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Haines reaches $300k after second marathon

Derek Haines completed his second marathon in successive weeks and added another $100,000 donation towards the magic $1 million which will fund a new building for Cayman HospiceCare.

Baton relay on its way to Cayman

The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee will celebrate the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, the traditional curtain raiser to the Commonwealth Games, here this week.

Haines runs first race of $1M challenge

Derek Haines successfully finished the first of his six marathons this year on Sunday as he bids to raise $1 million to build a new facility for Cayman HospiceCare.

Court of Appeal judge takes oaths

Justice John Martin has joined the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal.

Ladies net fresh props

Local netball has been highlighting its past and present stars.

Human Rights Commission members appointed

New life is breathed into the Cayman Islands Human Rights Commission.

Law reduces detention for criminal suspects to 48 hours

Local police may now only hold prisoners for an initial period of 48 hours without charging them with a crime.

Queen’s New Year Honours nominations sought

Governor Helen Kilpatrick is inviting members of the public to submit nominations for the Queen’s New Year Honours List for 2015.

Haines $1m bid starts in Paris

Derek Haines embarks on the first of his six marathons this weekend as he bids to raise $1 million to build a new facility for Cayman HospiceCare.

Governor’s reception for honored women

Throughout Honoring Women Month this March, the contribution women have made in the community, particularly in sports, has been celebrated, culminating with a reception at the governor’s residence on Monday.

Oldies to turn back the clock

They may be Oldies on the court but the Department of Sports feels they are goodies.

Civil service: A crucial challenge for Gov. Kilpatrick

Only one person in Cayman is in the proper position and has the proper lawful authority to cut the civil service to an appropriate size: Governor Helen Kilpatrick.

Governor Kilpatrick honored as top lady on the court

Governor Helen Kilpatrick has a new title – patron of Cayman netball.

Reduced passport fees for expat Brits

British citizens applying for new passports from the Cayman Islands will pay substantially less under a new pricing schedule which comes into effect on April 7.

Students gather under the big top

Law students raised more than $7,000 to refurbish their computer lab by hosting a circus themed gala.

A weekend of heart health

The Cayman Heart Fund hosted an array of events over the weekend as part of the national “Heart Disease and Awareness Month.”

Ex-minister: GOV, FCO nixed Ironwood road funding

A funding plan for a major local road extension was killed off by UK officials last year, according to a former government minister.

Governor honors ladies

Local netball is getting the support of Cayman’s ruling British official.

Family disclosures urged for politicians

An internationally renowned corruption fighter pushes some of Cayman's hot button issues.

Governor delegates some responsibility

Governer Helen Kilpatrick hands over some external affairs responsibilities.

Ironwood road 'tweaks' touted

Government may look at alternate paths for the extension of the East-West Arterial Road.

New law requires land disclosures

Lawmakers will have to make public all family land holdings, as well as their own, under a new public standards regime.

Pounding our ‘iron triangle’ into shape

In light of revelations about the toxic climate of fear in the civil service, it's time to do more than just make noise about "good governance."

PR test results are in: F-minus

Can anyone deny the unjustness in assessing the worthiness of hopeful Cayman immigrants by their awareness of the National Museum's "animatronic doll" and other miscellany?

Runner Haines gears up for epic marathon fundraiser

Champion fundraiser Derek Haines officially launches his bid to raise $1 million to build a new facility for Cayman HospiceCare at a reception at Governor Helen Kilpatrick’s residence.

New Pines officially opens

The new Pines Retirement Home officially opened its doors Friday.

Commonwealth Day to be observed Monday

Cayman will join other territories around the world to celebrate the culture and history of the Commonwealth nations on Monday.

Healthy interest in Agriculture Show

For years the government has been trying to get families to grow what they eat and eat what they grow and from the looks of this year's Agriculture Show this concept has taken root.

Governor sworn in as chief scout

Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick becomes the first female chief scout in the Cayman Islands.

HospiceCare holds flag day

More than 250 green-clad HospiceCare volunteers will descend on the streets and sidewalks of Grand Cayman Friday and Saturday to encourage the public to give generously to the charity's annual flag day.

Governor will be first female Chief Scout

Governor Helen Kilpatrick will become the Cayman Islands’ first female Chief Scout in a celebration service to kick off Scouts Week on Sunday.

New magistrates appointed to bench

Three new acting magistrates are appointed for the Summary Court.

Welcome, Health City

Hundreds of dignitaries gathered to hail the birth of a “third pillar” of Cayman’s economy and a new model for global healthcare at the official opening of Health City Cayman Islands on Tuesday.

Witness protection raises legal questions

Cayman Islands authorities dispute the territory's witness protection standards for criminal cases.

In Focus Cayman Arts Festival opens at Governor’s House

10th annual Cayman Arts Festival - Opening Night - at the Governor’s House

 

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Still no sign of final conservation law

More than six weeks after it was passed by legislators and nearly two weeks after it was signed by the governor, the public still cannot see a copy of the final version of the National Conservation Bill.

Haines targets $1M from six marathons

Charity fund-raising champion Derek Haines aims to raise $1 million by running six marathons this year.

Bermuda cops probe Cayman officer’s death

A review of a local police officer's death will eventually be made public, police commanders say.

Governor gets involved in loose dog complaint

It takes the police commissioner's and governor's involvement before a dangerous dog complaint is addressed.

Record turnout for Stride Against Cancer

More than 1,200 people took to the roads of the Cayman Islands Sunday to take part in the first nationwide Stride Against Cancer.

Heroes Day celebrates cultural pioneers

More than 100 Caymanians were honored for their contributions to the Cayman Islands' cultural heritage at Monday's Heroes Day celebrations.

Giving a hand to the Auditor General

The stars may finally be starting to align in Auditor General Alastair Swarbrick's favor.

Olympians plunged into all events

Cayman’s swimming programs emerged as winners with celebrity swimmers arriving for the second annual Splash, Dash and Dine Olympians Ruta Meilutyte and Neil Walker, along with acclaimed international coaches Jon Rudd and Dave Kelsheimer and hundreds of members of Cayman’s swim community took part.

Courts to tackle case backlog

The number and variety of cases dealt with by Cayman's courts require more court space and personnel.

Government spends $19,000 for five members’ UK trip

The Cayman Islands government spent $19,316 to send five representatives to the Overseas Joint Ministerial Council in London in November.

Governor made honorary member of Rotary

Governor Helen Kilpatrick and Stacey Vandevelde has been made honorary members of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman.

2013 Cayman news roundup

As 2014 draws to a close, the Compass reviews some of the key events and news stories of the Cayman Islands over the past 12 months.

Online Poll: Bar politicians from hiring civil servants

Few will be surprised to learn that “elected politicians” ranked dead last in the week’s poll - no matter the question - and that any other option was preferable.

Endangered? Vertebrates with vocal cords

Local business leaders remain silent on National Conservation Bill.

Gov: Cayman not ‘too small’ for good governance

The governor rubbishes claims that Cayman is simply to small for proper government accountability.

Governor lights up GT Christmas tree

Heroes Square was a-twinkle Monday night as Governor Helen Kilpatrick switched on the Christmas tree lights in George Town.

Business in brief

Business in brief.

Human Rights Commission: UK, Cayman must justify wiretap plan

Neither the Cayman Islands nor United Kingdom government has properly justified the exclusion of the judiciary in the issuance of investigative warrants allowing local police to intercept phone calls, emails and other private communications, according to the Human Rights Commission.

Opposition leader says police tapped his phone

Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush accuses the UK of "illegal" wiretaps.

London calling for premier

Premier Alden McLaughlin will leave the Cayman Islands Saturday to travel to London to attend the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meeting.

Hedge Funds Care: A grand gala for a most-worthy cause

In one of Grand Cayman’s most anticipated fundraising events, hundreds of Cayman’s most generous paid $1,000 each to attend a gala affair Saturday evening at the Ritz-Carlton to benefit Hedge Funds Care.

Alden deserves props for trying

The local sports tourism industry got another boost from the staging of the SteppingStones North America and Caribbean Rugby Association sevens over the weekend.

Tourist influx will test infrastructure

Government believes it can finance necessary improvements to the road network around George Town to cope with an expected influx of new tourists once the airport and cruise terminal projects are completed.

Veterans’ sacrifices honored

Cayman Islands veterans, who served in the armed forces of many countries, were honored for their service at a ceremony Sunday morning.

Sorry saga of Tempura inches onward

What took place during Operation Tempura that was so horrible that the U.K. is spending so much effort to suppress it?

Three new justices for Court of Appeal

Three new jurors are appointed to the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal.

Cayman signs tax info exchange

The Cayman Islands and the U.K. signed an intergovernmental agreement governing the automatic exchange of information about U.K. taxpayers who hold Cayman Islands accounts.

UK not budging on wiretap plan

The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office minister says Britain's representative in Cayman will control police wiretap warrants.

McKeeva: The judiciary should control wiretapping

Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush, in a letter published in Monday’s Caymanian Compass (Page 4), argues that powers granted to the police under the Interception of Telecommunication Regulations “should only be used in very sparing circumstances and in a manner in which permission to do so is given by an impartial tribunal such as the courts.”

Judge, not governor, should oversee wiretapping

Writer argues for judicial oversight over wiretapping in the Cayman Islands.

Gov’t expenditures: ‘Show and tell’ time

The Governor should scare the civil service straight on following financial reporting laws.

Governor favors four-year budget

Cayman looks at a longer-term budgeting process.

Governor: Use the police to police

Cayman's governor says the police should be used to fight crime on the streets, not to handle bureaucratic licensing functions.

Protecting our priceless right of privacy

Privacy rights are under assault, around the world and in Cayman.

Governor: ‘Controls in place’ for wiretapping

Governor Kilpatrick tries to quiet fears about the extent of police wiretapping activities.

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

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