Topic: George Town
Arsenic testing under way, doubt cast on poison claim
Researchers from the Pan American Health Organization have taken samples from at least three members of Frank Sound’s Powell family and are scheduling others, while also testing neighbors, plants, cattle and soil for arsenic poisoning.
Proposed districts average 1,330 voters
Most districts will have an average of 1,330 potential voters in the new proposal for 19 electoral districts.
Carnival to begin cruises to Cuba in May
Carnival intends to begin cruise trips to Cuba as early as May 2016, when it will become the first American cruise company to visit the country since 1960.
Benched fire chief faces court date
Cayman's suspended fire chief is due to appear in court next week to answer hit-and-run charges.
Fire guts Bodden Town home, cause of blaze unknown
A family home in Bodden Town was destroyed by fire Saturday night.
Inspectors return home after arsenic tests, will return later
International health and environment inspectors have returned to their Jamaica headquarters after testing several people and taking both ground and water samples in efforts to assess local arsenic contamination in Frank Sound.
Taking a balanced view on cruise berthing
Pro-cruise tourism group speaks out on proposed berthing plans for George Town.
Voting districts: And then there were 19
The new voting maps do not meet the "eye test" for rationality, nor do they achieve the principle of "equal representation." People of the Cayman Islands: Welcome to the world of redistricting!
Karma for sale
The owners of Karma Restaurant & Lounge have put the establishment up for sale and will close it by the end of September if no buyer is found.
Man shot and killed in central George Town
Jason Charles Powery, 20, of West Bay died from a single gunshot wound to the head Wednesday night, according to police.
Motorcyclists ride to benefit rescue dogs
Motorcyclists were out in force at the weekend for a cross-island ride to help raise funds for animal rescue group Canine Friends.
Online poll: Cruise dock poll gets hijacked
A caymancompass.com online poll asking people’s opinions about the proposed cruise ship dock was subjected to more than 50,000 duplicate votes in a deliberate attempt to skew the results.
Talent show brings donation to school
The New Self-Help Foundation has donated $3,000 to assist with building a new performing arts center at George Town Primary School.
Two years for four business burglaries
Four burglaries of business premises resulted in a prison sentence of two years after guilty pleas.
US seeks extradition of Webb, Takkas
U.S. prosecutors issued extradition requests Wednesday for seven indicted FIFA officials arrested in late May.
Suspended fire chief charged in hit-and-run
Cayman’s suspended acting fire chief has been charged in connection with a January hit-and-run accident that injured a 14-year-old boy and his older brother.
Astronomers give Cayman public telescopic view of planets
Scores of people turned out in George Town to view the planetary alignment of Jupiter and Venus Tuesday night.
Foil foils monitor, but wearer found guilty of robbery
A man who had been wearing an electronic monitor on his ankle robbed a couple at knifepoint after he had placed silver foil over the device to disguise his location, a court heard.
Immigration appeals delays revealed
Cayman's immigration appeals process has been a bureaucratic nightmare, but top government officials say changes have been made in recent months to improve the process.
Internet speeds increase but lag behind competitors
A survey on Internet download speeds show home Internet connections are getting faster.
Rival group launched to support cruise dock
A new “public information” group has been formed by supporters of a new cruise dock for George Town in an effort to counter a growing campaign against the $150 million project.
No change for small districts in draft voting maps
Cayman's smallest two voting districts are left untouched by the Electoral Boundary Commission.
Thieves steal church documents in burglary
Thieves made off with valuable church documents after breaking into the Family Life Centre in George Town.
The criminals stole a safe that contained the original land registry documents of the Church of God on Walkers Road, as well as cash and a number of stamps and seals issued by the church, including the pastor’s seal.
The criminals stole a safe that contained the original land registry documents of the Church of God on Walkers Road, as well as cash and a number of stamps and seals issued by the church, including the pastor’s seal.
Athletic kids dominate awards
The Cayman Islands Football Association held its annual awards evening over the weekend and Cayman Athletic, the youngest team in the league, attracted most of the honors.
Cruise berthing: Where is its proper place?
How, and where, does cruise berthing fit in with plans for downtown, Grand Cayman’s tourism strategy, and the Cayman Islands’ lengthy list of major capital projects and other priorities?
Back to basics: Garbage collection, airport parking
Failures in garbage collection billing and airport parking are illustrations of our government's major problems with what should be minor matters ... a running theme in the Cayman Islands public sector.
Electoral boundaries map has 19 seats
Single-member voting districts in the Cayman Islands get a new look with 19 Legislative Assembly seats now on the map.
Local talent on display at arts exposition
Young members of the community displayed their talents in everything from poetry to painting during the 14th annual Talent Exposition of the Arts at the Harquail Theatre on Sunday night.
Opponents seek referendum on GT cruise pier
A coalition of Cayman Islands voters will seek to force the local government to abandon plans for a cruise pier in George Town harbor via a people-initiated referendum.
Prison inspection report: Police holding cells in poor state
A new detention center for police sits empty while a UK inspection report criticizes current conditions for detainees at the George Town police station.
Referees to stage 6-a-side football tournament
Football referees will stage another 6-a-side tournament next week.
Rotary raffle cash stolen in home invasion
In a home invasion Friday night, three men made off with an undisclosed amount of cash raised in Rotary Sunrise's car raffle.
Formal commitment over, Rotary to continue Meals on Wheels support
Even though its formal committment to Meals on Wheels has ended, The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman will continue to support the organization that provides meals to senior citizens in need.
Heaps of stolen goods found in apartment
Police have recovered dozens of items taken in home burglaries in George Town and South Sound prior to June 14.
Academy takes Under 12's season-ending 'rally' victory
The Academy Sports Club 'White' football team won the U12 league's season-ending rally.
Pines residents get therapeutic paws
Residents of the Pines Retirement Home had an unusual visitor this week when Chase, a 5-year-old Doberman Pinscher, dropped by.
Police meeting residents where they are
RCIPS officers say they're getting quite a bit of feedback from the local community this week, even if all of it isn't about crime.
Run was a glowing success
The second annual Glow Run 5K attracted 635 registered runners on Saturday, more than double the number that signed up for the inaugural event in 2014.
Takeover an option for low-performing schools
Underperforming schools can be placed under new management or closed down completely, under government’s new Education Bill.
One man, one vote: Grand Cayman, on the chopping block
A picture says a thousand words. In the case of single-member district voting in the Cayman Islands, we expect the new boundary maps will spark thousands upon thousands of words of discussion.
Free HIV testing throughout Cayman this week
The Health Services Authority, in collaboration with the Cayman AIDS Foundation and the Red Cross, is offering free HIV testing and counseling throughout this week.
Cruise pier report funded by Environmental Protection Fund
A report detailing the damage to coral reefs that will be caused by new cruise piers in George Town harbor will be funded, in part, through the Environmental Protection Fund.
Lawmakers approve film ratings board
Cayman's film regulation process gets a revamp.
Bail hearing in attempted murder case postponed
The bail application for David Andrew Bodden, charged with attempted murder, did not go ahead as planned on Friday.
Film festival gets two thumbs up
Cayman held its inaugural CayFilm international film festival over the weekend.
Public invited to Education Bill meetings
A series of meetings will be held over the next two weeks in which members of the public are being invited to give feedback on a proposed Education Bill.
Voting district maps due out next week
Cayman will soon get a look at its new election maps.
Free gospel concert to launch album
Gospel singer Michelle T performs at a free concert Saturday night to launch her first gospel album in Cayman.
GT landfill: Still no 'on-site' solution in sight
In use for some 50 years now, the George Town landfill has long been a breeding ground for vermin, pests, pollution, toxins, smoke — and more recently, for consultants’ reports.
Man charged with attempted murder
A man arrested in connection with a knife attack Tuesday in downtown George Town has been charged with attempted murder and wounding.
Burglary suspects arrested in South Sound
Two men who were employed in Cayman on work permits have been arrested
in connection with a Monday night burglary in the South Sound area of
George Town.
Locations for police 'clinics' announced
Police 'clinics' focusing on community concerns begin next week.
Man 'stable' after downtown attack
A man whose throat was cut and his car rammed during a daylight attack in downtown George Town may live to tell the tale.
Petitioners oppose cruise pier
Protesters have gathered more than 1,000 signatures for a petition to prevent construction of a new $150 million cruise pier in George Town harbor.
Waste-to-energy study advised for landfill
The possibility of using garbage fumes from the George Town Landfill to produce electricity should be investigated, a consultant’s report recommends.
After 33 years, Dr. Kumar ends his shift
We bid a respectful adieu to the Cayman Islands’ “top doc” Kiran Kumar, who has announced his retirement following 33 years of service as Cayman’s first, and to date only, medical officer of health.
Business in brief
Roundup of local business briefs.
Midday melee in downtown George Town
A West Bay man’s throat was slashed in a fight with the driver of another car that repeatedly rammed his vehicle in downtown George Town around lunch time.
Staff member caught up in shooting
One of the victims in Saturday’s triple shooting was a staff member who arrived to help close down the bar at an outdoor party in George Town.
New dock 'critical' to Cayman's future
A group of Grand Cayman business leaders warns that the island will be frozen out of the cruise industry if a new dock is not built in George Town.
Queen's Birthday honors: Derek Haines, Dan Scott awarded
Marathon man Derek Haines and financial services industry leader Dan Scott were recognized for their contributions to the Cayman Islands in the Queen’s Birthday honors list.
Three shot, one stabbed in weekend violence
One man was in serious condition in hospital on Monday after a triple shooting in George Town in the early hours of Saturday. In a separate incident, a man was stabbed multiple times.
Cayman adventure novel will appeal to divers, readers
Eric Douglas releases the sixth book in his Mike Scott Adventure series, bringing the protagonist back to the shores of Cayman.
Cayman celebrates Queen's birthday on Saturday
The official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrated on Saturday, June 13 with a parade in front of the Legislative Assembly followed by a garden reception at Government House.
Floating cruise pier idea sinking
A floating cruise pier – promoted by local businessmen as an environmentally friendly alternative to dredging George Town harbor – would face significant technical challenges, according to government’s marine engineering consultants.
Mental health funding unchanged
Funding for mental health services remains flat in the new budget, but the Health Ministry does add $1 million to continue work on a new residential treatment center.
Scouts need help to outfit new headquarters
The Cayman Islands Scouts is seeking public assistance to outfit its new headquarters on Middle Road, George Town.
Two men charged for pistol and ammunition
Two men were denied bail after they were found in a vehicle from which police recovered a loaded firearm.
Cruise piers: 'death sentence' for reefs
Plans for new cruise piers in George Town harbor met with strong opposition Tuesday as consultants laid out the environmental cost to coral reefs and the potential economic damage to the dive industry.
Fire chief on 'required leave'
Cayman's fire chief has been suspended pending an investigation into a hit-and-run accident.
Nursing has come a long way in Cayman
Nurses from the past would scarcely recognize the highly-educated professional Registered Nurses of today.
Cruise berthing: Pros and cons begin to crystallize
You can’t make a rum cake without breaking a few eggs — and you can’t build a new cruise pier in George Town harbor without demolishing a significant amount of coral reef.
