Topic: George Town
Dart batters smack G-Force to end epic losing streak
Dart looks set for a postseason revival.
Man found dead off Courts Rd.
A man found dead early Monday off Spruce Lane near Courts Road in George
Town has been identified as Patrick Leonard Williamson.
1,500 non-Caymanian workers get reprieve
Massive changes to Cayman's immigration legislation are passed in the dead of night.
Beatman is still in their hearts
The Beatman Ebanks Memorial Velo Festival returns to the local cycling calendar this weekend.
Caymanian bishop honored in Jamaica
Caymanian Bishop Juliette Fagan received an award in Jamaica for religion and motivation.
Police renew appeal for witnesses
Police are making a further appeal for witnesses to the murder of Anthony Connor to come forward.
Three of four convicted in WestStar robbery
George Mignott was found not guilty of robbing Weststar Television Centre in May 2012. David Tamasa, Andre Burton and Ryan Edwards were found guilty and were to be sentenced Friday.
Learning through play
A reading program for children aged three to five has launched in libraries in George Town and West Bay.
Baraud gets bold for Olympians
Funds for Olympic athletes will be raised with another fun-filled event this weekend.
Locals share experiences at gender abuse march
BPW Silent Witness March supprt and honor those who have suffered as a result of dometic violence and bullying
Family’s grief after death of athlete
The 20-year-old man who drowned off West Bay Beach on Sunday was a promising athlete and a competent swimmer.
The politics of personality
The North Side and East End lawmakers may have more success with reasonable proposals if they acted more reasonably.
Holness is Red Bay star
Red Bay’s prolific little striker Alejandro Holness scored four times to secure victories for his school in their Under-9 and U-11 wins over Triple C over the weekend in Primary Football League matches.
Vessel hits reef, owner missing
Update: The missing fisherman who is now the subject of a police marine search was identified Tuesday as 63-year-old Mark Clarke of George Town.
Crabbies crawl for playoff props
Coed softball playoffs will now take center stage.
Legislators hold line on police funding
Despite the efforts of some Members of the Legislative Assembly, the police budget is not increased.
Police: Tour boat captain a wanted man
A Cayman Islands tour boat captain who is facing indecent assault charges may have sailed off into the sunset.
Three injured in BT smash, one critical
Royal Cayman Islands Police provided more details of how Saturday morning's major accident in Bodden Town occurred.
Cruise passenger passes out while snorkeling
Two police officers administered CPR to an 84-year-old snorkeler who lost consciousness in the sea off George Town Thursday.
Two charged in 2008 homicide case
Two Northward prison inmates are charged in the 2008 murder of a Swiss banker in West Bay.
Hotel pool drowning was misadventure
A Coroner's jury determined that Vicente Sinchi died by misadventure after hearing details of his drowning in a resort swimming pool.
Editorial: A moment of comity: Don't let it pass
The new premier should accept the former premier's offer of detente.
Court grants bail in firearms charges case
Robert Aaron Crawford was granted conditional bail after being charged with possession of an unlicensed loaded handgun.
Crime decline reverses in 2013
Police report crime rates are back on the rise in Cayman after a quiet 2012.
Hundreds support breast cancer awareness walk
More than 650 walkers and runners took part in this year's annual Brenda Tibbetts-Lund Memorial 5K walk/run.
1928-2013 Gladys Ernestine Parsons Cranston
Gladys Ernestine Parsons Cranston, born Sept. 13,
1928, in George Town, Grand Cayman, peacefully entered Heaven on Oct.
13, 2013, at age 85, at her loving home in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.
1934-2013 Patricia Louise Bodden
The third of four children born to Gordon and Helen Frederick on Jan. 30, 1934, Patricia Louise Bodden nee Frederick (affectionately known as “Miss Patsy”), grew up with her parents in Bodden Town.
Police: Murder cases not gang warfare
Local police say there appears to be no connection, or any particular gang affiliation, in three recent homicides.
Annual Silent Witness March scheduled for Friday
The annual Silent Witness march takes place on Friday, Oct. 18, at 5:30 p.m. from the Government Administration Building to Celebration Square.
Veterans to hold annual benefit gala
The Cayman Islands Veterans Association will hold its second annual Veterans Benefit Dinner/Dance on Saturday.
Case for cruise pier goes to Cabinet
New cruise berthing facilities and the upgrade of the Owen Roberts International Airports are crucial to the future of tourism in the Cayman Islands, Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell said in his budget address
Coed division races remain tight
Softball enthusiasts have one last shot at securing their playoff footing.
Office league to hoop it up
Local basketball will once again showcase top white collar talent.
Man shot in third homicide
Anthony James Connor was shot dead outside the Mango Tree in George Town Friday night.
More immigration meetings set
Immigration reform town hall meetings will be held this week in Bodden Town, East End and North Side.
Shepheard goes east to pool skills
Parents of sporty kids in the east of the Cayman Islands now have a closer option if they want to introduce their little ones to swimming.
Two in court for alleged credit card fraud
Two Malaysian nationals were remanded in custody until Nov. 1 on charges relating to credit card fraud.
Urgent adoption plea issued by Humane Society
Animal welfare workers are urging Cayman Islands residents to adopt unwanted dogs instead of splashing out for designer breeds.
Protesters pan immigration bill, government
An immigration-related protest livens up proceedings at the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly Friday.
Man dead in GT shooting
Grand Cayman has its third killing in the past month as a man is shot in the vicinity of a popular George Town bar.
Many reasons to join the running club
Some 40 run/walk events are now in Grand Cayman's year-round calendar.
Editorial for October 11: A patient’s right to privacy
The proposal to create a mandatory cancer registry in the Cayman Islands is an unwarranted government intrusion.
Mandatory cancer registry proposed
Experts have declared unqualified support for Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin’s announcement in the Legislative Assembly of official efforts to create a mandatory national cancer registry, boosted by explicit reassurances over privacy concerns.
Eastern district residents raise concerns over police staffing
A rather thin police presence of late has been noted by Bodden Town residents.
Asian Retail pace Filipino hoops
It is a new year but Asian Retail remain the team to beat in Filipino basketball.
New governor scopes out George Town communities
Governor Helen Kilpatrick tours George Town.
Hard Rock closes amid legal row
The owners of George Town’s Hard Rock Café say they are disappointed that a legal dispute with the US parent company has forced them to close with the capital on the cusp of an economic revival.
Crown witness accused of lying
Defense attorneys accused Crown witness Marlon Dillon of lying in his evidence about the Weststar robbery in May 2012
Breast cancer month events begin
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens launch of Breast Cancer month took place at Camana Bay.
Vision tests for students on the ‘Spot’
The Lions Club of Grand Cayman conduct eye screening in private and public schools across Grand Cayman.
Governor to tour GT
Governor Helen Kilpatrick is scheduled to tour George Town Wednesday.
Handicap favorite still not clear
Wednesday nights are particularly special for many runners in Grand Cayman because it’s the chance to stretch their legs at a running club created by Tony Watts a few years ago.
Police allege fraud at GT retail store
Two men are charged in connection with a George Town retail store fraud case.
Conference set to ‘Take A Stand’ against bullying
Cayman is holding its first bullying awareness month this October.
Walkers Charity Day donates $100K plus
The Walkers Charity Day in the Cayman Islands allocated over CI$100,000 to 20 local charities and community causes
Witness claims he drove robbers
Three men accused of robbing Weststar TV Centre heard Crown witness Marlon Dillon describe how he had given them rides before and after the robbery.
Catholic fired up
The Sir John A. Cumber Primary and St. Ignatius Prep Under-9s and Under-11s opened the 2013/14 CUC Primary Football League with a win apiece.
Breast cancer run will attract crowd
One of the largest run/walks in the Cayman Islands takes place this weekend and is guaranteed to be well supported again because it is to raise funds for breast cancer.
North Side chooses heritage queen
North Side District Heritage committee chooes Nathania Guntlet as Heritage Queen.
Late night party busted up in GT
Arrests and property seizures made during a weekend police raid on a late night 'session' in George Town.
FATCA seminar hears of stiff penalties
Washington’s Internal Revenue Service has at least seven ways to catch those trying to avoid its Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act, and a Department of Justice database on 33,000 taxpayers to help.
$100M surplus projected in gov’t budget
The new government budget posts an ambitious plan for an operating budget surplus.
Shot fired at George Town home
Police investigate after a shot is fired into a George Town apartment.
Opportunity to speak out on liquor licensing
The government wants to hear your thoughts on how alcohol is regulated in the Cayman Islands.
Think pink all month long
October breast cancer awareness events
Life as a cruise ship performer
Emily Rice spent nine months working as a performer on a cruise ship. Here is her take on life on the ocean wave.
Businesses: Spike in robberies threatens economy
Business leaders have spoken of their “grave concern” about the impact of a wave of armed robberies on the island’s economy and tourism industry.
Financial services court registrar appointed
Tomica Daley has been appointed registrar of the court's Financial Services Division.
East End Boys take down Killers
East End earned fresh bragging rights in dominoes.
Car accident leaves woman hospitalized
A one-car wreck leaves a woman in hospital with serious injuries.
Veteran seaman recalls glory days of shipping
Brainard Watler recalls ships like the Goldfield, Gold Medal and Klondike being important in Cayman's survival.
WestStar robbery trial begins
Trial began on Tuesday for four men charged with the May 2012 robbery at Weststar TV: David Tomasa, Andre Burton, George Mignott and Ryan Edwards.
