Topic: East End
Move the GT dump
Letter writer says the dump is in the wrong place and needs to be relocated immediately.
Diver fights off reef shark
A lionfish culler filmed himself fighting off an aggressive reef shark in a dramatic encounter in Grand Cayman’s waters that has been broadcast around the world.
East End resort joins luxury hotel chain
The Reef Resort in the East End will become part of the world famous luxury hotel chain Wyndham in a franchise agreement from 2015.
Health City still awaits first patient
Plans for Health City to welcome its first patients this week have been put back.
YMCA invites community to town hall meetings
The YMCA invites community members and leaders to participate in town hall meetings.
Absent ministers opposed 'one man' motion
Government ministers absent from a key Legislative Assembly vote say they would have opposed the"'one man, one vote" motion.
Bush: I’ll back 'one man' before PPM plan
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush says he'll back"'one man, one vote" before an at-large, island-wide election system.
Calls for 'culling team' to fight lionfish threat
A government funded team of lionfish cullers could be required to fight the threat posed by the invasive predators to Cayman’s dive and fishing industries.
Off The Beaten Track raised $14k
The Off the Beaten Track bush race, which was run recently, was another huge success not only for the runners and organizers but for the charities benefiting from the unique ultra-marathon.
Ameline was not pushed for time
Time trial specialist Jerome Ameline tested his legs on the first event of the 2014 cycling calendar, the 10-mile individual time trial, knowing that he was overwhelming favorite because his two closest rivals were absent.
Cayman patients could be referred to Health City
Cayman Islands patients needing heart surgery could soon be referred to Health City instead of overseas facilities, officials have confirmed.
Trust, government on collision course
Plans for a ten mile extension to the East West Arterial Highway could run into a roadblock in the form of a statute that provides an additional layer of legal protection to National Trust land.
Showtime for Cayman's farmers
The Cayman Islands Agricultural Show is not only one of the longest-running events in the country, but one of the most popular as well.
Good buzz on island this year
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island is now deep in the busy high season.
Lower duty rate starts for electric cars
Electric powered cars and hybrids are now much cheaper to import.
Boundary lines must be redrawn, minister says
Cayman may be looking at another redistricting prior to the next general election.
Premier: 'One man' motion an 'assault'
Premier Alden McLaughlin says a recent one man, one vote motion was a political "assault" on him.
'One man, one vote' divides coalition gov't
A wild finish to the 'one man, one vote' debate shows up a few splits in the coalition government.
Palmer backs major golf course development
Sports legend Arnold Palmer flew into Cayman last week to throw his weight behind a $360 million golf resort project in the eastern districts.
Recognition in the arts, culture
Guests attended Cayfest's annual National Arts and Awards ceremony, where the winners were announced.
Premier tackles ‘one man, one vote’
Government takes a new path on 'one man, one vote.'
Domino report
dominoes
Premier: Legislative Assembly may get extra member
Will the number of Legislative Assembly members soon grow to 19?
Golf development will fund road
A $40 million extension to the East-West arterial road will be paid for through “reallocation of import duty” from the Ironwood golf and homes development, according to Premier Alden McLaughlin.
Gov’t rejects minimum wage motion
A legislative proposal asking the ruling Progressives government to accept a $5 per hour minimum wage was defeated Wednesday.
Elite kids enjoy flawless start
After a week of positive national results, local youth football kicks into focus.
Welcome, Health City
Hundreds of dignitaries gathered to hail the birth of a “third pillar” of Cayman’s economy and a new model for global healthcare at the official opening of Health City Cayman Islands on Tuesday.
Health City: A milestone achievement
Today's opening of Health City Cayman Islands may be the most significant even in Cayman Islands business history in 50 years.
Base wage, 'one man, one vote' get consideration
Some hot button issues with voters will come before the Legislative Assembly this week.
Bodden Town hoping to knock out bad health among youth
The Cayman Islands Government and the CI Boxing Association are taking aim at Bodden Town residents.
Business fee reductions planned
Cayman's small businesses may get a break in the next government budget, but civil servants won't.
Domino report
Island All Stars notched another big win at the domino table.
Edwards: Surf Challenge will go on
The organizer of East End’s biggest jet ski race intends to keep the event going.
Chamber Council to Minister: Find GT dump fix by Sept. 30
Chamber president says fix Cayman's solid waste problem now, not later.
New Palmer golf course for Cayman
Arnold ‘The King’ Palmer is coming to the Cayman Islands to open a new golf course.
Key handover for Health City
The key to Health City Cayman Islands was officially turned over Friday from the contractors to the local partner in the project, Gene Thompson.
Kiwani cyclists prepare to pedal
The Kiwanis Club of Grand Cayman hosts its anual bike-a-thon this Sunday.
East End clobber ultra
East End Mystical Youth continue to rack up victories in dominoes.
Forbes's memory is still on track
Aspiring champion athletes get another chance to assess their progress in the Reuben Forbes Memorial Track Meet at the North Side Playing Field on Saturday.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Surfers to take flight on kites
Kitesurfing is coming to the fore in local sports.
District post offices to close Saturdays
Hell, Bodden Town, North Side and East End post offices will no longer be open on Saturday, as of Feb. 15, the Postal Service has announced.
East End race attracts big fleet
Over thirty sailors took off to the eastern districts to sail in the idyllic waters inside the reef on the north eastern tip of the island over the Heroes Day long weekend.
Overtime, other costs for firefighters top $500,000
Some wholesale changes are being proposed for Cayman's fire service.
Cross Island was all excitement
The annual Cross Island Relay is one of the oldest and most popular road runs in Grand Cayman and Sunday’s race from Gun Bay in East End must be up there with the best for excitement.
Four years for store robber
A masked robber who wielded a fake gun in a raid on a North Side grocery store has been jailed for four years.
Two admit involvement in robbery of NS store
Two men pleaded guilty Monday to charges relating to last year's robbery at Chisholm's supermarket in North Side.
Divers say Cayman is top spot
The Cayman Islands has been voted as the top scuba diving destination in the Caribbean and Atlantic.
Minister: Landfill will stay in GT
Government sets an outline for its George Town landfill remediation plans.
Public standards law requires full disclosure
Many more public servants will have to report their financial interests to government watchdogs later this year.
League kicks in with full schedule
The Premier League returned to action in earnest this week with matches on Sunday, mid-week and more this weekend too.
School shooters target titles
Netball in the junior ranks is set to reach a crescendo.
EE Surf Challenge race sinks
East end Surf Challange celebrated the Cayman lifestyle, from concerts to that most traditional foods - fish tea and fried fish.
Bermuda cops probe Cayman officer’s death
A review of a local police officer's death will eventually be made public, police commanders say.
All Stars dazzle
Local dominoes saw Island All Stars earn fresh kudos.
Cross relay wants 100
The road racing season is fully under way and the next major event comes with the ever expanding Cross Island Relay this weekend.
Chamber: No rush on ‘one man, one vote’
'One man, one vote' doesn't need to happen tomorrow, Chamber of Commerce leaders say.
Mercuryman tested their mettle
Completing a half-iron triathlon is the toughest sporting challenge in the Cayman Islands, yet around 100 did so and in horrendous conditions many finished with smiles on their faces.
Jacques Scott fuels slammers
Dominoes hopes to produce new heroes this holiday weekend.
A local brew that’s good for you
Local company Saucha is helping people in Cayman embrace a healthy lifestyle
Island All Stars burn up Roti crew, Mystical Youth still magical
Local dominoes is marching ahead this year.
Surf Challenge returns for fun
The annual East End Surf Challenge is on this weekend and although the jet skiing races are on Monday, Heroes Day, all the fun starts on Friday.
Attempted murder sent to Grand Court
A defendant accused of attempting to kill a man in East End earlier this month appeared in court Tuesday.
Pro boarders set to thrill twice
Kiteboarding’s popularity will get a huge boost with two big events in Grand Cayman next month.
Reunion for crash drivers
A visitor to Cayman who was injured when his car slid out of control on a wet road surface in Bodden Town reunited last week with the dump truck driver whose quick thinking and fast reflexes prevented the accident from being far more serious.
Stabbing case in court
Handel Dale Bodden appeared in Summary Court on Wednesday, accused of wounding a man with intent to cause him grievous bodily harm.
Consider waste management sites in each district
Writer suggests creating multiple facilities after shutting down the George Town dump.
Man arrested in East End stabbing
Police have arrested a suspect for stabbing a man in East End Wednesday night.
Bodden wants High Rock on track
Osbourne Bodden hopes to fuel a positive release for Cayman’s need for speed.
East End slams on
Dominoes makes its return for the New Year.
Iton races into pole position
Karyll Iton is hoping to rev his racing dreams to the limit.
Developer seeks road extension
Developers behind a proposed $360 million golf course and vacation home development have offered to partner with government to build a 10-mile extension to the East-West Arterial road as part of the project.
