Topic: George Town
Scouts prepared for new home
After years of occupying an old government building, the Cayman Islands Scouts Association is finally ready to set up camp in its new headquarters.
Court bans US businesswoman from Cayman trip
An American businesswoman charged with tax fraud has been told she cannot travel to the Cayman Islands to discuss a potential “waste to energy” business deal with politicians in the territory.
Search launched for passenger missing from cruise ship
A search is under way for a passenger reportedly missing from a visiting cruise ship, according to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service
Cruising toward public/private partnerships
Cayman should approach cruise berthing negotiations with its eyes wide open.
2013 Cayman news roundup
As 2014 draws to a close, the Compass reviews some of the key events and news stories of the Cayman Islands over the past 12 months.
Bar staff, patrons robbed
A George Town bar and three of its patrons were held up by armed robbers just before midnight Sunday.
Shot fired in bar robbery
Royal Cayman Islands Police officers are investigating another robbery
reported at Welly's Cool Spot bar and restaurant in George Town.
Lots of chances to sweat it off
It may be that time of the year when everyone consumes far more than is healthy for them but at least there are plenty of running and multi-sports events in the new year to sweat the unwanted pounds off.
Nearly 19,000 cruise tourists make Boxing Day visit
Six cruise ships carrying 18,826 passengers arrived in George Town on Boxing Day.
Video links seek to speed court process
Changes in court rules may mean inmates no longer need to appear in person for bail hearings.
Another GT ‘session’ busted
Another illegal 'session' is busted by police in George Town.
Firefighters battled landfill blaze for nearly 20 hours
Putting out Friday's landfill blaze took serious efforts from the Cayman Islands Fire Service.
Plenty of goals were achieved
With Caymanian businessman Jeffrey Webb nicely settled in his posts as president of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football and a vice-president of FIFA, the local football scene has benefited enormously.
Teenager Sydonie Barrett is new Proud of Them recipient
Sydonie Barrett proud recipient of Proud of Them initiative which recognises positve achievements of young persons age 10--25.
A booming Christmas for Cayman’s stores and hotels
Business is booming for hotels and some stores in the Cayman Islands.
Tourist influx to close George Town road
Nearly 19,000 cruise ship tourists will arrive in Grand Cayman on Boxing Day.
Fire could spark fresh action on dump hazard
A massive fire at the George Town landfill site on Friday should be the spark that ignites action on an issue that has plagued the Cayman Islands for more than a decade, business leaders and environmental activists have warned.
Stop feeding Cayman’s fire-breathing environmental monster
We despise the smell of irony in the morning. We suspect everyone else treated to lungsful of burning rubber Friday would agree.
Ex-employee charged with bomb hoax
James Bernie Williams, a former employee at the Caribbean Club, is scheduled to appear in Grand Court on Jan. 6 in connection with a bomb hoax call on Dec. 14.
Gov’t: No change, no dump in BT
Government sticks to its original plan on the George Town landfill.
Second man charged in killing that started gang war
A second man is charged in a 2011 West Bay murder case.
Smoke causes alarm on the beaches
Sun, sea, sand and smoke, thick black smoke billowing across the ocean and spewing a trail of ominous ash colored clouds into the sky - that was the sight that greeted tourists in Grand Cayman Friday morning.
What’s in the George Town Landfill
Tons of discarded tires are among the debris fueling the massive fire at the George Town Landfill that ignited early Friday.
Dump fires create chemical fumes
Friday morning’s fire at the George Town Landfill threatens the lives of anyone exposed to the thick, oily smoke billowing from the site, and could cost as much as US$1 million to extinguish.
Dump fires not uncommon in Cayman
Residents of Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac are no strangers to landfill fires, with firefighters responding to more than 30 flare-ups at local dumps each year.
Fiery nightmare at landfill
A huge landfill fire exposes a number of problems, both environmental and operational, at the George Town dump.
Mystical Youth stun eastern Star
East End Mystical Youth heads into the holidays armed with momentum.
Dump fire rages, smoke over SMB and GT
A huge fire at the George Town landfill covers a good portion of Grand Cayman in smoke, including some of the island's most popular tourism centers.
Dump fire rages
A huge fire at the George Town landfill covers a good portion of Grand Cayman in smoke, including some of the island's most popular...
New Chamber president calls for public sector reform
New Chamber of Commerce president Johann Moxam called for the privatization and outsourcing of some government services as he officially accepted the role this week.
Art@Governors declared dead, moving to National Gallery in 2015
After 14 years, the annual Art@Governors weekend on the front lawn of the Governor’s House is dead, canceled this year because of budget and space pressures, according to National Gallery Director Natalie Urquhart.
Health centers holiday hours
All district health centers and the George Town Practic clinic at the Cayman Islands Hospital will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Cayman Enterprise City wins Caribbean investor award
Special economic zone provider Cayman Enterprise City has won the Caribbean Export Development Agency and the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies’ Regional Investors of the Year Contest in the Special Award category.
Rotary seniors Christmas party
Cayman seniors are invited to the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Boxing Day party.
Savannah through as semifinal places up for grabs
The third round of the CUC Primary Football League playoffs were played on Saturday which marked a turning point for a few schools searching for valuable points.
National ‘number’ system considered
Cayman takes another look at an ID/number card system for all residents.
Pole fire knocks out GT power
The Caribbean Utilities Company was unable Monday to name the source of Sunday's pole fire that plunged parts of George Town into darkness for as long as eight hours.
Man injured in robbery attempt
A man reported Friday, Dec. 13, that he was accosted from behind by a man armed with a machete while he was leaving a bar on Martin Drive in George Town.
Bikers ready to rev up for annual Toys 4 Tots weekend events
It's time once again for motorcycle riders to take to the roads of Cayman to support Toys 4 Tots.
Conservation law moves closer
The National Conservation Bill was slowly moving towards a vote on Thursday afternoon as legislators continued to wrangle over the potential impact on private property rights.
Ebanks leads Archies attack as All Stars fade away
Archies notched arguably its biggest win of the current domino season.
Last CUC games
The second round of the CUC Primary Football League playoffs concluded with 12 games in the Champions and Consolation Cups at the TE McField Annex Field on Saturday.
Tourism department on the move
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism will be relocating to the Government Administration Building in George Town on Monday.
Bodden Town hit six
Bodden Town announced they want to retain the Premier League title and FA Cup and win any other competition they enter this season.
World leaders, South Africans honor Mandela
U.S. President Barack Obama exhorted the world Tuesday to embrace Nelson Mandela’s universal message of peace and justice, electrifying tens of thousands of rain-lashed spectators and prompting a standing ovation by scores of heads of state in a South African stadium.
The vote landowners will never forget
If you are a Caymanian landowner, ask yourself this question: Do you think you and your family will be better off or worse off if the National Conservation Bill is passed through the Legislative Assembly?
Tourism industry backs conservation bill
Cayman’s tourism industry leaders have thrown their weight behind the National Conservation Bill, saying protecting the island’s natural environment is critical to the long term sustainability of the industry.
Man seeks fifth lawyer for ‘duress’ defense
Gregory Derron Myles, in custody for burglary since September 2012, wants his case tried on the basis that violence and poverty are grounds of duress.
Five spellers prove word perfect
Five primary school pubils have set a new record for the highest number of winners in one spell-off competition.
Teen spreads Christmas cheer
Toy drive help spreads Christmas cheer
Man injured when SUV, motorcycle collide
One man is hospitalized following an SUV-motorbike crash on Shamrock Road.
Manhole worker struck by SUV
A 22-year-old man was in serious condition Friday after being struck by an SUV as he was working in a manhole in George Town.
George Town more prolific now
George Town Sports Club used to create plenty of chances but could never find the finishes touch. This season though they are consistently scoring and on Sunday thrashed North Side 6-1 to remain unbeaten and top of the Premier League.
Governor lights up GT Christmas tree
Heroes Square was a-twinkle Monday night as Governor Helen Kilpatrick switched on the Christmas tree lights in George Town.
PAC chairman laments ‘lack of transparency’
The absence of timely financial statements and annual reports from government ministries is preventing the Public Accounts Committee from effectively doing its key job of scrutinizing public spending, the committee’s chairman Roy McTaggart said on Tuesday.
Bodden defied lively Prep
The CUC Primary Football League playoffs got underway at the TE McField Annex on Saturday with the first of four rounds featuring the top eight schools from the Under-9 and Under-11 divisions vying for the Champions Cups.
Postal Service: The need for speed
Amazon.com has given us a glimpse of the future of package delivery. The Cayman Islands Postal Service reminds us of the past.
Critics urge caution on cruise port deal
Two established cruise industry experts who have examined the business case for the Cayman project, today warn that officials must proceed with extreme caution as they negotiate with one or more cruise lines to build the port.
Dates changed for conservation law meetings
To ensure East Enders get a chance to attend both Gimistory and an upcoming public meeting on the National Conservation Bill, the government has swapped some meeting dates.
It will never run out of steam
The Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon generates the most excitement and mass participation of any sporting event here, just post a few photos from the event on Facebook and watch the response to confirm.
Little change in veteran MLA interests
We take a look at some interests of the elder statesmen in the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly.
Freshmen lawmakers declare financial interests
Cayman's eight new lawmakers reveal their financial interests.
Water Authority supports after-school program
The Water Authority donated 1000 to George Town Primary Positive Intervention Now afterschool program.
Domino results
Singh’s Roti Shop registered one of the bigger wins in local dominoes this season.
Expect a marathon turnout again
Road runners finally get their chance to turn their months of hard slog in training into reality in the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon on Sunday.
Cuba MOU talks to start in new year
Cayman authorities will meet their Havana counterparts early in the new year to negotiate revisions to the 1999 memorandum of understanding prescribing the treatment of illegal Cuban immigrants.
Fifteen spellers compete for top spot
Fifiteen spellers will compete for top spot in Cayman 2013 National Spelling Bee finals on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Whoops! This window is not a garage…
A Ford truck ended up inside the doors of Juana’s Fashion and Gift Shop (near the craft market) in George Town, Grand Cayman late...
Savannah, Cayman Prep kick on into playoffs
Savannah Primary’s Under-9 team and Cayman Prep’s U-9 and U-11 teams ended their league campaigns undefeated with victories on the final day of the CUC Primary Football League regular season.
Scholars taken to finishing school
George Town confirmed their credentials as Premier League title challengers with an impressive 2-0 victory over Scholars International on Sunday.
Carnival: Pier development without retail ‘very rare’
Government may struggle to find a cruise line interested in splashing out up to $200 million to build new piers in George Town without any retail development attached, comments from the biggest player in the industry suggest.
Cubans transferred to Grand Cayman
The 28 Cuban migrants that landed in Cayman Brac on Monday flew to Grand Cayman on Tuesday to be questioned, pending further developments.
