Topic: George Town
MLA McLean never contacted on East End fuel terminal
Cayman's East End representative says government plans for a new fuel storage facility in his district raise a number of public safety concerns.
Two new suspected chikungunya cases
Health officials say two new suspected cases of chikungunya have been reported since Aug. 5, but in that time no new confirmed cases have emerged.
Man injures himself in apparent ‘fire challenge’
A 26-year-old man was hospitalized after setting himself on fire on Friday night prompting police and health officials to issue a new warning over the bizarre youth trend known as the fire challenge.
Masked, armed man breaks into woman’s home
Police are investigating a burglary in George Town in which a woman awoke to find a masked man armed with a knife in her home.
Wet weather strikes power supply
Storms cause mutliple power outages across the weekend and Monday morning.
Fuel storage terminal eyed for East End
Plans for a new fuelling depot will be subject of government-private sector talks next month.
Hew not upset by Nanjing snub
As the Cayman Islands prepares for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games, one surprising absentee will be Lauren Hew.
Voter numbers continue decline
The number of registered voters in Cayman has declined by 192 since the May 2013 General Elections.
Five injured in nightclub mayhem
Five people, including a security guard, were injured in the early hours of Saturday as fighting broke out at a nightclub on the Seven Mile Beach strip.
Bingo night to support ‘Keep Calm and Paddle On’
Head to Fidel Murphy's on Wednesday, Aug. 13 for a bingo night to support the "Keep Calm and Paddle On" fundraiser.
Bringing Cayman catboats back to life
The Cayman Islands Catboat Club has now opened its doors to its restored clubhouse on Whitehall Bay, George Town.
‘Cocktails and Cabaret’ helps young aviators
The popular Broadway review returns to the Prospect Playhouse for four nights only.
George Town Landfill: 25 years of broken promises
Cayman Islands legislators have discussed the problems with the George Town Landfill, appointed committees, commissioned studies and made promises they haven't kept for almost a quarter of a century.
GT landfill: Process is not progress
Minister Osbourne Bodden accuses the Compass of "scaremongering" on the dump issue. The truth is, Cayman residents have very good reasons to be afraid.
Homeless woman admits five burglaries
A woman who had been living in an abandoned car is now in Fairbanks Prison following her guilty pleas to five burglaries at rooming houses in the George Town area.
Online poll: Many unconcerned with OMOV
Many of the respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll said the issue of single member constituencies will not affect the way they vote if the voting system is not introduced by the current government.
Pawn shops: We work with police
Local pawn shops dispute police statements blaming their businesses for a spike in burglaries or thefts.
Police blame pawn shops for rise in thefts
An increase in local thefts and burglaries is partly attributable to the proliferation of pawn shops, a police commander believes.
Dump fire appears to be out
The George Town landfill fire appears to be out, but firefighters continue to monitor the site, according to the Fire Service Department.
Man charged in connection with wounding by spear gun
A 28-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in connection with the reported shooting of a man with a spear gun on July 27 in George Town.
Tourism zoning sought for Ritz-Carlton property
An application has been submitted to permit tourism development on more than 200 acres of land surrounding the Ritz Carlton.
Landfill ignites again
Firefighters returned to the George Town Landfill this weekend to tackle another fire.
Man arrested in weekend stabbing
A quick arrest is made after an overnight stabbing on Eastern Avenue this weekend.
Jamaicans celebrate independence in Cayman
Jamaicans living in Cayman celebrated their nation’s 52 years of independence with lots of food, cultural dances, costumes and music in George Town on Friday.
Catboat ‘clubhouse’ reopens
Ten years later, Cayman's headquarters for all things relating to the catboat tradition is back in ship shape.
Burglary a growing menace in Cayman
A dedicated police unit is focusing on the growing burglary menace while customs officers are fighting a burgeoning export market for stolen goods.
Cayman visitor waives extradition hearing
Ofer Kahal, a visitor to Cayman, has waived his right to an extradition hearing and will return to Israel voluntarily.
Farmers market may take root in George Town
Vendors operating at Market at the Grounds in Lower Valley are in the process of relocating to the old Farmers Market spot in George Town.
Mold shuts down BT family services
Children and Family Services move out of Bodden Town Civic Centre offices due to mold issues.
Beep, (Bleep), Honk: Reporting from the traffic jam
Strategically placed (and smartly dressed) police officers directing traffic would serve to promote the Cayman Islands and protect our people.
Churches called to account for cash
Government auditors ask local churches what they did with money from the Nation Buildng Fund.
Motorcycle rider dies, arrest made in crash
Police make an arrest in connection with a fatal accident on West Bay Road.
One new case of chikungunya
Health officials have confirmed one more imported case of chikungunya in the Cayman Islands.
Motorcycle driver dead in crash
Update: Royal Cayman Islands Police have arrested an SUV driver in connection with an overnight fatal accident on West Bay Road.
Convicted police officer out on bail
A police officer who was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for bribery has been granted bail pending appeal.
Manderson: ‘We can’t fall down on this’
Civil servants are warned not to laugh off government's latest efforts at downsizing.
Fraser is inspired for freestyle
Brett Fraser came up just short of making history for the Cayman Islands in Glasgow, but he is far from dismayed.
Patient treated locally for open heart surgery
A surgeon at Cayman’s newest hospital has performed the first open heart surgery there on a local resident.
Scranton residents concerned about crime
Some 20 residents of Scranton raised concerns about the soaring number of crimes in their community, during a two-hour meeting with police Tuesday night.
Sisters pack their bags for camp
Sisters Kylah and Kiara are able to attend summer camp following a sponsorship program with Casa Montessori.
Local designers can ride wave of surf wear’s success
So-Chlo surf wear is offering local designers a unique opportunity to gain exposure for their artistic creations.
Commonwealth Games: Cayman arrives to great fanfare
Brett Fraser makes it into the semifinals in the Commonwealth Games in Scotland.
Dump fire extinguished
The George Town landfill fire is out, but firefighters were monitoring the site every two hours, according to the Fire Service.
Mental health system surveyed
Local health officials are working with the World Health Organization to assess Cayman’s mental health system through an assessment.
Mentally ill woman ‘never hit a person’
The mentally ill woman charged in May with robbery was sentenced last Friday to 12 months imprisonment, but she will return to court in three months time for review of her psychiatric and drug dependency condition.
Overnight crime spree hits George Town
A robbery and at least three burglaries were reported in George Town overnight.
Bartender plans to ‘keep calm and paddle on’
A local bartender plans to paddle board more than 400 miles to raise funds for The Nadine Andreas Foster Home.
First locally acquired case of chikungunya reported
Health officials have reported the first case of chikungunya contracted locally, in the Savannah area of Bodden Town.
Small audience asks about large number of burglaries
Although 27 burglaries have been reported in the Prospect area since the beginning of the year, only three people showed up Monday for a community meeting hosted by the police.
Tourism minister: Airport revamp to commence early next year
The redevelopment of Grand Cayman’s Owen Roberts International Airport terminal building will commence “in the first half of 2015,” according to Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell.
Crews tackle dump fire
For the third consecutive day, fire crews on Monday continued to tackle a smoldering deep-seated fire at the George Town landfill.
GT landfill: A smoky reminder of promises past
What we've seen (and smelled) this weekend from the smoldering George Town landfill is a gentle reminder that the biggest threat to public health in the Cayman Islands still looms.
Halfway house fights planning decision
The Bridge Foundation has filed an appeal to fight a decision from the Planning Authority that requires a change of zoning on its West Bay women' shelter.
Lights out in George Town restaurants
Restaurants in George Town were caught by surprise on Saturday night when the power went out during the dinner rush.
Sound show hopes to spool interest
With local motorsports relatively quiet, automotive enthusiasts now focus most of their attention on car shows.
Underground fire at dump
Fire fighters on Sunday continued to tackle a smoldering fire in the George Town landfill that had been discovered on Saturday morning.
‘Gov’t should be ‘very very concerned’ about data loss
Recently reported computerized records-keeping failures in government systems should be treated as a serious problem.
Police investigate Friday night armed robbery
Royal Cayman Islands police are investigating a reported armed robbery of a taxi driver.
Crown outlines murder case
Lead prosecutor Andrew Radcliffe opened the Crown’s case on Thursday in the trial of two men charged with murdering Robert Macford Bush in West Bay on Sept. 13, 2011.
RCIPS data storage failures mount
Problems with police records storage date back years and apparently went unreported.
Documentary film showcases Cayman’s capital
Filmmaker Patrick Baucelin has presented a documentary highlighting the sights and sounds of George Town to the public library.
Hyman and Walton dazzle, prep for summer meets
Two of Cayman’s fastest sprinters are running to impressive podium finishes abroad.
Cayman Enterprise City expands zone to BritCay House
Cayman Enterprise City has leased more than 12,000 square feet of vacant office space in BritCay House on Eastern Avenue.
Scouts proud of new building
Cayman Scouting will soon have a new place to learn, play and call their own.
Secondary schools’ test results improving
The number of pupils gaining good grades by the time they leave Cayman’s secondary schools is continuing to rise, based on early results.
Burglars target Cayman Clinic
Pharmacists have been put on alert for forged prescriptions after medical pads were stolen in a raid on a doctor’s office late last week.
Suspected arson at CashWiz
Police are investigating a suspected arson at Cash Wiz in George Town.
Town Hall meeting for American citizens
The U.S. Embassy from Jamaica will host a meeting for citizens at Town Hall on Friday.
Vera Kissoon, roti shop owner, dies
Vera Kissoon, owner of a popular roti shop in George Town, died Sunday at the age of 54 at the Cayman Islands Hospital.
Another case of chikungunya confirmed
Another case investigated recently for chikungunya has tested positive, according to the Public Health Department.
Walton on pace to shatter records
As Jamal Walton continues to rewrite the history books, local track and field officials believe the best is yet to come.
Exhibit captures ‘dog days’ of summer
Gordon Solomon's latest art exhibition is now on show at Full of Beans.
