Topic: death
Grand Harbour developer dies in US
Mike Bell, who built the Grand Harbour shopping and residential development, died in the U.S. this week. He was 51.
Business in brief
KPMG renews partnership with St. Ignatius; Walkers welcomes two new articled clerks; Harneys adds lawyer to litigation team; Restructuring and insolvency expert joins Mourant Ozannes; ‘Walk for the Cure’ sees big response
Helping hand for nesting birds
Many types of birds make their nests on Cayman Brac’s cliffs and rocky shores, but due to an unfortunate chance convergence of ocean currents, its rugged coastline also accumulates masses of floating garbage.
Sentence upheld for road death on appeal
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal ruled on Monday that a sentence of four years imprisonment was not manifestly excessive for causing Zak Quappe's death by dangerous driving.
Court to hear 16 criminal appeals
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal began its winter session on Monday with a list that includes 16 criminal appeals and three civil matters.
Hospice care extends life, saves money, research shows
The director of palliative medicine for Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in the U.S. said hospice care is good for patients, families and budgets.
Man charged in walker death case
Police late last week charged a 25-year-old man with driving under the influence in a crash in which Marcie Donaldson, 46, was killed as she walked along South Sound Road in late April.
Conference looks to the future of medicine
Emerging trends in medicine will be the focus of the Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference that begins Thursday.
Seymour always saves Scholars
If Scholars International women’s team do well this season then goalkeeper Kristina Seymour is likely to have a big input in that success.
Heart Day raises $27K for new ambulance
The World Heart Day celebrations at Camana Bay raised $27,000 toward a new ambulance for the Health Services Authority.
Brac to offer stop-smoking program
Starting next year, Faith Hospital in Cayman Brac will be offering a seven-week smoking cessation program.
Cayman found the perfect touch
Cayman’s national mixed touch rugby team won the USA Touch National Championships 2015 in Orlando over the weekend.
Bleaching hits Cayman corals
Coral bleaching around Grand Cayman has become so dramatic that last week the police helicopter crew called the Department of Environment, concerned about what was going on in the water just off South Sound.
Burke's passing is Cayman cricket's sad loss
The Cayman sporting community is mourning the passing of celebrated cricketer Peter Burke who died of cancer last Friday.
HSA: All incidents are fully investigated
Health Services Authority bosses insist any “adverse outcome” at its facilities is fully investigated, though they have declined to comment directly on the death of British dive industry worker Kate Clayton.
Seven arrested in crackdown on drunk driving
Police arrested seven people on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol over the weekend.
Charges laid in 2013 road fatality
A 19-year-man appeared in court Friday charged in connection with a road fatality that occurred nearly two years ago.
The 'threat' of the Turtle Farm
World Animal Protection is deeply saddened, but unfortunately not surprised, to hear the latest revelations of animal cruelty at the Cayman Turtle Farm.
Colin Wilson to stage final play
"Apostle 13 and the Disciple of Demons" will be staged at St. George's Anglican Church on Oct. 22-25, and at the Prospect Playhouse on Nov. 9.
Kanuga completes another 100-miler
Ultra-distance runner Kerri Kanuga has run another 100-mile event, the Yellowstone Teton Race in Montana last week.
Breast Cancer event ushers in gala season
The glamorous Breast Cancer Gala Dinner, held Saturday night at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, celebrated local breast cancer survivors and raised tens of thousands of dollars for local charities working to prevent and treat the disease that affects millions of people every year.
Women clad in their glitziest gowns and men sporting pink bow ties enjoyed the annual affair, which included a dinner, silent and live auctions, an inspirational speech by the keynote speaker Joan Lunden, an American broadcast journalist and breast cancer survivor, and a performance by American musical group Figaro.
Driver arrested in death of woman cyclist
A 61-year-old female cyclist was killed Friday night after she was struck by a car on Shamrock Road near Savannah Primary School. Police identified the cyclist as Rhonda Marie Ebanks Azan.
Scientist's death ruled an accident
The death of retired Cayman Islands civil servant Astley McLaughlin has been ruled an accident following a post-mortem examination and subsequent tests, members of Mr. McLaughlin’s family told the Cayman Compass on Friday.
Cyclist killed in accident
Police have named the cyclist killed on Friday night as Rhonda Marie Ebanks Azan.
Hellcats aim for another title
The playoffs for the finals in the 2015 Cayman Islands Flag Football Association season saw four extremely competitive games for the privilege of final spots in this Saturday’s finals.
Prep record historic hat trick
Cayman Prep set a new school and CUC Primary Football League record by winning their third consecutive Opening Rally title on Saturday.
Driver charged in fatal Brac crash
A Cayman Brac resident has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a January crash that killed a teenager.
Barbera: Northwestern Italy's lesser known red wine
Barbera is a lesser known wine from northern Italy, but it offers good value for well-made wines.
Heart Fund to open World Heart Day gates to all
The Cayman Heart Fund has canceled ticket sales to its upcoming celebration of World Heart Day, throwing open to everyone, gratis, the gates to the event Saturday at Camana Bay.
Jessie Perry dies in hospital in Jamaica
The family of Jessie Perry has been left devastated after the 21-year-old burn victim passed away Monday night in Jamaica.
Kate Clayton's death: What happened at the public hospital?
It is a pernicious system that reigns within the corridors of Grand Cayman’s public hospital.
Obituary: Billy F. Mitcham Jr., 1948-2015
Mitcham Industries President and CEO Billy F. Mitcham Jr. passed away surrounded by his family on Friday at the age of 67.
'Brilliant' civil servant, 60, found dead at home
Astley McLaughlin, a retired Cayman Islands government worker, was found dead in his Beach Bay home over the weekend by a family member.
Jarvis and McLean are champs
The weather rescheduled final round of the Junior Golf Championships was played at North Sound Golf Club last Sunday with 30 young golfers playing in various categories.
Men urged not to avoid seeing their doctor
Men need to overcome their reluctance to undergo health screenings.
Guilty plea entered in driving death
Fitzroy Marvin Roach pleaded guilty Friday to causing the death of Beverley Elaine Ramsay by careless driving on Oct. 16, 2012.
Bring some color into your life with Recolor app
The popularity of adult coloring books doesn't seem to be dying anytime soon, so if you can't beat 'em, join 'em with the Recolor app.
Cayman and Honduras congregations mourn pastor
A service for Pastor Esau Brooks, who passed away last month at his home in Breakers, will be held on Sunday.
Craft carrying bodies was from Jamaica
A small fishing boat found Aug. 25 with two decomposing bodies was registered in Jamaica.
Dangerous driving arrest in death of Matthew Owens
A 35-year-old Bodden Town man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the road collision that led to the death of young father Matthew Owens on Saturday.
Professor weighs key health issues relative to Cayman
The Cayman Islands is among the world leaders when it comes to women’s health in some measures, but the territory seriously lags in others.
BMW driver bailed after road death
A 35-year-old Bodden Town man has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in the aftermath of a fatal road collision on Saturday.
Husband pleads guilty to attempted murder
George Washington Vaughan pleaded “guilty with explanation” Friday to attempting to murder his wife. Sentencing was set for Sept. 17.
Post-mortem for men found on boat
A pathologist will examine the bodies of two men found Tuesday on a small boat off the coast of Little Cayman to determine the cause of death.
Keep dogs on a leash
Writer urges dog owners to keep their pets on a leash or in an enclosed yard.
U-15 national football team claims third in Caribbean Football Championships
The Cayman Islands Under-15 national football team claimed third place in the 2015 Caribbean Football Union U-15 Championships on Sunday.
Rescued turtle killed in suspected second poaching incident
A large green turtle rescued from poachers in West Bay has been found dead in the ocean - apparently the victim of a second poaching incident.
Seaman's son dedicates his call to the Bar
Cayman’s newest attorney, an aeronautical communications engineer and son of a seaman, was called to the Bar of the Cayman Islands last week.
Ironman pair conquer Boulder
Two triathletes from Cayman completed the gruelling Ironman Boulder last week and can feel mightily proud for conquering such a tough course.
Emergency services ignored protocol in road death, review says
The first emergency medical responders did not follow protocol and did not try to resuscitate a man who died in an early morning car accident two years ago, according to an independent review of the death.
A good day for justice in Cayman
Friday, July 24, was a good day for justice in this country. On that day, the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal handed down three decisions upholding the convictions of three violent offenders, ensuring that they remain behind bars and away from the general community.
An argument for cruise berthing facilities
An argument for why the Cayman Islands needs a cruise berthing facility.
Windsor Park fire: 'Code Red' for the community
A collection of wooden residences caught fire and burned to the ground. Now, 17 people are homeless. It easily could have been much, much worse. If the blaze had started in the middle of the night, 17 people could have been dead.
Writer: Improve SMB by removing jet skis and dogs, adding police
Frequent visitor suggests how to make Seven Mile Beach even better.
Longtime manager of botanic park passes away
Andrew Guthrie, who served as general manager of the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park for 15 years, died on July 24 in the U.K.
Publicity cited in rapist's appeal
Jeffrey Barnes, sentenced to life imprisonment for rape in September 2013, appeared before the Court of Appeal on Tuesday afternoon to appeal against his conviction and sentence.
Cruise statement: Tourism association's self-inflicted harm
CITA threatens to erode its own credibility as an organization that is representative of the tourism industry in the Cayman Islands.
Mixed reactions to CITA cruise dock opposition
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association’s announcement late last week that the majority of its members were opposed to the proposed cruise berthing plan has drawn mixed reactions.
Cayman by the numbers
A collection of facts and figures from the new Cayman Islands Compendium of Statistics.
CITA opposes proposed cruise berthing facility plan
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association is opposing government’s current proposal to establish cruise berthing facilities in George Town Harbour.
UK coroner records open verdict in hotel fall death
A U.K. coroner's inquest into the death of Shakara Taylor, who fell from the Caribbean Club in 2013, reached an open verdict.
Trial set in attempted murder case
David Andrew Bodden pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and his trial was set for Oct. 19.
Two arrested in shooting death
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 20-year-old West Bay man in the Scranton area of central George Town on July 1.
Police looking for passersby in central George Town slaying
Police are looking for people who were walking or driving along Shedden Road on the night of July 1 when 20-year-old Jason Powery was shot and killed.
Two arrested in Powery slaying
Royal Cayman Islands Police officers arrested two men Friday, ages 23 and 28, on suspicion of murdering Jason Powery.
Shootout champs crowned
After four weeks of competition, Digicel have been crowned the Baker Tilly Corporate Shootout champions.
Blue iguana killed in dog attack
A blue iguana popular with tourists at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park was killed in a dog attack on Sunday.
Government won't take overdue debts to court
The Cayman Islands government has declined to take people to court over unpaid medical bills since 2010.
Cruise piers: 'death sentence' for reefs
Plans for new cruise piers in George Town harbor met with strong opposition Tuesday as consultants laid out the environmental cost to coral reefs and the potential economic damage to the dive industry.
Digicel more mobile than rest
The Baker Tilly Corporate Shootout’s second week saw Digicel really hit their stride, extending their lead at the top of the squash table by five points after claiming the maximum eight points on Thursday night.
Digicel set the early tone
The Baker Tilly Corporate Shootout Squash league got under way on Thursday with strong performances across the board.
Local author tells of her second chance at life
Debbie Webb-Siblies releases an expanded publication, telling the story of her clinical death and spiritual journey.
