Topic: Fire
Fire damages Treats restaurant
A fire Tuesday evening damaged Treats restaurant in the West Shore Center on West Bay Road. No one was injured in the blaze.
EDITORIAL – ‘Playing with fire’: The lessons from Cruz Lane
In just minutes, fires ravaged a number of side-by-side homes on Cruz Lane, leaving their inhabitants homeless, helpless, and bewildered.
Mother and child rescued from burning building
Five people were left homeless after a fire ripped through their timber-framed houses in central George Town in a suspected arson attack early Sunday morning.
Firefighters forced to move from WB station
West Bay fire crews, as well as their vehicles and equipment, will be responding to emergencies from the Ed Bush Sports Complex for the next several weeks.
Fire on Gun Square leaves some without electricity
One resident of a Bodden Town apartment complex was forced to move out and others are without electricity after a stairway and a carport ceiling caught fire on Sunday.
Police: Arson caused East End house fire
Police and fire investigators say a fire that destroyed a home on Seaview Road in East End in March was caused by arson.
Fire Service installs free smoke detectors
The Fire Service recently installed free smoke detectors in a number of homes on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac as part of its fire prevention and safety awareness drive.
Airport evacuated amid fire scare
The Owen Roberts International Airport was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after smoke was spotted in the construction area next to the terminal. The smoke is believed to have resulted from smoldering insulation material during steel work for the construction project.
New fire chief begins work
Although he does not have a uniform yet, new Cayman Islands Chief Fire Officer David Hails officially started work on Tuesday.
Firms donate time and materials to rebuild
A George Town home, destroyed by fire, is being rebuilt, bit-by-bit, as the Cayman community steps in to help.
Succession plan puts Caymanian director at 911
Julian Lewis will take over next month as head of the Cayman Islands 911 Emergency Communications Centre after being named to the position Wednesday by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Miss Universe Pageant a chance to learn for Tonie Chisholm
The reigning Miss Cayman may not have brought back a crown from the Miss Universe Pageant, but she did bring back a lifetime of memories and experiences.
Suspicious fires gut apartment, SUV
Separate fires damage an apartment and an SUV overnight Saturday in central George Town.
A simple life growing up in Bodden Town
A look back at life in Bodden Town 50 years ago.
Teen motorcyclist arrested after collision
A 14-year-old motorcyclist was arrested after he and his female passenger were involved in a collision with a truck on Crewe Road on Sunday afternoon.
A month-by-month roundup of Cayman’s 2015 news stories
Top stories of 2015 in the Cayman Islands
Top stories of 2015: Twelve die in road accidents
Twelve people died in car accidents in 2015, three times as many as the year before.
50 years ago: Exploding fridge damages home
In December 1965, Bodden Town correspondent A.B. Hunter wrote in the Caymanian Weekly of a home in Pedro that was partially destroyed in a fire after a refrigerator exploded in the kitchen.
Christmas at Belford
Bodden Towners enjoyed a festive Christmas party at the Belford Estates Community Emergency Response Team annual family fun day.
Fireworks legal, but regulated
Planning to set off fireworks this holiday season? Check the laws first.
Two machete woundings reported over Christmas
Emergency services responded to two separate reports of people being injured by machetes over the Christmas holidays.
A traditional Cayman Christmas
White sand yards, local Christmas beef, kitchen
dances, heavy cakes, handmade gifts, carolers and special church
services are the hallmarks of a very traditional Caymanian Christmas.
Fire officers welcome home ill colleague
Officers from the Cayman Islands Fire Service turned out in force at the tarmac at Owen Roberts International Airport on Monday to welcome home Station Officer Percival Whorms.
SEC proposes $0 Caledonian settlement
The liquidators of Caledonian have informed creditors that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has internally approved a settlement that involves no payment by Caledonian Bank and Caledonian Securities.
Longing for a fireplace this Christmas?
Those missing a crackling fire in their home this Christmas can simply download an app to give them all the atmosphere with none of the mess.
CarePay trial: Cash from AIS deal went to Watson's business, says Crown
About US$100,000 from a bank account held by the local company which was a partner in the CarePay swipe card project was transferred in December 2010 to a business in which Canover Watson was a part owner, Crown prosecutors said Thursday.
Coors Light Chuggers advance to softball finals
Despite several injuries, players leaving the island and work commitments, the Coors Light Chuggers have advanced to the coed softball B-League playoffs for the sixth time in the past eight seasons with a 23-12 victory over Deloitte in the semifinal Monday night.
Cayman Airways grounds hoverboards
Hoverboards, the controversial but popular Christmas gift, have been banned by Cayman Airways.
New home takes shape for fire-hit George Town family
An overwhelming community response has helped the Buttrum family begin rebuilding a new home on the site their old one that burned to the ground in July.
CarePay trial: Contract was 'highway robbery,' witness says
Fees that were expected to generate more than US$2 million a year for a Jamaican company providing services to the Cayman Islands public hospital system under the CarePay contract were called “highway robbery” by a Crown witness who testified Thursday in an ongoing criminal trial.
Devon Anglin trial Judge: Verdict expected Jan. 19
Justice Charles Quin has scheduled Jan. 19 as the date to deliver his judgment in the trial of Devon Anglin, who is charged with the Feb. 15, 2010 murder of 4-year-old Jeremiah Barnes.
New fire chief plans focus on response times, risk management
David Hails underwent what he described as a “baptism by fire” this week during an unannounced visit to the Cayman Islands, where he was introduced as the new chief fire officer.
'Hails' to the chief: Cayman's new top firefighter
Based on his résumé, the hiring of David Hails as chief fire officer appears to be an unqualified recruitment triumph.
Two rescued near Pedro Bluff
Emergency responders rescued two men in distress in the water near Pedro Bluff on Sunday morning.
UK fire service veteran named new chief
For the first time since the Cayman Islands Fire Service was created, a non-Caymanian has been appointed to lead the department.
Jeriatrics need the right Chemistry
The indoor volleyball season continued with some sizzling action in the semifinals of the playoffs on Tuesday night.
In Focus: National Gallery's 'Night Circus'
The "Night Circus" was the theme of this year's National Gallery fundraiser on Friday.
Court of Appeal briefs
A roundup of some of the cases heard during the latest session of the Court of Appeal.
Burned-out vehicle discovered in Frank Sound
Police and fire services officers are investigating a burned-out vehicle found in the Frank Sound area of North Side late on Tuesday night.
50 years ago: Armistice Day observed, fire doused
In the Nov. 24, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote about the service that was held at the Cenotaph in Stake Bay.
Open season on turkeys with 'Turkey Blast'
Thanksgiving and Christmas are all about the turkey, so downloading the Turkey Blast app is a seasonal recommendation.
Playhouse Family Christmas delights once again
The Playhouse Family Christmas is returning to the Prospect Playhouse Theatre stage, bringing carols and festive cheer to audiences of all ages.
Cayman Brac employment: A Saab story
The 21 "additional" jobs connected with enhanced Cayman Brac air service are being created by government fiat, not market demand.
Brac airport, CAL to add 21 jobs
The airport expansion on Cayman Brac, along with a new plane and more flights in and out of Charles Kirkconnell International Airport, means 21 new jobs for the island, Tourism Minister and Sister Islands MLA Moses Kirkconnell said.
The minister said the airport has hired more firefighters and immigration and customs officers.
Brac crash kills doctor, construction company owner
Two American men die and a third long-time Cayman Brac resident is hospitalized following a Sunday afternoon crash.
Inaugural flight for Brac plane
Cayman Airways christened its new plane to fly between the Brac and Grand Cayman. Officials say the plane will be phased into daily use this month.
Paris – and the world – reels from terrorist attacks
Three coordinated attacks shattered a bustling Friday night in Paris, killing at least 129 people and turning the French capital into a war zone. French residents in Cayman have been anxiously checking that friends and relatives are safe, and former Cayman Islands Auditor General Alastair Swarbrick, who recently moved to the city, described the scene in Paris Sunday.
Pirates land in Grand Cayman!
The pirates came ashore Saturday amidst the sounds of cannon and musket fire, quickly outnumbering the red-coated British soldiers assembled on the dock.
Thousands of revelers awaited the landing along the waterfront, which turned out to be a relatively peaceful affair. Peaceful, that is, once the swashbucklers successfully kidnapped the governor – or at least the man playing the part of governor for the annual rite kicking off the Pirates Week parade.
Fireproof Games does not disappoint with 'The Room Three'
The long awaited sequel, The Room 3, is now available in the App Store. Fans of The Room series, rejoice!
Big plans for East End, North Side Heritage Days
Offering a pirate’s booty of ways to eat, drink and be merry, East End and North Side are once again ramping up for their very popular Pirates Week Heritage Days.
Immigration revenues at $89.5 million
The Cayman Islands Immigration Department took in $89.5 million in revenues during the last government budget year, nearly tripling fees collected by the agency from a decade ago.
Kimpton names new hotel 'Seafire'
The Kimpton group plans to name its 10-story Grand Cayman hotel the Seafire Resort and Spa, Seven Mile Beach.
The name was inspired by the fiery sunsets over Seven Mile Beach, according to Kimpton CEO Mike DeFrino. Officials from the San Francisco-based hotel chain were in Grand Cayman on Wednesday to launch the brand of the new hotel, owned and built by the Dart group.
Ministry takes up auditor's challenge
After taking a verbal drubbing from Cayman’s auditor general for a number of years, at least one government ministry has responded – by following his advice.
Remembrance Sunday ceremonies honor our heroes
Veterans from two world wars and men who lost their lives at sea were honored Sunday in the annual Remembrance Day ceremonies on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac.
Veterans and Seafarers Association members attending included those who served in World War II as well as Home Guard who performed distinctive service at home during the war.
Police seek ganja suspect
The last of four suspects accused of bringing more than 800 pounds of ganja into Cayman aboard a boat that landed in North Side district last month is still being sought by police.
Arrrrhhh me mateys, it's
Festivites kick-off Friday, Nov. 6 on Cayman Brac and culminate on Saturday, Nov. 28 on Little Cayman.
A farm fresh roadside stand
For more than three years, the friendly faces of Dudley and Joy Bromley have been familiar fixtures under the shade of one of the wild tamarind trees on Shamrock Road in Savannah.
Doctors offer non-invasive cancer treatment in Cayman
Doctors are offering prostate cancer patients with an alternative treatment the Cayman Islands.
Ghoul's guide to Halloween in Grand Cayman
Don't head out without our ghoul's guide to Halloween in Cayman. It's spooktacular!
NCVO Radio Telethon is still going strong
The National Council of Voluntary Organisations is hoping that the public will dig deep into their pockets and pledge their support once again at the annual radio/telethon.
Harry's grab cup late on
The DHL Sunday Football League returned to action on Sunday with the highlight of the weekend being the delayed Appleton Cup final at the TE McField Annex between Harry’s and Boca Juniors.
Demand for turtle meat constant since 1990s
The demand for turtle meat has remained relatively constant since 1996, with about a third of Cayman’s households consuming turtle in the past year.
Boat goes up in flames off North Side
Thick black smoke rose from the wreckage of a burning boat, discovered off North Side, early Thursday morning.
Amnesty offered to unlicensed room renters
Anyone renting rooms to tourists through home sharing sites like Airbnb has been offered an “amnesty” until the end of the year, before government begins cracking down on unlicensed properties.
Open-plan classrooms a problem at Clifton Hunter
School administrators are tailoring the timetable at Clifton Hunter High School to help cope with teaching problems caused by the open-plan classroom layout, described as an “urgent problem” by inspectors.
An inspection report on the school highlighted the experimental layout at the new $110 million facility as a barrier to improvement.
Key government posts in limbo
The senior ranks of Cayman's civil service are filled with "acting," but not the Hollywood kind.
1,268 turtles died from illness at Turtle Farm in 2014
Almost 1,300 sea turtles died at the Cayman Turtle Farm over four months in 2014.
Ronaldo has no reason to rejoin United
Cristiano Ronaldo transfer speculation is rife again, even though the transfer window only closed at the start of September and Real Madrid will not release the world’s No. 1 footballer until next summer at the earliest.
Residents warned over renting rooms to tourists
Officials are clamping down on Cayman Islands residents who rent spare rooms to tourists using home-sharing websites such as Airbnb.
Driver arrested in Jessie Perry crash
The driver involved in the crash which left 21-year-old Jessie Perry in critical condition with extensive burn injuries has been arrested.
Turtle hatchlings killed in beach bonfire
Volunteers made the heartbreaking discovery of the charred remains of dozens of tiny turtle hatchlings on a Grand Cayman beach.
