Topic: Fire
Underground fire at dump
Fire fighters on Sunday continued to tackle a smoldering fire in the George Town landfill that had been discovered on Saturday morning.
Suspected arson at CashWiz
Police are investigating a suspected arson at Cash Wiz in George Town.
North Side arson charges admitted
A North Side resident pleaded guilty Monday to three counts of arson, two of them relating to her own house.
Cayman face Jamaica in final
The group stages of the Heineken Sunday League World Cup were completed at the weekend with Cayman and Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz winning through to the final
Arson suspected in police offices blaze
A fire at the police traffic management offices in George Town early Monday morning is believed to have been started deliberately.
Private ambulance seeks to bolster HSA service
A new ambulance may soon be responding to emergencies in Grand Cayman if an agreement is reached between the Health Services Authority board and a private air ambulance company.
Rowdy brawls for 16 seconds
Cayman’s mixed martial arts fans got a thrilling night of viewing with two spectacular headline fights from Las Vegas in UFC 175.
‘What’s the Quote?’ Cryptograms with a difference
This app will take you back to the days of puzzle books.
Brac authorities out in force to find stolen TV
Officers from the police, customs, immigration, fire and special constabulary department launched an extensive search to recover a stolen TV on Cayman Brac.
Crowe keen to tri for Olympics
Marlon Crowe Jr. is one of a bunch of aspiring athletes who hopes one day to represent Cayman at the Olympics.
Cayman schools: The need to raise our standards
We are becoming inreasingly troubled as we examine the circumstances and documents related to a 2012 review of behavior in public schools.
BMW flips in morning rush hour
A vehicle spunout of control, hit a light pole and flipped leaving no one injured.
Lawmakers question fire chief’s position
Some confusion arises among local lawmakers regarding the status of Cayman's fire chief job.
Shelved report: Fire bad teachers
An independent inspection report has highlighted serious concerns over management of bad behavior in local classrooms.
Magistrate wants firearm facts
A magistrate adjourned sentencing on a unlicensed firearms possession case while she tries to determine if the weapon was lethal barreled.
Cayman celebrates the Queen’s 88th birthday
George Town was transformed into a site of much pomp and ceremony on Saturday when it hosted a parade and awards ceremony in honor of the 88th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.
Funding for National Museum not replaced
Funding for the Cayman Islands National Museum archival space is left in question.
Mining explosives seized, 25-year-old arrested
Blasting caps and explosive sticks are recovered at a West Bay home.
GT Landfill equipment failing
The Department of Environmental Health is spending $35,000 per month on rental equipment for the landfill.
Health concerns raised over dump fires
The health impacts and the toxicity of smoke during a fire at the George Town landfill are unknown due to lack of air sampling equipment, the head of the department in charge of the dump tells legislators.
Rooney baiting resumes and his pal Neville is furious
Wayne Rooney is again under fire from the English media for poor performances at World Cup finals and Manchester United coach Phil Neville is outraged.
Liquor license renewals set for August
Liquor license renewals must be submitted by August 18.
Police ‘defer’ crime reports at stations; use 911 calls
Some local residents who tried to report crimes at police stations were told to call 911 instead.
Brac firearm charges dismissed
Firearms charges were dismissed against Cayman Brac police officer Alexander Caraballo-Kelly after the Crown offered no evidence.
Smoothie King ready to make history by erasing Charterland
Smoothie King is ready to announce itself as a force in local basketball.
Education 101: Address disciplinary issues first
In the overall context of the country's education failings, Minister Rivers's recent comments on government's plans are dismaying, disappointing and disturbing.
Local fans on fire for Heat to three-peat over Spurs
Like those across the globe, basketball fans in the Cayman Islands are eagerly anticipating the NBA Finals.
National Museum funding transferred to dump
The landfill gets more money for operations at the expense of the national museum.
Bodden: No shortcuts on landfill
There are “no shortcuts” to get the Cayman Islands long-standing landfill issues dealt with, Minister Osbourne Bodden insisted on Monday as he rounded on critics of government’s response to the problem.
Government in talks on new fuel depot
A new bulk fuel facility is in government's plans, according to a list of first year accomplishments for the Progressives.
West Bay emergency team graduates
A team of 34 people has graduated to establish the West Bay Community Emergency Response Team.
Hurricane season under way
Hurricane season is under way in the Cayman Islands.
Masked men fire at truck
A man was injured after two masked gun men fired shots at a vehicle in the car park of AL Thompson hardware store around noon on Sunday.
Cayman weddings: Our beloved aisle
Just when things began to look like they may spiral out of control, Deputy Premier Moses Kirkconnell intervened to steer Cayman out of a PR debacle.
Prisons, fire budgets get boost
Cayman's adult male prison and the local fire service will get significant budget increases, starting this summer.
Budget seeks CUC rate cut
The Cayman Islands government is proposing some tax cuts for the private sector, a cut in diesel import duty and a modest one-time bonus for civil servants.
Governor: Budget will lower cost of living
A national apprenticeship scheme to get young people into work, a road building program in George Town and a cut in duty on fuel imports, were among the highlights of government’s policy agenda outlined in Governor Helen Kilpatrick's Throne Speech on Monday.
Krys faces Gobi March to keep life in perspective
Ken Krys is not your average company owner whose recreational activities are golf, squash and maybe an occasional jog.
This head honcho does ultra-distance runs and treks in some of the most inhospitable parts of the world for “fun.”
Next, Krys tackles the six-day 155 mile Gobi March, starting this Sunday.
Rundown a dish best served comically
Rundown, which opens May 23, has been one of the most popular stage productions in Cayman, not to mention a popular slow-cooked stew from which it borrows its name.
The ‘2048’ app is all about the power of 2!
Mathematics isn't for everyone, but the "2048" app will definitely appeal to the left-brained among us and anyone who enjoys solving a good puzzle.
'Young at Arts' call for summer auditions
Auditions begin May 24 for the new Young at Arts Summer Intensive program for teenagers who are passionate about honing their craft, whether it is acting, singing, dancing or playing an instrument.
Security alert at detention center
A group of Cuban migrants threatened to burn down the Immigration detention center amid a disturbance at the facility on Thursday.
Bise killer was freed days after murder
A recently convicted murderer was in police custody in connection with the murder back in 2008 but was released over lack of evidence.
Personnel costs ‘blew budget’
Issues surrounding personnel costs were the reason for Cayman's delayed government budget this time around.
Car fire sparks false alarm at dump
Firefighters were called to reports of another dump fire on Wednesday, but this time it was a false alarm.
Robber asks for special credit for helping police
A man convicted of robbing a courier outside of the BritCay building in 2012 is asking the court to reduce his sentence based on assistance he provided police.
Visitor had bullet in backpack
A visitor from the US was fined $1,000 after a .22 live bullet was found in his backpack at the airport.
Swiss exodus? Tyco, Yahoo, others relocate to Ireland
Switzerland’s reform of its corporate tax code, plans to curb immigration from the European Union and a new initiative amending shareholder rights might lead to an exodus of multinational companies.
Second man charged after Batabano gunshot
Daniel Alex Bennett, 26, is the second man charged in connection with the firing of a pistol during Batabano festivities on Saturday, May 3.
Wanderers wrap up in style
The curtain came down on another Heineken Sunday League season at the weekend with winners Fidel Wanderers being presented with the league championship trophy.
Jurors in murder trial hear of possible motives
Prosecution in Chad Anglin murder trial hears the killing of Swiss banker Frederic Bise may have been related to a robbery, a hate crime against homosexuals, or a sexual act.
Blue iguana volunteer’s death ruled misadventure
An American college student who came to Cayman to work with the Blue Iguana Recovery Program died of heat stroke after spending two and a half days in the wilderness of East End in June, 2011, a coroner’s court heard.
Private eyes on Cayman’s public sector
The example of a small town in Georgia may be instructive to the Cayman government's cost-cutting consultants.
Hoopsters push Titans to the edge
Postseason basketball is in full effect for the Cayman Islands.
Premier: Dozens of ‘front line’ positions vacant
Vacancies in key Cayman Islands government jobs are reaching critical mass.
US Fed study: Hedge funds amplify systemic risk
Hedge funds may amplify systemic risk more than previously thought.
Minister: Airport at double capacity
Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell says the airport is operating at double its capacity during peak times.
Caymanian roasted snapper an Easter treat on the table
Delicious fresh roasted snapper is a traditional Caymanian dish at Easter.
Flair is in the air at local bars
A select few bartenders in Cayman have a flair for an extraordinary type of service.
Charterland plots flawless campaign ahead of title run
Team Charterland will be hoping their spotless record leads to a basketball championship.
Woman injured after skidding off roundabout
A woman was injured on Saturday when her Jeep Liberty flipped over after skidding out of control at the Island Heritage roundabout on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway.
Airport overcrowding lingers on
Grand Cayman’s airport was packed from wall to wall on Saturday as rain delays caused a bottleneck of waiting passengers.
Cayman Brac ‘dying on its feet’
The premier and the opposition leader pushed separate agendas for the development and economic diversification of Cayman Brac amid fears that the local population would eventually just drift away following a prolonged economic downturn.
UCCI seeks tuition fee increase
An increase in tuition fees is desperately needed to help deal with a mounting financial crisis at the University College of the Cayman Islands, president Roy Bodden has warned.
Firearms arrest at Public Beach
Illegal weapons and drugs are found at Public Beach over the weekend.
Two retired chiefs to help rescue fire service
Two retired Cayman Islands firefighters are brought back to help revive their former department.
Islands prepare for disasters
Disaster management teams on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac have been conducting exercises and preparatory work to deal with any potential crises.
Bountiful breadfruit’s colorful history, legendary uses
Breadfruit is rich in dietary fiber and has a surprisingly wide variety of uses, from medicinal to culinary.
Brownies celebrate as Brigaders shine
Brac Brownies join Cayman sisters to celebrate 100 years.
When government hands you its latest ‘line’
The next time you're stuck in a line at the airport or on the highway, ask yourself: When it comes to public sector spending, are you getting value for money?
Charterland maps out their perfect finish
Team Charterland are closing in on a flawless season.
Customs burns drugs, gun haul
Around $1.5 million worth of drugs and guns went up in smoke Friday in a controlled disposal of contraband confiscated by customs officers.
