Topic: George Town
Separate MLA offices would cost $1M
The Cayman Islands government looks to keep the costs of MLA district offices down.
Police ‘defer’ crime reports at stations; use 911 calls
Some local residents who tried to report crimes at police stations were told to call 911 instead.
Cuban migrant detention facility becomes ‘prison’
Cuban migrants who land in the Cayman Islands will now be guarded by prison officers.
Online poll: Respondents: Pay down debt
Any government surplus should be used to reduce the debts incurred, according to Cayman Compass readers.
Premier: We’ll finish the job
Cayman's premier and opposition leader duke it out for public credit over the territory's economic development.
GT revamp may bring new roads
Several new road 'connections' are being planned for central George Town.
Huge number of computerized police records potentially lost
Thousands of internal police records may have been corrupted following a government computer server crash.
National Museum funding transferred to dump
The landfill gets more money for operations at the expense of the national museum.
Cayman sets June 2015 date for film festival
The Cayman Islands has firmed up plans to launch its own international film festival a year from now.
Executive homes under US$1 million
In the Cayman Islands, comfortable homes for executives and their family under US$1 million are in short supply.
Olympic Day showcases talent
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee is inviting the general public to support its annual Olympic Day run/walk 5k and later a demonstration of various sports.
Bodden: No shortcuts on landfill
There are “no shortcuts” to get the Cayman Islands long-standing landfill issues dealt with, Minister Osbourne Bodden insisted on Monday as he rounded on critics of government’s response to the problem.
Civil service reduction could take years
The Cayman Islands civil service will face a gradual reduction over the next few years.
Government in talks on new fuel depot
A new bulk fuel facility is in government's plans, according to a list of first year accomplishments for the Progressives.
Refs are popular again
Local football referees do not often get much praise from players but to popular acclaim they have organized again a tournament to boost their funds.
Sunday shooting was attempted robbery
Sunday’s daylight shooting in the parking lot of AL Thompson hardware store was an attempted robbery connected to illegal gambling going on in the area, police said Monday.
Masked men fire at truck
A man was injured after two masked gun men fired shots at a vehicle in the car park of AL Thompson hardware store around noon on Sunday.
Chamber backs government budget
The Chamber gives the thumbs up to government's 2013/14 spending plan, but says more needs to be done to lower business fees in the future.
Commissioner cleared over injuring suspect
Police commissioner David Baines will not face charges over his dramatic intervention in a New Year’s Day diamond heist in George Town
Ex-UCCI president in court for thefts
Hassan Syed, former president of University College of the Cayman Islands, appeared in Summary Court on Thursday morning after arriving on the island Wednesday evening from Switzerland.
‘Instant message’ for Minister Bodden
Government must take action on the dump - now!
Museum celebrates day of culture
The Cayman Islands Museum joins others around the globe to celebrate International Museum Day.
Opposition leader: PPM should thank us
Cayman Islands Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush said Thursday that government members should be thanking his former administration for the budget surplus and for several development projects under way.
Preschoolers bring smiles to sick children
Just for Kids Preschool delivered TVs, DVDs, books and dozens of toys to the Cayman Islands Hospital's pediatric ward and clinic.
Anglers aim to reel in Parsons
Local anglers will be heading offshore in droves chasing big catches.
Nominal bids accepted for tire pile
Government appears to have finally given up hope of making any money out of a huge stockpile of used tires at the George Town landfill site.
Ameline secured May Classics series despite being lapped
The fourth and final cycle race in the May Classics was a predictable victory for Jerome Ameline, his third consecutive triumph in the annual event.
Directors Registration and Licensing Law includes appeals process
The law now includes an amended appeals process for directors whose registration or licensing application has been rejected.
Two injured in stabbing attack
Two relatives break out the knives during an argument, landing one of them in hospital fighting for life.
Young readers battle over books
Avid young book readers competed this weekend to show who had digested and connected most with the literature they were reading.
Annual budget provides pomp and ceremony
The 2014-2015 budget of the Cayman Islands government may have provided some of the most up-to-date financial information, but its delivery was not without some age-old customs.
Budget seeks CUC rate cut
The Cayman Islands government is proposing some tax cuts for the private sector, a cut in diesel import duty and a modest one-time bonus for civil servants.
Governor: Budget will lower cost of living
A national apprenticeship scheme to get young people into work, a road building program in George Town and a cut in duty on fuel imports, were among the highlights of government’s policy agenda outlined in Governor Helen Kilpatrick's Throne Speech on Monday.
‘Horrific attacks’ under investigation
A man suffered serious head and neck injuries after being attacked with a machete outside the Dream Night Club on West Bay Road.
Landfill report: The stark facts
A few sentences in the government's 40-page report tell the whole truth, and it has to do with money (or lack thereof).
Tourism chiefs vigilant over crime threat
Tourism officials say Cayman must remain vigilant to maintain its reputation as a safe destination amid growing reports of crime in Caribbean destinations.
Landfill fix will take 5 years, cost $100 million-plus
A solution to Cayman’s landfill problems will likely cost in excess of $100 million and won’t be completed until 2019 at the earliest, according to a Strategic Outline Case produced by government.
Race to the finish for TV competitors
Cayman’s four telecommunications companies are in the midst of an infrastructure race to build “fiber to home” networks that will enable them to offer high-definition television and high-speed internet to customers across Cayman.
Students warn against water pollution
Students complete a one-month educational project on water pollution.
Youngsters shift to Camana Bay as PwC battles heat up
Youth basketball is getting closer to its climax.
Ebanks is a reel Knotty Buoy with big tuna at Brac Jackpot
As local fishing prepares for its biggest event, Sister Islands action is in focus.
Flowers offers most prizes ever
The Flowers One Mile Sea Swim is into its 22nd year and to celebrate the world’s richest event of its kind there are 40 airline tickets to 22 destinations on offer in random prizes.
One year progress report (not just Tara)
Some Cabinet ministers seem to confuse the issuance of guidelines, reviews, frameworks and policies with real action or meaningful results.
Bise killer was freed days after murder
A recently convicted murderer was in police custody in connection with the murder back in 2008 but was released over lack of evidence.
New ambulance for emergency unit
The Health Services Authority has purchased a new ambulance.
Webb signs with Masters
A young Caymanian will be attacking California courts for the foreseeable future.
George Town Landfill: Engineers report on fumes and safety
Concerned parents at Cayman International School have been told that gases from the dump pose no safety concern to their children.
Internal inquiry under way at Fairbanks
Cayman's female prison facility is again the subject of controversy.
Police to staff stations in EE, NS
Police officers will reside in North Side and East End stations.
Alleged burglar lived nearby
Dwayne Miguel Evans was remanded in custody after appearing in Summary Court on Friday for burglary in Tropical Gardens.
College students buy books for youngsters
Students at the International College of the Cayman Islands have donated $600 to buy new books for three primary school libraries.
Thunder rumbling to perfect run
While the adults are in midst of their basketball playoffs, Cayman’s young players have been holding court.
Dart plans to open distillery
Dart has submitted an application to change the use of a George Town warehouse to a distillery.
Deep sea robot used on Cayman Trough goes missing
A hightech underwater robotic vehicle which was used to explore the Cayman Trough has gone missing after another deep sea mission off the coast of New Zealand.
Robber asks for special credit for helping police
A man convicted of robbing a courier outside of the BritCay building in 2012 is asking the court to reduce his sentence based on assistance he provided police.
Woody aims to smash Whizz’s record
Bodden Town aim to complete their season unbeaten when they play arch-rivals Scholars International at the Bodden Town Field, aka The Office, on Sunday.
National Gallery 'connects' on International Museum Day
A family-friendly art workshop, a scavenger hunt and other free art activities are scheduled Saturday at the National Gallery in connection with International Museum Day.
Cop car in collision
A police car accident sends four people to hospital with minor injuries.
The shameful treatment of our mentally ill
A number of questions arise from recent events surrounding a mentally ill woman arrested and put into Fairbanks prison.
Mental health facilities lacking for children
The prevalence of mental health issues is doubly worse for children, says Mental Health Commission chairman Dr. Marc Lockhart.
Police investigate prisoner scalding
Police are investigating a scalding incident at Fairbanks prison involving last week's machete "chopping spree" suspect.
Machete suspect hospitalized after scalding
A Fairbanks prisoner is hospitalized after an uproar at the women's prison facility.
Impact of cruise piers investigated
A team of consultants, headed by an international coastal engineering firm, have been hired to examine the environmental impacts of a proposed $200 million cruise ship berthing facility in Grand Cayman.
Sunset eclipse their previous best
Sunset women achieved what any side dreams of and stayed unbeaten throughout the season and captured all the prizes in the process.
Three arrested over teen’s alleged rape
The rape of an underage girl is reported in downtown George Town.
Ambulance brings burglary suspect to court
A man charged with three burglaries was brought to court by ambulance on Friday.
Cayman’s mental health needs ‘urgent’
Better facilities for mental health patients and a greater understanding of related issues are urgently needed in the Cayman Islands, says Mental Health Commission chair Dr. Marc Lockhart.
Second man charged after Batabano gunshot
Daniel Alex Bennett, 26, is the second man charged in connection with the firing of a pistol during Batabano festivities on Saturday, May 3.
Second chance for suspended talk show host
Morning talk show host Austin Harris will be back in the anchor chair at Rooster FM on Monday after being given a “second chance” by the radio station following his arrest earlier this year on suspicion of assaulting a woman.
Corbin’s runs left lasting legacy
Local elite runners used to seeing Dominic Corbin’s elongated legs speeding further ahead to win a road race can breathe easily now because the champion of short distances is leaving Cayman.
Domino results
East End Mystical Youth are gearing up for a playoff run.
Big dolphin catches bode well for busy month at sea
Local fishing is hitting its high point.
