Topic: East End
Animals get support from cyclists
Almost 70 cyclists of all ages and ability rode around East End in an effort to raise money for the first annual PAWS on Wheels fundraiser.
Online poll: Readers support single-member constituencies
Sentiment has not changed much; it was favorable previously, it is overwhelmingly favorable now – the introduction of single member constituencies appears a matter of “when” rather than “if.”
Reaction to vote maps mixed
Former members of the "one man, one vote" grassroots movement finally get the voting map they wanted.
'All Access' goes behind the scenes at National Gallery
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands's latest exhibition, "All Access" offers a rare glimspe of the inner workings of the art gallery.
Proposed districts average 1,330 voters
Most districts will have an average of 1,330 potential voters in the new proposal for 19 electoral districts.
Voting districts: And then there were 19
The new voting maps do not meet the "eye test" for rationality, nor do they achieve the principle of "equal representation." People of the Cayman Islands: Welcome to the world of redistricting!
Motorcyclists ride to benefit rescue dogs
Motorcyclists were out in force at the weekend for a cross-island ride to help raise funds for animal rescue group Canine Friends.
No change for small districts in draft voting maps
Cayman's smallest two voting districts are left untouched by the Electoral Boundary Commission.
Electoral boundaries map has 19 seats
Single-member voting districts in the Cayman Islands get a new look with 19 Legislative Assembly seats now on the map.
Ramos back to his best in long haul
The busy cycling season continued with Championships 57 Mile Road Race around Frank Sound and East End on Sunday.
Ideas for summer teen activities
Keep teens busy this summer with Weekender's round-up of some of the best activities for all to enjoy.
Formal commitment over, Rotary to continue Meals on Wheels support
Even though its formal committment to Meals on Wheels has ended, The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman will continue to support the organization that provides meals to senior citizens in need.
Lifetime achievement award for hotel owner Kel Thompson
From flying tourists to the island as one of Cayman Airways’ youngest ever captains, to hosting them at his East End hotel, Kel Thompson was recognized for three decades of service to the island’s tourism industry.
Mother accused of murder has case adjourned again
Tamara Butler, charged with the murder of her daughter, had her case adjourned until July 17.
One man, one vote: Grand Cayman, on the chopping block
A picture says a thousand words. In the case of single-member district voting in the Cayman Islands, we expect the new boundary maps will spark thousands upon thousands of words of discussion.
Takeover an option for low-performing schools
Underperforming schools can be placed under new management or closed down completely, under government’s new Education Bill.
Free HIV testing throughout Cayman this week
The Health Services Authority, in collaboration with the Cayman AIDS Foundation and the Red Cross, is offering free HIV testing and counseling throughout this week.
Cruise pier report funded by Environmental Protection Fund
A report detailing the damage to coral reefs that will be caused by new cruise piers in George Town harbor will be funded, in part, through the Environmental Protection Fund.
Weather radar still down
The National Weather Service radar is still down, more than two weeks after going off line.
Public invited to Education Bill meetings
A series of meetings will be held over the next two weeks in which members of the public are being invited to give feedback on a proposed Education Bill.
Voting district maps due out next week
Cayman will soon get a look at its new election maps.
Cayman's principal education lesson: Subtraction by division
Does Cayman have the will to deal with our "segregated" school system?
Traditional arts of Cayman thrive
Custodians of Cayman's culture and heritage are helping to keep traditional arts alive
Ebanks focuses on Flashy double
The Island Games commence in Jersey next week and had there been a boxing competition Kendall Ebanks would have entered.
Finance Committee debate: School access and the Bill of Rights
Questions were raised during a Finance Committee hearing on the country’s education budget about whether policies that prevent the children of foreign workers from accessing free schooling in the public education system were incompatible with the Bill of Rights.
Free gospel concert to launch album
Gospel singer Michelle T performs at a free concert Saturday night to launch her first gospel album in Cayman.
MLA McLean blasts merger of gov't oversight offices
An independent lawmaker speaks out against the merger of two government oversight offices.
Civil servants left in limbo on retirement change
Some older civil servants are being left in uncertain positions as government debates changing the retirement age.
Locations for police 'clinics' announced
Police 'clinics' focusing on community concerns begin next week.
Reef Resort happy to host Olympian
The Flowers Mile Sea Swim had many sponsors and one of them was the East End based hotel Wyndham Reef Resort which hosted Olympic gold medalist Scott Goldblatt.
After 33 years, Dr. Kumar ends his shift
We bid a respectful adieu to the Cayman Islands’ “top doc” Kiran Kumar, who has announced his retirement following 33 years of service as Cayman’s first, and to date only, medical officer of health.
Cayman National tennis is a hit with kids
The children of North Side, East End, West Bay and Bodden Town are deriving great benefit from tennis lessons thanks to sponsorship from Cayman National.
MLA urges Caymanian business ownership rule
MLA Arden McLean advocates for a change of company ownership rules to deal with the issue of fronting.
Chamber Council urges government to repeal ban on Compass advertising
Cayman's largest business organization says the government has stepped over the line in banning advertising in the Compass.
Excessive violence used in self-defense
Rudy Kendal Solomon
GASBOY 2.0: Will 'upgrade' fix fuel abuse?
It's back ... (In fact, it never left.) For the better part of the past decade, GASBOY has been the subject of much abuse: both practically and rhetorically.
Legislators vote to pull Compass advertising
Legislators voted on Monday to pull Government advertising and cease any commercial activity with the Cayman Compass newspaper in response to an editorial which Premier Alden McLaughlin has described as “treasonous”.
GASBOY system will be upgraded, not replaced
The GASBOY fuel card system, often cited for its potential abuse and misuse, will be replaced by an upgraded system from the same company.
Budget, legal issues hold up human rights legislation
Important human rights-related legislation is being held up over government staffing issues.
Budget: $69,000 spent per year, per prisoner
Cayman's prisoner housing costs continue their upward trend.
Solar farm planned for Health City
Health City Cayman Islands has announced plans for a “solar farm” at the East End site that will help meet just under half of the hospital’s power requirements.
Decision 'imminent' on solar farm
A decision to authorize a 5 megawatt solar farm outside of Bodden Town is “imminent,” according to the managing director of the Electricity Regulatory Authority.
Premier calls anti-corruption editorial 'treasonous'
Cayman's premier accuses the publisher of the Cayman Compass newspaper of crimes against the state over an editorial.
24 years of Cayman football history
When Jeffrey Webb became president of the Cayman Islands Football Association 24 years ago, there was so little documentation and memorabilia that its entire history was handed to him in a shoebox.
'Acting' chiefs and unfilled jobs mount in civil service
The Cayman Islands civil service is having quite a time trying to fill various government jobs at both the top and within the rank and file.
Bankers disciplined over pool party antics
A group of employees from the Royal Bank of Canada were disciplined after a staff pool party at a Grand Cayman resort got out of hand.
Cardiac emergencies could be sent to Health City
The HSA and Health City are in discussions to send cardiac emergencies directly to the East End hospital.
Cleanup begins after heavy rains
Residents on Thursday were dealing with the aftermath of heavy rains that caused flooding in many Cayman neighborhoods over a three-day span.
CAL struggles with outbound immigration checks
Cayman Islands Immigration Department officials said Monday that Cayman Airways passengers will still face outbound checks on some flights due to security issues with the airline’s Advanced Passenger Information System.
Baines: Police have money – but problems hiring
The Royal Cayman Islands Police have money to hire more officers, but actually doing so is proving to be a challenge.
Kids in far districts get tennis coaching
Dozens of kids living in the outer districts are enjoying tennis coaching again this term, thanks to a generous donation by Cayman National.
Trial set for officers accused of taser assault
A January 2016 trial date has been set for two police officers accused of common assault involving a taser.
Can 'lone wolves' do much more than howl?
Independent "lone wolf" politicians might find themselves on the endangered species list when the Cayman Islands adopts single-member constituencies.
Man sentenced to 2 months for taking conch
A magistrate sentenced a man who pleaded guilty to taking 95 conch during closed season to two months imprisonment.
Premier says he will back 'one man, one vote'
Cayman's premier vows to press on with changes in the territory's general election voting system.
McLean: Government neglecting East End
While the government brags about a surplus budget, it is failing meet the needs of the people of East End, the district’s elected representative Arden McLean said.
Bush: Caymanians must decide future
Cayman's opposition leader says, if the territory wants future prosperity, it has some choices to make.
Health City plans to grow intern program
Health City plans to grow its internship program to host 300 students next year.
Hurricane exercise tests preparedness
A full-scale national hurricane emergency exercise took place at the George Town Fire Station Thursday in which responders prepared for a virtual category 5 hurricane.
Seamen's support grows to $6M
Cayman's seafaring days may be in the past, but its benefits list for ex-seamen is growing.
Visitor wins race in classic style
The third event of the May 2015 DEW Classics went well with 45 competitors taking part in the cycling road race around East End on Sunday.
More cocaine washes ashore
Police say an estimated 15 kilos of cocaine washed ashore on Little Cayman Monday.
Gold standard care at Cayman's Health City
The East End medical facility's securing of JCI accreditation is cause for celebration. Then the real work starts.
Health City gains international accreditation
Health City Cayman Islands has officially received its international accreditation, opening up the East End hospital to more medical tourists from North America and Europe.
Cayman celebrates Red Cross Month
The Cayman Islands Red Cross is celebrating International Red Cross Day, which falls on Friday, May 8, with a month of activities.
Online poll: Differing opinions on voting boundaries
Many respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll do not think East End and North Side should be given special treatment to ensure their historical boundaries when the Cayman Islands adopts single member constituencies, even if it means combing the two districts to give them an equal number of voters as other constituencies.
Telecom investments hit new record
Investments in telecom and the number of Internet connections in Cayman hit a new record last year.
'A house divided': A unified vision for the Cayman Islands
The current conversation about redistricting and voter equality in the Cayman Islands is, in a word, too "divisive."
Lines in the sand: Cartography or skullduggery?
Practically speaking, divvying up the Cayman Islands into 18 (or is it 19?) single-member electoral districts is a simple and straightforward operation. Politically speaking, it's anything but.
Boundary commission invites more input
After completing the round of district meetings, the Electoral Boundary Commission will hold "open house" May 19, 20 and 21.
Cox Lumber opens in Bodden Town
After seven years in the works, Cox Lumber Ltd. opened its doors in Bodden Town Friday.
Districts on opposite ends of voting debate
West Bay and Bodden Town districts go in different directions on a proposed voting change for Cayman.
