Topic: George Town
Steady progress on reef restoration
Stormy weather may have delayed progress but it has not dampened the spirits of volunteers working to restore a large section of coral reef damaged by a cruise ship anchor.
Weather keeps cruise tourists off island
Strong winds and choppy seas kept scheduled cruise ships from stopping in Grand Cayman Thursday and kept tourists off the local beaches.
New 'chip and PIN' credit cards for Butterfield Bank
Butterfield Bank credit card customers will get new, more secure chip and PIN cards.
Thousands expected at annual Agriculture Show
Organizers are expecting 10,000 visitors to today's Agriculture Show.
Caledonian bank run in wake of SEC allegations
Caledonian depositors tried to withdraw US$68 million last week after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accused the bank and its broker affiliate of violating U.S. securities law.
Cancer registry: No cure for privacy concerns
Proposed legislation that would create a mandatory cancer registry for the Cayman Islands is unnecessary and should not advance any further.
US judgment entered in 2012 tourist assault case
A judge in the United States entered a judgment in a case accuding a tour operator in Cayman indecently assaulting a Cruise passenger.
Campaign continues to restore Nurse Leila's house
Nurse Leila's wattle and daub house in West Bay is of great historical importance, and is in need of urgent repair.
Perfume maker wins new young entrepreneur award
Ted Green was honored as a young entrepreneur in an awards ceremony held on Wednesday.
All-Stars thrash Youth
The Cayman International Youth Football Tournament next week has received an extra sponsor to add to the many already committed to the annual event.
Arrest links several Cayman homicides
A recent arrest has linked a number of killings in Grand Cayman that have occurred since 2011.
Bodden Town back in President's Cup final
The President’s Cup final pits two of the most successful cup teams of recent years against each other next month after they came through exciting semifinals on Sunday.
CIMA places Caledonian into controllership
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has placed Caledonian Securities and Caledonian Bank into controllership just days after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against the bank and its brokerage.
Shack aim for coed high five but Cobras able to sting
The Burger King Coed Flag Football League restarts this weekend and will attract hordes of teams again. Games are every Friday from 6-10 p.m. at the Ed Bush field in West Bay.
Cayman chosen for football dispute court
Two football federations covering the Americas have selected Cayman for the site of a new sports arbitration court.
Cayman Trophy champs again
Cayman Islands defeated Jamaica and retained their hold on the Challenge Trophy.
Former MLA to talk on male cancers
Cline Glidden Jr. will discuss his battle with colon cancer at a public meeting on Wednesday.
Ironwood: Economic driver for Grand Cayman's 'other half'
The possible impact of the Ironwood development, over the long term, is far greater than the creation of temporary jobs or the one-time injection of funds into the Cayman Islands economy.
Three men charged for unlicensed firearms
Two men were remanded in custody after appearing in Summary Court on Tuesday afternoon on a variety of charges, including possession of unlicensed firearms.
Cruise liner gets GT harbor scare
A cruise liner ran into difficulty in George Town harbor on Monday afternoon.
Ironwood: Road project to create 200 jobs
Developer Ironwood says local companies and workers will be hired on all aspects of the highway construction project, estimating that the public-private partnership will create around 200 jobs.
Police warn of social media blackmail scam
Cayman police warned the public not to share personal information, including photographs or videos, on adult social media websites because of reports of two blackmail scams.
One dead in central George Town shooting
A man was killed in a Wednesday night shooting off Shedden Road in central George Town, police say.
State of the Nation: Dart, government reach agreement
The government has reached a resolution to the lingering negotiations over an agreement between Cayman’s National Road Authority and Dart Realty, with each side getting something it wanted.
Elite hold their nerve to stay top
Elite Sports Club are not going to be easy to topple off the peak of the Premier League.
Government aims to relocate police station
As part of the revitalization of George Town, the government is looking to move the George Town Police Station, build a new court building, demolish the Glass House and create a green space, and open the capital up to mixed-use developments.
Scouts commissioner honored by Lions
Members of Grand Cayman’s Lions Clubs have awarded Winston Hayle, the Executive Commissioner of the Cayman Islands Scout Association, for his contribution to the Lions.
Canadian war vets visit Cayman
A delegation of Canadian war veterans joined local veterans to honor the war dead at a remembrance ceremony at the Elmslie Memorial Church on Wednesday.
Cayman to light up in lavender for World Cancer Day
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society is painting the town lavender” to mark World Cancer Day on Wednesday.
Key seaport, airport project manager dies
Jim Scott, one of Cayman's most notable architects and project managers, has died.
Traffic tickets fall to new lows
Traffic tickets are becoming a rarity in the Cayman Islands, according to local police data.
Safe found in North Sound
A 14-year-old, out exploring the waterfront along the North Sound, found a safe that is believed to have been stolen last week.
Electrical arc caused fire in gov't building
Almost 900 employees were evacuated from the five-story Government Administration Building in the heart of Grand Cayman’s financial capital, George Town, on Friday morning.
North Siders want better use of school
North Side residents want the Clifton Hunter High School to be used for evening classes.
Tonie Chisholm wears Miss Cayman 2015 crown
Tonie Chisholm, the 26-year-old North Side resident, won the 2015 Miss Cayman pageant.
Breakthrough in Yates murder investigation
A 22-year-old West Bay man, Justin Manderson, was arrested Thursday morning in connection with the murder of Victor Oliver Yates.
Fire at Government Administration Building forces evacuation
A small fire occurred shortly before 10 a.m. Friday at the Government Administration Building in George Town. No one was injured.
Concrete animals come to life in North Side
One of Cayman's lesser known tourist spots, 'Davinoff's Concrete Sculpture Park' is a delightful sightseeing attraction in North Side.
Teen seriously hurt in hit and run
Another hit-and-run accident leaves a teenager in hospital.
Man arrested for Yates murder
Police arrested a 22-year-old West Bay man early Thursday morning in
connection with the killing earlier this month of Victor Oliver Yates.
Bodden Town edge it in Cup clash
Bodden Town won the inaugural President’s Cup last season and will not release their grip on the trophy easily judging by their 1-0 win in the semifinal first leg against Cayman Athletic. Charlo McLean scored BT’s vital goal in the 71st minute, assisted by Ricoh Brown.
Generator failure causes power outage for 4,000
Some customers in central George Town lost power Wednesday morning.
Large donation brings scouts HQ nearer to fruition
HSBC helps the Cayman Islands Scouts Association to complete a new headquarters.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Landing mishap closes airport
A runaway cargo plane closes Cayman's largest airport for more than four hours on Thursday.
Record year for tourism
The Cayman Islands saw a 10 percent increase in stay-over tourism during 2014, the best year for the industry on record.
Two injured in West Bay Road hit and run
A driver lost control of his car and hit two tourists walking on the sidewalk along West Bay Road. The man ran off but police arrested him Monday.
Healthcare honors a family affair
Monday was a big day for members of a local family of healthcare providers.
Police district meetings rescheduled
Some district meetings between the community and police have been rescheduled to next month.
Woman hospitalized after Jan. 11 crash
A Cayman Islands resident remains in critical condition after a Jan. 11 accident in North Side.
Divers seek funds for reef restoration
Volunteer divers working to restore coral reef severely damaged by a cruise ship anchor have launched a fundraising campaign to help sustain the effort.
PAC chairman defends witness list
Cayman's Public Accounts Committee chairman answers questions about why his committee appears to be selectively calling witnesses.
Woman admits assault in prison
A female inmate of Fairbanks Prison appears in court for common assault after throwing water on a fellow prisoner.
Roads close three days early for holiday
Several downtown George Town roads will close ahead of Monday's Heroes Day celebration.
Average gas price in Cayman falls to $4.38 a gallon
More good news on gas prices for Cayman drivers, but is the party about to come to an end?
PAC must be held to account
The Public Accounts Committee, perhaps more than any other, must itself be accountable to the public.
All aboard for warship visit
Local politicians, dignitaries, students, media and chefs boarded British warship HMS Severn during its visit to Cayman this week.
Oil companies warn Cayman off price controls
Cayman's gas prices might go higher with price controls in place, Big Oil warns.
Police to hold district community meetings next week
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has announced that it will hold a series of district community meetings.
Primary aim is on semis
The CUC Primary Football League playoffs reach the semifinal stage this weekend.
Heroes Day to celebrate health
Pins will be given to recipients of Heroes Day awards.
Fire at Central Plaza under investigation
Police are investigating a fire that broke out Thursday night at the Central Plaza building on Shedden Road, George Town.
Grand Cayman gas prices in free fall
Regular unleaded gasoline prices plummeted – in some cases by more than 40 cents per gallon – starting Friday as Grand Cayman’s fuel costs continued a downward trend that began in late October.
British warship in port this weekend
The HMS Severn will be in George Town Sunday and Monday.
New Chamber boss: Cayman poised for growth
Island Paving boss Barry Bodden took over the helm of the Chamber of Commerce promising a quieter style, but equally forceful advocacy, to his predecessor, the outspoken Johann Moxam.
New head for government vehicle services
The government has appointed a new director of the Department of Vehicle and Equipment Services.
Star moves
Eastern Star beat Island All-Star by 90 points in a Domino League match in East End on Sunday
BT must stop dropping points
Premier League football resumes this weekend and judging by the latest results, Bodden Town spent the festive season focusing on returning to the top through exceptionally tough training.
Work under way on new farmers market
A new open-air market in George Town will soon be available to local vendors to sell homegrown products.
Governor and Bush meet on tirade
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush pushes for a resolution to the situation involving the former health minister.
Legislative Assembly gets controversial travel audit
Discussion of a controversial travel audit set for today may be "difficult," according to the Public Accounts Committee chairman.
Prep looking top class
The third round of the CUC Primary Football League playoffs concluded on Saturday with a number of schools securing their place in the semifinals.
