Topic: East End
Police: Man stabbed by cyclist in East End
A man is in critical condition at Cayman Islands Hospital following a stabbing late Tuesday afternoon in East End. The man was standing outside a residence on Sea View Road, when a man passed on a bicycle and stabbed him around 5:15 p.m., according to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Trial set for Christmas Eve cocaine robbery
A September trial has been set for three men accused of involvement in the cocaine robbery at Morritt’s Tortuga Resort in East End on Dec. 24 last year.
Jury hears excessive speed caused East End road fatalities
An inquest into four deaths began on Tuesday, with a Coroner’s Jury hearing evidence that excessive speed caused a collision in which three tourists and one resident were killed in East End last year.
Man pleads guilty to grievous bodily harm in stabbing case
Jaron Calvin Solomon, 29, pleaded guilty Monday to causing grievous bodily harm to his ex-girlfriend, who was stabbed multiple times. He was originally charged with attempted murder.
Power lines block roadway in East End
High winds took down power lines in East End, obstructing the roadway and forcing police to close parts of Seaview Road near High Rock Road. The power lines were still live as of 10 a.m. Saturday and the area was considered unsafe, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service said.
Large chicken farm approved in East End
Plans for an $800,000 commercial poultry farm of up to 10,000 chickens in East End have been approved, despite concerns about the method of farming intended for the site.
East End travels south of the border
Hayman Island is located on the northern tip of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, approximately 10,000 miles from the Cayman Islands. That short geography lesson is the origin of a most interesting story.
Elderly visitor dies after dive
A 70-year-old American visitor died Friday after she suffered difficulties while on a dive.
Governor makes splash in East End
Governor Anwar Choudhury enjoyed a soaking at the Blow Holes in East End when he visited the district on Friday, April 13.
East End man identified as Florida boat accident victim
A Caymanian boat captain who died late Monday off the coast of the Florida Keys has been identified as Armand Dilbert, 67, of East End.
EE woman’s death was misadventure
The death of Ester Emelina Scott on April 19, 2016, was by misadventure, a Coroner’s Jury ruled on Thursday. The jury of four women and three men heard evidence the previous day about the circumstances in which the rear wheels of a 26-foot dump truck rolled over her in her yard.
Overnight quarry fire in East End extinguished
A brush fire reported in the East End district of Grand Cayman late Tuesday was extinguished after nine hours, fire officials said.
East End brush fire extinguished
A brush fire reported on the East End of Grand Cayman late Tuesday, has been extinguished, fire officials said. The fire broke out in the vicinity of the East End quarry. Cayman Islands Fire Service crews had difficulty reaching the area due to the lack of road access and had to employ the use of an excavator to clear brush.
EDITORIAL – GM mosquitoes: What happened to the ‘Swat Team’?
In spring 2016, amid the maelstrom of fears over the Zika virus, the Cayman Islands government announced with considerable public fanfare that officials were partnering with a British firm to introduce a novel mosquito control method to the territory.
Meeting to debate East End mental health facility
The Ministry of Health will convene a public meeting at the East End Civic Centre on Wednesday night, Feb. 21, to discuss the district’s new mental health facility. The 7-9 p.m. gathering will feature representatives from the ministry, including Chief Officer Jennifer Ahearn and East End MLA Arden McLean.
Missing girl found
Police are requesting assistance in locating 11-year-old East End girl Azaria Jackson. Azaria has been missing from her home since Friday, Feb. 9, when she was last seen leaving for a sports day at the Annex Playfield in George Town.
Woman dies in East End accident
A 28-year-old woman was pronounced dead Thursday morning, following a single-vehicle accident near 179 Farm Road in East End. A Subaru with two occupants, the woman and a man, collided with a tree shortly after 2 a.m., the Royal Cayman Island Police Service said.
Security concerns addressed at East End mental health facility
Doctors and community leaders are reassuring East End residents about security as Cayman’s first long-term mental health center moves toward an August groundbreaking.
Letter: Items trigger fond memories of Cayman
The children who gave me their art are all grown up now, but I am writing this letter from far away to tell them how much joy their gift has given me and what wonderful memories of Cayman it still triggers in me after all these years.
Trial date set for Christmas Eve cocaine robbery
Two men charged in connection with the robbery of cocaine that washed up on an East End beach on Christmas Eve appeared in Grand Court Friday, when they pleaded not guilty and had their trial set for June 4.
CUC explains power outage
Equipment failure during scheduled maintenance and upgrade work on a transmission loop led to power outages in a number of districts on Grand Cayman Friday, the Caribbean Utilities Company said.
East End shooting range approved
Plans for a $1.45 million commercial shooting range in East End have been given the green light by the Central Planning Authority.
Second man charged in Christmas cocaine robbery
Fred Ollen McLaughlin was refused bail on Friday afternoon after appearing in Summary Court in connection with the Christmas Eve robbery at an East End beach involving 50 to 60 pounds of cocaine.
Grand Cayman’s trash problem continues to pile up
Residents and property owners are continuing to complain about inadequate garbage collection around Grand Cayman.
Cocaine washes ashore at East End resort
This was not the kind of “white Christmas” that Bing Crosby was singing about. A resort security guard was confronted by a masked man wielding a machete after tourists found several bricks of cocaine washed up on an East End beach.
Stolen rifle, bullets recovered
A man suspected of stealing a weapon and ammunition from an East End home Saturday was arrested Sunday by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Eastern districts cargo port plan floated
A draft proposal to construct a new cargo port in Grand Cayman’s eastern districts has been circulated to some MLAs and certain members of the local business community.
People Time Forgot: Olga and Earlie Whittaker
Olga and Earlie Whittaker made their home in East End, Grand Cayman.
NEW: East End road reopened following fatal crash
A motorcycle rider died Sunday morning after his vehicle and a truck collided in East End.
Helicopter/laser trial adjourned to Oct. 11
The man accused of shining a laser at an in-flight helicopter and its crew has had his trial adjourned until Wednesday, Oct. 11.
East Ender’s jerk chicken draws crowds
Cayman does not lay claim to inventing jerk chicken, but one young man in East End is producing his own fiery blend of char-grilled perfection to tantalize customers.
The People Time Forgot: Marshall Watler
Mr. Watler had eight children and one step-child. He had to work hard at many jobs to keep food on the table. As a young man, he sailed between Cuba, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands on a banana boat.
50 years ago: Protesters call for better roads; fogger visits East End
In the Aug. 16, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the following article titled “Marchers present petition” appeared: “It was certainly an unusual sight to see men and boys with placards marching through the streets of George Town yesterday."
Wyndham Reef Resort hosts new Sunday market every weekend
The Wyndham Reef Resort in East End features a new Sunday market every weekend. It is an arena to showcase local goods and services and features vendors that sell fruits, juices, hats, T-shirts, books, photos, coconut products and lots more locally-made items.
Exploring East End by bicycle
There is no shortage of interesting sites and attractions in East End, many of which can be explored by bike. One visiting American family from New Jersey opted for that mode of transport Thursday, as they took part in an EcoRides Cycling tour with guide Shane Edwards.
Hitting the road
Riders in the Cayman Islands Cycling Association’s 27-mile Handicap Road Race set off from Bodden Town early Sunday morning.
Health City offers innovative procedure for heart patients
Health City Cayman Islands has become the first hospital in the English speaking Caribbean to offer a new high-tech procedure for patients with irregular heartbeat.
Queen’s Baton passes into Cayman hands
The Queen’s Baton found its way into the hands of Cayman residents this weekend, when it made the rounds of several of the most scenic points of interest on Grand Cayman.
Campers visit East End seniors
Vacation Bible campers took to East End streets Wednesday to share Christian love and kindness with seniors as part of the United Church of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands camp’s mission.
Queen’s Baton arrives in Cayman on Friday
It’s been a trek four months in the making, but the Queen’s Baton, the Commonwealth’s equivalent to the Olympic flame, will land in Cayman on Friday as part of its 388-day journey leading up to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Man in court for attempted murder
Jaron Calvin Solomon, 28, appeared in Summary Court on Monday, charged with attempted murder and eight other offenses arising from an alleged stabbing at an East End business last Thursday.
UPDATE: Man charged in East End dive shop stabbing
A teenage employee at an East End dive resort was stabbed repeatedly Thursday evening inside the business by a suspect who police said had been released on court bail earlier this year in connection with a separate criminal offense.
A craft that time forgot
There was a time when the craft of fishnet weaving was a common sight in the outlying districts. Cast nets were most popular and it took patience to make them and strong men to use them.
UK accident victims’ remains repatriated
The bodies of three elderly U.K. tourists who died in a horrific May 2 crash in East End were repatriated late last week, according to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
North Side, East End get new police officers
Four new police officers have been stationed permanently in the districts of East End and North Side as of May 1, Police Commissioner Derek Byrne announced last week.
East End residents want more police
About 100 East End district residents gave Police Commissioner Derek Byrne an earful Thursday night regarding concerns that crime is growing in the small community and their perception that police seem to be doing little about it.
Police commissioner heads to East End in wake of backlash
Royal Cayman Islands Police Commissioner Derek Byrne will meet with East End district residents Thursday night in the wake of some community backlash over a quadruple-fatal car crash in the district on May 2.
East End crash not Cayman’s deadliest
The May 2 crash in East End that killed three U.K. tourists and a Jamaican man was not the deadliest traffic wreck in Cayman Islands history.
UPDATE: Charges filed over police car vandalism in wake of East End car crash
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service arrested a suspect Friday in connection with what it termed a “criminal attack” against one of its officers’ personal property following last week’s quadruple-fatal two-car smash in East End district.
Police officer’s car vandalized after deadly East End crash
The Royal Cayman Islands Police officer who initially responded to the scene of Tuesday night’s quadruple-fatal car crash in East End district has been targeted in what department officials described as a “criminal damage” incident.
Four die in ‘horrific’ East End crash; adult and child remain in hospital
A speeding car with two passengers, including an 11-year-old boy, riding in its open trunk collided with a rental car in East End Tuesday night, killing four people, three of them elderly tourists from the U.K.
Campers help rescue free diver in East End
Campers in East End helped prevent a tragedy over the Easter weekend when they assisted in the rescue of a free diver.
A bird in the hand
The sight of frigate birds soaring over East End has long been a draw for tourists and locals alike.
50 years ago: Political meeting outlines proposed constitutional changes
In the March 22, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, East End correspondent Charles Dixon wrote:“A political meeting was held at the ‘Bright Spot’ on the 16th by MLA Mr. W.W. Conolly."
Colliers reserve trail a window into East End’s wild interior
Colliers Wilderness Reserve is a National Trust for the Cayman Islands protected area in the district of East End. The European Union’s BEST program allowed for the establishment of the reserve.
Tea party marks 70 years of Girls’ Brigade
The Cayman Islands Girls’ Brigade continued its 70th anniversary celebrations with a Feb. 25 tea party at East End. The afternoon ceremony honored the history of the organization with a fashion show demonstrating historic brigade outfits and a slide show documenting seven decades of work.
Rankine, Isaac Douglas
Isaac Douglas Rankine is an independent candidate for East End.
Barbadians donate new bed to Cayman seniors home
East End seniors got a welcome boost earlier this month thanks to the donation of a specialized bed. A medical bed was donated to Sunrise Cottage, East End’s residential home for seniors, on Feb. 11 by Barbadians in the Cayman Islands, represented by Honorary Consul Juliette Gooding-Michelin.
John McLean seeks to reclaim ‘dad’s’ seat
East End’s John McLean Jr. is hoping the third time is the charm in his efforts to win the Legislative Assembly seat that once belonged to his father. Mr. McLean announced his candidacy this week, becoming the third person to enter the East End constituency race.
McLean, John Jr.
John McLean Jr. is an independent candidate for East End.
Skilled woodworker and Compass correspondent remembered
Charles Faulkner “Charlie” Dixon will be remembered as a man “greatly respected” for his leadership and pleasant disposition to those who crossed his path. Mr. Dixon, who would have been 91 on June 25, passed away at the George Town Hospital on Jan. 13 after battling heart problems and cancer.
50 years ago: Womens’ Guild social tea a happy occasion
In the Feb. 8, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, North Side correspondent Nettie McCoy wrote:
“The monthly Social...
Expansion a hot topic at YMCA board retreat
Leaders of one of Cayman’s newest service organizations have their sights set on growth, with a dedicated facility on the table at its retreat, held last weekend. The YMCA of the Cayman Islands board of directors spent a weekend in East End to plan the organization’s future in Cayman, according to a press release.
Police seize illegal firearm in East End
A modified flare gun was seized during a police search at an East End home Wednesday. Police said officers executed a search warrant on John McLean Drive in the district, recovering a modified flare gun along with one live round of ammunition.
McLean, Arden
Arden McLean is an independent candidate for East End.
East End man charged after iPad incident
An East End man appeared in Summary Court on Monday following an early Friday afternoon incident involving an iPad. Roland Welcome, 26, was charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent and damage to property, as a result of the complainant’s report to police.
50 years ago: Children thrilled as Santa pays visit to East End
“Wed. 21st was a great day for the children of East End, for at 10 a.m. Santa Claus visited their district in person for the first time."
The People Time Forgot: James Thomas
In this image, James Thomas receives a Christmas kiss from two young ladies, possibly members of his family. The photograph dates to the late ‘70s and was taken at the annual Rotary senior citizens’ Christmas party where the attendees came from all the districts throughout the island.
50 years ago: Excitement surrounds British military exercise
“No doubt many residents are looking forward to the arrival of the contingent of British troops from British Honduras who are due to arrive for a military exercise on Sunday the 11th at 10 a.m."
FBI offers $10,000 reward in disappearance of comic book artist
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation this week announced a US$10,000 reward for information about Norman Lee, an artist who worked for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, who went missing in the waters off East End on March 5, 2015.
East Enders pass down sweet tradition
Ask a Caymanian which district bakes the best cassava cake, and you will get a “stretch” of answers all the way from Grand Cayman to Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
East End kids enjoy mid-term break
Cayman government schools will resume classes on Monday with students heading back after the fall mid-term break, which this year ran the week of Oct. 24 to 28th.
