Topic: George Town
McTaggart, Roy
Roy McTaggart is a Progressives candidate for George Town East.
Wight, David Charles
David Charles Wight is a Progressives candidate for George Town West.
Adam, Mike
Mike Adam is a Cayman Democratic Party candidate for George Town South.
Tibbetts, Denniston
Denniston Tibbetts is a Cayman Democratic Party candidate for Red Bay.
Bodden, Tessa (Theresa)
Tessa Bodden is a Cayman Democratic Party candidate for George Town East.
Harris, Austin
Austin Harris is an independent candidate for Prospect.
Leslie, Matthew
Matthew Leslie is an independent candidate for Prospect.
Warren, Dennie Jr.
Dennie Warren Jr. is an independent candidate for George Town West.
Hurlston, Paul W.
Paul W. Hurlston is an independent candidate for George Town South.
Tyson, Catherine
Catherine Tyson is an independent candidate for George Town South.
Solomon, Ellio
Ellio Solomon is an independent candidate for George Town West.
Seymour, Lucille
Lucille Seymour is a Progressives candidate for Prospect.
Webster, Kenrick
Kenrick Webster is an independent candidate for George Town East.
McField, Frank
Frank McField is an independent candidate for Red Bay.
Bryan, Kenneth
Kenneth Bryan is an independent candidate for George Town Central.
Piercy, Jonathan
Jonathan Piercy is a Cayman Democratic Party candidate for George Town West.
Archer, Marco
Marco Archer is a Progressives candidate for George Town Central.
Hew, Joey
Joey Hew is a Progressives candidate for George Town North.
McLaughlin, Alden
Alden McLaughlin is a Progressives candidate for Red Bay.
14 years for gun possession
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Jose Guadalupe Sanchez to 14 years in prison for two counts of gun possession.
Santa helps Harmony Learning Centre
A special Santa and his trusty elf helper have been raising money in George Town to help out disabled teens and adults on the Brac.
Brothers sentenced to 34, 35 years for murder
Osbourne Wilfred Douglas was sentenced to 34 years’ imprisonment and his brother, Justin D’Angelo Ramoon, was sentenced to 35 years for the execution-style murder of Jason Charles Powery, 20, in 2015.
Police name US tourist who died snorkeling
Police Monday named the man who died while snorkeling off Eden Rock on Dec. 11 as Mark R. Ambrose, 69, from California.
Six years for pointing fake gun at police
Gun crime is the “scourge of the Caribbean,” a judge warned as she sentenced a 23-year-old man to six years’ imprisonment for pointing an imitation firearm at police officers.
50 years ago: Arrival of first jets at Owen Roberts Airport has island abuzz
“What is probably the largest crowd ever to have congregated at the Owen Roberts Airport gathered on Saturday to greet first two jet aircraft ever to land in the Cayman Islands, and were thrilled by two perfect landings and takeoffs.
Road closure in George Town Wednesday
Cardinall Avenue in George Town will be closed between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, for a KPMG Christmas charity event.
Snorkeler dies off George Town
A 69-year-old man from the United States died Sunday evening while snorkeling off Eden Rock in George Town, police reported.
Man attacked with machete
A 58-year-old man was arrested Saturday in connection with a machete attack that morning in central George Town.
50 years ago: Frances Bodden moves house
“Our friend Miss Frances [Bodden]’s column is curtailed a little this week due to her removal to her new home on Columbus Way off Melmac Ave."
Election information campaign launched
The Elections Office is launching an information campaign to help the public better understand changes to the voting system. Changes to the Elections Law this year implemented the principle of single-member constituencies, meaning voters in the larger multi-member districts will no longer be able to elect more than one representative to the LA.
Police seek stolen car
Police are requesting the help of the public to track down a stolen car.
50 years ago: New ownership for Galleon Beach, digger driver wreaks Halloween havoc
“His Honour the Administrator told the press on Saturday morning that he had received a telegram stating that Galleon Beach Hotel is now under the ownership of Mr. F.R. Streif, President of Grand Cayman Hotels Ltd."
George Town seniors crowned king and queen at gala
Seniors hailing from all across the Cayman Islands got together recently for a rollicking night of fun and music.
50 years ago: Traffic concerns make the news
Mr. Charlie Bodden, well known seaman and fisherman of George Town, aged 70 years, died in a [car] accident on the West Bay Road a little west of the West Indian Club at 12:10 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Bring Your Own Appetite: Restaurant Month is here
Dining out is a luxury for some, which is why Restaurant Month is one of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association’s most anticipated months of the year. Folks can wine and dine at many of Cayman’s favorite restaurants throughout October for a fraction of the cost. The fixed-price menus consist of two- or three-course lunches for $15 or $20, and three-course dinners for $25, $35 or $45.
Older Persons’ Month urges a ‘stand against ageism’
The month of October is designated “Older Persons’ Month” in the Cayman Islands, during which a wide range of activities are planned for the islands’ senior citizens, including, for the first time, an “Older Persons’ Expo.”
Kids, parents raise funds for pony center
Recently parents and students of the Equestrian Center in George Town held a bingo fundraiser at the George Town Yacht Club to help defray the cost of heightening security on that property after an attack on two of their ponies.
50 years ago: Schools hold season’s first football match
In the Sept. 28, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, George Town news included: “The first football match of the season was played at the Sec. Mod. School on Friday morning between Triple C and the Govt. Sec. Grammar School. The final score was 3-2, the Sec. Grammar School being the winners."
Handgun, ammo charges go to Grand Court
Firearms charges against Randy James Parchment were committed to Grand Court on Monday after the defendant elected to have his matter heard in the higher court.
Proud of Them: Ayanna Davis-Eden, Felicia Connor honored
Ayanna Davis-Eden and Felicia Connor of George Town were among the 12 Proud of Them finalists honored at a reception at the George Town Yacht Club in August.
50 years ago: Turen, Kirkconnell wedding draws hundreds
In the Sept. 7, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, news from George Town included: “Hundreds attend Kirkconnell rites: On the 31st of August Miss Rita Turen became Mrs. Yorke Kirkconnell at a ceremony performed a the Elmslie Memorial United Church by the Rev. John Lord."
Police: Woman mugged on South Church Street
A woman was reportedly mugged in the vicinity of Sunset House on South Church Street in George Town on Friday night, according to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Man bailed on gun charge
An East End man charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm appeared in Summary Court on Friday, when he was granted bail until Sept. 6.
Proud of Them: Accolades for young George Towners
A number of young George Towners were honored as Proud of Them finalists at a reception at the George Town Yacht Club this month.
50 years ago: Low wages blamed for lack of efficient dock workers
In the Aug. 31, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, news from George Town included: “Doing a man’s job: boys save the dock situation. Seeing these lads working on the dock, carrying goods from the ships to the warehouse, has led to many adverse comments and criticisms of Government regarding the employment of these youths for this task."
Gunshots fired in George Town
Shots were fired at a George Town apartment early Tuesday, but no one was hurt, according to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
50 years ago: Ethel Cook-Bodden returns from an action-packed trip
In the Aug. 24, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, George Town correspondent Frances Bodden wrote: “Arriving passengers from Jamaica on the 18th were Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Merren and daughter Pauline, who have all been under medical care."
Puppy rescued from ocean
A tiny 8-week-old puppy reportedly discovered clinging to a piece of board in George Town harbor was rescued by a fisherman and handed over to the Humane Society this week.
Tire disposal contract confirmed
A contract was signed Monday for the removal of a mountain of used tires from the George Town landfill site.
Arson charge sent to Grand Court
A woman accused of setting a fire that destroyed a number of buildings while their occupants, including two children, slept inside, had her application for bail denied Friday.
Caymanian graduates in UK with top honors
For 22-year-old Loughborough University graduate Alexander McCallum, working toward becoming a qualified accountant is the next step of his career since graduating last month with the highest academic achievement of his degree.
50 years ago: A car and a bike stolen, suspect sought
In the August 17, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, George Town news included the following: “Sometime after 7:30 p.m. on Sunday night a car, the property of Mr. Winston McNamee, which was parked in the yard of his home on Crewe Rd. was stolen."
Cautions for pregnant women as Zika found locally
The mosquito-borne Zika virus is perhaps best known and most feared for causing severe birth defects in babies whose mothers contract the disease while pregnant.
Adventist church assists fire victims
The Kings Seventh-day Adventist Church has come to the aid of a family whose Cruz Lane home was destroyed by fire late last month.
Two local Zika cases confirmed
Two people in George Town are Cayman’s first official cases of locally transmitted Zika, according to public health officials. The islands have had six cases of Zika imported by people visiting other countries, but these are the first reported incidents of the virus being acquired locally.
Cayman reports first local Zika case
The Public Health Department late Monday confirmed the first locally transmitted case of Zika in the Cayman Islands. Previously, there had been seven documented cases that were contracted outside of Cayman, but public health officials confirmed that a man in George Town is the first person confirmed to became infected with Zika in the islands.
Doctors: Shooting victim in stable condition
A man who was shot in the arm early Sunday in central George Town was in stable condition following surgery at the Cayman Islands Hospital, police said.
Housing development approved despite beach concerns
Plans for 19 new homes and a man-made beach bordering the marine park in George Town have been given the go-ahead by the Central Planning Authority.
New housing found for fire victims
A family who lost their George Town home in a suspected arson attack last week have been temporarily relocated to government housing in West Bay.
Update – Man shot in dispute outside restaurant
A man was shot during an early morning dispute outside a central George Town eatery Sunday.
Taser used on armed suspect outside bar
Police used a Taser to subdue a George Town man who was carrying a loaded firearm outside a local bar early Friday, according to a police report.
GT road closure for Jamaica Independence Day
Cardinall Avenue in George Town will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, while Jamaican Independence Day celebrations are under way.
Brisk business at fish market
Scott Martin, in yellow shirt, buys fish from Shirall Smith on Sunday. Fishermen selling red snapper said business was especially brisk that day.
Mother and child rescued from burning building
Five people were left homeless after a fire ripped through their timber-framed houses in central George Town in a suspected arson attack early Sunday morning.
Water park planned for George Town
Plans have been submitted for a water park, bar and cafeteria-style restaurant in downtown George Town.
South Sound has new eco-friendly shopping destination
The National Trust for the Cayman Islands recently celebrated the opening of its redesigned retail store with a reception.
50 years ago: Lillian Bodden and Lucille Seymour back from teachers’ college
“Miss Lillian Bodden and Miss Lucille Seymour of George Town have arrived from Shortwood College, Jamaica. Miss Bodden has completed her training and will teach in one of the Government primary schools."
George Town farmers market keeps vendors busy six days a week
The George Town farmers market has been open only seven months, but already it is making a mark in the community for the fresh produce it offers.
Musical theater students hit the stage at Disney World
A group of young performers from Cayman got a major thrill recently when they had the opportunity to appear on stage at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Cayman Academy grads join a growing cohort
Cayman Academy recently celebrated its latest cohort of graduates at an elegant commencement ceremony.
50 years ago: Party marks police chief handover
In the July 20, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, George Town news included:
Video: Driver evades police in George Town slow-speed chase
The driver of an SUV being pursued by police turned around three times in the middle of a busy George Town street, according to a driver who witnessed the pursuit and recorded part of it on his mobile phone.
