Topic: Little Cayman
50 years: Police step up probe in LC skeleton case
In the June 21, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, reporter R.M. Walters wrote the following: “The Cayman Islands Police, under command of Chief of Police Mr. R.S. Besant, are stepping up investigations into the mystery of the human skeleton in Little Cayman."
19 loggerhead turtle nests discovered on Little Cayman
Nineteen loggerhead turtle nests and another 21 "turtle related activities" were verified recently on Little Cayman by Department of Environment turtle conservation intern Lucy Collyer.
Proposed Little Cayman road draws DoE warning
Proposals for a new road in Little Cayman could open up 200 acres of “pristine primary habitat” to potential development, the Department of Environment has warned.
Art hits the road in Little Cayman
Youngsters in Little Cayman got an up-close encounter with the National Gallery’s permanent collection in early April, thanks to a new program that takes artwork on the road.
Retreats offered on Little Cayman
Debbi Truchan, owner of D’Art of Living, is offering “life-clarifying” retreats on Little Cayman.
UPDATED: Emergency airport exercise on Little Cayman canceled
Cayman Airways is advising the public, particularly residents in Little Cayman, that the airline will be conducting a full-scale emergency exercise at the Edward Bodden Airfield on Little Cayman on Tuesday, April 25.
Anonymous $500K gift for reef research in Little Cayman
Little Cayman’s marine research center has received a major boost in the form of an anonymous US$500,000 donation to support its research on coral reefs. Unusually, the donor asked for no publicity of its large cash gift, requesting that the focus be placed on the work being done at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute. Carrie Manfrino, president and director of research and conservation at CCMI, said large donations of that kind were the “life blood” of nonprofit organizations.
50 years ago: MLAs head to Sister Islands for the day
In the March 1, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, news from the Sister Islands included: “Just after 10 a.m. on Thursday last, after a delay to change a spark plug, the DC-3 left for the Lesser Islands with MLAs and their wives who were paying an official fact-finding tour to Cayman Brac and Little Cayman."
Little Cayman Booby Pond nominated for expanded protection
Little Cayman’s Booby Pond on the island’s south side is among six sites on the island nominated for Protected Area status under Cayman’s new National Conservation Law. According to the Department of Environment website, Booby Pond is the Cayman Islands’ only Ramsar site – a designation it received in 1994 as a wetland of international importance.
Tarpon Lake nominated for protection
Little Cayman’s Tarpon Lake is among six sites on the island recently slated for consideration as protected areas under the National Conservation Law, which provides for the establishment of new protected areas and expansion of existing protected areas.
Science class beneath the waves
Little Cayman’s marine research center aims to take classrooms under the water in a new initiative that will allow scientists to broadcast lessons to classrooms around the world from beneath the waves.
New yoga offering on Little Cayman
A new business in Little Cayman is offering yoga on-the-go.
Building material duty freeze extended
The government has extended a 15 percent import duty rate on building materials imported to Grand Cayman until Dec. 31, 2017.
Developer sued over Little Cayman ‘house in a box’ deals
A U.K. pension administrator is suing Crown Acquisitions Worldwide, alleging the real estate developer took its money for several land lots in a Little Cayman subdivision and failed to transfer the land or get plans approved for homes.
Little Cayman pirates
There were plenty of fantastic costumes and floats and lots of children at the Little Cayman Pirates Week festivities over the weekend of Nov. 4-6. The parade was a big draw for the island and there were some impressive costumes.
Pirates ‘invade’ Little Cayman
Swashbucklers swarmed Little Cayman as Pirates Week officially got under way in Little Cayman over the weekend. Crowds gathered for a flotilla parade on Saturday, when pirates and other patrons enjoyed a costume competition, a pirate dance, food and drinks.
Little Cayman Pirates Week kicks off on Friday
Little Cayman’s Pirates Week events begin this weekend with a full schedule of fun.
Renovations at CCMI making room for more visitors
It might be the off-season for the Central Caribbean Marine Institute, but things are far from quiet. The sounds of hammers, saws and grinders have replaced the laughter, lectures and sounds of children and researchers at the Marine Institute.
Spooktacular fun run on Saturday
All residents, visitors and ghosts are invited to the 2016 edition of the Spooktacular Fun Run in Little Cayman.
Ship salutes Sister Islands in honor of Mary McCoy
The Hoegh Trooper, a 656-foot-long cargo ship, rerouted to pass close to Cayman Brac last week and blew its whistle 10 times to honor Little Cayman’s Mary McCoy, a pioneer in tourism on Little Cayman who passed away last month. Raymond Scott organizes ships to pass by the islands whenever a seaman or his wife dies, and blow the whistle in their honor.
Hybrid iguanas found on Little Cayman
The invasive green iguana species has successfully bred with the indigenous rock iguana on Little Cayman, creating a hybrid offspring scientists had thought was not possible.
Hatch of the day
Researchers in Little Cayman witnessed a rare sight last week as all three species of sea turtles found in the Cayman Islands hatched on the same beach on the same night.
CCMI seeks grant to continue lionfish studies
Little Cayman’s marine research center has suspended its lionfish tagging program while it waits to see if it will get grant money to continue its groundbreaking research on the invasive species.
Little Cayman trip offers lasting memories
An educational trip to Little Cayman has proved to be truly memorable for a group of George Town students.
Shedding light on Little Cayman’s iguanas
This summer, Little Cayman’s native iguanas are the stars of a research project being led by Jen Moss of Mississippi State University’s Department of Biological Sciences.
Dart to conserve Little Cayman forest
A large piece of forest land on Little Cayman bought by the Dart Group in March will be held undeveloped for conservation purposes, with the possibility of creating a hiking trail open to the public, according to the company.
Little Cayman police meeting nets interest
Members of the Little Cayman community recently had the chance to meet with their Royal Cayman Islands Police Service area commander.
Southern Cross Club owner honored at tourism awards
Eight years in the family business was enough for Peter Hillenbrand to be sure it was not for him. He turned his back on the 9-to-5 life and took the plunge on a risky business venture, taking over a run-down Little Cayman resort.
Cayman Islands could join Branson’s energy challenge
The Cayman Islands government is in discussions with Sir Richard Branson’s Carbon War Room initiative to make Cayman part of the “Ten Island Challenge,” which seeks to help small islands move away from fossil fuels.
Little Cayman home to rare iguanas
Along with a few humans, Little Cayman is home to some special animals, including the largest red-footed booby colony in the Western Hemisphere, along with a land creature similar but different to its blue cousin in Grand Cayman.
Dart buys Little Cayman resort
The Dart group has confirmed that it is purchasing the Paradise Villas resort and Hungry Iguana restaurant on Little Cayman.
‘Rundown’ takes show to the Brac
“Rundown” is heading to the Sister Islands, with a performance of the annual comedy revue slated for Friday, June 3, at the Aston Rutty Centre.
New dock for Little Cayman
A long-awaited and needed public dock and boat launching ramp on the north coast of Little Cayman in the area known as Mary’s Bay was recently completed.
Cull-inary weekends coming
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s new “Cull-inary” weekends are providing a fresh take on controlling the invasive lionfish population in Little Cayman’s waters.
Tea time to honor Little Cayman’s mothers
The Little Cayman Baha’i community hosted a seaside Mother’s Day tea on Sunday, May 8 at the Casa Cassiopeia.
Mother’s Day tea party on the beach
A Mother’s Day afternoon tea party will take place at Casa Cassiopeia, 3226 Guy Banks Road, Little Cayman this weekend.
Cayman’s 4th island, pop. zero
Cayman’s fourth island sits in the gin-clear waters of South Hole lagoon off Little Cayman.
Little Cayman’s battle against green iguanas making progress
Multiple successes are being racked up in Little Cayman by Green Iguana B’Gonna.
Obituary: Claudia Ryan passes at 99
Cayman Brac’s Claudia Louise Ryan passed away on April 4 surrounded by family at Faith Hospital. She was 99. Family remembered her for her dedication and generosity to the church.
Little Cayman National Trust boosted by Easter auction
The Little Cayman National Trust raised more than $45,000 at its annual Easter auction over the weekend, according to Betty Bua, chair of the island’s trust.
Prince Edward urges Cayman’s youth to learn about reefs
During his visit to the Central Caribbean Marine Institute on Little Cayman earlier this month, Prince Edward highlighted the importance of teaching young Caymanians about reef conservation and research.
Wetland reserve a haven for wildlife
Little Cayman’s Booby Pond Nature Reserve on the island’s south side features a land-locked saltwater lagoon with mangrove margins and old growth dry forest.
Little Cayman getting ready for Agriculture show
Organizers are all set for a celebration of Little Cayman’s cultural and agricultural heritage this weekend.
Royal visit for Little Cayman’s Central Caribbean Marine Institute
Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, visited Little Cayman at the invitation of the Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
Royal couple arrives in Cayman
Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, and his wife Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, made a brief visit to Grand Cayman on Sunday before boarding a Cayman Airways Express jet to Little Cayman.
Children’s book gets Cayman spin in special CCMI edition
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s efforts to build knowledge of coral reef conservation and science among local children is getting an unique boost.
50 years ago: ‘3 cheers for Little Cayman’
In the March 2, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, contributor Florence Blum wrote:
“As one New York Times...
Police identify bodies found off Little Cayman in August
The bodies of two fishermen found on a boat floating off the coast of Little Cayman last August showed “no signs of violence,” according to post-mortems performed on the remains of both men.
Kiteboarders make 100-mile crossing
A team of athletes made history Sunday as they traveled 100 miles from Little Cayman to Grand Cayman by kiteboard.
National Trust social a chance to meet the Council
The Little Cayman District for the National Trust is hosting a social open to existing members and also those interested in finding out more about the Trust’s work.
CCMI: Reefs face bigger threats than Allen’s yacht
Damage caused to a Cayman Islands coral reef by Paul Allen’s mega-yacht is troubling and ironic, but it is far from the greatest threat facing the fragile ecosystem, according to the head of Little Cayman’s Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
Pirates Point marks 30 years
Little Cayman’s renown as a premier dive destination has its origins in a few acknowledged tourism pioneers, among them the late Gladys Howard, owner of Pirates Point resort.
New construction and development abound in Cayman
This month I thought it would be a useful exercise to highlight all the new construction and development projects that are taking place across the Cayman Islands, emphasizing the fact that Cayman’s economy is currently in a very positive growth period.
Bird Notes: On the lookout for winter migrants to Sister Islands
This time of year is a great time to spot some northern visitors joining the native birds in the Sister Islands.
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.
CarePay trial: Webb hid CarePay profits from ex-wife, says Defense
Caymanian businessman Jeffrey Webb tried to cover his involvement in the company that won the Health Services Authority’s patient swipe-card contract because he was trying to hide his profits from his former wife during divorce proceedings, defense attorneys in the CarePay trial alleged.
Pauline ‘Polly’ Tibbetts, 1927-2016
Polly Tibbetts passed away on January 4, 2016
Voter numbers continue to decline
The number of registered voters in Cayman has continued to decline since the general elections in May 2013.
Pump prices average below $4; lower power bills likely
Average fuel prices on Grand Cayman last week fell below the $4 per gallon mark for the first time in more than two years, according to data provided by the Cayman Islands Petroleum Inspectorate.
Brac hotel owners told to clean up site
The owners of the Divi Tiara Beach Resort on Cayman Brac have been served with an enforcement order requiring them to demolish dilapidated buildings and clean up the site.
The hotel, vacant for almost a decade, has become an eyesore on the island, and planning officials are concerned that the site is unsafe.
Full Moon Sock Hop promises Rock ‘n’ Roll under the stars
Brac residents are urged to mark their calendars for the upcoming Full Moon Sock Hop on Jan. 23, to be held at the Public Beach.
A month-by-month roundup of Cayman’s 2015 news stories
Top stories of 2015 in the Cayman Islands
Entertainment roundup for 2015
Let's take a look back at all the fantastic events held throughout 2015, as we ring in 2016.
In Memoriam: Obituaries of 2015
Obituaries of nine people who died in 2015 and who received Queen's Honours during their lifetime.
Three-year grant for Little Cayman research center
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute has received a three-year grant from the Dart Foundation to support programs at its Little Cayman research center.
Caroling brings Little Cayman together
Keeping up a long-standing tradition on Little Cayman, every Christmas Eve locals and visitors gather at dusk at the Little Cayman Baptist Church to sing Christmas carols.
Brac duty concessions extended five years
Cayman Brac receives duty concessions on certain imports for a further five years.
Little Cayman honors Gladys Howard's last request
Little Cayman honors Gladys Howard, who passed away in October, with a memorial service, a costumed parade and a party, abiding by her last wish to celebrate her life rather than mourn her passing.
Gladys Howard Celebration of Life
Friends and family will be celebrating the life of the late Gladys Bravenec Howard this week in Little Cayman, with a memorial service and a parade.
CarePay trial: Contract was 'highway robbery,' witness says
Fees that were expected to generate more than US$2 million a year for a Jamaican company providing services to the Cayman Islands public hospital system under the CarePay contract were called “highway robbery” by a Crown witness who testified Thursday in an ongoing criminal trial.
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.
Bodies found on boat remain at morgue
More than three months after they were found floating off the coast of Little Cayman, two bodies found on board a Jamaican boat are still at the Grand Cayman morgue.
