Topic: George Town
Caledonian, SEC close to settling US suit
Attorneys for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission say they have reached an agreement to settle accusations of a penny stock pump-and-dump scheme involving Caledonian Bank, according to a letter to the federal judge assigned to the case in the United States.
Jacket ownership admitted, robbery denied
One of the three defendants in the Blackbeard's liquor store robbery trial told jurors Monday that he had owned the black jacket identified as being worn by one of the robbers, but he denied wearing it in the holdup.
Bail sought after machete incident on George Town beach
A man charged with wounding and possessing an offensive weapon was remanded in custody by Magistrate Grace Donalds until Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Cautious optimism over cable car cruise plan
A proposal to use cable cars to transport cruise passengers into George Town would need buy-in from cruise lines to be a workable option for the port, according to campaign group Cayman’s Port, Cayman’s Future.
Kirk Freeport boss Chris Kirkconnell, one of the key figures in the group advocating for piers in George Town, said the new concept is an exciting idea if it turns out to be feasible.
Cayman tourism: On cable cars and cruise ships
At birthday parties, on bar stools and around the office water cooler, a popular topic of conversation in recent days has been the idea floated by a Cayman Islands businessman to bring cruise passengers into George Town via a sophisticated system of cable cars.
Two deny George Town murder
Two men denied killing 20-year-old Jason Powery in central George Town on July 1 when they appeared in Grand Court on Friday.
Naked swimmer taken to hospital
A woman took off all of her clothes in central George Town Friday afternoon and went for a swim in the harbor, according to police.
Man injured in single-car crash
A man remained in the hospital Sunday following an accident in which his mini-van flipped on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway Friday night.
Cruise tourist falls overboard, dies en route to Cayman
A 65-year-old woman from the United States fell from a cruise ship bound for Grand Cayman and died off the coast of Honduras.
Police arrest man for machete attack
Police have arrested a man for attempted murder after a 25-year-old man suffered a wound to his face in a machete attack.
Cable car solution proposed for cruise port
A novel new concept to use cable cars to bring cruise passengers into George Town has been put forward as an eleventh hour solution for the port project.
The design would involve two dock platforms close to the reef line, where the ships drop anchor.
Marriage debate was 'hate speech,' rights commission says
The Human Rights Commission accused certain MLAs of using their elected positions to espouse “poisonous hate speech and threats of violence” against homosexual men and women.
New elections map goes to governor, assembly
Cayman's Electoral Boundary Commission has completed its work, leaving the fate of "one person, one vote" in the hands of lawmakers.
Three arrested, two injured in Shedden Road fight
Three men were arrested following a fight on Shedden Road Wednesday evening that left two men injured.
Defendant denies using mother's car in armed robbery
A man accused of using his mother’s “jeep” in an armed robbery at a Grand Cayman liquor store has denied any involvement in the crime, claiming, “I would not be so stupid.”
Demand notices sent on dozens of properties
Since the beginning of the year, demand notices have been issued by Cayman Islands financial institutions on 39 properties that hold a total of $8.45 million in loans.
Crime drops overall in first half, but burglaries spike
Burglaries and attempted burglaries continue to be the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service’s primary stumbling block in reducing crime in the islands.
Impact of port construction highlighted
The negative impact of the estimated three-year construction period for the proposed cruise berthing facility in George Town harbor should not be underestimated, according to a new review from the Environmental Assessment Board.
Personal finance meetings begin at MLA offices
A personal financial advisory program sponsored by two Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly members got under way Tuesday night.
Truck loses container on roundabout
A container fell off a truck in the Butterfield Roundabout near A.L. Thompson’s in George Town just before rush hour Monday, causing major traffic disruption in the area.
MLA: Road maintenance budget 'not enough'
Cayman's current roads maintenance budget is not enough to suit Cayman’s infrastructure needs, a former roads minister says.
Robbery defendants say they were elsewhere during heist
All three men on trial for the Dec. 17, 2014 robbery of Blackbeard’s liquor store in Grand Harbour claim they were elsewhere when the heist was carried out.
Pregnant woman hurt, man critical after crash
A pregnant woman was thrown from a vehicle and a man was left in
critical condition after a late night smash in George Town Saturday.
Woman in custody on burglary charge
A woman arrested at a George Town residence on Aug. 11 has been remanded in custody on a burglary charge.
Young chess players learn the moves
Mr. Tracey, who is associated with the Cayman Islands Chess Association will be introducing the chess program in Cayman schools island-wide in September when school resumes.
Audit slams Nation Building expenses
A report by Cayman's auditor general is highly critical of the former Nation Building Fund, but the country's former premier defends the program.
K-Fit seminars first of many
The prospect of recruiting new members to Olympic level in tae kwon do at the recently opened K-Fit TKD school in George Town is not an idle boast.
Pregnant woman, two men injured in GT wreck
A pregnant woman was thrown from a vehicle and a man was in critical condition after a late-night smash in George Town on Saturday.
Ameline loves life in the fast lane
Jerome Ameline has been a regular competitor on the local cycling circuit for many years and considering he runs his own cycling fitness gym, the lively Frenchman is likely to feature in many races in the future too.
Mango festival features more than fruit
Mango-lovers will be treated to a festival featuring the “king of fruits” on Saturday at Cayman Cabana.
Police warn against donation scams
Police are advising the public to exercise caution if approached on the street and asked to make a charitable donation.
Turtle farm breeding up, finances down
The numbers of turtles at Cayman's Turtle Farm are growing, but so are the operation's financial losses.
Wolverines outfox Lynx late on
Cayman Islands Flag Football Association showcased its first set of Monday night games in the centre of George Town at the TE McField Annex Field this week.
Consultants: Alternate cruise port sites worse than GT
Consultants say there would be 20 times more environmental damage as a result of the dredging required if cruise piers were built in South Sound or West Bay instead of George Town harbor.
Growth slows in stay-over tourism
While Caribbean stay-over tourism increased more than 7 percent in the first six months of this year, the Cayman Islands has seen only a 1.5 percent rise, according to a new report on regional tourism. That’s down from a more than 10 percent increase in the first half of last year.
The new report from Integra Realty Resources found that all but one of the Caribbean’s 13 most popular vacation spots witnessed average stay-over growth. Cuba and Barbados grew by more than 14 percent in the first half of the year, and Aruba added more than 18 percent.
K-Fit stages MMA training seminars
One of the most accomplished martial arts exponents in New York will be conducting two seminars at the recently opened tae kwon do gym in George Town this Saturday.
Nail salon robbery case to Grand Court
A man charged with robbing a nail salon is to appear in Grand Court on Aug. 21.
Speed limit immobility: Sign of the times
It is difficult to think of an act of governance more simple than setting a speed limit.
Trial starts for premier's former political assistant
Kenneth Bryan, former political assistant to Premier Alden McLaughlin, and a political candidate in the 2013 elections, appeared in court Wednesday, charged with disorderly conduct and assaulting police.
Woman arrested in home burglary
Police arrested a woman, 42, on the scene of a burglary Tuesday afternoon at a residence in George Town.
Daytime burglars hit Prospect
Three apartments were broken into during daylight hours Monday in the Prospect area of George Town, Royal Cayman Islands Police officers confirmed.
Golf resort aims for 2018 tee-off
A second golf course has been added to the plans for the proposed Ironwood resort, with the development’s project manager now predicting a 2018 opening date.
West Bay Road speed limit to drop in September
A plan to change speeds along Cayman's main tourism thoroughfare has hit a bumpy road.
National Roads Authority managers said Monday that none of the speed limit changes proposed after public consultation last year have taken effect, including one that would lower the limits along West Bay Road between Bay Town Plaza and the old RBS Coutts building near Public Beach to 30 miles per hour.
National Roads Authority managers said Monday that none of the speed limit changes proposed after public consultation last year have taken effect, including one that would lower the limits along West Bay Road between Bay Town Plaza and the old RBS Coutts building near Public Beach to 30 miles per hour.
Majority of public submissions oppose cruise pier construction
An overwhelming majority of those who responded during a public consultation on the proposed cruise berthing project oppose the $150 million plan for new piers in George Town harbor.
Of the 473 public comments received by the Department of Environment, 347 objected to the project, 111 expressed support, and 15 were either neutral or undecided.
MLAs' secretary arrested in home invasion case
The secretary for two George Town MLAs and a man were arrested last week in connection with a June 26 home invasion and robbery in which a baby sitter and a 5-year-old girl were held at gunpoint, while a boy, 9, hid in his bedroom closet.
Third political party eyed for 2017 elections
Cayman may have a third political party contesting the May 2017 general election.
Police: Liquor law 'inadequate' to deal with problem bars
Police say they are "restricted" in carrying out investigations at problem bars and nightclubs.
Some Caledonian depositors still waiting for bank payout
Depositors with Caledonian are still awaiting payment after distributions began July 30.
Third CAL employee arrested in human smuggling case
Another Cayman Airways employee has been arrested in connection with what authorities allege was a human smuggling operation.
Not guilty of robbery, man faces burglary charges
A man was sentenced to two months imprisonment for attempted theft in Grand Court after the Crown did not proceed with charges of robbery and abduction.
Police command changes put more women in charge
Female police officers are moving up the ranks at the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Second person charged in Rum Point robbery
A second person appeared in court on Friday, charged with a robbery that took place on Aug. 2 at Rum Point.
Taxi, dive shop van collide
Two drivers were injured Friday afternoon when a van collided with a taxi on the George Town waterfront.
The 'Port Report': 'Omission' or 'Commission'?
The withholding and late release of a section of the cruise berthing facility impact report has left the government open to allegations of manipulation and opaqueness, ironically, amidst a public consultation process intended to ensure accountability and transparency.
Two Cayman Airways employees arrested for human smuggling
Police arrested two Cayman Airways employees Thursday on suspicion of human smuggling. Neither has been formally charged as of press time Sunday.
Volunteers help clear home destroyed by fire
For the second time in three weeks, the Cayman community has come to the aid of a family that lost their home to fire.
Flag games on Mondays from now on
Cayman Islands Flag Football Association is offering its Premier League matches on a Monday night from now on.
Missing part of cruise pier report published
Facing pressure from pro cruise port campaigners, government has released a draft of a management plan aimed at reducing environmental damage during the construction phase of the controversial project.
Muggers attack, rob man in George Town
A man was mugged by two masked and armed men in the early hours of Saturday morning in Sound Way, George Town.
Armed robbers target bar
A George Town bar was held up at gunpoint on Wednesday night.
Caymanians strike a pose for model-search show
Close to 30 aspiring models came out to Grand Old House for a live casting call for Caribbean's Next Top Model.
Hoop dreams can start at camp
Every summer for the past 10 years, the Department of Sports has been running youth orientated sports camps to give beginners in various sports the opportunity to develop skills in time for the start of the school year.
Tourism board moves to Pedro Castle
The Tourism Attraction Board has moved from George Town to Savannah.
Young burglar gets 18 months
Fingerprints and a rejected explanation for their presence led to a conviction for burglary.
Digicel opens new store
Digicel has opened a retail store in the new building at 72 North Church Street, George Town.
Family who lost home in fire to help others rebuild
A family who received unprecedented community support after their home was destroyed by fire aim to “pay it forward” by coming to the aid of another Cayman family who lost their home in similar circumstances.
Emergency services ignored protocol in road death, review says
The first emergency medical responders did not follow protocol and did not try to resuscitate a man who died in an early morning car accident two years ago, according to an independent review of the death.
Pensions law under public spotlight
Employment Minister Tara Rivers began her round of public meetings on proposed changes to the National Pensions Law.
Cayman to celebrate Jamaican independence
Jamaica celebrates 53 years of independence from England this week, with festivities scheduled in Jamaica and in Cayman.
'Magic' act a class act: Time to take a bow
We'll take this opportunity to give a pat on the back to the Magic Reef Restoration Project and its volunteers.
Reef recovery effort continues
Volunteers have spent nearly 1,000 hours working to restore a large section of reef damanged by a cruise ship anchor last year, but there is much work left to be done.
Roads Authority fixes drop-off on Crewe Road
A section of road on Crewe Road deemed unsafe to drivers is being repaired by the National Roads Authority.
