Topic: East End
Wildlife sightings delight divers, fishermen
Hammerheads, manta rays, a sperm whale and even an 18-foot whale shark – there have been some amazing wildlife sightings around the Cayman Islands in recent weeks.
Concrete animals come to life in North Side
One of Cayman's lesser known tourist spots, 'Davinoff's Concrete Sculpture Park' is a delightful sightseeing attraction in North Side.
'Aldenomics': Cayman's economy too hot to handle?
During a recent TV interview, Premier Alden McLaughlin issued what is, perhaps, an extraordinary warning in regard to the economics of the Cayman Islands.
Sole Sisters in harmony again
Road runners team up for the Cross Island Relay this weekend in what promises to be its biggest and fastest ever.
McLean is on a crest of a wave
Championship jet ski racing is one of the most physically demanding sports out there and having won several titles against some of the world’s best, Jordan “JJ” McLean, can testify to that.
Four water deaths in January
An elderly tourist becomes Cayman's fourth victim in water-related accidents this month.
Ongoing feud blamed in West Bay killings
Another young man shot dead in West Bay may have just been in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Police district meetings rescheduled
Some district meetings between the community and police have been rescheduled to next month.
Woman hospitalized after Jan. 11 crash
A Cayman Islands resident remains in critical condition after a Jan. 11 accident in North Side.
Photographer captures adrenaline junkies in action
For a true adrenaline junkie like Mike Minichiello, teaching an extreme sport and also photographing its participants is the best way to turn one's passion into a job. The former ice hockey player, skydiver, base jumper, surfer and kiteboarder is the manager of The Sweet Spot Watersports in Cayman and splits his time between kitesurfing instruction and capturing the action on camera.
Health City: Incubator for rewarding careers
Sixteen-year-old Nicholas Mason (stated ambitions: college, medical school, cardiac surgery) just may represent the fulfillment of Dr. Devi Shetty's vision for Health City Cayman Islands.
East End resort sues over Facebook posts
The Morritt’s resort is suing a former timeshare property owner for libel over comments she made about the hotel owners on Facebook.
Health City program aims to get students into healthcare
Sixteen students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre start their second semester this week as full-time interns at Health City.
Police to hold district community meetings next week
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has announced that it will hold a series of district community meetings.
Mercuryman made pros high five
The Mercuryman Triathlon is only three years old but already established enough to attract top pros. Now it is going to be staged in South Africa as well.
Migrants depart Cayman
A group of Cuban migrants who were spotted off East End on Sunday have departed Cayman waters.
Cubans migrants spotted off East End
Cuban migrants are spotted off East End Sunday.
Surfers tell of Cuban migrants' rescue
Details of the Jan. 3 incident when one Cuban migrant died and three others were pulled from the water off South Sound.
Suspended sentence for conch offenses
A man who pleaded guilty to taking conch illegally on three different occasions received a suspended sentence last week.
Three rescued at sea
Three people were rescued from the reef off Gun Bluff in East End on Friday night.
Tourist dies after snorkeling off East End
A tourist died Wednesday after having difficulty while snorkeling.
Doors close at century-old church
A 107-year-old church closed suddenly last week. Members of the Gun Bay United Church all received letters on Friday, January 9 that the building was unsafe.
Star moves
Eastern Star beat Island All-Star by 90 points in a Domino League match in East End on Sunday
Few convictions for killings
Cayman has seen 22 homicides since the start of 2010, and only seven of those have resulted in convictions.
Mercuryman attracts top pros
Mercuryman, Cayman’s unique half iron distance triathlon, is on this weekend at The Reef Resort, East End and some of the biggest names in the sport will be vying for the coveted podium places.
Relay record set for 100 teams
Runners across the Cayman Islands are training hard for the annual Fidelity Cross Island Relay next month.
Cayman a low-key hot spot for celebs
While some Caribbean islands attempt to parlay celebrity vacations into tabloid column inches as a form of free destination advertising, the Cayman Islands continues to take a more low-key approach.
Golf run hailed for success
Grand Cayman is so flat that when runners negotiated the undulating layout of the North South Golf Course on Saturday. in the island's first cross country race, their legs were screaming for mercy at the end.
Shooting in West Bay second in three days
Gun violence in West Bay district appears to be rising once again.
Wild Wild West (Bay): Police must shut down 'shooting gallery'
"I got my gun on me neva leave home with out it" ... Such is the attitude toward the laws of the Cayman Islands among certain elements of our community.
Minister: Gas prices should drop further
Local gas prices dropped sharply again over the weekend, but Cayman Islands government leaders say it's not enough.
Seamen's benefits 'never adequately implemented'
Participants in Cayman's benefits program for retired seamen and veteransreceived unauthorized payments for years.
2014 Year in Review
A month-by-month review of the Cayman Islands' top new stories in 2014.
Plenty on offer to get fit again
Numerous sports events and activities are coming up in the Cayman Islands for those who want to stick to their New Year’s resolution to get healthier and exercise more.
Top story of 2014: Health City Cayman Islands opened
Health City Cayman Islands celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 25 this year.
New Year's Eve – raise your glasses for auld lang syne!
With New Year's Eve around the corner, the countdown begins - where should you go and what should you do to ring in 2015?
Stars blind Elite
Two of Cayman’s top domino teams registered big wins.
A traditional Christmas spread
Christmas beef and spiced sorrel are the stars of a traditional Caymanian festive feast.
Christmas traditions of a bygone era
Cayman Christmases of yesteryear were a magical time for children and adults, alike, with many Caymanians relying on their resourcefulness and creativity to create their very own traditions. Whether it was sand yards, marching in the streets, or homemade decorations derived from nature, it was a special bygone era that remains in the hearts and minds of many today.
John A. Cumber aces thought coach Neuert was smashing
Pupils at John A. Cumber Primary were delighted to welcome tennis pro Thomas Neuert to their school this term.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Gas prices drop again
Cayman gas prices fall by another 18 cents a gallon as of Wednesday.
Youth hit top form, dim Stars
Local dominoes is winding down for the Christmas season.
Longer nightclub hours nixed
A local club's bid to stay open until 4 a.m. every night is rejected by the Liquor Licensing Board.
Weave your way over to House of Local Craft
If you’re looking for a locally made gift to give a friend or family this holiday season - one that incorporates Cayman’s old-time traditions - look no further than “House of Local Craft,” located at the George Town craft market.
Hot Rods get in gear
A local motorsports group is staging fundraisers towards the development of a race track.
Breakfast funds raised through Christmas car kits
Drivers of cars sporting reindeer horns, Rudolph-like red noses and candy canes are helping to raise funds for a local charity.
Grand Cayman solar power agreement poised for approval
Caribbean Utilities Company and Pittsburgh’s International Electric Power plan to sign an agreement by year’s end for solar-generated electricity, triggering construction of a $1.4 million, 21-acre solar farm near Bodden Town.
$8.5 million plan for new adult training center
Government plans to spend $8.5 million on a new center for adults with disabilities.
Independents: Cabinet should stay out of courts
Some lawmakers are concerned government is gaining too much influence over the local judiciary.
Mother accused of murder appears in Grand Court
Further reports are awaited in the case of Tamara Butler, who is charged with the murder of her 6-year-old daughter.
Prisoners tackle beach debris
Between 10 and 18 prisoners are working every day to clean up beaches along the north coast.
Holiday season means cleanup time for Cayman
Road and beach cleanups are going on throughout Cayman in the runup to Christmas.
Marine artist Carey Chen: Cayman Islands is my second home
One of the region’s top marine artists will continue to be a regular presence here.
Man killed in Breakers accident
A 39-year-old Caymanian male was killed early Saturday after his black BMW car collided with a utility pole on Bodden Town Road in the vicinity of the Lighthouse Restaurant in Breakers.
Fatal accident in Breakers
A 39-year-old Caymanian male was killed early Saturday morning when his black BMW automobile collided with a utility pole in the vicinity of the Lighthouse Restaurant in Breakers, Bodden Town.
Don’t miss the magic of Gimistory
The Cayman Islands International Storytelling Festival, better known as "Gimistory," is sure to entertain audiences, young and old, when it begins Nov. 29.
Mercuryman will test athletes
Determined athletes at home and abroad are currently training hard for one of the most exciting tests of athletic endurance taking place in the Cayman Islands.
Grand Cayman's Doppler weather radar down, awaiting part from Germany
Cayman's Doppler weather radar went down last week due to the failure of a part.
Drier rainy season puts Cayman under a drought warning
Grand Cayman is under a draught warning after a drier-then-average rainy season and farmers are already feeling the effects.
Gas prices drop 13 cents at Cayman pumps
Cayman's fuel prices make a quick drop after several months of a sustained plateau.
Mother charged with child’s murder
The mother of 6-year-old Bethany Butler appeared in Summary Court on Friday, charged with the child’s murder.
Cousin in court on wounding charge
A man is charged with wounding, carrying offensive weapons and causing intentional harassment, alarm and distress after an incident involving his cousin.
Fiber networks expand across Cayman
Competition among cable and Internet providers is pushing into a new phase with the roll out of fiber networks.
Sweet Spot brings back LeRoy
The Sweet Spot Cayman kitesurfing shop in East End is bringing over the world renowned professional kiteboarder Damien LeRoy for the fourth annual Adventure Camp in the new year.
The camp will be held at Sweet Spot’s kitebeach in East End from Jan. 18-23.
Boat sunk in explosion
Officers from the Police Service are investigating the circumstances surrounding the explosion and fire to a boat Monday night, which was docked on Hurlstone Street, Bodden Town.
Cayman’s Home Guard honored at Remembrance Day
Cayman's Home Guard during World War II earns special recognition during this year's Remembrance Day ceremonies.
No retrial after appeal in driving death case
The Court of Appeal overturns the conviction of Dorlisa Piercy for causing death by dangerous driving and declines to order a retrial.
Caymanian basketball player Moore battles Michigan State on TV
A young Caymanian basketball player competed against a top college team on American television.
Shots fired at East End house
Shots were fired at a home in East End early Saturday following a fight between two men.
Law: Suspect in child stabbing can be held up to 6 months
A woman suspected of stabbing her 6-year-old daughter to death can be held in hospital for up to six months.
