Topic: Fire
2014 Year in Review
A month-by-month review of the Cayman Islands' top new stories in 2014.
Remembering Capt. Marvin, 1916-2014
Services will be held Saturday for Capt. Charles Marvin Ebanks, who died last month at age 98.
Top story of 2014: George Town dump: several fires, slow progress
A review of developments with the George Town landfill in 2014.
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?
Bale and Torres set for moves
The biggest football news stories at the moment are that Gareth Bale looks certain for a return to the Premier League with Manchester United in the summer, and Liverpool are seriously considering a January move for Fernando Torres.
One year later: Tire fire threat remains
One year after the dramatic landfill fire that sent large plumes of black smoke billowing across Grand Cayman, a half-million discarded tires remain at the site.
A traditional Christmas spread
Christmas beef and spiced sorrel are the stars of a traditional Caymanian festive feast.
Banker's murder had 'devastating impact'
The murder of Frederic Bise and the publicity surrounding the six-year hunt for his killers had a devastating effect on his two young daughters, a court heard Tuesday.
Buccs dominate gritty Iguanas
The Advance Fire and Plumbing Buccaneers sit proudly atop the Alex Alexander Memorial League table after a solid victory against the John Doak Architecture Iguanas.
Hamilton's revved up for hat-trick
Lewis Hamilton is focused on emulating his hero Ayrton Senna and winning a third Formula 1 title.
Rotary recognizes outstanding Caymanians
Police Officer Miguel McFarlane and Raymond Scott of Cayman Brac have been recognized by the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central for outstanding service to their vocations.
Primed for premier prize
The Alex Alexander Memorial Trophy, Cayman’s most renowned rugby competition, is set to start this weekend.
Civil service ‘rollover’ would impact Cayman's police, educators
Police, prison guards, teachers and medical personnel in Cayman would be hit hardest by a civil service "rollover" policy.
Civil service: Sit. Stay. Do not 'rollover'
The Cayman Islands government should be as small as possible; however, it should also be as professional and efficent as possible. That means being able to hire, and fire, whomever they want from wherever they reside.
Defendant denies role in Bise murder
Leonard Antonio Ebanks denied confessing to two women that he had been involved in the murder of Swiss banker Frederic Bise.
Preschoolers pick careers for a day
More than 30 miniature doctors, nurses, pilots and a pop princess paraded around Pasadora Place for careers day.
Kobras suddenly look deadly
Both DMS and KPMG Cobras were on fire in the sixth round of the Baker Tilly Corporate Squash League, each claiming the maximum 13 points against their respective opponents.
Protected witness: Defendant confessed to Bise murder
A domestic helper told a jury that Leonard Antonio Ebanks confessed to her that he had killed Frederic Bise.
Emergency exercise set for Cayman Brac airport
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority plans to hold an emergency exercise at the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport on Cayman Brac on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Witness says defendant gave her slain man’s jewelry
The former lover of Leonard Antonio Ebanks told a court she wore jewelry she believed had been stolen from slain banker Frederic Bise to her child’s christening.
Chuggers march back to the finals
With two outs in the fifth inning, trailing by seven runs and their high-powered offense sputtering, things looked bleak for the defending B-League champions Coors Light Chuggers last week..
Audit results: Applause yes; ovation, not yet
The government's announcement that two of its ministries received unqualified audit opinions is not yet cause for major celebration.
Defendant ‘confessed’ to murder of Frederic Bise, court hears
A West Bay man twice confessed to the “savage” killing of Swiss banker Frederic Bise, whose badly beaten body was found in the burning wreck of his car, a court heard.
Defendant ‘confessed’ to murder, court hears
A West Bay man twice confessed to the “savage” killing of Swiss banker Frederic Bise, whose badly beaten body was found in the burning wreck of his car, a court heard.
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.
Boat explosion rocks Newlands neighborhood
Update: The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is investigating the
circumstances surrounding explosions and subsequent fire aboard a boat in Newlands.
Fire, EMS practice for plane crash
Police closed off several roads around the airport Thursday morning for an emergency exercise at the airport.
Meanwhile … at the landfill
In May 2013, the Progessives took power, pledging to keep any landfill out of Bodden Town, and assuring us they had an alternative solution for the George Town dump. They didn't.
Rose blossoms with hat-trick
Two hat-tricks graced the Heineken Sunday League at the weekend with Kodel Thompson and Peter Rose emerging as heroes for Atletico Luca and OtisAir Wanderers respectively.
Connolly is an imperfect 10
In the Premier League’s top of the table clash between Elite and Cayman Athletic, there were plenty of goals and drama in the 3-3 draw on Sunday.
Merren-Pentney named YCLA winner
Kadi Merren-Pentney, 28, a certified public accountant, is the recipient of the 2014 Young Caymanian Leadership Award.
CAL flight makes emergency landing
Emergency services surrounded Owen Roberts International Airport Monday as a Cayman Airways flight made an emergency landing.
Wanderers look like champs again
The Heineken Sunday League made a welcome return over the weekend with CML Claymores, Harry’s FC, Atletico Luca and OtisAir Wanderers all winning.
Trust holds 5 percent of lands
The Cayman Islands National Trust has seen its property holdings increase nearly 60 percent in the last five years.
Pines staff get fire training
Staff of the Pines Retirement Home underwent fire training to learn how to cope with fires and use extinguishers.
Church stages local playwright’s show
The life of Scottish missionary, Mary Slessor, is set to be bought to life at St. George's Anglican Church in the locally penned play, "Mary Slessor: Great White Ma"
Local poet pens book of love poems
Eighteen years in the making, Sophia McKenzie’s “The Heart’s Turmoil: Poetry That Reflects The Joy and Pain of Love” is an unflinchingly intimate anthology of verse.
Fear of crime undermining life in Cayman
Install security systems. Don't wear valuable jewelry at night. Don't pick up hitchhikers. That's what people in big cities are used to, perhaps, but that hasn't been our accustomed way of life in Cayman.
Pigs roasted but are still champs
The annual Hurricane 10s came to an exciting conclusion as the Queensgate Pigs Trotters lead at the top of the league was narrowed by an inspired Advance Fire Buccaneers team led by captain Stefan Prior.
Cayman students soar at US flight camp
Students from John Gray High School's flight club flew small planes this summer at a camp in Melbourne Florida.
NS emergency response team reports hazards, assets
A survey of North Side residents shows that fewer than 5 percent of families in the district have a disaster plan in place, according to the neighborhood emergency response team.
Sports stars spread anti-bullying message in schools
Sports celebrities rally to spread anti-bullying messages.
Government backs National Trust
The government defeats a challenge to the powers of the National Trust that would have weakened the Trust’s ability to protect land it owns for various purposes.
Hot Sauce Flames pepper opponents, on fire to start season
The Cayman Hot Sauce Flames are off to a scorching start on the rink.
Should Cayman buy into Sunday trading?
Cayman currently faces a number of critical issues and Sunday trading isn’t one of them. Whether we have it or not is largely a matter of convenience.
McLean, Bodden: Why is airport overcrowded?
Former lawmakers say airport problems could be addressed with more common sense and fewer consulting fees.
Owen Roberts: Passenger upgrade on the way
The airport depature lounge expansion is welcome, but only a Band-Aid solution to a problem that impacts the impressions of visitors.
Temporary airport expansion planned
Airport bosses hope to have a temporary expansion to the Owen Roberts International Airport departure lounge in place by December to ease persistent congestion problems ahead of the busy tourist season.
Premier: ‘One man, one vote’ in place by 2017 election
One man, one vote is back on government's agenda.
Cayman calls for probe
A Caymanian prisoner who died in a Panama jail cell had been in negotiations with officials in his homeland to be transferred out of the dangerous Central American prison.
The problem is not the fires — it’s the fuel
Our firefighters cannot be expected to maintain control forever over more than 1 million tons of combustible refuse stacked more than 80 feet high at the George Town Landfill.
Dump fire site saturated
Fire crews on Monday saturated the site of Sunday's fire at the George Town Landfill.
Fire ignites again at landfill
Fire crews on Sunday battled the George Town Landfill’s fourth fire this year.
Cayman’s seafarers
The role of the Caymanian seafarers was highlighted at this year's International Day of the Seafarer.
Key witness ‘troubled but truthful’
The key witness in Raziel Jeffers murder trial for the killing of a numbers man in a botched robbery in West Bay should be seen as “troubled but truthful,” according to the prosecution.
Customs collector position remains open
The general puiblic might not realize it, but Cayman is still looking for a full-time collector of customs.
Man injures himself in apparent ‘fire challenge’
A 26-year-old man was hospitalized after setting himself on fire on Friday night prompting police and health officials to issue a new warning over the bizarre youth trend known as the fire challenge.
Fuel storage terminal eyed for East End
Plans for a new fuelling depot will be subject of government-private sector talks next month.
Air rifle lands two in jail for a year
A judge has sentenced two men to 12 months imprisonment for possessing a BB rifle without a firearms license.
Public sector job description: Money for nothing
Has there ever been a time when so many in the Cayman Islands have been paid so much, to do so little?
Acting fire chief fights forced ‘retirement’ in court
Cayman's ousted fire chief claims he was forced to retire and wasn't even given a chance to defend himself.
Dump fire appears to be out
The George Town landfill fire appears to be out, but firefighters continue to monitor the site, according to the Fire Service Department.
Landfill ignites again
Firefighters returned to the George Town Landfill this weekend to tackle another fire.
Shooters on target for future
As the Cayman Islands shooting team wraps up in Glasgow, they can walk away with guns held high.
Summer camps prompt questions
As children head to summer activity camps,, questions are being raised about whether camps should be regulated.
Jewelry store robber pleads guilty
A second man involved in the New Year's Day robbery of Diamonds International pleaded guilty in the Grand Court Thursday.
Murder defendants confessed, witness says
Witness tells court that murder defendents confessed to him their role in the murder of Robert Mackford Bush.
Dump fire extinguished
The George Town landfill fire is out, but firefighters were monitoring the site every two hours, according to the Fire Service.
Minister Bodden responds to Compass editorial
Bodden Town MLA says he wants new George Town waste facility to be operational in 2017, with the estimated $100 million in costs borne by an investor, not Caymanian taxpayers.
Crews tackle dump fire
For the third consecutive day, fire crews on Monday continued to tackle a smoldering deep-seated fire at the George Town landfill.
GT landfill: A smoky reminder of promises past
What we've seen (and smelled) this weekend from the smoldering George Town landfill is a gentle reminder that the biggest threat to public health in the Cayman Islands still looms.
House fire under investigation
House fire investigated in Bodden Town district.
