Topic: George Town
Ebanks sidelined by sore ankle
Cayman’s top basketball talent in Portugal will be on the bench for awhile longer.
‘Project Future’ committee to implement EY report
The Cayman Islands government’s quest to downsize and improve the local civil service has taken another step forward.
Robber pleads guilty, granted bail
Matthew Grant, 24, pleaded guilty to robbing a man of $263 and a cellphone in West Bay on June 26.
The Bodden Town connection
Bodden Towners could be getting a Christmas gift 35 years in the making.
Two arrested in connection with Tortuga robbery
Two men were arrested Thursday night in connection with the robbery of a cash courier for Tortuga Rum Co. at the company’s North Sound Way car park
Shiver me timbers, the pirates are back in town
Cayman's national festival, Pirates Week, kicks-off this Saturday, Nov. 1, with the Pirates Landing on Cayman Brac. Weekender rounds-up some of the must attend events.
Alternative cruise plan floated for George Town harbor
Plans for a floating cruise dock are presented to business leaders as a credible alternative to dredging George Town harbor.
Some Evans family members still looking for homes
The children of missing landfill worker Anna Evans and their caretaker have found accommodations through the Department of Children and Family Services, but several other family members are searching for a place to live.
Three new chikungunya cases
The number of confirmed cases of chikungunya in Cayman rose to 29 this month, with one locally acquired case.
Folk songs – the radio of olden times
Folk songs - the radio of olden times.
As the dust settles on Shedden Road
The standoff with the squatters on Shedden Road finally came to an overdue conclusion yesterday amidst a mess of crushed plaster, shattered windows, bewildered children, defiant men and wailing women who were forced to leave the squalid premises.
Ebola protocols no inconvenience, Tourism Minister says
Cayman’s screening process and safety protocols to prevent the Ebola virus from reaching the island do not unduly inconvenience visitors, the tourism minister says.
Local group helps to remove stigma of mental illness
The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Grand Cayman is working to remove the stigma that is often associated with mental illness.
Shedden Road squatters arrested, buildings demolished
The saga of the extended family of missing landfill worker Anna Evans, who refused to leave their Shedden Road homes, came to an end Wednesday with the arrest of four people and the demolition of two buildings.
Fishing ‘camp’ sparks complaints
Environmental health officials are investigating complaints about a “fishing camp” established on an empty plot amid canal-front condos in a plush residential neighborhood.
George Town kids netted more fun
George Town Primary kids are having a blast with introductory tennis lessons this term, thanks to sponsorship from KPMG.
Elite edging back to title form
Elite Sports Club continued their fine start to the season with their fourth win in six matches at the TE McField Annex on Sunday and remain top of the Premier League.
Local air ambulance service takes off
Cayman’s first locally based air ambulance is now offering evacuation services to local patients.
Police: Robberies lower in 2014
Police see a disturbing trend in some recent restaurant robberies.
Running government by committee
Leading by committee, consensus and constant checking of the public pulse is not leading at all. The process to enact a minimum wage in the Cayman Islands is especially instructive.
Two party boats wash ashore
Two party boats, including a large yacht that was at the center of a controversial plan to bring a floating bar and restaurant to Stingray City, broke their moorings and washed ashore over the weekend.
Legislators argue 30-year murder sentence revision
Lawmakers rail against lesser sentences for murder convictions.
Where will you be on All Hallow’s Eve?
Halloween is lurking around the shadowy corner so Weekender has rounded up the hottest tickets on-island.
Barta here to promote fishing
Cayman is playing host to a fishing celebrity.
Cayman crime reports posted on TripAdvisor
Cayman's recent crimes are getting noticed on TripAdvisor.
Online poll: Most people eat at home or brown-bag their lunch
Bringing a lunch from home and eating at work or going home for lunch are the most common ways people in Cayman eat their midday meal, according to an online poll.
Students dress up to help HospiceCare
Cayman Prep Year 10 to 13 students, dressed as colorful Roald Dahl characters, will be out and about in town Friday, selling calendars, Christmas angels and chocolates to raise money for their “Make A Difference” campaign.
Work permit reform under way
Major changes are ahead in the Cayman Islands work permit system.
Happy hour to eradicate polio
Cayman’s four Rotary and two Rotaract clubs are appealing to the public to attend a free fundraiser on Oct. 24 to help wipe out polio.
Shark-fishing ban on the way
A shark-fishing ban could be in force by early next year, environmental watchdogs said this week in response to public concerns about a dead nurse shark dumped on the coast line close to George Town dive shops.
Survivor gives back with vintage sale fundraiser
Wizard wands, neon signs, and rum barrels are some of the items being sold next week to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Taxpayers’ bill doubles to insure retired civil servants
Cayman Islands taxpayers are footing nearly double the bill for retired civil servants when it comes to paying for health insurance premiums.
Ebanks scores Portuguese debut
Jorge Ebanks had a great introduction to Portuguese basketball.
Abbott opting to go solo paid off
Cycling is enjoying its busiest season for years and that was reflected at the Cost-U-Less Circuit race from Governor’s Harbour on Sunday.
Arrest linked to Coconut Joe’s
One man is arrested in connection with last week's robbery at Coconut Joe's bar and restaurant.
Families remain at eviction site
A week after electricity was cut off at their homes, the relatives and children of missing landfill worker Anna Evans continue to live on the Shedden Road property in George Town without power or water.
Thefts, fraud, mismanagement cited at gov’t authorities
Questionable practices abound within the public sector entities that operate separately from the Cayman Islands civil service.
Bodden Town can finally high five as McLean makes dad proud
Bodden Town finally secured their first win of the season - at the fifth attempt - with a 1-0 victory over Roma United.
Getting serious about Cayman’s serious crime
Immediately, the criminal justice system must demonstrate zero tolerance for the violent crimes (and criminals) that are currently creating shocking headlines in the Cayman Islands.
Holness hat-trick puts Red Bay in command
Sir John A. Cumber Primary’s Under-9 team secured their second successive victory of the 2014/15 CUC Primary Football League season with a hard-fought 3-0 victory over Truth For Youth on Saturday.
Armed robberies plague popular tourist venues
Concerns rise among tourists, residents and the business community as armed holdups and burglaries increase.
Law firm volunteers join Magic reef restoration
Eight volunteers from law firm Appleby joined in the reef restoration work at the coral reef off George Town wrecked by a cruise ship.
March raises awareness of abuse
The 2014 Silent Witness March, which took place Saturday Oct. 18, had the theme 'Peace begins at Home.'
Officials unveil Cayman’s Ebola plan
Travelers arriving in Grand Cayman who have recently visited West Africa will be assessed by medics and quarantined as part of a new screening process designed to stop the Ebola virus reaching the island.
‘Ram raid’ burglar jailed for three years
A man who stole alcohol after driving a car into the rear door of a liquor store was sentenced to five years in prison for that burglary and two others.
Seniors’ celebrations continue
Seniors attend events throughout Older Persons Month.
Young man dies in motorcycle crash
Another young man dies in a motorcycle crash on Grand Cayman's roads.
Customers robbed at WB Road restaurant
Visitors and local residents are robbed in another holdup in one of Cayman's busiest tourism areas.
Cheers to Cayman Cocktail Week!
The 2nd Cayman Cocktail Week kicks off on Oct. 24 with a full slate of events, happy hours and tastings.
Get into the groove for a good cause
Channel your inner '80s or simply relive your youth by dressing up as a punk rocker, metal head or perhaps in a new wave outfit for the “80s Night Under the Stars” event.
Elite not getting carried away
Elite Sports Club hope to build on their early season success against George Town this weekend.
Health City, CINICO seek deal
The government is in talks with Health City Cayman Islands over local patient referrals.
Man in car robbed
A man is forced to lie face down on the ground after being robbed of his cell phone in George Town.
Musicians to aid kidney patients
Musicians are tuning up to assist a former band member and the dialysis unit at the Cayman Islands Hospital by hosting a 'Fantastic Friday' event during Pirates Week.
Five new imported cases of chikungunya reported
Health officials advised Wednesday that the number of confirmed cases of chikungunya in Cayman has now risen to 25.
Power is cut at eviction site
Families living on a property in George Town who have been served eviction notices were left without power Wednesday when the electricity was cut off.
Rash of break-ins from Prospect to Bodden Town
Nine break-ins are reported Tuesday on Grand Cayman in the space of eight hours.
Samuels makes positive strides
Lloyd Samuels started his season with decent showings on the court.
Secrets of 18th-century well explored
Marine archaeologists and volunteers are cleaning up 17th century artifacts found in the George Town Step Well, which was discovered by National Museum staff in 2003.
Motorcycle driver dies in crash
Update: Medical personnel confirmed a man involved in a motorcycle accident in Savannah Thursday morning was pronounced dead at the Cayman Islands Hospital.
Armed robberies in tourism district
A pair of armed robberies this week in high visibility tourism areas concern local business owners.
‘CaymanKind’: From slogan to practice
It's important that we in the Cayman Islands prepare ourselves and our country for the beginning of tourism season.
Elite shock BT
Elite Sports Club announced their intention to be Cayman’s top Premier League team again at the start of the season and so far are fulfilling that promise after beating champions Bodden Town who are still without a win after four games.
Eviction day nears for Evans family
The family of missing landfill worker Anna Evans say they face eviction this week.
Anti-bullying events to be held this week
The Family Resource Centre is hosting its anti bullying conference: “Take a Stand” at the George Town library on Wednesday.
Cumber and St. Ignatius in thriller
The Under-9 youngsters from Sir John A. Cumber Primary opened their CUC Primary Football League campaign with a 2-0 victory over St. Ignatius Prep at the West Bay Town Hall Field on Saturday.
Global tech giants coming to Cayman for conference
Some of the top technology companies in the world will visit the Cayman Islands in 2015 for an Internet Marketing Association conference hosted by Cayman Enterprise City.
Judge calls lack of mental health facilities a ‘disgrace’
The lack of a mental health facility in Cayman is a disgrace, Justice Charles Quion said during a sentence review last week.
Premier’s political assistant arrested
Kenneth Bryan, the political assistant to Premier Alden McLaughlin, was arrested over the weekend for public order offences, including allegedly assaulting a police officer, police confirmed Monday.
Travel critic lists CAL among his 8 top airlines
Travel critic Richard Bangs lists Cayman Airways among his top eight airlines.
Connolly: ‘The Caymanian people lost’
Strong views expressed on both sides by independent lawmakers over the McKeeva Bush trial verdict.
Ebanks leaps for Portuguese glory
Jorge Ebanks is taking his basketball talents to Portugal.
