Topic: Helen Kilpatrick
Governor: Audit reports must not face ‘long delay’
Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick has backed the prompt release of independent government audits once those are completed, following recent public comments that the process surrounding the release and evaluation of reports from the auditor general’s office may be changed.
Another marathon fundraiser for Derek Haines
Having run six marathons worldwide and raised more than $1 million for Cayman HospiceCare in 2014, Derek Haines is now setting his sights even higher: He’ll climb three mountains in Bolivia and run two marathons this year in his effort to raise at least another $1 million for Have a Heart Cayman Islands.
New courthouse closer to reality
Chief Justice Anthony Smellie announced on Wednesday the specific steps that have been taken to make a new courthouse a reality.
He was speaking at the formal opening of Grand Court for 2016 after a ceremonial inspection of a police guard of honor outdoors.
Cancer Society urges community to Stride
The Stride Against Cancer on Jan. 31, the walk/run of varying distances in four locales in the Cayman Islands, is one of the biggest fundraising events for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society, and organizers are urging participants to come out and support the cause.
Bush raises questions over vehicle licensing center
Cayman's opposition leader asks the governor to look into the construction of a vehicle licensing facility in Breakers.
A month-by-month roundup of Cayman’s 2015 news stories
Top stories of 2015 in the Cayman Islands
Editorial Year in Review: FIFA, corruption
editorials on fifa, corruption
Top stories of 2015: One man, one vote approved
The approval of 'one man, one vote' in 2015 marked a "sea change" in Cayman Islands politics.
Top stories of 2015: Airport expansion in the works
Government broke ground in September on the $55-million expansion of Owen Roberts International Airport.
Rotary hosts seniors at Boxing Day lunch
The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman hosted nearly 400 senior citizens at its annual Boxing Day lunch on Saturday at the First Baptist Church Hall.
Christmas message from the Governor
Once again, we are approaching another wonderful Christmas season in the Cayman Islands.
Senior judges convene in Cayman
Some of the Caribbean region’s most senior judges are in the Cayman Islands this week to discuss a draft law that governs the appointment, discipline and removal of judges.
Cayman Economic Outlook conference date, speakers set
Inequality will be the theme of the 14th annual business conference presented by Fidelity Bank (Cayman) Ltd. on Jan. 19.
Spectacular homes net design awards
A spectacular contemporary home on the waterfront in Rum Point and a tranquil beach house nestled among sea grape trees in Little Cayman share the 2015 Governor’s Award for design and construction excellence.
Despite their contrasting styles, both homes impressed the judges at the biennial awards ceremony because of their harmony with the surrounding natural environment.
Gambling Law assent clears way for fundraising raffles
Fundraising “raffles” officially are not considered gambling in legislation assented to by Governor Helen Kilpatrick and gazetted, just in time for the holiday giving season.
In Focus: National Gallery's 'Night Circus'
The "Night Circus" was the theme of this year's National Gallery fundraiser on Friday.
New police recruits receive graduating certificates
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has added seven new officers to its ranks.
Appeal against life sentence for rape adjourned
The appeal of rapist Jeffrey Barnes against a sentence of life imprisonment has been adjourned.
Cayman Finance holds inaugural members briefing
Cayman Finance held its first members briefing last week to outline its plans for 2016 and to demonstrate its value to the financial services industry.
On corruption: The duties of the governor
The Cayman Islands has a reputation for being a hotbed of corruption, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Roll up, roll up for the National Gallery's 'Night Circus'
Buy your tickets for the Cayman Islands National Gallery's annual fundraiser, and immerse yourself in the world of The Night Circus.
Free speech, hate speech, and Mr. Eden’s speech
As an individual, Anthony Eden has a protected right to free speech. As an elected MLA, Mr. Eden is sworn to uphold the Constitution. This is where the trouble begins.
Governor: Religious beliefs 'not relevant' to commission appointments
Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick confirmed Thursday that religious beliefs of government appointees should have nothing to do with their service on public commissions.
Haines hopes for more pledges
Marathon veteran Derek Haines has had a quieter year than last, but he is still pounding the roads preparing for the big race and raising money for a worthy cause.
Whistleblower oversight added to understaffed watchdog office
A government watchdog office which has no permanent leadership and whose future has been uncertain for more than a year will be given responsibility for monitoring whistleblower cases, Cayman Islands Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has confirmed.
MLA Anthony Eden 'We do not need an atheist chairing our Cayman Islands...
Saying recent statements showed a “total apparent disrespect for the majority of residents in Cayman,” Bodden Town MLA Anthony Eden suggested Wednesday that the current chairman of the Human Rights Commission be replaced.
Minister will press Cayman on beneficial ownership registry
The U.K. Foreign Office Minister James Duddridge will press the Overseas Territories on their commitment to efficiently provide information on beneficial owners of companies and other entities at the Joint Ministerial Council Meeting at the end of this month.
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.
Operation Tempura case judge joins Cayman's appeals court
A former U.K. High Court judge who once presided over various Cayman Islands court actions related to the ill-fated Operation Tempura investigation has joined Cayman’s Court of Appeal.
Changes to prisoners' release take effect Feb. 1
The Cayman Islands Governor’s Office is seeking volunteers to help decide when and how criminals – including those convicted of murder – should be released from prison.
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.
Cayman's breast cancer survivors form support group
Breast cancer survivors held the first meeting of a new support group at the governor's residence Wednesday evening.
Premier McLaughlin, Publisher Legge issue joint statement
Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin and Cayman Compass Publisher David R. Legge are pleased to announce they have come to an accommodation regarding the recent difficulties between the government and the newspaper.
March against domestic violence set for Monday night
To protest the growing number of women in Cayman being abused by their partners or acquaintances, the Business and Professional Women’s Club has scheduled a Silent Witness March at 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Legislators approve ‘one man, one vote’ for 2017
Cayman Islands lawmakers have approved a long-debated change to ‘one
man, one vote’ for the British territory’s next general election cycle.
Bush threatens legal challenge over new voting maps
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush said Friday that he is weighing a potential legal challenge to the new voting maps that will split the electorate into 19 single-member constituent districts ahead of the May 2017 general election.
Kellie McGee wins YCLA 2015
A 27-year-old pharmaceutical industry professional with a passion for community service was honored for her leadership skills on Saturday night.
Kellie McGee, from Savannah-Newlands, was named the recipient of the 2015 Young Caymanian Leadership Award at the annual gala in the ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Bridge Foundation gives residents new lease on life
The Bridge Foundation provides transitional housing for men and women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Residents of the foundation’s houses in West Bay – the Anchor House for men, and the Beacon House for women – like to call it their little piece of heaven off of Hell Road.
Customs staffer is government's employee of the year
A Customs officer who nearly 30 years ago applied nine times for a job in the department before being accepted has been awarded the Cayman Islands government’s Employee of the Year.
Governor receives symbolic first poppy
The Cayman Islands Veterans Association presented Governor Helen Kilpatrick with a symbolic first poppy Monday for this year’s Poppy Appeal campaign.
Cambridge Footlights come to Cayman
For the first time, the Cambridge Footlights International Tour is including the Cayman Islands on its schedule, and if the reviews are anything to go by, you won't want to miss it.
Top spots remain empty in watchdog posts
When Cayman Islands Auditor General Alastair Swarbrick leaves the jurisdiction next week, all three independent government “watchdog” offices created under Cayman legislation will have no permanent leaders.
'Gold shovel' mystery solved
Shovels used during ceremonies to mark the start of high-profile projects are not quite as fancy as one might imagine.
Review calls for domestic violence court
A specialist domestic violence court to fast-track a growing number of abuse cases has been proposed by a review of the Cayman Islands criminal justice system.
UK minister: 'More than one way' on beneficial ownership
Acting U.K. Overseas Territories Minister Grant Shapps said Thursday he is hopeful that Cayman and the Mother Country can reach some form of agreement on requirements to list the beneficial owners of companies registered here.
Fallout spreads from Mr. Eden’s intemperate remarks
Anthony Eden’s remarks on the floor of the Legislative Assembly regarding homosexuality could not have been more ill-conceived – but they were also ill-timed.
New elections map goes to governor, assembly
Cayman's Electoral Boundary Commission has completed its work, leaving the fate of "one person, one vote" in the hands of lawmakers.
Cayman's safety: Our islands' greatest asset
Providing an environment that is both safe and perceptually safe is paramount in enticing new visitors to the Cayman Islands and in attracting the kind of talent needed to stay competitive in our financial services industry.
Construction rules, financial services regulations, NRA funding approved
A number of significant laws were approved by the Legislative Assembly last week. The Compass takes a look at what they will mean for local businesses.
Auditor General Swarbrick resigns
Auditor General Alastair Swarbrick resigned on Tuesday after five years as one of the Cayman Islands top government watchdogs.
Auditor General Swarbrick resigns, to remain in job until October
Alastair Swarbrick, the Cayman Islands auditor general for the last five years, announced his resignation Wednesday morning just as he was on the receiving end of some sharp public criticism from Cayman’s political opposition leader.
'Nation Building' audit: Why is the AG delaying its release?
We understand our lawmakers are busy people, but how much time, really, do they need in order to review a report on the government's activities?
Release of Nation Building Fund audit delayed
A government audit report into the Nation Building Fund, initially set to be released today, will now be made public on Aug. 17.
Special Olympics team resting
The Special Olympics delegation that returned to Cayman on Tuesday is taking a well earned break.
The governor's new ride
Governor Helen Kilpatrick picked up the keys to her new Jaguar on Wednesday.
She arrived at the Eurocar showroom in her beige Lincoln Town Car, with dings and scratches on the bumper.
The 2015 Jaguar XJ arrived two weeks ago on board the Royal Navy’s RFA Lyme Bay ship, delivered free of charge.
The governor's new ride: Uber, it ain't
The governor’s got a brand-new Jag. We refer, of course, to the new flag car for our governor, the chief representative of Mother England in the Cayman Islands.
Special Olympics team home in triumph
The Cayman Islands team returned from the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon clutching their 52 medals with pride.
Stray dogs targeted after attack on governor Kilpatrick
Out-of-control dogs are being targeted following an attack on Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick and continued attacks on endangered blue iguanas at the Botanic Park.
Students receive Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Eighty teens and young adults have been awarded for their efforts after two years of work in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program.
A look inside the Royal Navy's Lyme Bay
The British Navy gave several Cayman residents and reporters a chance to tour the RFA Lyme Bay support ship during its five-day stopover in Cayman.
British Navy ship visits Cayman
British Navy support ship the RFA Lyme Bay is scheduled to arrive Wednesday in Grand Cayman for five days.
Two new judges join Court of Appeal
Justices of Appeal Sir Richard Field and Dennis Morrison are sitting for the first time since their appointment to the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal.
Motions stars reach new heights
Cayman's gymnastics teams demonstrated their strength, skill and grace at the Summer Extravaganza Olympic Day Celebration to end their season with Motions Unlimited Gymnastics.
Cayman gymnasts to compete in Inter-Islands Games
Cayman's gynasts will represent the Cayman Islands next month in the Inter-Island Games.
Hospice receives $1.3 million gift from marathon runner
A marathon runner’s dream to donate a record-breaking $1 million to Cayman HospiceCare came true Friday morning.
Lawmakers to approve $121M surplus budget
Cayman lawmakers are set to approve a budget that includes a CUC rate cut and pay raises for civil servants.
Queen's Birthday honors: Derek Haines, Dan Scott awarded
Marathon man Derek Haines and financial services industry leader Dan Scott were recognized for their contributions to the Cayman Islands in the Queen’s Birthday honors list.
Cayman celebrates Queen's birthday on Saturday
The official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrated on Saturday, June 13 with a parade in front of the Legislative Assembly followed by a garden reception at Government House.
Budget, legal issues hold up human rights legislation
Important human rights-related legislation is being held up over government staffing issues.
Cayman film festival ready for debut
Tony Mark presents Cayfilm, Cayman's inaugural film festival.
Bureaucrats' meddling with public safety puts Cayman at risk
As the old saying goes, “There’s never a cop around when you need one.” Here in the Cayman Islands, now we know why: Because the government won't allow Police Commissioner David Baines to hire the officers he needs.
Royal Navy team will train Cayman police
An international maritime training team from the Royal Navy will be in Cayman next month to conduct a series of training courses.
