Topic: East End
Abandoned boat found on East End reef
Police are investigating after an abandoned boat was found Saturday morning on a reef off Austin Connolly Drive in East End.
Pic of the Week: Unexpected magic in East End
Austin Conolly Drive in East End offered a magical view on a recent Sunday evening as a mother and daughter were on a drive.
Two arrested in East End motorcycle crackdown
Police have seized motorbikes and arrested two men for dangerous driving and other offences after a spate of reckless behaviour on East End roads
No room for vigilante action, police warn
Police on Monday warned against vigilante action after a mob attacked a female driver involved in a collision with a pedestrian
Key takeaways from East End candidates’ forum
The first in a series of candidate forums hosted by the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce kicked off on Thursday evening and it was the five candidates — three independents, one CINP and one PPM — vying for the East End constituency who were up first.
A year on and the wait continues for restrooms in East End beach
A $250,000 application by the Public Works Department for a public toilet block, two cabanas, a parking lot and a buffer wall, which was first filed in January 2024, has been adjourned for the second time by the Central Planning Authority.
Defence: Evidence of key witness ‘flawed’ in conspiracy to murder trial
Counsel for defendant Antascio Rankine said that the prosecution's evidence and the summing up disguised gaps in the case against his client.
Police probe sunken canoe mystery
A sunken canoe with no one on board sparked a tri-service emergency response early on Friday morning.
Long-delayed psychiatric centre expects first patients next week
Politicians gathered at the Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre in East End as the 54-bed unit officially opened, years behind schedule.
Hospital worker killed by vehicle got engaged in India last week
A 32-year-old hospital lab technician who died on Saturday after he was hit by a car as he walked to work had just returned from India, where he had become engaged to be married.
Minister Rankine seeks to dredge East End swim hole
The Ministry of Planning has applied for a coastal works licence to dredge out an area of 12,000 square feet of the seabed in East End.
Court reserves judgment in blue iguana sanctuary case
Two government bodies faced off in court on Wednesday in a long-running row over a road that crossed through habitat for Cayman's endangered blue iguanas.
Man arrested following suspected attempted arson
A man remained in custody Sunday after being arrested following a suspected attempted arson in East End.
Man stabbed at East End football field
Police are investigating a stabbing at the East End football field in which a man was wounded in the head and abdomen.
Infrastructure work on East End affordable housing lots begins
Roadway and stormwater-management infrastructure work is set to begin at a proposed affordable housing project on the site of the old Sunrise Cottage Retirement Home on Austin Conolly Drive in East End.
Seven hurt in East End collision
Seven people were taken to hospital for treatment on Monday night following a collision involving a Kia Sorento and Nissan Frontier in East End.
East End beach carpark may increase coastal erosion, says DoE
Proposed public amenities at an East End beach, including a carpark and toilets, are likely to cause erosion of the shoreline, according to the Department of Environment.
Investigation into Adrian Williamson’s death still ongoing
Specialised forensic testing is still being conducted on Adrian Williamson, the man whose remains were found in East End in November, to determine how he died, police have confirmed.
Robbers with hammer and knife target cyclist
Police are investigating a report of a man who was robbed while cycling on Sea View Road in East End early on Thursday morning.
East End residents rattled after recent shootings
The tranquil community of East End is again in the spotlight following the recent murder of Sven Connor, and those who call it home say it’s not the kind of attention they want.
Sven Brett Connor identified as East End murder victim
Police have identified Sven Brett Connor as the man who was murdered on Thursday night in East End.
Missing man Adrian Williamson identified after remains found in East End
Police have confirmed that the remains recovered in the mangrove area of East End on 30 Nov. is that of missing man Adrian Williamson.
Police release details about skeletal remains found in East End
Male skeletal remains found in East End last week are believed to be those of a 20-30 year old man, approximately 5'11" tall.
East End man dies in freak accident
A 30-year-old East End man was killed Wednesday, when he became trapped under a vehicle he had been working on.
Mystery in the mangroves: Murder or mishap?
The quiet community of East End is still reeling from the news that the skeletal remains of a man has been found in their district.
Neighbours object to $10M East End condo complex
A planning application for a $10 million apartment block on the seafront in East End has received objections from neighbouring land owners and the Department of Environment.
Machete man flees after aggravated burglary in East End
A burglar carrying a machete kicked down a door inside a home in East End, injuring the resident, before stealing cash and fleeing the scene.
East End resident seeks approval for shipping container home
A landowner is asking the Central Planning Authority to allow him to keep his temporary home in East End which built from a 20-foot shipping container.
Morritt’s applies to expand its East End timeshare resort
Morritt’s Resort has submitted a planning application to expand its popular beachfront property in East End with a five-storey building extension containing 33 more guest rooms.
House goes up in flames after being struck by lightning
When lightning struck off Quantum Lane in East End, around 6:30am on Tuesday, Ellee Rankin was jolted out of her sleep, and she immediately knew the bolt had to have been close.
Man found dead at Barefoot Beach
A 55-year-old George Town man was found dead at Barefoot Beach in East End Wednesday afternoon, 28 June, police have reported.
Video | The grand visit beach clean
More than 800 pounds of trash was collected from a beach clean up at East End Wall across from East End Primary on Sunday.
Housing development threatens future ‘Hell East’ tourist site
“Unique landscape” that was earmarked as a possible tourist attraction may be lost forever if the Central Planning Authority allows a residential development to be built over it.
‘Under siege’: Sargassum invasion dents tourism recovery
An unwelcome return visitor to Cayman’s shores is putting a dampener on the tourism recovery for bars, restaurants and hotels across the island.
Police investigate firearm incident in East End
Police are investigating a firearm incident over the weekend in East End, in which a weapon was brandished during an altercation.
Arriving Cubans’ plea: ‘Don’t send us back’
Hundreds of Cubans braved dangerous seas in makeshift boats to reach Cayman's shores. Now they are asking Cayman's government not to send them back.
EN ESPAÑOL: Una suplica de los cubanos que llegan: ‘No nos devuelvan’
Los cubanos que huyen del régimen de Castro han llegado en número récord a la isla.
Frente al centro comunitario en East End, un grupo...
Multi-million dollar East End condo development application adjourned
A $9 million East End condo development application has been deferred by the Central Planning Authority for the second time, over concerns about density issues.
$9 million East End development to return to CPA
An application for the construction of a $9 million condo development in East End is expected to return to the Central Planning Authority on Wednesday, 13 Oct.
Cayman’s ‘opaque’ election campaign financing rules flagged
The 'Election Expert Mission' from the British Islands and the Mediterranean Region has identified the lack of transparency in election campaign financing as one of the key areas for growth highlighted by their report, made public on Friday.
Closed care home sore point in East End, North Side
It may be almost two years since Sunrise Cottage closed its doors in East End, but the absence of the residential facility for senior citizens is still being felt in the constituencies of East End and North Side.
Crosstalk debate: East End candidates face off
East End candidates Arden McLean, McCleary Frederick and Isaac Rankine join Crosstalk host Barrie Quappe to debate the issues affecting their district.
Cost of living, development top issues for candidates in East End
On Nomination Day, the three East End candidates in the upcoming election shared the main topics that will dominate their campaigns.
Cayman’s oldest woman dies at 105
Stella Louise Welcome of East End passed away on 8 Jan. at the age of 105.
Eastern district businesses find innovative ways to survive
With Cayman’s borders still closed to international travel, businesses are having to make some tough and innovative decisions.
Boutique resort opens in East End
The Cottages, a new tourism property in Colliers, East End, celebrated its official opening on Saturday, 1 Feb. The 10 bed-and-breakfast-style cottages with kitchenettes allow for self-catering, but the resort also offers daily breakfast.
Two stabbed in East End brawl
Two men were stabbed during a fight near a bar on Sea View Road in East End shortly after midnight on Monday.
Two held for attack on DoE officer
Two men have been detained for the assault of a senior Department of Environment conservation officer who suffered a head injury on Tuesday during an arrest in East End. They have since been bailed.
Underwater ‘train wreck’ could be relic of phosphate mining
The discovery of old-fashioned train wheel-sets in shallow water off East End may be linked to the bygone era of phosphate mining in the Cayman Islands, historians believe.
Divers discover ‘train wreck’ off East End
Dive shop owner Steve Broadbelt thought he had seen it all. That was until he stumbled across a train wreck in the shallow waters off East End.
Three masked men break into East End home
Three masked intruders, one armed with a gun, broke into a home on the Queens Highway in East End in the early hours of Thursday morning.
CIBC FirstCaribbean opens branch at Health City
CIBC FirstCaribbean’s opened a new branch at Health City in East End on 12 June with a ribbon cutting ceremony with executives, directors, government officials and guests.
East End’s Sunrise Cottage seniors home shuts its doors
Elderly residents of East End’s Sunrise Centre have been moved to a residential home in West Bay after the facility closed down.
Pole fire causes widespread power outages
Power outages affected thousands Friday evening in Savannah, Bodden Town and East End. The Caribbean Utilities Company reported outages began around 7:00pm due to a pole fire.
Sunrise Cottage closes
East End Sunrise Cottage, the Department of Children and Family Services' oldest residential facility for seniors, closed on Wednesday, 29 May.
Memories of mum from an earlier era
A daughter recalls her mother’s thatch-making efforts
Morritt’s Tortuga Club celebrates 30 years
Wednesday was the best day of David Morritt’s life. Morritt said that multiple times during his Morritt’s Tortuga Club 30th anniversary event in East End, where dozens of people gathered at the timeshare resort property to celebrate.
Cuban migrants move to East End civic centre
Cuban asylum applicants previously detained in a Prison Service facility in George Town will now await their process in East End under a supervised release programme.
Police seek three attempted robbery suspects
Police are seeking assistance in locating three men who were captured on CCTV footage attempting to burgle a residence on Sea View Road in...
Eco-resort planned for East End’s Barefoot Beach
The Dart group is supporting plans for an eco-resort featuring 89 cottages at Barefoot Beach in East End.
Date set for Fidelity Cross Island Relay
The organizers of the annual Fidelity Cross Island Relay have announced that the 45th edition of the event will take place on Sunday, Feb. 3.
BREAKING: Toddler drowns in East End
A toddler who went missing Friday evening just before 6 p.m. was later found unresponsive in the ocean near Austin Connolly Drive in East End. The family of the girl, who was not quite 2 years old, had notified police that she was missing.
Cayman welcomes 2019 with celebrations and fireworks
As the clocks struck midnight, the light show began. Fireworks illuminated the night sky from West Bay to East End as Grand Cayman rang in the new year in style.
Visitor dies in kitesurfing accident
A visitor from the United States died from injuries suffered during a kitesurfing accident that happened on Thursday.
East End chicken farm plan denied
After approving plans in May to build an $800,000 commercial poultry farm in East End, on Wednesday the Central Planning Authority refused similar plans to build the same farm on a different piece of land – despite the new land being farther away from fresh groundwater that was at risk of being contaminated under the original plans.
One found guilty of Christmas Eve robbery
A jury found Marvin Gregory Grant guilty of robbery, but not guilty of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs in connection with a robbery on the beach at Morritt’s Resort on Christmas Eve.
Sargassum invasion hits Cayman again
Several Cayman Islands beaches were blanketed in foul-smelling sargassum weed again this week, with the Department of Environment warning periodic seaweed invasions are likely to continue.
Schools join beach cleanup efforts
More than 120 volunteers, including students, parents, teachers and community members, took part in an effort to clean up a previously pristine East End beach on Sunday.
East End residents meet with police constables
East End residents got to share their thoughts with their local constables on Thursday, when the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service held a community meeting at the East End Presbyterian Church Hall.
Hotel burglary charge sent to Grand Court for sentence
A man who pleaded guilty to burglary in Summary Court has been sent to Grand Court for sentencing because a magistrate’s sentencing power is limited to four years for this offense.
Man in stabbing case appears in court
A 22-year-old man arrested last week in connection with a stabbing in East End appeared in court Friday charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm.
Man arrested in stabbing case
Police arrested a 22-year-old man from East End Thursday on suspicion of attempted murder, following a July 31 stabbing of a man on Sea View Road in East End.
