Topic: George Town
Bullets strike vehicle, building
Gunshots fired in the early morning hours Saturday struck a vehicle and a building in George Town’s Scranton neighborhood, Royal Cayman Islands Police reported.
Kate Clayton's death: What happened at the public hospital?
It is a pernicious system that reigns within the corridors of Grand Cayman’s public hospital.
Burglar caught with goods pleads guilty
A man arrested on suspicion of burglary following a tip from a member of the public pleaded guilty in Grand Court on Friday.
Department of Environment director speaks out on cruise port project
The environmental consequences of proceeding with the cruise berthing project will still be “extremely dire” even if mitigation measures are deployed, the director of the Cayman Islands Department of Environment has warned.
Police investigate UK national's death
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service confirmed Friday that U.K. national Kate Clayton’s death following a Jan. 11 car crash on Grand Cayman is now the subject of a police investigation.
Ms. Clayton, 30, died in February following the one-car collision in North Side district.
Reef restoration in home stretch but volunteers still needed
It’s been a long, hard road, but organizers and volunteers of the “Magic Reef” restoration say their work on repairing the coral reef damaged by a cruise ship anchor drop more than a year ago is paying off.
School illness report inconclusive
A report into an outbreak of sickness at Red Bay Primary found an ice machine leak to be the "more likely" cause of the illness.
Event to showcase work of 'Magic Reef' volunteers
Volunteers working to restore the coral reef off George Town that was damaged by a cruise ship anchor will be hosting an information session Friday night to let the public know how the restoration is coming along.
Far-reaching effect of permanent residence ruling cited
A recent court decision in permanent residence case may be a game-changer, not only for immigration-related matters, but for many other areas in which appointed boards make rulings and hear appeals on a plethora of matters, from business licensing to planning issues.
Reflections liquor store burgled, vodka taken
Royal Cayman Islands Police are investigating an early Wednesday morning burglary at a George Town waterfront liquor store.
Several tourism improvements discussed with liquor board
A number of new developments in the tourism and restaurant business were discussed during Thursday’s meeting of the Liquor Licensing Board of Grand Cayman.
Report: Faulty ice machine may be cause of Red Bay school illnesses
Investigators have identified a faulty ice machine as the “more likely”
cause of a mass outbreak of illness at Red Bay Primary School earlier
this month.
Contractors support dock project
The Cayman Contractors Association has thrown its weight behind plans for new cruise piers in George Town harbor.
Man on bail for firearm faces new charges
A man on bail for a firearm offense was remanded in custody on Wednesday after five new sets of charges were filed against him.
Wesleyan Church holds first ordination
One day before his 57th birthday, Rev. Michael Leroy Doughlin on Sunday became the first person to be ordained at the Wesleyan Holiness Church in Cayman.
Wrecked cars often left by roadside
The responsibility for removing cars wrecked in some road accidents falls to the owners, police say.
Cause of Red Bay Primary School illness still unknown
Two weeks after more than 100 students and teachers at Red Bay Primary School were taken ill after eating lunch, little information about the cause of the outbreak has been released.
Burn victim fighting for her life
A young woman who suffered devastating burns in a car accident remains in critical care in the Cayman Islands Hospital as her family desperately tries to raise enough money to fly her overseas to a specialist burn unit.
CIMA petitions to wind up Brighton SPC
CIMA has petitioned the Grand Court to wind up Brighton SPC nearly six months after media reports called the fund’s sponsor and promoter a “criminal financial enterprise” and Brighton a “$130 million Ponzi scheme.”
Store manager suspects teens in overnight heist
Boys perhaps as young as 13 or 14 were likely responsible for an overnight armed robbery Friday at a central George Town business, the store’s manager said following a review of closed circuit television footage.
Argument over $10 ends in hospital, court
A fight over a $10 debt led to one man being treated for a stab wound, while another man ended up in court.
Drugs stolen from George Town police station
After initially reporting that nothing had been taken following a July 13 break-in outside the George Town Police Station, the RCIPS confirmed that illegal drugs were in fact stolen.
Heroes for Hannah: Cayman is full of them
Three cheers for everyone who pitched in to support childhood cancer research at the Heroes for Hannah event last Friday. Heck, make that 320,000 cheers.
Students learn to checkmate
Shaun Tracey has a dream – to see chess become part of the curriculum in schools on the island.
Conservation Council criticizes port plan
The National Conservation Council has criticized the cruise berthing proposal for George Town harbor, citing concerns with the economic costs and environmental damage.
Guilty plea entered in driving death
Fitzroy Marvin Roach pleaded guilty Friday to causing the death of Beverley Elaine Ramsay by careless driving on Oct. 16, 2012.
'Heroes' raise nearly $300K for child cancer research
Almost 100 people made the bold choice to go bald on Friday night at the third annual Heroes for Hannah shave event in support of childhood cancer research.
MLA: Lawyers law must address Caymanian hiring
The Legal Practitioners Bill must promote Caymanian hiring at law firms, a George Town lawmaker says.
Reflections store robbed
A robbery at a George Town store netted the suspects $325, according to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Violent robbery creates 'climate of fear,' judge says
James Romano Whittaker was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment Thursday for robbing a couple at knifepoint late last year as they were sitting on a seawall in George Town.
Spectacular coral spawning delights divers
Like “snowflakes in reverse,” tiny bundles of coral spawn drift to the ocean’s surface. It is the moment of conception for new coral reefs that will form over hundreds of years in the waters around the Cayman Islands.
We support the George Town dock
The proposed George Town cruise berthing facility constitutes the largest public works project in the history of the Cayman Islands. The consequences of pursuing, or not pursuing, the dock will be with us for generations.
Burglar chased down after tip
A burglary suspect was caught and charged this week after police responded to a tip in central George Town.
Burglary, handling charges withdrawn
A man charged with burglary and handling stolen goods last year was discharged this week after the Crown withdrew the charges.
Cayman community rallies around Dominica
For about three days last month, Martin Royer did not know what had happened to his mother, brother, sister and other relatives on the small eastern Caribbean island of Dominica.
Government takes steps to new courthouse
The Ministry of Planning has issued a request for proposals for consultants to begin planning for a new court facility. The RFP asks companies to bid on the outline business case for a new building to replace the aging courthouse.
Business in brief
RBC Royal Bank launches private banking; interns get work experience at LIME; Mourant Ozannes expands Hong Kong practice; Appleby acted for holdings firm in Hong Kong listing
Caledonian depositors will receive about 90 cents on the dollar
Creditors of Caledonian will recover most of their money, according to the Cayman bank’s liquidators.
Dangerous driving arrest in death of Matthew Owens
A 35-year-old Bodden Town man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the road collision that led to the death of young father Matthew Owens on Saturday.
One year later: Anyone remember the EY report?
Twelve months after the release of the EY report, we look up to see that the public sector has been downsized neither in size nor scope.
BMW driver bailed after road death
A 35-year-old Bodden Town man has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in the aftermath of a fatal road collision on Saturday.
Congratulations to Cayman's young scholars
Let us devote a moment to recognizing excellence among the young people of the Cayman Islands.
Public helps track down stolen cars
Four of five vehicles stolen over a 10-day period last month have been recovered.
Woman gets into character to promote reading program
One woman has taken to the street to make a point – there is a need to teach Caymanian children to read.
Cayman issues poised for 'prime time'
From the standpoint of sheer numbers, we cannot recall another point in time where Cayman faced so many reputational threats of our own creation.
Five YCLA finalists chosen
The Young Caymanian Leaders Foundation on Friday named three women and two men as finalists for the top spot in 2015’s annual awards contest, choosing among musicians, health professionals and finance experts.
School sickness outbreak investigation continues
The majority of the approximately 100 students and teachers taken ill at Red Bay Primary School last week had returned to class by Friday.
Young dad killed in road accident
A young father was killed after a collision on the Linford Pierson Highway in the early hours of Saturday.
Biker dead after early morning crash
A 31-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a collision on the Linford Pierson Highway in the early hours of Saturday.
Proud of Them: Kristiann Powell recognized for community service
Kristiann Powell, 18, from George Town received the Proud of Them award for her extensive involvement in community service efforts throughout the island.
More than 100 primary students fall ill at school
More than 100 students at Red Bay Primary School fell ill after the school’s lunch period on Wednesday afternoon.
Burglars break into primary schools
Thieves broke into two primary schools this week, just as the school year was beginning.
Police seek public's help on stolen vehicles
Five cars have been stolen on Grand Cayman over the past 10 days, according to police who are appealing for help from the public to locate the vehicles.
South Sound builds on development boom
South Sound is undergoing a new development boom with at least five projects in various stages of completion.
Speed of Cayman: No ‘fast lane’ in a traffic jam
Just to keep up with the accelerating pace of the wider world, the Cayman Islands as a country needs to increase its velocity, and get things done more quickly. But instead of moving faster, all too often we find ourselves stuck – in traffic.
Glass House to be demolished by January
Contractors will demolish the Elgin Avenue landmark Glass House, home to government offices between 1974 and 2011, by early January, making way for a city park.
Man arrested after machete mugging
One man has been arrested and police are searching for a second suspect in connection with a robbery Monday evening.
Proud of Them: Melanie Ebanks recognized for cultural, community efforts
George Town native Melanie Ebanks, 22, has received the Proud of Them award for her work in promoting Cayman culture and her involvement in community service activities.
'Shark Talk' aims to change attitudes
Hundreds of schoolchildren will get to question filmmakers and scientists about sharks as part of a new three-day event, Cayman Shark Talk.
The evidence – and the waste – pile up
The latest in a series of reports has been released on the conditions at the George Town landfill. Here’s the abbreviated version: It’s poisonous. It smells. And it’s ugly.
Arsenic test results incomplete, questions remain
Cabinet Secretary Samuel Rose has released an “update” on July’s probe of arsenic contamination at a Frank Sound farm near Clifton Hunter High School but has declined to describe the results.
Latest landfill report cites multiple risks
Fires, combustible and poisonous gases, and offensive odors are again pointed out as the risks and nuisances associated with the George Town landfill in the latest of a series of reports about dump sites in the Cayman Islands.
The report, by U.K. consultants Amec Foster Wheeler, is based on data collected from monitoring and surveying in April 2014. The report is dated Aug. 3, but it was not made public until Aug. 28.
Police patrol interrupts suspected burglary
A man was arrested on suspicion of burglary early Friday in George Town.
All three defendants found guilty in liquor store robbery trial
All three defendants in the Blackbeard’s liquor store robbery were found
guilty late Thursday; verdicts of the 11-member jury were unanimous.
Diverted ambulances delay response to heart attack victim
It took an ambulance crew nearly 30 minutes to reach an unresponsive heart attack victim in North Side Monday because there were no available ambulances in the area, according to 911 records of the call.
Jury deliberates in liquor store robbery trial of 3 men
As of press time Thursday, the jury was still deliberating in the trial of three men accused of robbing Blackbeard’s liquor store in Grand Harbour in December 2014.
Nearly two dozen ticketed in traffic crackdown
A one-hour police roadblock along the Linford Pierson Highway in George Town on Wednesday nabbed 23 drivers for various offenses, Royal Cayman Islands Police officers reported.
Small business tax breaks extended
Cayman's small and 'micro' businesses will get another year of breaks on licensing fees.
Cayman’s labor law history: Different decades, same arguments
Over the past 27 years, the same arguments have come up time and again about proposed labor laws.
Employee guilty of stealing nearly $450,000
An accounts manager pleaded guilty on Tuesday to the theft of $448,447.54 from her employer, Progressive Distributors Ltd.
Landfill fires: A reminder from Antigua
We highlight Antigua’s problems with landfill fires not for the purpose of reveling in schadenfreude about what has happened over there, but as a reminder — or a warning — of what could very well happen over here … again … at any moment.
77 pounds of ganja found at 12 Mile Bank
Wrapped packages of what appeared to be ganja were found last weekend near 12 Mile Bank by boaters traveling in the area.
