Topic: George Town
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.
Editorial for October 3: Growing cost of serious crime
Cayman has little to show for its significant investments in police.
Two in court for Brac ganja
Two men appeared in Summary Court on Wednesday morning charged in connection with the approximately 180 pounds of ganja that turned up Sept. 27 in Cayman Brac.
Anglers brace for more catches
Fishermen in the Cayman Islands will have two chances to nab large fish and big prizes.
Legislators meet on crime spree
Add another armed robbery to the tally, as a central George Town pizza delivery shop was hit by two suspects Wednesday night.
Tourism chiefs head to Colombia
Deputy Premier Moses Kirkconnell and a delegation of Cayman Islands tourism chiefs are in Colombia this week for a conference and trade show on the cruise industry.
North Side robbery involved cash, jewelry
Three adults charged with the robbery of Chisholm's Supermarket in North Side were remanded in custody until Oct. 11, when they will appear in Grand Court.
Security warning issued after surge in local armed robberies
Business owners are being warned to take extra security measures after a spate of armed robberies, including two more raids on Monday night.
Fittest profit from Credit Union
Weekend warriors get another chance to raise their fitness levels in the Credit Union second annual 5k run/walk this weekend.
Prep are the best prospects
Primary school football action started over the weekend and there were plenty of thrills and spills to keep the kids and their supporters entertained in the blazing sunshine.
Sunset Sixes raised cash again
The annual Sunset Sixes returned for its sixth year as Cayman football prepared for another league season.
World Run Day encourages pride in national costumes
World Run Day 2013 will soon be celebrated worldwide in what has grown from one man’s idea only 14 years ago to a global phenomenon.
Brown's Esso held up
Two armed and masked robbers held up a George Town gas station late Tuesday.
Records shed more light on liquor licenses
A member of Grand Cayman's liquor board is also one of its biggest licensees.
Brac student chosen new tourism ambassador
Cayman Brac’s Anitha Velusamy is Cayman's new teenage Tourism Ambassador.
Robbery at GT bar overnight
Police are investigating a closing-time robbery at Meringue Town plaza in George Town early Tuesday.
Rooster reels them in
Local fishermen can soon leap back into action.
Jefferson rates pros like Ebanks
The exploits of Jorge “Steamy” Ebanks and other pro players are not going unnoticed in Cayman.
New fees, development guiding budget plans
The full-year spending plan for the Cayman Islands government’s 2013/14 budget will contain one new category of fees – largely aimed at the financial services industry – and will depend heavily on the establishment of several public-private sector development projects, Premier Alden McLaughlin said.
Police chase gunman
Police arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of having a firearm following a foot chase in George Town Sunday.
Coffee row perks up downtown
There’s a new place in town to get your caffeine fix.
Government pushes for companies to hire locals
Premier Alden McLaughlin promised a "two-pronged approach" to resolve the territory's problems with local unemployment Thursday in his first address to the Chamber of Commerce legislative luncheon.
Human rights prompt new police jail cells
The modular buildings will be able to hold up to 24 police prisoners.
Police make second arrest in killing
A second arrest in connection with the deadly shooting of a West Bay man.
Pans in Deh Air
Pans in the deh air will be the official kick off event for Pirates Week 2013 with steel pan bands of all sizes and ages performing ont he waterfront in George Town.
Editorial for September 27: Cayman jails: In conflict with our Constitution
New police cells a step in the right direction.
Asi running for hope
ASi Cayman is catering more to the local running community.
Local fighters continue to impress
The recent Cayman versus Cuba boxing event managed to raise the profile of the sport locally and internationally with some terrific fights in front of an appreciative crowd.
Time Attack is plowing ahead
Only two more races remain in the local autocross season.
All Stars set to host elite US slammers
A local domino squad is bringing down top American talent.
Immigration appeals desk to open Monday
An easier way to file appeals with the Immigration Department comes on line Monday.
National Trust battling fiscal woes, building relationships
The National Trust for the Cayman Islands is not in good shape when it comes to finances was heard at an annual general meeting at Barcadere Yacht Club Thursday.
Students debate for $1,000 World Tourism Day prize
Four local students will debate tourism initiatives on Friday at the World Tourism Day “speak-off” at the Marriott Beach Resort, vying for a $1,000 prize and a one-year appointment as a Cayman Islands tourism ambassador.
Bail refused in dangerous driving case
Matthew Whittaker, 23, is scheduled to appear in Summary Court again on Thursday, 26 September, after being refused bail on Monday for driving offences and alleged threats to kill.
Primary focus is to have fun
Sir John A. Cumber Primary starts the defence its Opening Rally title from last season as the popular 2013/14 CUC Primary Football League campaign kicks-off this Saturday.
Water Company soaked in the rays for Ribbins ride
Despite drier weather, the roads along Grand Cayman’s western peninsula were again flooded as nearly 70 cyclists, including Premier Alden McLaughlin, poured out of Cayman Water Company’s Abel Castillo Water Works plant, for a 40km ride in celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary.
Editorial for September 24: Economic change – for the better
Change is often regarded as negative, forcing us to operate beyond our comfort zones. Adaptation to change requires energy that at times seems to be better spent on maintaining the status quo.
Cayman Enterprise City leases Flagship building
With 85 companies signed up to enter the zone, up from 29 at the beginning of the year, Cayman Enterprise City is outgrowing its existing office space across four buildings.
Committee: housing agency ‘catastrophic failure’
Calling the National Housing Development Trust a “catastrophic failure,” the Public Accounts Committee heard testimony last week about poorly built homes, decaying after only seven years, and a board voting itself 100 percent salary increases.
Port Authority losses critical, financial committee hears
Port Authority officials told legislators that the body is in desperate financial trouble, but were largely helpless to affect the problems due to a slumping economy, rising costs and bare-bones staffing.
Editorial for September 23: Getting serious about serious crime
We are getting weary of publishing – and we’re certain you’re getting weary of reading – crime stories that chronicle the growing threat to our sense of security, tranquility and quality of life in these once-peaceful islands.
Local authorities investigating purse snatching
A woman walking home Friday night in George Town was robbed after a man jumped out of from behind some roadside bushes and snatched her purse, police said.
Police: Couple robbed at gunpoint at Smith Cove
Police are investigating an armed robbery Friday night at a popular beach in Grand Cayman after a couple reported that they were held up at gunpoint by two men who stole cash and a cellphone.
Liquor stores get OK for later hours
Liquor store owners say they're now able to stay open until 10 p.m.
Pastor cleared of indecent assault, aims to rebuild his life
For pastor Felix Manzanares a single mistake could have cost him his job, his marriage, his credibility and even his freedom. Now the 26-year-old is rebuilding his life and his reputation after being unanimously cleared of indecently assaulting a member of his church’s band.
Knapiks score $5K for charity
Hockey in the Cayman Islands fought cancer in a tangible way as a tournament raised funds for a new chemotherapy unit.
Tourism board faces grilling
Gilbert Connolly occupied a hot and uncomfortable seat on Friday, facing a barrage of questions from legislators about potential fraud and misappropriations at the Tourism Attraction Board, pursuing alarms raised by the Auditor General.
Helicopter tracks down gun suspect
A police chase that covered half the distance around Grand Cayman ends in the arrest of an armed suspect.
Weekend of rum, riddims and belly laughs
Rum tastings, live music and theatrical comedy are in store next weekend courtesy of Pirates Week organisers.
George Town Primary gets help from CUC
Caribbean Utilities donate thermal lunch kits to George Town Primary School
Filipinos launch local hoops league
Filipino basketball talent will now take center stage.
Ebanks sets sights beyond Mohawks
The journey to basketball stardom will not end in England for Jorge “Steamy” Ebanks.
Free blood pressure screenings offered
To mark the upcoming World Heart Day, the Heart Health Centre and Kirk Market have joined forces to offer free blood pressure screenings.
Ebanks confident in Cayman talent
Jorge “Steamy” Ebanks is feeling more comfortable storming English courts.
Hospital magazine drive makes fresh appeal
The Waiting for Josephine magazine drive is putting out a fresh appeal to the islands' magazine readers to donate their mags to the hospital.
Young man arrested in West Bay killing
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Irvin Bush in West Bay this weekend.
Literacy day raises $1,000
The Rotary Sunrise Literacy Is For Everyone program, known as LIFE, has raised $1,000 to help further its reading programs.
Band member claims pastor groped her
A married pastor forced himself on a female member of his church’s worship band, kissing her and fondling her breast, his alleged victim claimed in Grand Court on Monday.
Haines seeks more cash
Derek Haines is a champion charity fundraiser, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthy causes by running marathons.
West Bay man killed, shot fired in Lower Valley
Shootings have become more commonplace again in the Cayman Islands, particularly in West Bay, over the past few months.
Esterley Tibbetts extension opens today
The two spurs linking Willie Farrington Drive and Batabano Road to the Esterley Tibbetts Highway will open Monday morning, according to the Ministry of Planning.
Liquor leaders unaware of review committee
Government's announcement that it was already reviewing liquor licensing caught industry leaders by surprise.
Meals on Wheels program starved of funds
A charity that provides free meals to needy seniors in Grand Cayman has run out of funds and could have to shut down its operations in East End and Bodden Town for the rest of the year.
Rooster offering many prizes
The 10th annual Rooster Shootout hopes to attract fishermen with numerous awards.
Man shot dead in WB
Royal Cayman Islands Police were investigating a homicide Sunday night in West Bay.
Editorial for September 16: Last call for Liquor Board?
For more than a decade, Mitchell Welds has been chairman of the Liquor Licensing Board of Grand Cayman and, for an equal length of time, practitioners in the spirits trade – be they bar owners, package store proprietors or distributors – have been grumbling about conflicts of interest.
Conflicts of interest blow up Liquor Board meeting
Conflicts of interest derail a Liquor Licensing Board meeting as majority of board members withdraw, now a "review" of the board is publicly announced.
Online poll Many want to move on from Rivers episode
Apparently, the people of the Cayman Islands are largely fed up with the saga of West Bay MLA and Minister for Education Tara Rivers, voting to move on with the news.
New governor visits districts
Cayman's new governor spends her first week making the rounds in local districts.
Lloyd joins Mohawks crew
Lloyd Samuels is the latest player from the Cayman Islands to storm English courts.
