Topic: Fire
Fidelity backs Storm
Fidelity Bank is sponsoring the Cayman Storm rugby team this year.
Old IT system poses security risks for courts
Some elementary computer problems could expose Cayman's court system information to prying eyes.
Foster’s evacuates Savannah store
Customers at Foster's Food Fair in Savannah were evacuated from the store Wednesday afternoon due to a strong smell of gas.
Government: Cayman tires must hit the road
Government has issued a tender to get rid of used tires at landfills in the Cayman Islands.
Christmas tree recycling available
If you bought a natural Christmas tree last year, you can drop it off to have it recycled into free mulch.
New detention center scheduled to open in February
The holding cells in the West Bay and George Town police stations will soon be replaced by a brand new 24-bed detention center.
Online Poll: Christmas means universal peace, respect
Readers in the latest online poll spoke of family, sharing and broad social values, compassion and respect.
Court bans US businesswoman from Cayman trip
An American businesswoman charged with tax fraud has been told she cannot travel to the Cayman Islands to discuss a potential “waste to energy” business deal with politicians in the territory.
Governor’s Christmas message
Governor passes on Christmas and New Year wishes to the people of the Cayman Islands.
Firefighters battled landfill blaze for nearly 20 hours
Putting out Friday's landfill blaze took serious efforts from the Cayman Islands Fire Service.
Fire could spark fresh action on dump hazard
A massive fire at the George Town landfill site on Friday should be the spark that ignites action on an issue that has plagued the Cayman Islands for more than a decade, business leaders and environmental activists have warned.
Stop feeding Cayman’s fire-breathing environmental monster
We despise the smell of irony in the morning. We suspect everyone else treated to lungsful of burning rubber Friday would agree.
Gov’t: No change, no dump in BT
Government sticks to its original plan on the George Town landfill.
Dump fires not uncommon in Cayman
Residents of Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac are no strangers to landfill fires, with firefighters responding to more than 30 flare-ups at local dumps each year.
Fiery nightmare at landfill
A huge landfill fire exposes a number of problems, both environmental and operational, at the George Town dump.
Smoke causes alarm on the beaches
Sun, sea, sand and smoke, thick black smoke billowing across the ocean and spewing a trail of ominous ash colored clouds into the sky - that was the sight that greeted tourists in Grand Cayman Friday morning.
What’s in the George Town Landfill
Tons of discarded tires are among the debris fueling the massive fire at the George Town Landfill that ignited early Friday.
Dump fires create chemical fumes
Friday morning’s fire at the George Town Landfill threatens the lives of anyone exposed to the thick, oily smoke billowing from the site, and could cost as much as US$1 million to extinguish.
Woman charged with importing firearm
A woman charged with importing a handgun was bailed to return to court on Jan. 7.
Dump fire rages, smoke over SMB and GT
A huge fire at the George Town landfill covers a good portion of Grand Cayman in smoke, including some of the island's most popular tourism centers.
Dump fire rages
A huge fire at the George Town landfill covers a good portion of Grand Cayman in smoke, including some of the island's most popular...
Pole fire knocks out GT power
The Caribbean Utilities Company was unable Monday to name the source of Sunday's pole fire that plunged parts of George Town into darkness for as long as eight hours.
Bomb threats at Ritz, Caribbean Club
Bomb threats reported at two Seven Mile Beach resorts Saturday turn out to be bogus.
Barefoot Man’s book laments woeful lack of common sense
Barefoot Man writes book lamenting the lack of common sense.
Home-grown seasonal treats
Local farmer shares traditional Christmas recipes.
Conservation bill riles Bodden Towners
Department of Environment Gina Petrie_Ebanks and Environment Minster Wayne Panton explain the National Conservation Bill to Bodden Town residents at a meeting Tuesday Dec. 4.
Eight dead after Eurocopter crashes into Glasgow pub
RCIPS express condolences over crash of similar helicoptre in Glasgow, Scotland, over the weekend.
A Day in the life: Artist Avril Ward
One of Cayman's most innovative and multi-talented artists comes under Weekender's spotlight this week
Revamped firearms bill seeks ‘burden of proof’ reversal
Sweeping changes are proposed for Cayman's Firearms Law that could result in warrant-less searches of homes and the reversal of the 'burden of proof'.
The legacy of Capt. Hurlston
Captain Paul Hurlston's career as a seaman is being told as part of a new exhibition at the National Museum
Christmas stamps feature historic buildings
Christmas postage stamps featuring traditional architecture are now available.
Commissioner Baines backs plea bargains for crooks
Cayman's top cop says he'd like the ability to 'cut a deal'.
Holiday happenings
Holiday season ushers in a whirlwind of events.
15 liquor stores get later hours
A total of 15 liquor stores, most of them in George Town and the Seven Mile Beach area, have been granted permission for extended hours, according to the chairman of the Liquor Licensing Board
Turtle release canceled for Pirates Week
There will be no release of baby and juvenile Green Sea Turtles during the annual Pirates Week festival on Grand Cayman this month.
Stabbing, machete attack over weekend
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service was investigating a violent attack in the vicinity of a George Town nightclub early Saturday.
Cayman Airways pilot hangs up wings after 30 years
Cayman Airways bids farewell to First Officer Ed Naused after 30 years of service.
Fire at East End home investigated
Flames tore through an unoccupied home in East End early Saturday morning.
Three injured in BT smash, one critical
Royal Cayman Islands Police provided more details of how Saturday morning's major accident in Bodden Town occurred.
Imitation firearm case raises questions
Local police are credited with preventing an armed robbery in a somewhat atypical manner.
Two charged in 2008 homicide case
Two Northward prison inmates are charged in the 2008 murder of a Swiss banker in West Bay.
‘Stammer’ is most talked about again
Heineken Sunday League games over the weekend left only two teams with a perfect 100 per cent record. Fidel Wanderers and Harry’s have two wins.
Fire guts East End home
Flames tore through an unoccupied home in East End early Saturday morning.
Suspects charged in 'cold case' killing
Two Northward prison inmates were charged Thursday in connection with killing a Swiss banker in West Bay nearly six years ago.
Youngsters rise to reading challenge
Readers between the ages of 6 and 17 logged nearly 37,000 minutes of reading as part of a library summer reading program.
Editorial for October 3: Growing cost of serious crime
Cayman has little to show for its significant investments in police.
Legislators meet on crime spree
Add another armed robbery to the tally, as a central George Town pizza delivery shop was hit by two suspects Wednesday night.
Shaken staff tell of terrifying armed robbery at grocery store
The father of a six-year-old boy injured after a gunman opened fire during a raid at his West Bay store, says he is concerned about the increase in armed robberies in the Cayman Islands.
Records shed more light on liquor licenses
A member of Grand Cayman's liquor board is also one of its biggest licensees.
Local fighters continue to impress
The recent Cayman versus Cuba boxing event managed to raise the profile of the sport locally and internationally with some terrific fights in front of an appreciative crowd.
Government building ‘ready’ for new emergency center
The Government Administration Building is considered an ideal location for a central command emergency center for government, but is not being used for that purpose.
Chairman: Turtle Farm board will stay course
The Cayman Turtle Farm has a new board of managers.
Cayman-Florida gun smuggling case unresolved
A US federal investigation into a south Florida to Cayman Islands gun smuggling ring has come to a standstill.
Esterley Tibbetts extension opens today
The two spurs linking Willie Farrington Drive and Batabano Road to the Esterley Tibbetts Highway will open Monday morning, according to the Ministry of Planning.
Builders look to new codes, economic recovery in February
Caymajn's constructiion industry will face a new set of building rules in February as government planners move away from outdated Southern Standard regulations to a new International Building Code.
Activist: Child molesters should face public scrutiny
Community activist Sandra Catron wants the Cayman Islands to confront some uncomfortable truths about the level of child sex abuse in the territory.
Cayman thankful for Bermuda’s support
Cayman residents remain pleased after an epic medal haul at the 2013 NatWest Island Games.
Crash, weather knock out power
Lightning strikes and a car accident caused more than 10,000 customers to lose power in Grand Cayman this weekend.
High-speed crash knocks out power
A man driving at a high rate of speed on Linford Pierson Highway knocked out power to much of Grand Cayman early Saturday morning when the vehicle he was traveling in went out of control and crashed into a utility pole in George Town, police said.
Man shot in NS overnight
A man is shot in the arm by attackers in Frank Sound.
Mother was right when she said carrots were good for you
When you're alarm clock is getting on your last nerve, you might want to consider the CARROT Alarm to wake up in a whole new way.
Home, home on the range
The Cayman Islands Sports Shooting Association is encouraging the sport of shooting
Professor: Health City novel project for Caribbean
Health City Cayman Islands has caught the attention of international researchers interested in the feasibility of large-scale medical tourism in the Caribbean and the potential effects of such a large development on a small territory like Cayman.
Cheaper turtle meat follows boost in production
The price of farmed turtle meat is coming down in a move that has been welcomed by environmental watchdogs as a helpful step in the fight against poaching.
Gunman receives 13 years for shooting two victims near club
A gunman who shot two men in a nightclub parking lot has been jailed for 13 years.
Alzheimer’s training offered
The Alzheimer's and Dementia Association of the Cayman Islands will be training medical proffesionals, caregivers and first responders in how to interact with dementia patients.
Postcards from the past
Grand Cayman on Old Postacards, a collection of postcards dating from 1910 to 2008, offer a glimpse into the island's past and highlights the rapid changes that have taken place
Cooking up a storm
Finding something delicious or even edible to eat following a hurricane can be a challenge, but cook Lori Adams showed how it can be done.
Football outreach camps kick off
Every summer, Cayman Islands residents can expect football camps and offerings from FC International.
Obituary
Cayman remembers one of its pioneers in the legal and banking profession.
Taking a natural path
While looking out the balcony of her home in Cayman Brac, Kathleen Bodden-Harris was inspired to create a labyrinth in her spacious yard.
