Topic: George Town
Shoes are a woman’s best friend …and more
A collection of never-seen-before photographs showcasing women of the Cayman Islands will be on display at “A Day in My Shoes – Grand Cayman, Take 2” event, and it’s all for a worthy cause.
Athletic’s kids aim higher now
Cayman Athletic Sports Club’s youngsters have made an impressive start.
Bush investigation timeline
A timeline of the events directly leading up to former Premier McKeeva Bush's criminal trial.
Courtroom theater draws crowds
For some, the McKeeva Bush trial was the hottest ticket in town.
Government won’t sell Radio Cayman
Radio Cayman, the Water Authority and the Government Administration Building won't be sold, despite being among the recommendations of the EY report, Premier Alden McLaughlin announces.
Jubilation among Bush supporters
There were scenes of jubilation both inside and outside the Grand Court in George Town on Thursday as supporters of McKeeva Bush celebrated his acquittal.
Not guilty!
Cayman's former leader is cleared on all charges relating to his alleged improper use of a government credit card.
Woman’s firearm sentencing postponed
A woman remains in custody after her sentencing was adjourned on Thursday for possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Barefoot takes Cayman music to the States
Popular musician, Barefoot Man, is set to tour the U.S
CarePay contract: ‘No comment’ not satisfactory
What is the legal justification for the Cayman Islands government pulling the rug out from under its healthcare claims system provider and switching over to another company?
Chikungunya cases continue to climb
After chikungunya cases more than doubled last week, health officials advised Wednesday that the number of confirmed cases in Cayman has now risen to 20.
Warship sailors visit preschoolers
Royal British Navy sailors brought a taste of sailing life to local pre-school children when they visited Casa Montessori in George Town on Wednesday morning.
Youth invited to design Christmas stamp
Cayman's Postal Service observes World Post Day with a stamp design competition for students, the launch of a letter to Santa campaign and celebration of the Commonwealth Games athletes.
Beating in Kaibo caps 31-arrest weekend for police
An assault at a popular beach hangout caps a busy weekend for the RCIPS.
Divers remove 8,000 pounds of rubble
Volunteer divers are continuing the methodical process of sifting through rubble and dead coral in an effort to rebuild a section of reef damaged by a cruise ship anchor.
Dragons grading again
Purple Dragon karate school holds another round of grading soon and the athletes are in intensive training in preparation.
Geologist returns to educate teachers and students
Brian Jones, a multi-awarded geologist is returning to Cayman to provide geology education to high school teachers and students.
The Water Authority Cayman is sponsoring the event for the second time which takes place from October 13 to the 17.
Radio co-host ‘shocked’ by removal
Different stories abound in the removal of a local radio talk show host.
Connolly’s late hit thwarts Roma
The top of the Premier League table clash between Roma United and Cayman Athletic ended in an entertaining 3-3 stalemate.
Navy warship visits Cayman
Royal Navy Warship HMS Argyll moored off George Town on Monday for a four-day visit.
Haines fund reaches $700,000
Derek Haines is well on his way to the magic $1 million mark after the summer lull, with two marathons to go.
Police seek help in unsolved 2013 killings
The killings from last year have so far foiled police investigators on Grand Cayman.
Governor presented with first poppy
The Cayman Islands Veterans Association pinned Governor Helen Kilpatrick with the first poppy of 2014’s poppy campaign this week.
Top riders trot off with prizes
The Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation honoured this year’s top riders.
Chikungunya cases more than double
Cayman reports a sharp jump in chikungunya infections among its local population.
New pediatrician and midwife join Children’s Clinic
Pediatrician Dr. Emmanuel Ogunde and nurse/midwife Jenny Coleman have joined Dr. Gordon Smith’s medical practice in George Town.
Girls’ league has primary importance
Primary schoolgirls get a chance to play in their own football league from this Saturday.
Police arrest two, seize air conditioners
A pickup truck carrying stolen air conditioning units was intercepted by armed police as it drove along the Esterley Tibbetts Highway on Tuesday.
Sunset surprise BT who are still searching for top gear
Bodden Town has been the dominant team for two years but results from their first two Premier League games so far this season suggests otherwise.
The early bird catches the worm
Thinking ahead and then acting on those plans before the year is out could well provide you with incredible savings.
Trickett helps Prep stay champs
Cayman Prep successfully defended their 2013 Opening Rally title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the always unpredictable Red Bay Primary in the final of the 2014 CUC Primary Football League Opening Rally.
Many jobless Caymanians not registered
Fewer than half of the Caymanians said to be jobless have registered with the government agency responsible for finding work for those who need employment assistance.
Noise complaints voiced at licensing board meeting
During its annual general meeting, the Liquor Licensing Board hears concerns about noise from several local venues.
A dozen ticketed for traffic violations
Drivers in central George Town are hit with various traffic violations.
A summer of reading for Cayman kids
Public Library summer readin gprogram continues to grow and help Cyaman children to become strong readers, This year's challange was a grand success say Director of Public Library Services Romana Melody
Brac inspired after surprising champs
Cayman Brac Football Club surprised everyone and even themselves when they pulled off a come from behind draw in the Cayman Islands Football Association Premier League opening fixture last week.
Civil servants debate EY report
Civil servants gather to debate the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing government functions and public sector downsizing.
Gov’t reviews suggest different fates for IT
To outsource IT, or not to outsource? That is the Cayman Islands government's question.
Late opening at post offices
The Cayman Islands Postal Service advises that three of its main post offices will open late on Friday.
Online poll: Radio the choice for morning drives
More than three quarters of the 493 respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll said they listen to the radio on their drive into work in the mornings.
Cayman criminals: ‘Everybody knows,’ Nobody acts
If the relative handful of habitual criminals in Cayman are well-known to the community, why can't we stop them from committing so many crimes?
Environment officials seek accountability for reef damage
Department of Environment officials plan to meet with the Ministry of Tourism next week to discuss the damage done to a coral reef by a cruise ship anchor, following an earlier meeting with Bodden Shipping Agency.
Seventh chikungunya case in Cayman confirmed
Health officials reported one new case of chikungunya from another resident with a travel history to Jamaica in the latest update on Wednesday.
Applause, applause! Volunteer divers jump in to help
One of the special aspects of the Cayman Islands is residents' willingness to come together when someone, or something, needs their collective assistance.
CML regain Sunset Sixes
Sunset Sixes took place on Sunday in sun drenched conditions at the Camana Bay International School for the seventh time and local recruitment firm CML regained the trophy they last won in 2010.
Prep aim to retain all three titles
The Primary Football League kicks off this weekend with its customary Opening Rally.
The 2014/2015 CUC Primary Football League season commences on Saturday at the T.E. McField Annex, from 9 a.m.
Scholars boosted by young pupils
The Cayman Islands Football Association Premier League returns this weekend with the most attractive fixture being Elite Sports Club clashing with Scholars International.
Lawmakers back tougher prison sentences
Cayman lawmakers want longer sentences for convicted burglars and robbers.
Man carjacked in George Town
Police are investigating a car jacking in George Town in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Dive community tackles coral reef damage
Divers begin a long-term repair job on a coral reef wrecked by a cruise ship anchor.
Hannah’s heroes raise $200,000
Bald was the new beautiful Friday night as 80 people had their heads shaved, raising more than $200,000 in one night for child cancer research.
Bermuda police report: PC Williams probe by the book
Bermuda cops say the investigation of Cayman Islands PC Raphael Williams was on the level.
Car group committed to youth
An upcoming car show hopes to encourage local youngsters into positive outlets.
Hyman and Morgan take next step
A pair of Caymanian track and field stars recently made headlines on and off the track.
Minister: Cayman must move fuel terminal
A government minister says Cayman's current fuel terminal in George Town must be relocated.
Track holds AGM
Track AGM is on Sept. 25
Jason Kennedy makes his mark
Emerging artist Jason Kennedy is exhibiting his artwork for the month of September at Full of Beans
Dive volunteers sought to repair coral damage
Sunset Divers is calling on scuba divers to help restore part of a coral reef damaged after a cruise ship accidentally dropped its anchor on the site last month.
Hannah is calling all heroes
At least 100 Cayman residents have signed up to attend the second Heroes for Hannah shave event on Friday.
One new case of chikungunya confirmed
A new confirmed case of the mosquito-borne virus chikungunya has been imported to the Cayman Islands, after no new cases had been confirmed over the past seven weeks, health officials advised Wednesday.
Should Cayman buy into Sunday trading?
Cayman currently faces a number of critical issues and Sunday trading isn’t one of them. Whether we have it or not is largely a matter of convenience.
Business in brief
A round-up of local business news.
Government will use work permit funds for job training
Big changes are on the way for Cayman companies in the form of an immigration accreditation system.
‘King tides’ wash over parts of Cayman
Unusually high tides cut across Cayman’s coasts in September 2014, knocking over Casuarina trees along Frank Sound and eroding local beaches.
Roma’s new focus reaps rewards
The overall standard in the new Premier League is the best ever and that was reflected in results on the opening weekend.
Surprises kick off Premiership
The Cayman Islands Football Association’s Premier League season kicked off over the weekend and it promises to an extremely competitive one because the teams are so evenly matched.
Officer told wife he was being ‘set up’
Natalee Williams, widow of police officer Raphael Anthony Williams, told the Coroner’s Court that her husband had told her senior officers were “breaking their own law to ensure I go to jail.”
Sunday sales not Caymanian, residents say
The government would introduce its most “unfriendly family policy” and injure Caymanian culture if it allows Sunday trading, some residents say.
Abolition of multiple gov’t agencies proposed
A consultant's report recommends the merger or elimination of about a dozen government agencies.
Loose cow creates lunchtime traffic hazard
Bemused motorists reported a cow being towed behind a truck along a busy George Town road Thursday afternoon.
Online poll: Landfill most important gov’t project
A resolution to the George Town Landfill is seen as the most important government project according to the results of a caymancompass.com online poll.
Voting change ‘one’ step closer
The Cayman Islands government takes a symbolic first step toward changing its election system.
