Topic: Digicel
Kobras still deadliest
The Baker Tilly Corporate Squash league round 8 provided some strong competition with a late surge from Sea Elements.
Regulator gets tough on dropped 911 calls
Regulators will compel Cayman Islands telecoms companies to upgrade their networks as a matter of “national security” following a series of connection failures that prevented emergency 911 calls from getting through.
Fiber networks expand across Cayman
Competition among cable and Internet providers is pushing into a new phase with the roll out of fiber networks.
High-speed cables: Lifelines for Cayman’s economy
While not as photogenic as a beachfront luxury resort or sparkling office tower, ongoing telecom projects are just as important, economically, as any singular concrete-and-asphalt project in the Cayman Islands.
LIME acquires Columbus
Cable & Wireless Communications PLC, the parent company of LIME, announced the acquisition of Columbus International Inc., operators of Flow Jamaica.
Sea Elements on a crest of a wave
The Baker Tilly Corporate squash league round 5 was an extremely lively evening at the South Sound Squash Club. S & M Mixed Breed showed DMS who’s boss by dominating them with an 11-4 game win, ultimately pushing them from pole position down to sixth and stabilizing their second placing last Thursday.
Free heart surgeries for Haitian kids at Health City Cayman Islands
Four Haitian children recently returned home after undergoing free heart surgery at Health City Cayman Islands last month.
Caymanian teen D’Hue named MVP of Chelsea football camp
A Caymanian teenager has won a football competition in Jamaica and impressed coaches from Chelsea Football Club making his ambition to be a professional closer to reality.
Youth policy is paying dividends for Cayman football
When the men’s national team repeatedly fell short in tournaments, the Cayman Islands Football Association decided to focus on raising the overall standard of youth football instead.
Cayman kids hope for progress through Chelsea’s guidance
Some of the best teenage footballers in the Caribbean are in Jamaica this week trying to impress youth coaches from Premiership club Chelsea.
KPMG enjoys double success
The Baker Tilly Corporate Squash league’s third week was an entertaining evening, culminating in a reshuffle of the league table.
Ferreira to pass on tips at JA academy
The 2014 Digicel Kickstart Academy will include former Chelsea and Portugal defender Paulo Ferreira as part of the program when it kicks off in Jamaica this weekend.
New head for Chamber pensions
Cayman's largest private sector retirement plan has new leadership.
Jervis was too sharp
Round 2 of the Baker Tilly Corporate Squash League at the South Sound Squash Club saw the early leaders having to dig deep for victory.
Teed up to claim $1m but nobody holed it
The Cayman Crime Stoppers Million Dollar Shootout Golf Tournament attracted over eager golfers on Oct. 10 at the North Sound Golf Club.
Baker Tilly debut with high five in West’s absence
The first night of the Baker Tilly Corporate Squash League got under way with both Baker Tilly and Digicel dominating their matches.
Hellcats hunger for more titles
They may have eight championships, but for the dms West Bay Hellcats the magic number has always been 10.
Mustangs left to question future
The Lone Star Mustangs are becoming synonymous with faltering in big moments.
Lynx will build on breakthrough
The Domino’s Lynx are confident that a repeat championship is in their future.
DMS confident of completing hat-trick
The club squash league returns this week with a new sponsor and defending champions DMS hope to impose their dominance on the opposition for a third season.
Derek Haines, HospiceCare approach $1 million finish line
The Cayman Islands' own "Marathon Man" Derek Haines is gazing down the homestretch of his monumental effort to raise $1 million to build a new facility for Cayman HospiceCare.
Haines fund reaches $700,000
Derek Haines is well on his way to the magic $1 million mark after the summer lull, with two marathons to go.
Hellcats set to bolster legacy
A year ago, the dms West Bay Hellcats were seemingly on the decline.
Lynx eager to dethrone Panthers
The Domino’s Lynx are ready to deliver revenge on the gridiron.
Power failure knocks out Digicel network
The Digicel mobile phone network temporarily failed on Wednesday afternoon.
Hellcats roar, claim top spot
The dms West Bay Hellcats are on course for another gridiron championship.
Scorpions and Sharks score upsets
The Lady Sharks and CrossFit 7Mile Scorpions served notice of their championship intentions.
Cool donation for new HospiceCare facility
GeoCayman, a division of NCB Group has committed their support to Derek Haines fund raising challenge to donate the plans, installatin services and proved the gothermal cooling systems at cost, for the new 5,000 sq. Hospicecare facility.
Digicel acquires Sportsmax, submarine fiber assets
Digicel has acquired majority ownership and control of St. Lucia-based International Media Content Ltd., parent company of regional sports broadcaster, SportsMax.
Androgroup wired to tackle repeat
Parity might be the biggest stumbling block for the Androgroup Killa-Panthers.
Predators hunt down Panthers
Week 13 of the Digicel Premier League at the Ed Bush field was all about postseason positioning.
New singer makes life even ‘Suiter’
Jamaican-born singer, Tanisha Lewis, has boosted the sound of one of Cayman's best-known bands
Sharks allow Lynx to grab win
Week 12 of the Digicel Premier League continued in full force at the Ed Bush field in West Bay with six exciting games on Saturday.
Panthers succumb to Mustangs
In Week 11 of the Digicel Premier League, the Burger King Panthers received their first loss of the season, against the Lone Star Mustangs.
Haines grateful to Androgroup
Androgroup is the latest of a number of local companies that have offered to help Derek Haines in his six-marathon challenge to build a new hospice facility.
Marathon fees rising
Organizers of the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon remind runners that the deadline to get the lowest registration rate is Sept. 4.
Disruption to 911 calls linked to network issue
A connection failure disabling emergency calls could happen again, warns the Department of Public Safety Communications.
Killa B’zzz sting Andro Panthers
Playoff intensity was in great supply in Week 10 of the Digicel Premier League.
Vicious Hellcats corral Mustangs
Week 9 of the Digicel Premier League produced lots of excitement on the gridrion.
Tacklers drive to prepare kids with school supplies
Flag football wants local kids to return to the classroom on the right foot.
Mustangs trample over Predators
Many eyes in the flag football world were trained on the Lone Star Mustangs and Island Heritage Predators.
RCIPS calling: Answer on the first ring
We are quite pleased to learn that the police have adopted a new policy where officers will keep victims of crime updated as to the status of investigations.
Panthers claw Hellcats to pieces
The Digicel Premier League, put on by the Cayman Islands Flag Football Association, crossed its mid-season point in dramatic fashion.
Sonova Beach rallies to title
The Digicel Beach Volleyball League saw a dramatic conclusion on Public Beach.
Panthers and Hellcats high five
Cayman Islands Flag Football Association completed its sixth week of games of the Digicel Summer Premier League on Saturday and the likely playoff positions became more predictable.
Haines completes San Francisco run as locals do 6K too
Derek Haines added the San Francisco Marathon to his target of six marathons for the year and was supported by runners in a local 6K to raise money for Cayman HospiceCare.
Hellcats pounce on Predators
The Digicel Premier League’s Week 5 saw the resourceful DMS WestBay Hellcats trounce the ascending Predators 13-6.
San Francisco next for Haines
Derek Haines takes on the fourth of his six marathons as part of a bid to raise $1 million for a new building in Camana Bay for Cayman HospiceCare this weekend.
KPMG Sharks hungry for more prey
The KPMG Sharks made a statement against the Maples Dolphins during Week 4 of the Digicel Premier League.
Robinson wants wild card spot
Teenage footballer Jiffon Robinson hopes to get help from Cayman’s general public to join three other Caymanians already selected for the Digicel KickStart Academy in Barbados this year.
Sturridge upbeat as Bony is lined up to replace Suarez
England striker Daniel Sturridge is in Jamaica this week on a working holiday, using the time to help promote youth football on the island.
Predators fillet meager Dolphins
Week 3 of the Digicel Premier League saw exciting games at the Ed Bush field, with none more fascinating than the showdown between the Island Heritage Predators and the Maples Dolphins.
Encompass roll to Pony crown
The season ended in thrilling style in the Pony Division as the two best teams squared off for the knockout championship.
Panthers stalking Digicel title
Going into Week 2 of the Digicel Premier League, the Burger King Panthers look like the team to beat.
Annex flagged for youth camps
Youth flag football will take center stage this summer.
Haines had to dig deep to finish
Derek Haines completed the Pamplona Marathon in Spain but had to overcome the after-effects of a cold to do so.
Narcisse set for Mohawks return
Jerome Narcisse is planning to continue his basketball journey in Europe.
Haines bonds cell phone firms
Derek Haines has thought up another revenue stream to achieve his $1 million Cayman HospiceCare target and in the process has united the island’s two main telecommunications companies.
Killa-Panthers eager to bite back
After a less than convincing start to their title defense, the Androgroup Killa-Panthers are hungry to make amends.
O’Garro and Simpson weigh options
Shaad O’Garro and Deandre Simpson could be among the next wave of Caymanian talent to hit the hard-court overseas.
Panthers maul Sharks in opener
The Burger King Panthers have started their title defense on a positive note.
Haines gets $100k again
Derek Haines is a step closer to reaching his $1 million challenge with a new donation of $100,000 donation.
Local hoopsters score praise
As local basketball heads into its offseason, it is worth a look back at some of the key performers.
Warriors look to rebuild clan
The Dominos Warriors face a lot of questions this offseason.
CPL will bowl them over again
Caribbean sports fans get a double treat this summer because immediately after the World Cup concludes it’s the second staging of the Caribbean Premier League.
Charterland build third triumph
Charterland continue to be a powerhouse in local basketball.
Sol burn Warriors for three-peat
Cayman Islands basketball officially has another dynasty.
Government sees Anglin as perfect sporting ambassador
As government looks to promote sports, it will continue to lean on one of its most prominent officials.
Encompass cash out CIBC-FCIB to set up Greenlight showdown
A thrilling end to the season is in the making for the Pony division of Cayman Little League’s 25th season.
Smoothie King ready to make history by erasing Charterland
Smoothie King is ready to announce itself as a force in local basketball.
Scott: Small roster serves us well
At first glance it would seem a lack of substitutes would hurt the Dominos Warriors.
Sonova crew spill Hot Chocolate
Public Beach was a sports-lovers paradise as both football and volleyball shared centre stage.
