Topic: George Town
Burglary suspect faces numerous charges
A man arrested following a fight outside a George Town home early Friday faces a number of criminal charges.
Earthquake and rain hit Cayman
The U.S. Geologic Survey recorded a magnitude 5.8 earthquake underwater 103 miles off George Town on Sunday night.
Johnson's trip from Oz not wasted
Ten thousands miles is an extremely long way to come just to play in an amateur rugby tournament and imagine travelling from Australia to Cayman with the disappointment of already knowing that the women’s Halloween 7s was cancelled.
Pirates land in Grand Cayman!
The pirates came ashore Saturday amidst the sounds of cannon and musket fire, quickly outnumbering the red-coated British soldiers assembled on the dock.
Thousands of revelers awaited the landing along the waterfront, which turned out to be a relatively peaceful affair. Peaceful, that is, once the swashbucklers successfully kidnapped the governor – or at least the man playing the part of governor for the annual rite kicking off the Pirates Week parade.
Former students give back to school
Dressed in their 1960s-era school uniforms, a group of Secondary Modern School alumni returned to school last week to present a $1,000 check to George Town Primary School.
Fun day a hit with the kids
Each year, accounting firm PwC welcomes its numerous new hires with activities that help to introduce them to life in Cayman.
George Town heritage day celebrates community life
George Town Heritage Day has exciting events planned.
Big plans for East End, North Side Heritage Days
Offering a pirate’s booty of ways to eat, drink and be merry, East End and North Side are once again ramping up for their very popular Pirates Week Heritage Days.
Breeze Fusion raises $4K for two worthy causes
The Breeze Fusion 3 Mile Walk/Run attracted more than 200 participants at Smith Barcadere on Saturday and two local charities benefited from proceeds.
Earl La Pierre: Cayman's 'Man of Steel'
Even if you haven't heard of Earl La Pierre — you've most likely heard him ... or his music.
Kenneth Bryan assault trial adjourned to Feb.
The trial of Kenneth Bryan, charged with disorderly conduct and assaulting police, has been adjourned until Feb. 2, 2016.
Pirates Week gets under way
Don your hats and boots and try to find a friendly parrot to sit on your shoulder – the pirates are invading this weekend.
The black flag of the Jolly Roger, a flag that once could have gotten a man hanged around these parts, now flies along the streets of George Town to welcome the thousands expected to invade the waterfront Friday and Saturday for Pirates Week.
Run in the Dark made them glow
There is a new annual event for sporty people to get involved with which also supports a worthy cause – Life Style Sports Run in the Dark.
Scholars will not find Sunset dull
Scholars International face Sunset at the Ed Bush stadium in the most attractive fixture of the Premier League matches on Sunday.
Security concern delays murder appeal
Security concerns prompted the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal to adjourn hearing arguments on Thursday on behalf of Brian Emmanuel Borden, who is appealing his conviction for murder and his sentence of life imprisonment.
Waterfront restaurant Breezes reopens
Pirates Week festival-goers can once again monitor the events with refreshments in hand from the balcony of Breezes by the Bay restaurant on the George Town waterfront.
50 years ago: Appeal for Bodden Town police station
In the Nov. 10, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, Bodden Town correspondent Arthur Hunter wrote:
Judge again slams US regulators in Caledonian Bank case
The New York judge overseeing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission case against Caledonian Bank criticized the regulator in an opinion released Tuesday.
New church in the works for Breakers
For the first time in 63 years, the congregation of Breakers Church of God is preparing to move into a new building.
Parry sees new-look Sunset rising
Sunset Football Club used to be widely seen as a team for mostly British ex-pats who enjoyed the social aspects of the sport rather than having a competitive edge.
Bad debts a problem for public health
Over the past decade, the Cayman Islands public healthcare system has failed to collect some $120 million in debts owed for services rendered. (That's a lot of jetways!)
Police: George Town stabbing was domestic related
A woman stabbed early Saturday outside a George Town business complex was in stable condition Tuesday, according to police.
Police commend officers for bravery, proactive work
Seven police officers, along with the Air Operations Unit and the Drugs and Serious Crime Task Force, received commendations from the Commissioner of Police Tuesday at the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service’s annual all-staff meeting.
Veteran court officer retires
Members of the judiciary and court staff held a surprise farewell ceremony on Oct. 29 for Ermyn Berry, who spent the last 27 years at the Law Courts Building in downtown George Town.
Woman hospitalized after stabbing in George Town
A woman remained in critical condition at the Cayman Islands Hospital over the weekend following a predawn stabbing Saturday.
Remembrance Sunday ceremonies honor our heroes
Veterans from two world wars and men who lost their lives at sea were honored Sunday in the annual Remembrance Day ceremonies on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac.
Veterans and Seafarers Association members attending included those who served in World War II as well as Home Guard who performed distinctive service at home during the war.
After decades of writing, friends finally meet
A local woman finally met the family she has been writing letters to since 1948.
Police seek ganja suspect
The last of four suspects accused of bringing more than 800 pounds of ganja into Cayman aboard a boat that landed in North Side district last month is still being sought by police.
50 years ago: Primary school gets new head teacher
In the Oct. 20 issue of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, North Side correspondent Nettie McCoy reported on some recent changes at the local primary school.
Juvenile justice center write-off: $678,000
The Cayman Islands government has written off nearly $700,000 spent on the partial construction of a juvenile justice center.
Scholars top of the class again
Scholars International stormed to the Premier League title last season and by the way they’ve started this campaign, they are going to be extremely difficult to topple.
Weather system to taper off by weekend
The system bringing rain and winds through Cayman between 7 a.m. Wednesday and 1 p.m. Thursday was primarily a tropical wave moving west through the region, dropping more than 2.5 inches of rain on Grand Cayman.
Woman critical after stabbing
A woman is in critical condition at the Cayman Islands Hospital following a predawn stabbing Saturday.
Arrrrhhh me mateys, it's
Festivites kick-off Friday, Nov. 6 on Cayman Brac and culminate on Saturday, Nov. 28 on Little Cayman.
50 years ago Bodden Town left out of telephone infrastructure
In 1965, Cable and Wireless' phone service expansion plans only allocated a single phone booth for Bodden Town.
Tropical wave will bring more rain Thursday
Weather forecasters expected Grand Cayman to get about an inch of rain Wednesday, and say a tropical wave moving in from Cuba could bring another inch Thursday.
End in sight for Smith Road construction
Smith Road is expected to re-open by next week, bringing relief for motorists and businesses impacted by the three-month construction project.
Planning for health
As planners circulate a draft redesign for central George Town, an urban revitalization expert from the United States was on island recently to present about principles for creating healthy cities and improving public health through design at the Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference.
The planning, design and architecture of a city can have serious impacts on the health of the people who live there. That was the message of James Moore with the U.S.-based Urban Land Institute.
EY Report update: Few job cuts, less outsourcing in gov’t plan
Although proposals will initially lead to few job losses and no outsourcing of functions to the private sector, the Cayman Islands government announced Monday that it would seek to move forward with a total of 51 recommendations derived from a 2014 consultant report.
Police launch second round of community clinics
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is launching another round of its community clinics throughout the Cayman Islands.
Rankine was inspired by Pele
Chastine Rankine is a familiar face on the Cayman football scene, best known as an official now, although she was one of the first women to play in regulated games in the Eighties.
Stalling, stalling, stalling, stalling, stalling, stalling …
In large measure, this PPM government was elected on the singular campaign promise that it had the solution to the George Town Landfill — and it didn’t.
Landmarks: Nurse Leila's historic home
Cayman was recently treated to a unique celebration of the arts, featuring the songs, poems and music of West Bay.
Cayman's healthcare workers look to the future
More than 800 people attended the sixth annual Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference last week, titled “Embracing Emerging Trends.”
Conference organizers gave particular attention to palliative care, mental health and new technologies.
Premier Alden McLaughlin told the crowd assembled at The Ritz-Carlton conference center that the workshops and sessions from the conference directly result in recommendations for the Health Services Authority and government.
Rising track and field star Davonté Howell is tops
A rising young track star is this year's grand prize winner of the Rubis Top Student contest.
From the Publishers: Compass launches daily ‘District Days’ pages
We are pleased to announce that beginning today – and every day of the weeks going forward – the Cayman Compass will be publishing a new feature called “District Days,” which will focus on the unique diversity, history and culture of all our districts.
Moore aims to boost GT's scoring
George Town always have one of the most competitive sides in the Cayman Islands Premier League, with an outstanding record in the cups. But they rarely challenge for the league championship because of inconsistency.
'Shampooch' a neighborhood affair
Volunteers of all ages came out to support the Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts “Shampooch” community dog wash hosted by George Town Primary on Sunday, Oct. 25.
The war at home
Clifton Bodden, now 92 and enjoying retirement in George Town, played his part in protecting Britain’s far-flung Caribbean outpost as a member of Cayman’s Home Guard during World War II. He recently shared some of his wartime memories with the Cayman Compass.
'Not practical' to keep adding MLAs
A limit on the overall number of MLAs is suggested by Cayman's Electoral Boundaries Commission.
Police seek man whose ID was found in drug canoe
Police are asking the public to help track down a man whose ID was found inside a boat they believe was used to smuggle drugs into Cayman.
Tourism minister denies port conflict
Deputy Premier Moses Kirkconnell has refuted suggestions of a conflict of interest over Cayman’s cruise port project.
Bush wants pro career
Roma United Football Club used to be a team of older players who often ran out of steam and lost in the final minutes of matches, but a recent change of policy has seen more youngsters like teenager Antony Bush drafted into the first team which has improved the side’s balance considerably.
Cabinet approves cruise project
Premier Alden McLaughlin confirmed Tuesday that Cabinet has formally approved the decision to move to the next phase of the proposed cruise pier development, which will involve discussions with cruise lines on a preferred financing model.
United Kingdom approval of the port development in George Town harbor will depend on the Cayman Islands government’s ability to show the project is self-funding.
Mr. McLaughlin acknowledged, “We are still a long way from saying this project is a go.”
Cayman government liable for $1.4B in pensions, healthcare
The Cayman Islands government did not recognize an estimated $1.39 billion in pension and healthcare payments it will owe retirees over the next 20-25 years in its 2013/14 consolidated financial statements.
Deep-water solution to port problem considered
The government has asked engineers to review the design of Cayman’s proposed cruise port and assess the possibility of moving the piers into deeper water to minimize destruction of coral reefs.
Dump strategy aims to cut waste by at least 85 percent
Recommendations in the new solid waste management strategy, essentially what to do with the George Town landfill, focus on how government can prolong the dump’s useful life beyond summer 2021.
Man pistol whipped in street robbery
A man was struck in the head with the handle of a gun after being approached by four suspects in central George Town on Wednesday.
Poppy wreath layers sought
Organizers of the upcoming Remembrance Sunday ceremony are inviting individuals or religious organizations to lay wreaths at the annual event commemorating the war dead.
Avoiding the inevitable at the landfill
Here’s our feedback on government's National Solid Waste Management Strategy: Decide what you’re going to do about our country’s solid waste problem — and then do it.
Cruise line mega-ships will not use tenders
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Carnival Corp. have confirmed they have no plans to use tenders to service the larger Oasis-style cruise ships.
Joy of reading
Dadrie-Am Moore reads “Mystery Bottle” to her 9-month-old son.
Jurors report date changed
The report date for Grand Court jurors who are scheduled for jury duty in the Oct. 7 to Dec. 31 session has been changed.
Finance minister: People ‘giving up’ on mortgages
Homeowners who are simply “giving up” on current mortgages and leaving the Cayman Islands make up the second most common reason for bank foreclosures, Finance Minister Marco Archer said Monday.
Radiation oncologist to talk about cancer awareness
A month of breast cancer awareness events ends Wednesday evening with an educational talk from a specialist in radiation oncology.
Activists march in silence against abuse and bullying
Dozens of local activists marched in silence through George Town on Monday evening to spread a simple message: Love shouldn’t hurt.
Landfill to reach capacity in 2021, say consultants
Consultants say the George Town landfill will reach capacity by summer of 2021 unless a new strategy for managing solid waste is introduced.
A new National Solid Waste Management Strategy for the Cayman Islands, released for public consultation Monday, estimates that even with all of the recommendations to reduce and recycle trash, the George Town landfill would have only “a limited number of years” beyond 2021.
Dark runis 3 loops
A unique new race, Run in the Dark 5K, is on Nov. 11.
Minister: Glass House cannot be reused
Cayman's planning minister says the old Glass House government administration building can't be saved.
Shots fired in Di Kit-Chin robbery
Armed robbers burst into a takeaway restaurant in Prospect late Friday night and pointed a gun at the cashier, telling her she had two minutes to empty the till before they pulled the trigger.
NCVO Radio Telethon is still going strong
The National Council of Voluntary Organisations is hoping that the public will dig deep into their pockets and pledge their support once again at the annual radio/telethon.
Gaza off with hat trick
The Premier League football season kicked off on Sunday and lethal striker Dwayne “Gaza” Wright got off to his typical fast start with a hat trick for Elite Sports Club.
