Topic: Fire
Two burned in vehicle fire
A woman was burned over 80 percent of her body following an early morning Monday one-car crash along West Bay Road, police reported.
Blatter under fire over World Cup TV rights
A 2005 FIFA contract obtained by Swiss broadcaster SRF indicates that FIFA President Sepp Blatter allegedly sold TV rights for the 2010 and 2014 World Cup for a fraction of the market price to the Caribbean Football Union and the regional football body’s then-president Jack Warner.
Fire damages generator in CUC engine room
A fire broke out in an engine room at the Caribbean Utilities Company Monday morning.
More than 100 ready to shave heads for Hannah
More than 100 people have signed up to have their heads shaved at the third annual Heroes for Hannah shave event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
Community emergency team sought for Prospect
Residents of the Prospect community may soon have their own Certified Emergency Response Team to help prepare for and respond to potential disasters in their neighborhood.
Arson charged after car fire
A man accused of setting fire to a car on the East-West Arterial is to appear in Grand Court next week on a charge of arson.
The evidence – and the waste – pile up
The latest in a series of reports has been released on the conditions at the George Town landfill. Here’s the abbreviated version: It’s poisonous. It smells. And it’s ugly.
Latest landfill report cites multiple risks
Fires, combustible and poisonous gases, and offensive odors are again pointed out as the risks and nuisances associated with the George Town landfill in the latest of a series of reports about dump sites in the Cayman Islands.
The report, by U.K. consultants Amec Foster Wheeler, is based on data collected from monitoring and surveying in April 2014. The report is dated Aug. 3, but it was not made public until Aug. 28.
Diverted ambulances delay response to heart attack victim
It took an ambulance crew nearly 30 minutes to reach an unresponsive heart attack victim in North Side Monday because there were no available ambulances in the area, according to 911 records of the call.
The costs of compliance: What will labor law require?
Cayman's businesses will have to spend time and money figuring out the latest rendition of government's employment requirements.
Case files: A year in the life of the Labour Tribunal
The Labour Tribunal sided with disgruntled employees in the majority of unfair dismissal claims brought during a 12-month period reviewed by the Cayman Compass.
Landfill fires: A reminder from Antigua
We highlight Antigua’s problems with landfill fires not for the purpose of reveling in schadenfreude about what has happened over there, but as a reminder — or a warning — of what could very well happen over here … again … at any moment.
Statement from CIFA
The Cayman Islands Football Association responds to media reports and Sports Minister Osbourne Bodden's comments from last week.
MLA Suckoo denies 'hate speech,' apologizes
One Bodden Town MLA at the center over allegations of 'hate speech' against homosexuals speaks out.
Ironman pair conquer Boulder
Two triathletes from Cayman completed the gruelling Ironman Boulder last week and can feel mightily proud for conquering such a tough course.
No conclusion to ‘guns in fridge’ case after three years
Two Cayman Islands men charged in a Florida-to-Cayman gun smuggling investigation between 2011 and 2012 have not been sent to the U.S. to face charges more than three years after a criminal case was brought against them.
No conclusion to 'guns in fridge' case
Two Cayman Islands men charged in a Florida-to-Cayman gun smuggling investigation between 2011 and 2012 have not been sent to the U.S. to face charges more than three years after a criminal case was brought against them.
Volunteers help clear home destroyed by fire
For the second time in three weeks, the Cayman community has come to the aid of a family that lost their home to fire.
Little Cayman's big summer shutdown
Businesses across Little Cayman are pulling up the shutters from this weekend in preparation for the great summer slowdown.
Three of the four major resorts on the island will close for at least two months and the Hungry Iguana bar and restaurant will also shut its doors.
Family who lost home in fire to help others rebuild
A family who received unprecedented community support after their home was destroyed by fire aim to “pay it forward” by coming to the aid of another Cayman family who lost their home in similar circumstances.
Emergency services ignored protocol in road death, review says
The first emergency medical responders did not follow protocol and did not try to resuscitate a man who died in an early morning car accident two years ago, according to an independent review of the death.
Suspended sentence for employee who stole $20,000
Samantha Brown received a suspended sentence for theft of $20,000 from her employer after the judge found that an abusive relationship was an exceptional circumstance.
Contractor to rebuild fire victims' home
Construction firm Arch and Godfrey has stepped in to project manage a massive community effort to build a new home for a family who lost everything in a fire at the weekend.
The home in Windsor Park, George Town, burned to the ground in a matter of minutes on Friday night after an electrical fire ripped through the wooden building, leaving 17 people homeless.
The home in Windsor Park, George Town, burned to the ground in a matter of minutes on Friday night after an electrical fire ripped through the wooden building, leaving 17 people homeless.
Drogba is latest MLS recruit
Didier Drogba has signed for Major League Soccer side Montreal Impact.
Family routed by fire wants to rebuild compound
A large family left homeless after a fire on Friday, say they plan to rebuild their George Town family compound within three months.
Windsor Park fire: 'Code Red' for the community
A collection of wooden residences caught fire and burned to the ground. Now, 17 people are homeless. It easily could have been much, much worse. If the blaze had started in the middle of the night, 17 people could have been dead.
Pocket dials blamed for surge in 911 calls
An increase in “pocket calls” has been blamed for a dramatic rise in 911 calls over the past year.
Fire victim: ‘We’ve lost everything’
The community responds in a big way to help 17 people left homeless after a fire at a housing compound in Windsor Park on Friday night.
Liquor licensing renewal deadline nears
Liquor licensing holders, including those holding music and dancing licenses, have until Aug. 14 to renew the licenses.
Preschool closed by government solicits financial help to reopen
The owner of a preschool that was shut down by government says she hopes to raise more than $160,000 to get the building out of foreclosure and make the improvements required in order for it to reopen.
House fire in East End
Fire Services are investigating a house fire in East End.
Cayman by the numbers
A collection of facts and figures from the new Cayman Islands Compendium of Statistics.
Faulty alarm system in China Village fire
A fire caused severe damage Saturday to the China Village restaurant, and investigators said the fire alarm system in the plaza didn't work.
Longtime island visitor recalls treasured memories
American Keith Rayner has been a regular visitor to Grand Cayman over four decades. While the beauty of the island was what first attracted him, memories of his wife and the time they shared on the island keep him coming back.
Fire officer's hit-and-run case adjourned
John Sidney Bodden, on required leave from his post as Acting Fire Chief, appeared in Traffic Court on Monday.
Young keeps his Mud Run title
The Pirates Week Mud Run was immense entertainment for most of the 450 entrants who entered just for fun, but for some serious athletes like Samuel Young their competitive streak was as fierce as ever.
Anglin appeals conviction for Bise murder
A decision is likely on July 24 in Chad Anglin’s appeal of his conviction for the 2008 murder of Swiss banker Frederic Bise.
Mud Run makes another splash
The Mud Run was even messier than last year, with new obstacles that were more challenging, yet the 450 entrants absolutely loved it.
Runners get ready to hit the mud
It’s another chance to get down and dirty – at the Mud Run, the Pirates Week fundraiser, starting at 7 a.m. Saturday.
Auditor: Ministry took 'unnecessary risks' with student safety
Thirty months after opening to students, Clifton Hunter High School still does not have its certificate of occupancy, according to a new auditor general’s report.
Stingrays driven by NASCAR themed meet
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — With a week to get ready for the NBA Finals, the Cavaliers had a check list of things to get done before Game 1.
The 'sanitized' schools report: Mystery solved
Mary Rodrigues, then chief officer of the Ministry of Education, ordered her staff members to rewrite a highly critical report on behavior in Cayman Islands government schools, according to emails the ministry fought to withhold from public view.
Benched fire chief faces court date
Cayman's suspended fire chief is due to appear in court next week to answer hit-and-run charges.
Fire guts Bodden Town home, cause of blaze unknown
A family home in Bodden Town was destroyed by fire Saturday night.
Relaxation is the key to visiting Key West
A trip to Key West can be really good for the soul, and a step back in time to a simpler way of life.
Testing under way for arsenic poisoning
Two health and science teams arrived in Cayman on Wednesday to test at least two dozen people in the Frank Sound area for arsenic poisoning and measure ground and water contamination.
Suspended fire chief charged in hit-and-run
Cayman’s suspended acting fire chief has been charged in connection with a January hit-and-run accident that injured a 14-year-old boy and his older brother.
Thieves steal church documents in burglary
Thieves made off with valuable church documents after breaking into the Family Life Centre in George Town.
The criminals stole a safe that contained the original land registry documents of the Church of God on Walkers Road, as well as cash and a number of stamps and seals issued by the church, including the pastor’s seal.
The criminals stole a safe that contained the original land registry documents of the Church of God on Walkers Road, as well as cash and a number of stamps and seals issued by the church, including the pastor’s seal.
It's time to defeat the beasts of Xenowerk
You get great bang for your buck with the 'Xenowerk' app - a First Person Shooter game that will keep you on your toes as you eliminate bad beasties.
Luxury jewelry trends
Rene Langevin, chief buyer of Kirk Freeport Plaza, discusses new jewelry trends.
The Azores: An extraordinary Atlantic archipelago
In May 2012, my two friends and I took a transatlantic cruise from Miami, Florida to Southampton, U.K. Our first stop after about seven days at sea was São Miguel, Azores – the main island of nine in a Portuguese archipelago.
Staff member caught up in shooting
One of the victims in Saturday’s triple shooting was a staff member who arrived to help close down the bar at an outdoor party in George Town.
Queen's Birthday honors: Derek Haines, Dan Scott awarded
Marathon man Derek Haines and financial services industry leader Dan Scott were recognized for their contributions to the Cayman Islands in the Queen’s Birthday honors list.
'Casa 43' offers authentic taste of Mexico
Mexican classics, from delicious tacos and enchiladas, to mouthwatering quesadillas and freshly made tortilla chips are on the menu at newly opened restaurant "Casa 43."
Cayman celebrates Queen's birthday on Saturday
The official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrated on Saturday, June 13 with a parade in front of the Legislative Assembly followed by a garden reception at Government House.
Fire chief on 'required leave'
Cayman's fire chief has been suspended pending an investigation into a hit-and-run accident.
Nursing has come a long way in Cayman
Nurses from the past would scarcely recognize the highly-educated professional Registered Nurses of today.
Man found wearing bulletproof vest at airport fined $1,000
Bulletproof vests are illegal without a permit, a man found out when he wore one at the airport.
'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.
Acting fire chief arrested in hit-and-run
Cayman's acting fire chief is arrested in connection with a January hit-and-run accident that left a 14-year-old hospitalized for months.
Bureaucrats' meddling with public safety puts Cayman at risk
As the old saying goes, “There’s never a cop around when you need one.” Here in the Cayman Islands, now we know why: Because the government won't allow Police Commissioner David Baines to hire the officers he needs.
CIMA chief Scotland must recuse herself from FIFA matters
Cindy Scotland, the managing director of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, must recuse herself from all matters that come before our country’s financial regulator involving the unfolding FIFA scandal.
Windsor Park graduates emergency response team
Windsor Park residents have formed a Community Emergency Response Team after 14 weeks of training.
Marketers award their best
CIMPA helds its first awards dinner, with the Laura Skec earning the Marketer of the Year award and BB&P and Massive Media both winning two awards as well.
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.
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.
Trial on Webster murder continues
Justice Charles Quin rejected a submission that there was no case for Jose Sanchez to answer in regard to the Sept. 7 2014 murder of Solomon Webster and ruled that the trial should continue on Thursday morning.
Firearm from murder scene not operable, expert says
The firearm recovered from the yard where Solomon Webster was fatally shot was in inoperable condition when an expert examined it, Justice Charles Quin heard last week.
Construction on unfinished school could resume in December
Officials are still doing administrative “groundwork” to restart the unfinished John Gray High School building project.
Emergency operations center looks to open this summer
A new dedicated emergency operations center to oversee Cayman’s response to hurricanes will open in late summer, capping a two-year delay for the facility.
Preschools closed in new push for standards
Two Cayman Islands pre-schools have been shut down as a result of new measures aimed at raising standards in early childhood care and education center.
Scrapyard blaze closes road
Plumes of thick black smoke peeled across the Esterley Tibbetts Highway Sunday morning as firefighters battled a blaze in a scrap yard close to the dump.
