest) answer.
Cinderella very much in style
Lily James' style on the Red Carpet
Fewer than 600 on NWDA registry
About one-third of those believed to be unemployed in the Cayman Islands have registered to look for a job.
Four found guilty of CNB robbery
Four men have been convicted of robbery for their roles in Cayman’s biggest ever bank heist.
Next port director faces big pay cut
The person chosen as Cayman's new port authority director will be taking a big pay cut.
Rivers election challenge: Hewitt ordered to pay costs
Chief Justice Anthony Smellie has ordered West Bay’s Gordon Hewitt to reimburse MLA Tara Rivers for her costs incurred during his losing June 2013 challenge to her election.
CINICO legal bills mount in US lawsuit
Records made available through the Freedom of Information law show CINICO spent $155,000 so far on legal fees in a fight with it's former administration company in the U.S. The CEO will travel to the States next week for mediation.
Shoplifters: Smile. You're on camera
Our official position on "name and shame" campaigns is we're against them ... but that doesn't mean we don't empathize fully with a local businessman's frustrations with shoplifting.
Four convicted of CNB robbery
Four men were convicted Friday of the robbery of more than
half-a-million dollars from Cayman National Bank in June 2012.
Scuba diving pioneer Bob Soto passes at 88
Bob Soto, one of the founders of recreational scuba diving and described as a Cayman Islands legend, died Tuesday afternoon. He was 88.
Second resignation at UCCI
A second senior member of the University College of the Cayman Islands leadership has resigned.
The cartoon controversy
On Monday we published a political cartoon that many of our readers interpreted as being an unwarranted attack on all Caymanian youth. That certainly was not our intention, but we do understand and appreciate that perception.
New Cuban arrivals seek asylum
As Cuban migrants continue to land in Cayman, U.S. embassy officials say Washington will not change its “wet foot/dry foot” policy in the foreseeable future.
Chamber: Jobless should have to register
The Cayman Islands should force all unemployed people to register with government's job placement agency, the Chamber of Commerce says.
Crash victim was mother of four, hospital physio
A local healthcare professional and mother to four died in Wednesday's car crash.
Cancer registry: An invasive gov't procedure
The case for a mandatory cancer registry in the Cayman Islands has not been made – and probably can never be made.
CUC halfway through installing smart meters
The Caribbean Utilities Company is in the process of installing 27,560 new “smart meters” throughout Grand Cayman.
Girl arrested for teacher assault
A 15-year-old girl was arrested at John Gray High School Tuesday on suspicion of assaulting a male teacher following a dispute over the use of a cellphone.
Public Health Dept. investigates suspected case of meningitis
The Public Health Department says it is maintaining a “heightened state of awareness and vigilance” regarding a suspected case of meningitis.
University board chair resigns
Sheree Ebanks has resigned as chairwoman of the University College of the Cayman Islands board of governors.
Gov't agency seeks jobs 'authority'
Cayman's government wants its own agency to drive the local jobs recruitment process.
Work permits and unemployment: Exposing the myth
The assertion that foreign workers take jobs from Caymanians belongs in the realm of myth.
Daylight saving time in US; Cayman still pondering it
How daylight saving time would impact Cayman if introduced here.
Few Bodden Town affordable homes occupied
Seventeen of the 20 affordable homes built by the National Housing Development Trust in Bodden Town remain unoccupied as of this week, Trust officials confirmed.
Reporting on Cayman's courts: A plea for clarity
In order for Cayman to function as a first-world society - especially as an offshore financial center - expectations of swift, fair and reasoned justice must prevail.
Case management review under way
A review of procedures in Cayman’s Summary Court system is under way in an effort to help deal with the slow progress of cases through the criminal justice system.
Commission chair: Voting map will have 18 districts
Cayman's Electoral Boundary Commission gets to work on 18 single-member voting districts.
Fire crews find hot spots at landfill
Crews removed a large slab of concrete from the George Town Landfill that may have been a contributing factor to fires flaring up recently at the site.
O'Garro finds variety is best fit
The vast range of sports available to Cayman residents with world class facilities is appreciated by many but taken up by few, especially women.
Maritime board to discuss Walton's fate
Cayman's maritime board will decide later this week whether the authority's longtime direct should stay in his job.
Meals on Wheels: 170 meals a day at $4 each
Meals on Wheels, on the brink of shutting its doors two years ago, is in a better financial situation today.
Ex-port director responds to Compass article
Former port director talks of port performance during his tenure.
Lionfish video could be world first
Researchers in Little Cayman believe they have captured the first-ever video recording of a predator killing and eating a lionfish in the wild.
Little Cayman left out of gas price drop
Little Cayman is left out of the gas price savings seen in Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman over the past few months.
Kanuga headed for finish line
Kerri Kanuga's Ker-a-thon - a major athletic event and fundraising effort - was on track Sunday afternoon.
Menacing motorbikers: Disturbers of the peace
Gangs of motorbiking miscreants are intimidating, alarming and infuriating residents and visitors across Grand Cayman. Police say they are powerless to stop them.
Premier’s aide fired
A close ally of Cayman's premier is given his walking papers.
HospiceCare Flag Day seeks to help meet $800K annual goal
Volunteers clad in bright green T-shirts will be out in force Friday and Saturday, encouraging passersby to make a donation to Cayman HospiceCare.
'Illegal' motorbikes trouble residents
Groups of motorbikes, many of them being operated illegally, are causing havoc throughout Grand Cayman.
Kerri Kanuga: ' . . . miles to go before she sleeps'
Move over Marathon Man, here comes Cayman's "Iron Woman."
Scotiabank to close local branch
Citing operational efficiencies, Scotiabank has announced the May 29 closure of its Fosters Airport branch, transferring customers to its newest center in South Sound.
