Topic: Little 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.
US scientists land in Little Cayman
Researchers from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory are presenting a series of lectures in Little Cayman this summer.
Reaction to vote maps mixed
Former members of the "one man, one vote" grassroots movement finally get the voting map they wanted.
Strzalko's racing for cancer
A local kiteboarder has entered a 100-mile race in America this weekend as preparation for a charity event of the same distance from Little Cayman to Grand Cayman at the end of the year.
International Diving Hall of Fame names local honorees
The International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame has selected three local honorees to join the ranks of dive industry legends this year.
No change for small districts in draft voting maps
Cayman's smallest two voting districts are left untouched by the Electoral Boundary Commission.
Electoral boundaries map has 19 seats
Single-member voting districts in the Cayman Islands get a new look with 19 Legislative Assembly seats now on the map.
Prison inspection report: Police holding cells in poor state
A new detention center for police sits empty while a UK inspection report criticizes current conditions for detainees at the George Town police station.
Bush response: Ex-governor, premier in on removal plan
Cayman's opposition leader hits back at a defamation lawsuit against him.
One man, one vote: Grand Cayman, on the chopping block
A picture says a thousand words. In the case of single-member district voting in the Cayman Islands, we expect the new boundary maps will spark thousands upon thousands of words of discussion.
Cubans pack detention center
More than 50 Cubans were being held in Grand Cayman’s Immigration Detention Center Monday after another boatload docked at Cayman Brac over the weekend.
Free HIV testing throughout Cayman this week
The Health Services Authority, in collaboration with the Cayman AIDS Foundation and the Red Cross, is offering free HIV testing and counseling throughout this week.
Voting district maps due out next week
Cayman will soon get a look at its new election maps.
Cayman coral study published in global research journal
An article based on the results of a study of staghorn coral in artificial coral nurseries in the Cayman Islands has been published in the scientific journal Endangered Species Research.
Cayman Airways drops Panama route
Cayman Airways has dropped its seasonal flight to Panama, with government signaling a switch in policy from attempting to attract new tourists from South America.
Heavy rains pound Cayman
Heavy rains soaked Cayman for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, driving some residents out of their homes, forcing motorists to take alternate routes and prompting some schools to close.
Premier says he will back 'one man, one vote'
Cayman's premier vows to press on with changes in the territory's general election voting system.
More cocaine washes ashore
Police say an estimated 15 kilos of cocaine washed ashore on Little Cayman Monday.
Mosquito plane targeting swamps
The Mosquito Research and Control Unit plane plans to cover Cayman’s swamps over the next 10 days before the rainy season picks up.
Electric cars bound for Cuba – from Cayman Islands
In the next two months, John Felder of Cayman Automotive, who introduced electric vehicles to much of the Caribbean, expects to ship the first electric cars to Cuba.
Workforce Development to visit Sister Islands
Representatives from the National Workforce Development Agency will visit Cayman Brac this week to help job seekers.
CCMI chief gets prestigious Fulbright scholarship
The head of a Cayman Islands marine research center has been granted the prestigious U.S. Fulbright Scholar Award to study the potential of coral reefs in protecting small island nations against the impact of climate change.
Boundary commission invites more input
After completing the round of district meetings, the Electoral Boundary Commission will hold "open house" May 19, 20 and 21.
25% of Caymanians not registered to vote
A quarter of eligible voters in Cayman are not registered for the May 2017 general election.
Districts on opposite ends of voting debate
West Bay and Bodden Town districts go in different directions on a proposed voting change for Cayman.
Boundaries report deadline in June
Cayman's new voting map will be completed in June, the boundaries commission chair says.
Child month kicks off on Friday
A packed schedule of activities is being organized for this year’s Child Month, which begins Friday, May 1. The theme this year is “Opening our Hearts.”
Case made for extra Legislative Assembly seat
George Towners debate increasing the size of Cayman's Legislative Assembly.
East Enders meet on voting boundaries
A small group of East Enders at a public meeting last wek were unanimous in their opinion that the district electoral boundary should remain as it is.
Brac group tackles waste
Environmentally-minded residents of Cayman Brac have set up a group on the island to help create a more effective recycling program for the Brac and Little Cayman and to cut down on waste in the islands’ landfills.
Opposition says no to election changes
At a public meeting Tuesday, opposition leader McKeeva Bush told supporters to oppose election changes.
Setting boundaries on redistricting
There is no reason why North Side and East End should continue to enjoy having an "extra" seat in the Legislative Assembly.
Cost of Brac flights 'commercially sensitive'
What Cayman Airways spends on operating new, larger planes to fly to Cayman Brac becomes a controversial subject with local lawmakers.
Tests examine dump's impact on North Sound
A series of tests are under way to determine the impact of the George Town Landfill site on the surrounding environment, including the North Sound.
Man killed in Jet Ski collision
A man is dead and a woman injured after two Jet Skis collided in the waters off the Westin resort on Seven Mile Beach early Wednesday afternoon.
Boundary Commission to hold public meetings
The Electoral Boundaries Commission plans to hold a series of public meetings this month.
Brac's Divi Tiara awaits economic, tourism upturn
Cayman Brac’s Divi Tiara Beach Resort, closed for nearly a decade, continues to deteriorate while the Legal Department contemplates court action against the North Carolina owners who failed to comply with a 2014 abatement order.
Little Cayman hosts exhibit of wildlife 'above the waves'
A new exhibit at the Little Cayman Museum will showcase two amateur photographers’ work on the island’s wildlife.
Registration for public schools open
Registration for places at government reception classes, primary and secondary schools is now open.
Little Cayman auction to be held this weekend
The Little Cayman branch of the National Trust of the Cayman Islands will hold its annual Easter auction on Saturday.
False engine fire indication prompted emergency landing
An emergency landing involving Cayman Airways’ Twin Otter flight from Little Cayman was caused by a “false engine fire indication,” the airline said in a statement.
Little Cayman gets second 'first' electric car
Ten years later, Little Cayman finally gets a road-worthy electric car.
Another emergency landing at Owen Roberts
A Twin Otter plane from Little Cayman was forced to land on one engine on Saturday, prompting a full emergency alert at Owen Roberts International Airport.
Easter weekend offers plenty for all
The long Easter weekend offers a bevvy of activities around the islands.
2015 already one of deadliest years in local waters
The first three months of 2015 have not been particularly safe ones in local waters.
Gas prices sink below $4 a gallon at three Cayman service stations
Cayman's average gas prices keep falling, but for how long?
Permit cost reduction for farmers
Hiring a non-Caymanian farmer just got a bit cheaper.
Online poll: Most stay home for Easter
The majority of respondents to a caycompass.com online poll say they’re planning on staying home for next week’s four-day Easter holiday.
No solution in sight to dump tire mountain
Government is hoping it will be a case of sixth time lucky as it again seeks to find someone to take the stockpile of used tires at the George Town Landfill off its hands.
Survey: Cayman's population largest ever
Cayman's population grew substantially during 2014, according to government estimates.
Commission chair: Voting map will have 18 districts
Cayman's Electoral Boundary Commission gets to work on 18 single-member voting districts.
Lionfish video could be world first
Researchers in Little Cayman believe they have captured the first-ever video recording of a predator killing and eating a lionfish in the wild.
Little Cayman left out of gas price drop
Little Cayman is left out of the gas price savings seen in Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman over the past few months.
Brac Agriculture Show this weekend
The Brac Agriculture Show this weekend will have something for everyone, organizers say.
Hollywood glamour at Little Cayman Mardi Gras
Residents of Little Cayman got into the spirit of the island’s annual Mardi Gras celebration over the weekend by dressing as stars from the silver screen.
District police staffing levels revealed
The Cayman Islands has nearly 400 uniformed police officers, but a small percentage are actually 'on the streets' each patrol shift.
Tourist water death is fourth of year
A Little Cayman visitor collapsed after a dive trip Sunday.
Grouper Moon project broadcasts to schools from beneath the waves
One of the natural wonders of Cayman’s waters – a mass gathering of thousands of large Nassau Grouper – was broadcast live from beneath the waves this week as part of a unique education project.
CCMI gets Disney conservation grant
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute has been awarded a US$23,400 grant from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to support its efforts to enhance the recovery of threatened staghorn coral.
Cayman Brac's Cuba flights: ¿Por qué?
If it were possible for a government to create an economy from scratch, through subsidies and spending, then Cayman Brac would be booming.
Gay Morse – 30 years living a dream
Dive master, resort manager, author and marine conservationist Gay Morse celebrates 30 years in the Cayman Islands this year.
Rescued turtles battle tough survival odds
Two baby turtles rescued after being found tangled in vegetation were the last of nearly 17,000 to hatch on Cayman’s beaches during nesting season.
Stride record reaches 1,900
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society's Stride Against Cancer, on Sunday had its biggest turnout yet, more than 1,900 in four locations.
Stride Against Cancer stages 10th run on all three islands
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society celebrates the 10th anniversary of its
premier fundraising event, Stride Against Cancer on Sunday.
Average gas price in Cayman falls to $4.38 a gallon
More good news on gas prices for Cayman drivers, but is the party about to come to an end?
US academic to chair boundaries commission
A U.S. professor and voting rights expert is chosen to lead Cayman's latest Electoral Boundary Commission.
Few convictions for killings
Cayman has seen 22 homicides since the start of 2010, and only seven of those have resulted in convictions.
Changes put premier in charge of massive ministry
A government ministry reshuffle puts massive responsibility on the premier's shoulders and lightens the load for the former health minister.
Health insurance push shows success in increasing coverage
Since the Health Insurance Law was revised in 2013, less than 6 percent of Cayman residents are without health insurance, down from 12 percent in 2010.
Minister: Gas prices should drop further
Local gas prices dropped sharply again over the weekend, but Cayman Islands government leaders say it's not enough.
Brac duty concessions extended through 2015
Government has extended certain duty concessions, affecting predominantly Cayman Brac, in an attempt to stimulate economic activity.
Premier's New Year's message
Premier Alden McLaughlin's New Year's message.
