Topic: George Town
Dozens of affordable homes sit empty
The National Housing Development Trust struggles with empty homes that should be filled and occupied homes that should be empty.
Financial reports in Cabinet 'bottleneck'
The source of a perennial delay in releasing government financial reports is traced back to Cabinet.
Cayman's finest honored
A sold-out crowd of 450 filled the Royal Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, on Friday night in support of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, its officers and its Police Welfare Fund.
Woman seriously injured in triple shooting
Three women were injured, one of them seriously, after a shooting in central George Town in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Just N Time's wahoo hooks crew $5k prize
The 2015 Barcadere Classic fishing tournament concluded last weekend and it was as competitive and enjoyable as ever.
Riders ramping up
The cycling scene is attracting more riders with successive events as the Genesis Duathlon approaches in May.
Three women shot in George Town
Police are investigating the shooting of three women in the vicinity of McField Square in George Town in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Bus overturns on Crewe Road
A passenger bus overturned after colliding with a car outside the Mango Tree bar in George Town Saturday morning.
EY report six months later
A six-month progress update on the Ernst & Young government consulting report shows slow going.
John Gray's 'recycled' tree wins prize
Students of John Gray High School have been awarded the prize for the best decorated tree at the Cayfest Red Sky at Night festival.
Climber tackles Seven Summits for Cancer Society
Campbells attorney Guy Manning has climbed the highest peaks on six out of seven of the world's continents. This summer he will try for Denali, the highest in North America.
Finding a new landfill location: Not 'if,' but 'when'
James Schubert, Cayman's solid waste management chief, was asked a direct question. He responded with a direct (and we would suggest, honest) answer.
Gas prices sink below $4 a gallon at three Cayman service stations
Cayman's average gas prices keep falling, but for how long?
World Cup optimism refreshed
The Cayman Islands national men’s football team returns to international competition for the first time in four years in a World Cup qualifier against Belize on Wednesday.
Eager students flock to reading fair
More than 30 finalists took part in a reading fair at the George Town Library on Saturday.
Hundreds honor Bob Soto's 'well-lived' life
Cayman's legendary dive pioneer, Bob Soto, was laid to rest at the weekend.
Mold closes West Bay social services office
Concerns over mold have led to the "indefinite" closure of the Department of Children and Family Services office in West Bay.
New coral damage investigated
Environment officials are once again investigating damage to pristine coral reef caused by a boat anchor in Cayman’s waters.
Backstory on Batabano's creative costumes
The annual Batabano carnival may still be many weeks away, but the search is already on for the most elaborate and dramatic costumes.
Assault charges filed in traffic stop bust-up
A police officer and a motorist are charged in a November traffic stop incident.
Store owner seeks Facebook justice
Fed up of shoplifters raiding his store and getting away with it, one business owner is turning to the court of public opinion to get justice.
Students to participate in oratorical contest
Eleven high school students will take part in the Cayman Optimist Club of George Town’s seventh Oratorical Contest on Saturday.
Tributes flood in for 'father of diving'
Dive flags at Lobster Pot, the original home of Bob Soto’s Diving, and other dive operations were flying at half-staff this week as tributes poured in for the man dubbed a Cayman legend.
Cuban family struggles to return loved one's body
The family of a Cuban migrant who died in Grand Cayman in early January seeks the return of his body nearly three months later.
No solution in sight to dump tire mountain
Government is hoping it will be a case of sixth time lucky as it again seeks to find someone to take the stockpile of used tires at the George Town Landfill off its hands.
Survey: Cayman's population largest ever
Cayman's population grew substantially during 2014, according to government estimates.
The dump is on fire: A poisonous portent from Jamaica
The Riverton City blaze is a graphic illustration of what inevitably happens to poorly managed dumps, including Grand Cayman's.
Road safety study shows pedestrian, driver dangers
An assessment of Cayman roads found that, while the roads are better than in other countries in the region, there are still a number of roads dangerous to cars and pedestrians.
Scholars rise to top of the class
The Cayman Islands Premier League will see a new name on the coveted championship trophy because reigning title holders Bodden Town are too far behind to retain it.
Scuba diving pioneer Bob Soto passes at 88
Bob Soto, one of the founders of recreational scuba diving and described as a Cayman Islands legend, died Tuesday afternoon. He was 88.
Hamlin Stephenson named Farmer of the Year
Hamlin Stephenson, owner of Hamlin’s Farm, has been awarded Farmer of the Year 2015 by the Agricultural Society. Paul Bodden and William Chisholm tied for Livestock Farmer of the Year award.
George Town road widening to begin this month
Road works seeking to widen and improve connections to two key roads in the central George Town area are scheduled to begin within the next month, according to the National Roads Authority.
New Cuban arrivals seek asylum
As Cuban migrants continue to land in Cayman, U.S. embassy officials say Washington will not change its “wet foot/dry foot” policy in the foreseeable future.
Career expo appeals to kids of all ages
The 2015 Chamber of Commerce Careers Expo, held at UCCI, proved to be very popular with students of all ages.
Crash victim was mother of four, hospital physio
A local healthcare professional and mother to four died in Wednesday's car crash.
Waterfront restaurant to close
The Breezes by the Bay restaurant overlooking George Town harbor will close next month. The restaurant, in a prime location on the waterfront, was a favorite spot for spectators during the Pirates Week and Batabano festivals.
Merger keeps hoops competitive
The basketball season has started and the changes in the format seems to be working out in the matches at the Arts and Recreation Centre in Camana Bay.
Two students arrested after John Gray fight
Police on Monday morning detained two 15-year-old male students at John Gray High School after a fight with a group of other males on the school grounds.
Off-duty officer identifies hit-and-run driver
A quick arrest in a hit-and-run crash is credited to an off-duty police officer.
Charities benefit from Beaten Track event
Off The Beaten Track is not just an unconventional race for the super-fit, it also generates funds for charity.
Gala dinner will keep meals rolling
Meals on Wheels's upcoming fundraiser, "Orange You Glad Gala," will help ensure that no senior in Cayman goes hungry.
Barcadere Classic returns
The Barcadere Classic fishing tournament, hosted by the Cayman Islands Angling Club and in aid of the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation is being staged from next week.
Few Bodden Town affordable homes occupied
Seventeen of the 20 affordable homes built by the National Housing Development Trust in Bodden Town remain unoccupied as of this week, Trust officials confirmed.
National Heroes Day bill: $145,000
Costs for Cayman's 2015 Heroes Day are reviewed.
Damaged coral: Volunteers step up, Carnival pitches in
Money talks. And Carnival's $100,000 donation is a declaration of the company's regard for the Cayman Islands' marine environment.
Fire crews find hot spots at landfill
Crews removed a large slab of concrete from the George Town Landfill that may have been a contributing factor to fires flaring up recently at the site.
Cayman gets five new garbage trucks
Cayman has five new garbage trucks, but for now residential trash collection will remain at once a week.
Cuban migrant costs soar to $1.6M
Major increases in the cost of housing and transporting Cuban migrants hit Cayman in 2014.
Business in brief
A roundup of local buisness briefs.
Cargo plane forced to make emergency landing
A cargo plane experienced engine problems as it came in to land in Grand Cayman Tuesday afternoon, prompting a full emergency alert at the Owen Roberts International Airport.
Cruise line pledges $100k to reef restoration
Carnival Cruise Lines has stepped up with a $100,000 donation to support the restoration of a section of coral reef that was severely damaged by one of its cruise ship anchors.
Cuba, Cayman talks set to resume on status of refugees
Representatives from Cuba and Cayman will meet soon for further negotiations on an agreement regarding treatment and repatriation of Cuban migrants.
Firms launch compensation and benefits survey
A new survey will provide detailed compensation information on employees working in banks, financial and professional services, law firms, insurance companies and other sectors in the Cayman Islands.
Meals on Wheels: 170 meals a day at $4 each
Meals on Wheels, on the brink of shutting its doors two years ago, is in a better financial situation today.
Premier names new political aide
The premier wastes no time in hiring a new political assistant. Several high-profile jobs in the rest of the Home Affairs ministry, however, are still looking for full time staffers.
Scouts urged to 'change the world'
Cayman’s Scouts and Girl Guides are celebrating Scout Week with a challenge to “Make a difference ... change the world.”
Firefighters monitor landfill
A fire at the landfill was fully extinguished by late afternoon Sunday.
Girls in Limbo tracked it perfectly
The Off The Beaten Track event has grown every year since first introduced in 2010 and over nearly 400 were involved in Sunday’s staging.
Police officers charged over taser use
Two police officers alleged to have tasered a suspect following a high-speed car chase across Grand Cayman are facing criminal charges.
The promise that must be kept
In May 2013, the Progressives came into power on a pledge (No dump in Bodden Town) and a promise (an onsite solution for the George Town Landfill). The pledge they have kept. The promise . . . we shall see.
Premier’s aide fired
A close ally of Cayman's premier is given his walking papers.
Slow Food pioneer visits Cayman
One of the pioneers of the Slow Food movement vacationed on Grand Cayman recently while visiting longtime friends.
Landfill catches fire again
A 'sizeable surface fire' broke out at the George Town Landfill on Sunday.
Lim is Beaten Track champ again
David Lim is confirmed as the new king of Off The Beaten Track king after winning the 50K event for the second year in a row.
Man burned in boat fire
A man who was making boat repairs in George Town harbor over the weekend was severely burned and was airlifted off island for treatment.
Bodden Town closing gap on leaders Elite
Bodden Town are stealthily closing the gap on Elite Sports Club as they seek to keep the Premier League in their trophy cabinet for a third consecutive season.
Kerri Kanuga: ' . . . miles to go before she sleeps'
Move over Marathon Man, here comes Cayman's "Iron Woman."
Cayman conundrum: Why are our roads bumper-to-bumper?
Traffic is getting worse, and commuters who live in Grand Cayman's eastern districts are moaning. Why?
Catch-and-release: North Side dumper selects 'Option 3'
"Catch me if you can." . . . There it was - boldly emblazoned in purple crayon - a brazen sign of disrespect for Cayman Islands authorities.
District police staffing levels revealed
The Cayman Islands has nearly 400 uniformed police officers, but a small percentage are actually 'on the streets' each patrol shift.
Traffic nightmare for BT residents
Traveling in from Grand Cayman's eastern districts is growing tedious and dangerous, residents say.
