Topic: History
50 years ago: Recent arrivals and a women’s event
In the March 2, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, news from North Side included: “Our North Side correspondent, Mrs. Nettie McCoy, has gone to Florida to spend a vacation with her brother Mr. Leslie Chisholm and his wife."
50 years ago: Call for proper conduct by off-duty police
In the March 2, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Bodden Town correspondent Arthur Hunter wrote: “A least 6 members of the Cayman Islands Police Force are from Bodden Town and therefore their conduct and welfare is of particular interest to the citizens of this area."
50 years ago: A new baby, and a lovely wedding
In the Feb. 23, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, West Bay correspondent Leila Yates wrote:
“Mr. and Mrs....
50 years ago: Agriculture show and comings and goings
In the Feb. 23, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, George Town news included:
“The Annual Agricultural Show again attracted an excellent display of exhibits – vegetables, flowers, pot plants, handicrafts, cakes, preserves, etc."
50 years ago: Woman’s guild social tea deemed a success
In the Feb. 16, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, East End correspondent Charles Dixon wrote: “Miss Valintine Wood returned form the U.S. on the 7th after spending a few weeks with her daughter."
50 years ago: A play, fellowship and visitors
In the Feb. 16, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Bodden Town correspondent Arthur Hunter wrote: "Many persons will recall the hilarious comedy that was staged a the local Town Hall on New Year’s night."
50 years ago: A slew of visitors to the Brac
In the Feb. 16, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote: “On vacation from Grand Cayman and guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Marson of the West End is Nurse Maurice Hurlstone, midwife in private practice."
50 years ago: Fundraisers, homecomings and a close call
In the Feb. 16, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, news from West Bay included:
"West Bay members of...
50 Years ago: Cuban refugees, teen dance in the news
In the Feb. 16, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, George Town correspondent Miss Frances wrote: “It is reported that 3 boat loads of refugees from Cuba landed on Cayman Brac over the weekend."
The People Time Forgot: Tally McLaughlin
This image shot around 1983 shows Tally McLaughlin standing at the door of his East End home.
50 years ago: Visitors depart, cool weather stays put
In the Feb. 9, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, North Side correspondent Nettie McCoy reported: "After attending her brother’s wedding and spending a happy vacation of 2 weeks at home with her family, Mrs. Velonie Hurlston returned to New York where she now resides on Jan. 31."
The fishermen of Bodden Town
Hugh Bush, Kevin Levy, Olson Levy, John Andrews, Truman, Tony and Ronnie Minzett, Marko Whittaker and Bradley McLaughlin are all from a long line of Caymanian fishermen.
50 years ago: Some recommended improvements
In the Feb. 9, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Bodden Town correspondent Arthur Hunter wrote: “Sunday a week ago a motor car ran off the road and over the precipice at the dangerous guard house corner at the entrance to this town."
50 years ago: Fishing and marine conservation
In the Feb. 9, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch reported: “Dr. and Mrs. C.P. Idyll made a brief visit to the islands a fortnight ago. Dr. Idyll is chairman of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute, Miami, member of the faculty of the University of Miami Department of Research and Fisheries and instructor of marine science."
50 years ago: A good youthful turnout for agriculture film
In the Feb. 9, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, West Bay correspondent Leila Yates wrote:
"Mrs. Ronnie Ebanks...
50 Years ago: A notable legal first
In the Feb. 9, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the court reporter wrote: “On Jan. 28 before Judge J.S. Kerr of Jamaica, Mr. E. Hedley Conolly was charged with criminal libel in that in Sept. last year he personally delivered, at the office of Dr. Charles Broadbent, a letter alleged to contain a scurrilous libel against the said Dr. Broadbent, which was likely to cause a breach of the peace."
50 years ago: A visit and a birth
In the Feb. 2, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, East End correspondent Charles Dixon wrote: “A party was arranged by relatives and friends on the 28th Jan to say ‘welcome’ to Mr. Oriel Rankine who arrived on the 26th from the U.S."
50 Years ago: Questions on government spending
In the Feb. 2, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, Bodden Town correspondent Arthur Hunter wrote: “Each morning for over a week now a group of men from this Town travel to a point almost opposite the Beach Club, off the West Bay Road, where they are engaged in clearing the property of Mr. O. W. Foster."
50 years ago: Career advancement and homecomings
In the Feb. 2, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote: “Congratulation to Mr. Burnstein Banks of N.B.C. and the Rock, Cayman Brac, on obtaining his 2nd Engineer’s Licence, (Liberian). He is currently on the SS Ore Saturn. He is the second son of Mr. Guy Banks of the District Commissioner’s Office, and Mrs. Vinolia Banks."
50 Years ago: An old friend pays a visit
In the Feb. 2, 1966, edition of the Caymanian weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, George Town correspondent Miss Frances wrote: “A very delightful party was given at South Sound on the 26th Jan. by Mrs. Lawrence Thompson in honour of her husband Lawrence’s birthday."
A home for art in stunning surroundings
The grounds of Savannah’s Pedro Castle, situated on a stunning outcrop overlooking the turquoise Caribbean, are known for their historic importance to the Cayman Islands. Having served as a private home, courthouse and jail in its time, Pedro Castle itself is the site of an 1831 meeting where the Islands’ first elected parliament had its origins.
