Topic: George Town
Masked robbers hit Lakeside resident
Two armed robbers hit up a local resident outside his apartment in broad daylight.
The use (and abuse) of roundabouts
Motorists have been using the roundabout near the Kings Sports Centre as a parking lot. Further, some roundabouts could pose a danger to drivers, a local police report suggests.
GT’s ‘Swamp’ soon ‘Caribbean Gardens’?
The 'Swamp' in central George Town may soon be renamed.
Writer: Mayor needed to save George Town
Writer says George Town should take heed of downfall of Old Kingston in Jamaica.
West Bay MLAs want nannies exempted from rollover
Opposition lawmakers want to exempt specialist nurses and caregivers from the rollover policy.
Williams spiked plenty of interest
Noel Williams has just become the former president of the Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation after 10 years at the helm and leaves the sport in a far healthier state than he found it.
Masters still having a ball
Football participation is growing rapidly in the Cayman Islands, highlighted by the fact that there are more girls and women playing than ever before and the Masters League has six teams this season, two more than last time.
Premier reports London travel costs
A trip to London for three government officials for a week costs about $19,000.
Jazz on the Green brings on da funk
Get ready to swing to the beat at Cayman's Jazz on the Green. The concert will appeal to aficionados and newcomers to jazz, alike.
Silver Bullets shoot down Blazers
Men’s basketball is headed towards a tense finish.
Moss slams Ultra
Local dominoes continue to slam forward.
BT focused again after setbacks
Bodden Town returned to winning ways domestically in the FA Cup over the weekend after three defeats in the Caribbean Football Union Club Championship in Puerto Rico the previous week.
Cayman therapists trained in early autism intervention
A new early intervention service for children with autism and developmental delays is now available in Grand Cayman.
Health authority offers a week of free health checks
In observation of World Health Day, the Health Services Authority is offering free health screenings for blood pressure and blood sugar.
Gall inspires other Caymanians
The newly launched Women’s 7s League is attracting plenty of Caymanians to rugby which is good for the game’s future because the intention is to qualify for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Three GT library windows smashed
Three hurricane-proof windows have been “accidentally” broken at the George Town Public Library’s new addition on separate occasions, officials said, costing the government $12,500 to replace.
Jury deliberates in Jeffers murder trial
The jury began deliberating on Wednesday in the trial of Raziel Jeffers for the murder of Damion Ming in March, 2010.
Chamber: City manager needed for George Town
A city manager should be appointed to help develop and oversee a plan to revitalize George Town, the Chamber of Commerce believes.
YMCA aims to meet community concerns about youth
The YMCA of the Cayman Islands has been busy gathering input from the community at various town hall meetings, and the concerns raised were one in the same: youth.
Minister briefs cruise leaders
Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell briefed cruise leaders on some of the upgrades to George Town’s Royal Watler pier as the industry gears up for a big year.
Students challenged to speak up
The Optimist Club of George Town will host its next oratorical contest on Saturday.
Ironwood developer applauded in North Side
David Moffitt told a North Side audience that the Ironwood development will take about 15 years to complete, but he intended to have the golf course open "within two years of when we start."
Jury told of accused killer’s previous murder conviction
Raziel Jeffers went into the witness stand on Friday and told the court he did not kill Damion Ming and has already been convicted of murder, but he didn't do it.
TEDx forum brings scintillating ideas in first event
The global phenomenon of thought-provoking speeches known as TED talks will hit the Cayman Islands on April 3.
Kernohan suit settled for undisclosed sum
Attorneys for former police commissioner Stuart Kernohan and Cayman’s government have reached a settlement in the wrongful termination lawsuit filed by Mr. Kernohan in May 2009.
Cayman Islands Fashion Week: Style, glitz and glamor
Cayman Islands Fashion Week, from April 19-27, features a host of fashion-forward events
George Town landfill: Lessons from Guam
While Cayman doesn't want to follow Guam's lead on solid waste management, we suggest copying a page from their recent history.
Employer fined for not answering pension correspondence
A sharehold in A and C Construction was fined a total of $700 for failing to provide information to the Superintendent of pensions and failure to comply with a remedial notice.
Warriors trample over Tarheels to leap up to top spot
The Dominos Warriors have top billing in local basketball.
Oldies to turn back the clock
They may be Oldies on the court but the Department of Sports feels they are goodies.
Downtown helicopter cleared to fly again
A business offering helicopter rides to tourists has been given the all-clear to return to George Town waterfront in the latest legal twist in a battle with downtown business owners
Governor Kilpatrick honored as top lady on the court
Governor Helen Kilpatrick has a new title – patron of Cayman netball.
Underwater sensor connects Cayman to tsunami network
George Town is now home to a tsunami sensor linking Cayman to the rest of the Caribbean.
Chili Cook-Off winner advances
A team from the George Town Yacht Club emerged victorious at the Chili Cook off, held at the CayBrew brewery.
GT surprised by plucky Academy
George Town remain at the top of the Premier League after Sunday’s matches but may rue all its squandered chances in the 1-1 tie with Academy’s youngsters.
Kids get great service to net practice
Tennis options for youngsters in the Cayman Islands have rarely been better. There are so many great programs and initiatives.
Coach Dale Avery will continue to run the elite squad of around 16 kids after the first PwC event this year.
Liquor board approves majority of applications
The Liquor Licensing Board saw more than a dozen applications at its quarterly session last week.
Library hosts kids reading contest
George Town Public library and Rotary Sunrise LIFE host reading fair competition for school aged students.
Lionfish 'bucket list' launches culling business
A "bucket list" adventure to cull lionfish in the Cayman Islands has developed into the region's first commercial fishing operation targeting the invasive predator.
New Year's robbery case adjourned again
Three men charged in connection with the New Year's Day robbery of Diamonds International will appear in court again on April 14.
A weekend of heart health
The Cayman Heart Fund hosted an array of events over the weekend as part of the national “Heart Disease and Awareness Month.”
Commission: Court reporting rules 'unduly restrictive'
The uncertainty over what Cayman Islands media outlets are allowed to report from criminal court proceedings may not be compliant with human rights, according to the Law Reform Commission.
Defense pursues white car in murder trial
The jury in the Raziel Jeffers murder trial heard Friday about reports of a white car leaving the murder scene.
Capital projects: The proper role of politicians
Elected lawmakers should not be negotiating, agreeing to and supervising the execution of major projects.
Electric car test drive silent but exhilarating
A test drive of an Wheego LiFe electric car proves to be a feel-good experience.
Brits fly to Caribbean for less
A controversial travel tax has been restructured to ease the price of airfares between the United Kingdom and Cayman, but taxes will still make up more than half of the total price of a ticket.
Cubans escape for second time in week
Two escapes in three days from the Immigration Detention Centre in George Town leave authorities chasing down a handful of Cuban migrants.
Power outage
Parts of West Bay and George Town were left without power Wednesday.
Cayman's need for bold leadership
The Cayman Islands didn't transform itself from a Caribbean backwater to a global financial center by being timid.
George Town still clear of champs BT
George Town remain top of the Premier League after another convincing win, this time a 4-1 victory over North Side.
Voot: Blazers burned without stars
The mediocre form of the Sol Blazers has many within local basketball questioning their dynasty status.
Bush: Dart deal would have fixed GT dump
Former premier says his UDP government tried to solve the waste management problem.
Online poll: One man one vote under spotlight
A majority of voters in a Caymanian Compass poll reckon that single member constituencies are the way forward.
NRA: Road 'gazetted' before Trust bought land
Cayman's roads authority said it planned to build the East-West Arterial extension long before the National Trust owned land around it.
Earthquake hits just south of Cayman
Cayman felt a small earthquake Wednesday morning.
Reaching out to a cause
CITCO staff volunteer two Saturdays to assist with cleaning up and painting of NCVO bargain shop.
Cayman infrastructure fund going on companies register
A private-sector operated infrastructure investment fund will come on line this month.
Project Angel Tree helps children of missing woman
Children of Anna Evans receive Project Angel Tree donation.
Move the GT dump
Letter writer says the dump is in the wrong place and needs to be relocated immediately.
Large group of Cubans escape, recaptured
A large number of Cuban migrants who were being held at the Immigration Detention Centre in George Town Monday escaped.
Absent ministers opposed 'one man' motion
Government ministers absent from a key Legislative Assembly vote say they would have opposed the"'one man, one vote" motion.
Ebanks confident in title chances
In spite of a lackluster start, Redver Ebanks feels ladies will finish strong on the court.
Snapping photos to help wipe out polio
More than 100 people in Cayman will have their photos featured in the world’s biggest commercial in an effort to raise awareness and funding for Rotary’s fight against polio.
Woman charged with Security Centre theft
A woman charged with stealing $936,048.90 from the Security Centre appeared in court Tuesday.
YMCA invites community to town hall meetings
The YMCA invites community members and leaders to participate in town hall meetings.
Bush: I’ll back 'one man' before PPM plan
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush says he'll back"'one man, one vote" before an at-large, island-wide election system.
Free health screenings for World Kidney Day
To mark World Kidney Day on Thursday, March 13, the public is invited to tour the new dialysis unit in the Cayman Islands Hospital and undergo free health checks.
George Town still ahead of BT
Bodden Town may be the in-form team that has not lost all season, but it is George Town who remain at the top of the Premier League.
Talk show host arrested in assault probe
Morning talk show host Austin Harris has been suspended by radio station Rooster FM following his arrest on suspicion of assaulting a woman on Monday.
Off The Beaten Track raised $14k
The Off the Beaten Track bush race, which was run recently, was another huge success not only for the runners and organizers but for the charities benefiting from the unique ultra-marathon.
Cayman doesn't miss internationals
Domestic football in the Cayman Islands has taken on more significance now that there is no international football for the men.
President's Cup is BT's fourth title
Bodden Town confirmed that they are not becoming complacent after last season’s Premier League and FA Cup success by winning the inaugural President’s Cup at the TE McField Annex last week.
