Topic: Fire
Decision awaited in murder appeal
The Court of Appeal heard arguments in the Crown's appeal against Devon Anglin's acquittal in the murder of Jeremiah Barnes.
Eyes to the heavens as asteroid streaks over Cayman
The asteroid appeared to be charging down Bodden Town's main steeet, says Albert Forbes Elbert, an intense ball of light growing bigger and brighter.
Burglary case raises self-defence issues
How far can Cayman Islands residents go to protect their homes and families?
Millions spent on Clifton Hunter sports
Gov't can't provide precise figures, but the cost for sports facilities at the new high school ran into the millions of dollars.
Ammunition fell from suitcase
A tourist from Texas was fined $1,000 after live ammunition fell from his suitcase as it was being loaded onto a plane in Little Cayman.
Police helicopter medevacs patient
The police helicopter transported an 81-year-old man from North Side to George Town Wednesday because no ambulances were available.
Fish Files: Yellow Tail Damselfish
Fish files takes a look at a common reef dweller - the yellow tail damselfish
Lobster Pot gets five-star status
The Lobster Pot has become the latest dive resort in Grand Cayman to be granted five-star status by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors.
New faces on airports, Airline boards
The airports authority and Cayman Airways boards get a makeover.
Lobster Pot reopens after fire
Lobster Pot emerges from extensive renovations after a fire closed the restaurant in November 2011.
Car fire hits Car City
Several cars were destroyed during an overnight blaze at Car City in central George Town.
Transcendent art at the Ritz gallery
A new art exhibition, Transcendence, opened inthe Ritz Carlton gallery on 3 July
Gov’t, professionals prepare for new Cayman building codes
The new building codes will take Cayman from 1999 to 2009 industry standards.
Consider method of death
Writer says sentencing in killings should take into account reason behind death.
Andy’s under fire again
Wimbledon starts this week and with the likes of an in-form Rafael Nadal and defending champion Roger Federer entering the fray it promises to be the most exciting championships in years.
Inquests detail 2011 Brac plane crash
A coroner's jury returned verdicts of misadventure after inquests into the deaths of two foreign nationals in a plane that crashed in Cayman Brac.
Editorial for 21 June: The line keeps moving a little bit further . ....
Today’s front page story regarding additional closed-circuit television cameras installed in the 911 Emergency Centre is not necessarily emblematic of an issue that is becoming more and more pervasive around the world; that of public and private surveillance.
More CCTV cameras inside 911 centre
Government is watching the watchers at the 911 centre.
Justices of the peace in the spotlight
The deputy governor's office looks into how local Justices of the Peace are doing their jobs in the wake of another 'unlawful' search warrant.
Eight years for jewellery ‘smash and grab’
Simon Julio Newball was sentnced to eight years imprisonment after a Grand Court jury found him guilty of arson and theft from Magnum Jewellers.
Happy birthdays, Queen Elizabeth
The Queen's official birthday, two months after her actual birthday, is celebrated around the world.
Queen’s Birthday Parade events set for Saturday
George Town is preparing to host the annual Queen’s Birthday Parade on Saturday, 15 June.
Young musicians shine bright
Judges at the 2013 Butterfield Young Musician of the Year had a tough time picking a winner Saturday night, choosing after much deliberation 12-year-old singer Hannah Fowler.
Fire alarm leads to brief airport evacuation
Passengers and staff were evacuated from Owen Roberts International Airport Monday morning due to a fire alam.
Guilty verdict in Magnum Jewellers heist
Simon Julio Newball was found guilty Wednesday of stealing jewellery
valued at US$308,194 from Magnum Jewellers on 22 December 2011 when the
store was open for business.
Schools rolled cash in superbly
The Cayman Islands Youth Roller Hockey travel team, Dart Ducks held a fundraising roller hockey event at the King’s Sports Centre for their next trip abroad and it was a tremendous success.
Officials test disaster planning scenarios
The Cayman Islands’ hurricane response team put its plan into action this week as reports came through of a category four storm bearing down on the island as part of a simulation exercise.
Workers accidentally cut Internet cable
Workmen accidentally sliced through an underground cable on Tuesday affecting internet access at several government departments.
Premier gets police, immigration, fire budgets
Government ministry assignments are reworked in a major way, putting a new person in charge of the police budget.
Port officials reassure safety
In the wake of Monday's fire on board Royal Caribbean's Bahama-bound Grandeur of the Seas cruise liner
Cayman Islands fire chief retires
Cayman's senior fire officer hangs it up after more than 40 years.
State funeral for former speaker
For the first time in Cayman, a lying-in-state will be held at the Legislative Assembly for the late Edna Moyle, former Speaker of the House.
Junked cars go up in flames
Firefighters tackled a blaze on Seymour Road, near the George Town
Landfill, Monday afternoon as several abandoned cars went up in flames.
West Bay tells Rivers to take Cabinet post
Buoyed by overwhelming support of those who attended a town hall meeting in West Bay Monday night, independent legislator Tara Rivers looks set to accept a ministerial position in Alden McLaughlin's government.
Poets gather for special event
A special poetry event is to bring together Cayman's finest performers and writers.
Fun day at Frank Sound church
Frank Sound Fusion Hall work slated to be completed by late July this year.
Park visitors’ centre renamed for Mr. Nixon
Botanic Park Visitors' Centre renamed for Kirkland Nixon.
Airport finance chief takes legal action over firing
Sacked airport finance chief Shelley Ware is taking legal action to get her job back and clear her name following allegations of wrongdoing.
KPMG Senators corral Penguins
Youth hockey is in playoff mode at Kings Sports Centre.
World War II 70th anniversary Call them the Dambusters
Writer tells of the Dambusters in the war in 1942.
Airport finance chief says she was wrongly fired
The former financial controller of the Cayman Islands Airports Authority is asking for a judge to review her firing.
Consultants paid $40M over eight years
The Ministry of Education accounted for three-fourths of ministries' spending on consultants in recent years, thanks to major capital projects.
Conyers disconnect Logic’s little batters
It was a high scoring round of matches in the Pony division as teams jostled for playoff standings.
Soccer star shot in Honduras
A former Cayman Islands national team footballer has been told he will never walk again after being seriously injured in a shooting at a bar in Honduras.
She did it her way
Writer shares his memories of Consuelo Ebanks.
Bolt is still on track for 100m at Cayman Invitational
The Cayman Islands is the envy of the track and field world this week because the fastest man and woman on the planet are competing here on Wednesday.
We all need equal rights to participate
Writer says all Caymanian voters should be able to participate.
Buccs found double no stretch
The Advance Fire and Plumbing Buccaneers won their second trophy of the domestic rugby season with a comfortable win over the John Doak Architecture Iguanas.
Greenies girls submerge Islanders
An incredible win was chalked up by the Greenies ladies against Islanders last week at the John A Cumber field in West Bay.
Half jail, probation for arson
Shaneeke Wellington, 19, received a three-year prison sentence for arson, with half of it suspended.
Important issues: Bodden Town district
Bodden Town election hopefuls share their thoughts on how to improve the district.
Cayman gun-runner gets 46 mths
One of the men involved in a gun running case between Cayman and Florida faces the music.
Lightning strikes again before time
Big punching Peter “Lightning” Lewison not only had the satisfaction of extending his unbeaten record to five, with only seconds remaining he also kept his knockout record going.
Fire breaks out during prison lockdown
Cayman Islands prison service officials dealt with a minor fire set by a
remand inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison Northward Friday night.
Police roundup: Fire at North Sound home
A house fire sends Newlands residents scrambling over the weekend.
Greenies great run continues
Greenies have improved considerably in recent years and another milestone came on Tuesday with a historic three wicket victory over the touring Marylebone Cricket Club at Smith Road Oval, writes Tim Haddleton.
Ongoing incident in George Town: Emergency personnel on scene
About 11.40am today police received a report that envelopes with what
was described as 'suspicious content' had been received at the Airport
Post Office in Dorcy Drive, George Town, Cayman Islands.
Agua stalk Wanderers
As the Heineken Sunday League season enters its final stages, the excitement is palpable as long-term leaders Triple Crown Wanderers continue to set the pace as games went goal crazy.
Cydonie boosts youths by $6k
Track fever is building in anticipation of Usain Bolt, Carmelita Jeter and a supporting cast of world class athletes here for the second annual Cayman Invitational in a couple of weeks.
Shorthanded Kirk Freeport stifle Conyers in Pony clash
With Conyers undefeated and Kirk Freeport on a winning streak, it was destined to be an intense game in the Pony division of the Cayman Islands Little League 2013 season, put on by the Cayman Islands Little League Association.
Boston Marathon Cayman contingent safe
Three of Cayman’s top runners were toasting Boston marathon success when a terrorist bomb blast at the finish line shattered the carnival atmosphere leaving three people dead and more than 100 others wounded.
Civil Service College provides learning opportunities
The Civil Service College provides training opportunities for government workers to help progress their careers.
Project 1: Civil service gets a facelift
Project 1 will give the Civil Service a facelift.
Negotiating your way through Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport can be a tough place for a layover, but not if you have the inside scoop.
Princeton subdued this time
The Cayman National Men’s XV squad dispelled any fears of a second poor show of form against a younger, less experienced US College side when Princeton University came to town recently.
Girls needed to spike interest
Glorious sunshine, perfect beach setting, vibrant music, giveaways and world class athletes vying for supremacy in front of a huge appreciative crowd who get all that entertainment for free. As a spectacle, sport doesn’t get much better than this.
Passion seals the deal
Columnist writes about passions in life.
Welly’s cool off Wolves
Welly’s Cool Spot notched arguably its biggest win this season.
Fire safety guidelines for camping
Department of Environmental Health and fire department officials are urging the public to observe proper fire safety and disposal of fire debris during this camping season.
LC ready for Ag Show
Little Cayman's Ag Show is Saturday.
At home with a property tax
An annual property tax keeps rearing its head in discussions of direct taxation in Cayman.
Boeing aims to wrap up 787 testing in 2 weeks
Boeing unveiled its fix for its troublesome 787 battery on Friday and is aiming to wrap up testing within two weeks.
