Topic: Fire
Cayman on fire: Sound the alarm! … Bury the report
The scathing review of the Cayman Islands Fire Serivce should have been treated by officials as an "18-alarm" conflagration. Instead, they tried to dump it in the nearest wastebasket, hoping it might spontaneously combust. ... It didn't.
Report proposes new BT fire station
U.K.-based fire service experts advocate for a new fire station in Bodden Town district.
Scathing Fire Service report says department is top heavy with senior officers
Massive deficiencies in the Cayman Islands Fire Service, discovered more than a year ago, are finally revealed to the public.
Colorful, musical day for Junior Batabano
The festive Junior Batabano parade was among the highlights of the annual event on Saturday.
Firearms, drugs seizures from travelers increase
Cayman's customs service picks up its enforcement on illegal drugs and guns.
Inquest mirrors previous 'open' verdict in hanging death
A seven-member jury on Monday afternoon delivered an open verdict in the 2012 death of Lija Godenzi, leaving unanswered questions about the apparent hanging and subsequent investigation.
Let them bake cake!
Cooking is an essential life skill that should be encouraged in both boys and girls. It fosters a love of food and confidence in the kitchen and is a great way for kids to connect during family time.
Outage affected 95 percent of CUC customers
Tuesday's CUC outage cut power to 26,500 of the company's 28,000 customers on Grand Cayman.
Wanderers grab league hat-trick
Reigning Heineken Sunday League Champions, OtisAir Wanderers, are champions for the third time in a row.
Cup's goal is a perfect warm up
With a CONCACAF Under-15 football tournament being held here in August, there is a perfect warm up tournament being staged in Cayman next month.
Power failure interrupts schools, businesses
Widespread power outages in Grand Cayman resulted in most public schools closing early Tuesday.
Immerse yourself in murder mystery The Trace
Years of reading crime novels, or watching murder mystery films and TV series should well prepare you for this challenging and interesting app.
Boss touts Benteke as Villa savior
Boss Tim Sherwood backed Christian Benteke to fire Aston Villa to safety after the striker’s crucial hat-trick saved a point against QPR.
Students gain Duke of Edinburgh awards
Students from schools throughout the Cayman Islands have earned their Duke of Edinburgh bronze awards.
Power outage disrupts businesses, traffic, courts
A nearly two-hour power outage Tuesday morning disrupted George Town residents and businesses.
False engine fire indication prompted emergency landing
An emergency landing involving Cayman Airways’ Twin Otter flight from Little Cayman was caused by a “false engine fire indication,” the airline said in a statement.
Another emergency landing at Owen Roberts
A Twin Otter plane from Little Cayman was forced to land on one engine on Saturday, prompting a full emergency alert at Owen Roberts International Airport.
Three-vehicle smash backs up traffic for hours
A three-car crash sends three people to hospital and backs up rush hour traffic in the eastern districts for hours.
Burning crucifix 'artwork' stirs Brac protests
A controversial 15-foot-tall sculpture featuring a bloody crucifix with the carving of a goat’s head and the numbers 666 has gone up in smoke, set alight by the artist who created it.
Hundreds honor Bob Soto's 'well-lived' life
Cayman's legendary dive pioneer, Bob Soto, was laid to rest at the weekend.
Acting fire chief 'medical boarded'
Cayman's acting fire chief has been officially retired.
Pearson hits hat-trick
The Heineken Sunday League’s week 17 saw Boca Juniors in the first match at the TE McField Annex grab a dramatic late winner against Maples Revolution.
The dump is on fire: A poisonous portent from Jamaica
The Riverton City blaze is a graphic illustration of what inevitably happens to poorly managed dumps, including Grand Cayman's.
Court: Fire chief not yet retired
Cayman's former fire chief claims he was forced to retire, but the civil service and a local judge say that's not the case.
Ronaldo boycotts media as Bale's future looks in Real doubt
Real Madrid may be the reigning Champions League holders but they are not playing like European kings at the moment.
CUC halfway through installing smart meters
The Caribbean Utilities Company is in the process of installing 27,560 new “smart meters” throughout Grand Cayman.
Truck smashes into wall in Bodden Town
A man was hospitalized after his truck smashed into a wall in Bodden Town.
University board chair resigns
Sheree Ebanks has resigned as chairwoman of the University College of the Cayman Islands board of governors.
Russian plane delivers new engine for crippled DHL jet
A new engine arrived Monday morning for the DHL plane that had to make an emergency landing last month.
Students hear that crime doesn't pay
Clifton Hunter High School opened its doors to the Youth Anti-Crime Trust on Friday for a series of lectures on the causes, consequences and penalties of a life of crime.
Fire crews find hot spots at landfill
Crews removed a large slab of concrete from the George Town Landfill that may have been a contributing factor to fires flaring up recently at the site.
Cargo plane forced to make emergency landing
A cargo plane experienced engine problems as it came in to land in Grand Cayman Tuesday afternoon, prompting a full emergency alert at the Owen Roberts International Airport.
Premier names new political aide
The premier wastes no time in hiring a new political assistant. Several high-profile jobs in the rest of the Home Affairs ministry, however, are still looking for full time staffers.
Police officers charged over taser use
Two police officers alleged to have tasered a suspect following a high-speed car chase across Grand Cayman are facing criminal charges.
Firefighters monitor landfill
A fire at the landfill was fully extinguished by late afternoon Sunday.
Landfill catches fire again
A 'sizeable surface fire' broke out at the George Town Landfill on Sunday.
Man burned in boat fire
A man who was making boat repairs in George Town harbor over the weekend was severely burned and was airlifted off island for treatment.
Premier’s aide fired
A close ally of Cayman's premier is given his walking papers.
Brac Agriculture Show this weekend
The Brac Agriculture Show this weekend will have something for everyone, organizers say.
Ex-NRA boss alleges negligence, breach of contract
The former head of the National Roads Authority sues claiming government's unreasonable acts cost him his job and his health.
Catch-and-release: North Side dumper selects 'Option 3'
"Catch me if you can." . . . There it was - boldly emblazoned in purple crayon - a brazen sign of disrespect for Cayman Islands authorities.
Welcoming Lyneth Monteith to the 'head of her class'
Cayman's new acting chief education officer has a challenging time ahead.
Mr. Manderson: Fire away
The deputy governor's written warning to civil servants about customer service is a good first step, but one that is meaningless if he doesn't take the second step.
Plane with flammable cargo makes emergency landing
A DHL plane carrying flammable cargo diverted to Cayman for an emergency landing on Wednesday morning.
Banned books, libel, voodoo remain criminal
A five-page long list of books, magazines, trade publications and periodicals – some of which are no longer even in print – remain against the law to import into the Cayman Islands.
Crude oil bears betting on supply glut miss market rally
Speculators cut bullish oil bets for a fourth week, missing a market rebound.
No long-term damage in Salina fire, Trust believes
National Trust representatives say they don't think there is any long-term environmental damage to the Salina Reserve from last month's fire.
Pigs flying high after late surge
The Queensgate Pigs Trotters left it late to defeat the Advance Fire & Plumbing Buccaneers and take the Alex Alexander Memorial Trophy for the second year running.
Burning car closes Esterley Tibbetts
Flames and smoke from a burning car led to the temporary closure of a section of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway on Wednesday morning.
Family devastated by murder-suicide
The Caymanian family of a 21-year-old student, shot dead by her ex-boyfriend in a murder-suicide, have spoken of their shock following the incident in the U.S.
Buccs must squash Pigs for title
The Advance Fire and Plumbing Buccaneers will be looking to secure the Alex Alexander Memorial Trophy for the first time since 2009 when they take on the incumbent champions Queensgate Pigs Trotters this weekend at the South Sound Rugby ground.
Canadian war vets visit Cayman
A delegation of Canadian war veterans joined local veterans to honor the war dead at a remembrance ceremony at the Elmslie Memorial Church on Wednesday.
Electrical arc caused fire in gov't building
Almost 900 employees were evacuated from the five-story Government Administration Building in the heart of Grand Cayman’s financial capital, George Town, on Friday morning.
Fire burns 200 acres in Salina Reserve
More than 200 acres in the Salina Reserve burned over two days.
Fire at Government Administration Building forces evacuation
A small fire occurred shortly before 10 a.m. Friday at the Government Administration Building in George Town. No one was injured.
Cayman seeks new fire chief
Cayman's fire service is the latest public safety department on the islands to seek new leadership.
Landing mishap closes airport
A runaway cargo plane closes Cayman's largest airport for more than four hours on Thursday.
Buccaneers out-sprinted Iguanas
The Dart Alex Alexander Memorial Trophy competition on Saturday saw the Advance Fire & Plumbing Buccaneers secure their position on top of the league table with a comfortable win over the John Doak Architecture Iguanas.
PAC chairman defends witness list
Cayman's Public Accounts Committee chairman answers questions about why his committee appears to be selectively calling witnesses.
Clancy gives kids' program a kick
The junior rugby program is flourishing in Cayman which bodes well for the future considering how small the pool is here.
Trinity meet hits CARIFTA mark
Trinity Track Club held its first meet of the season and four athletes reached CARIFTA qualifying standards.
Fire at Central Plaza under investigation
Police are investigating a fire that broke out Thursday night at the Central Plaza building on Shedden Road, George Town.
Iguanas bravely defied Storm
The Dart Alex Alexander Memorial Trophy competition has yet to disappoint this season and after three rounds of games the tournament is still wide open.
Premier McLaughlin's job description without end
By a process of self-selection, Premier Alden McLaughlin is now on the hottest seat in the Cayman Islands government.
Suspect arrested in WB shooting
An arrest is made in one of two shootings in West Bay earlier this month.
Storm intend to blow Iguanas away, try to stay on top
The Dart Alex Alexander Memorial Trophy competition returns at the South Sound ground on Saturday.
Changes put premier in charge of massive ministry
A government ministry reshuffle puts massive responsibility on the premier's shoulders and lightens the load for the former health minister.
West Bay MLAs Urge residents to go to police
The West Bay community is urged to give police a hand in solving two recent shootings.
Auditors issue scathing review of postal service
An audit reveals a myriad of problems in the operations of the Cayman Islands Postal Service.
Shooting in West Bay second in three days
Gun violence in West Bay district appears to be rising once again.
Driver in Cayman Brac crash identified
The driver in a deadly accident Friday night on Cayman Brac is identified.
New year off to deadly start
2015 got off to a rough start in the Cayman Islands with three unnatural deaths occurring over the weekend as a result of a vehicle accident, a shooting and a drowning.
