Topic: East End
Juvenile girls prison plan at odds with Constitution
Cayman Islands prisons will not meet constitutional requirements that female juvenile prisoners be housed separately from adult female prisoners by November.
Appointment resolves audit committee flap
After a bit of political wrangling Wednesday, West Bay MLA Capt. Eugene Ebanks accepted a nomination for membership of the Legislative Assembly's Public Accounts Committee.
Huta expects a bright Future
Future Sports Club in West Bay has for many years been a conveyor belt of young footballing talent, thanks to the tireless input from technical director Roy “Huta” Ebanks and his dedicated coaches.
Schools outfitted with life-saving devices
Six schools on Grand Cayman and three in Cayman Brac are getting a jump-start on a potential life-saver, thanks to a $20,000 project of the Cayman Heart Fund.
Underwater photo workshop bubbles with success
Underwater photographers from eight countries sharpened their skills during a series of workshops in the East End with British professional snapper Alex Mustard.
Professor: Health City novel project for Caribbean
Health City Cayman Islands has caught the attention of international researchers interested in the feasibility of large-scale medical tourism in the Caribbean and the potential effects of such a large development on a small territory like Cayman.
East End continues on with magical form
East End Mystical Youth are, without a doubt, the preeminent force in local dominoes.
PAC chairman offers to resign
Public Accounts Committee Chairman Roy McTaggart has offered to resign his seat on the oversight panel as soon as the five-member group and the auditor general scrutinize the ruling People’s Progressive Movement’s government programs.
New stamps feature shipwreck anchors
Anchors, shipwrecks, diving and history come together in the latest issue of postage stamps.
Kai drama over 50-acre development
Cayman Kai residents turned out to weigh in on the Kai Village PAD.
Murray plans ultra local race
Local ultra-distance runner James Murray has got such a busy schedule ahead of him it sounds exhausting just reading it.
Clampdown on unlicensed port vendors
Vendors selling arts, crafts and jewellery to tourists claim they have been moved off the Royal Watler pier by port officials.
Mercuryman wants to double
After the success of the inaugural Mercuryman Triathlon at the start of the year, confirmation of the next one has just been released.
Students head back to schools next week
The Ministry of Education and the Departmetn of Education Services releases dates for new and returning students to government schools for 2013/2014 academic year.
Domino results
Dominoes in the Cayman Islands is in the midst of its postseason.
Defendant tells court his car broke down
Tareek Ricketts told the court on Tuesday that he was a few minutes away from the scene of a fatal shooting because his car broke down.
Shetty hospital halfway to February opening
The 140-bed hospital in East End is set to open in six months.
Children’s camps target young ‘bubblemakers’
Hundreds of young tourists are learning to dive in Cayman’s waters through a series of courses and camps aimed at the next generation of SCUBA lovers.
Plans for West Bay ostrich hatchery may not fly upon resident objections
A proposed ostrich hatchery may have trouble getting off the ground.
Family reunion turns to tragedy
A 26-year-old father of four killed in a car accident in the early hours of Saturday had arrived in Grand Cayman only 12 hours earlier to take up a job on a fishing boat.
Progressives deliver policy update with first meeting since election
In its first public meeting since the 22 May elections, the ruling People's Progressive Movement on Saturday told an audience that exciting times were in prospect, the economy was improving and changes were on the way.
Import duty break on electric cars nears
Slowly but surely, Cayman's electric car charging station network is taking shape.
Candidates, officials look to by-election
This afternoon’s decision by Chief Justice Anthony Smellie regarding the eligibility of West Bay MLA and Cabinet minister Tara Rivers to serve elected government may trigger a district by-election in as little as six weeks.
Fatal crash in East End
A 26-year-old man was killed in East End early Saturday when the car in which he was a passenger crashed into the sea wall.
Four men aboard canoe in custody
Four men aboard a canoe off the coast of Grand Cayman Tuesday gave conflicting stories about how they came to be there.
All-Stars blind East End to end long-standing streak
East End Mystical Youth went unbeaten for over 12 months and the better part of two seasons.
LIME dives to fix cable
Engineers, including a team of SCUBA divers, are working to find and fix an electrical fault on a key underwater communications cable that has caused Internet connection problems across the Cayman Islands.
Teenager dreams big after winning ...
A Caymanian teenager is taking the first small steps towards achieving his dream of running his own Caribbean hotel chain.
Cayman wild chicken back on table
Cayman wild chickens once left to roam freely are being raised for the meat and eggs. Some residents see it as a thriving business.
Curfew reduces stabbing sentence
A jury found Justin Ramoon not guilty of attempted murder but guilty of wounding with intent to cause serious bodily harm, for which he was sentenced to seven years nine months, after receiving credit for time on curfew awaiting trial.
Cayman weather radar imagery available to public on Internet
Cayman Islands residents can now track the exact location of coming showers using radar imagery posted on the national weather service website.
Stand Up for the Children Challenge 2013
Stand up paddle boarding has become a hugely popular sport anywhere there’s water and let’s face it, the Cayman Islands certainly has enough to go around.
Health City: One solution to unemployment
Health City Cayman Islands offers one potential solution to our country's unemployment problem.
No drug testing, no police clearance, no problem!
The majority of Caymanians working on the construction of Health City Cayman Islands would not have jobs, if the usual requirements for employment on construction sites were followed.
Policy: reveal ministers’ travel
Government ministers' travel costs must now be published for every official trip they take.
Stingrays spurted under Copley
Stingray Swim Club celebrated its end of season banquet in its first full year under the leadership of head coach Andy Copley.
Pilot claims air ambulance venture is ready to launch
A Cayman Airways pilot is in discussions with health chiefs over his bid to establish the territory’s first on-island air ambulance service.
East End a few slams away from taking season crown again
East End Mystical Youth are on the cusp of more domino glory.
Turtles on track for record year
This year's turtle nesting season looks set to be even more successful than last year's record showing.
July 2013 market update
Local real estate broker James Bovell discusses property trends and highlights infrastructure issues in Cayman.
Mystical Youth bewitch Archies
As the weeks progress, East End Mystical Youth continue to tighten their grip on local dominoes.
CIREBA honours local surveyor
The Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association honoured Patrick C. Broderick in recognition of his contributions to the real estate industry as a surveyor and for his ongoing commitment to developing projects of the highest standards.
Panton cashes in on rookie form
Matthew Panton was not the fastest rider at Jet Around Cayman 2013 but he was the richest.
Unsung heroes are honoured at Stingray Awards night
Sunset House owner Adrien Briggs was honoured for a lifetime contribution to the tourism industry at the 10th annual Stingray Awards last week.
Domino results
Island All Stars registered an emphatic victory in local dominoes.
Police watchful over gang tensions
Gang tensions are still simmering beneath the surface on the streets of Grand Cayman nearly two years after a series of tit-for-tat murders rocked the island.
One freed – more to follow?
One convicted killer is out of Northward prison. How many others will follow?
Every school is well served to learn to smash and volley
There are some well-kept secrets in the Cayman Islands – and one of them is that tennis is now taught in every government primary school.
Man who once faced death now set free
A convicted killer who had been sentenced to death in the Cayman Islands
during the 1980s [crime scene depicted in photo above] was released Friday from prison.
Online poll: Independent legislators unlikely to make difference
This week's poll question drew cynicism, bafflement and little hope for improvement
Riders cycle for sight
Cyclists took to the road on Sunday to raise funds to buy equipment to check children's sight.
Mystery of the East End Anchor
An anchor divorced from its ship always has a story attached. Sometimes, these stories are true.
Blues edge closer to 1,000 target
According to the latest blue iguana surveys, some 750 of the once almost extinct reptiles now survive in the wild in Cayman.
Dr. Cridland’s services awarded
Dr Cridland receives award from Cayman Islands Medical and Dental Society.
New buildings proposed downtown
Planning officials look at new buildings downtown and in Camana Bay.
Lionfish spread into Mediterranean
Lionfish have been found in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time in 20 years, sparking concerns that a widespread invasion of the species looms.
Plenty of chances to stay fit
Weekend warriors have a feast of events to compete in soon, starting with the Flowers Sea Swim.
Last C4C lawmaker joins ruling government
Indepenent legislator Roy McTaggart is crossing the Legislative Assembly floor to join the People's Progressive Movement's government benches.
Roti Shop grills Sea Inn
Dominoes is pushing forward into summer on Cayman.
Driver exceeded critical speed of 91 mph, jury hears
Herman Arnis Byrd died in January 2012 after the car he was driving took a bend at faster than the speed at which it could be safely negotiated.
Hurricane response team prepared for worst
Emergency services and government heads have been urged to ensure their disaster plans are finalized in anticipation of an active hurricane season.
Editorial for 05 June: Campaigners' promise is kept
The debate over the landfill on Grand Cayman continues.
Mixed-use development proposed for Cayman Kai
A developer is seeking to create a 50-acre PAD in Cayman Kai.
The Reef gains TripAdvisor accolade for success
The Reef resort at East End has been awarded a prestigious accolade.
19 March, 1948 to 7 May, 2013 Anna Consuelo Yates Ebanks
Consuelo Ebanks nee Yates died on 7 May 2013.
Editorial for 31 May: Sensible OMOV debate required
Sensible debate is needed on one man one vote issue.
Domino results
Local dominoes is pushing ahead into the summer.
Maples keeps it all ship shape with buoyant donation
Sailing has increased in participation in schools in recent years and thanks to a cash boost by a top law firm, it looks set to become even more popular.
Observers: Cayman needs ‘equality of votes’
Election observers put a new spin on the 'one man, one vote' debate.
Bush boosts UDP future, doubts McLaughlin as premier
Former Premier McKeeva Bush on Friday said he harboured great hopes for the United Democratic Party, forecasting a strong future for the group.
Looking at a 'one man, one vote' government
Who would have won under a one man, one vote system?
Wrongful imprisonment lawsuit filed against Cayman government
A man arrested in a case involving the rape of an underage girl sues after all allegations against him are dropped.
