Topic: Little Cayman
Scientists explore secret of Little Cayman's coral reef success
What is so special about Little Cayman’s reefs? That’s the question a new $140,000 scientific study at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute will seek to answer.
Southern Cross sweeps awards at cook-off
Cayman’s top chefs gathered for the 17th annual Sister Islands Cook-off on Nov. 15. The premiere culinary event was hosted by the Southern Cross Club in Little Cayman.
Gas prices drop again
Cayman gas prices fall by another 18 cents a gallon as of Wednesday.
Garbage collection holiday schedule
The Department of Environmental Health announces garbage pickup days for the holiday period.
Rotary recognizes outstanding Caymanians
Police Officer Miguel McFarlane and Raymond Scott of Cayman Brac have been recognized by the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central for outstanding service to their vocations.
Cayman Islands churches depicted on new Christmas stamps
The Cayman Islands Postal Service has released its 2014 Christmas stamps, which this year depict images of local churches.
Average fuel prices fall 20 cents in month
Gas prices see a significant fall in the Cayman Islands over the past month.
Water supply upgrades continue on Cayman Brac
Work on laying a new pipeline in Cayman Brac resumed on Monday as upgrades to the island’s water supply continued.
Jimmy Nelson helps publicize Cayman Islands fishing
A Floridian fishing celebrity intends to continue promoting the Cayman Islands.
Holiday season means cleanup time for Cayman
Road and beach cleanups are going on throughout Cayman in the runup to Christmas.
Dozens seek political asylum in Cayman
Dozens of migrants apply for political asylum in Cayman each year, but a spare few of those applications are ever successful.
Don’t miss the magic of Gimistory
The Cayman Islands International Storytelling Festival, better known as "Gimistory," is sure to entertain audiences, young and old, when it begins Nov. 29.
Conservation award for South Sound campaigner
A woman who led a fight to protect South Sound wins the governor's award for Conservationist of the Year.
Landfill project to span two governments
The completion of Cayman's comprehensive waste management project remains several years away.
Two dengue cases reported
Laboratory results show Cayman has two new cases of dengue, bringing the total this year to three.
More welcome news from CCMI
It's been a good month for the Central Caribbean Marine Institute and its team who run the Little Cayman Research Centre.
Marine research center to get upgrade
A Little Cayman-based marine research center is upgrading its facilities and expanding its programs thanks to a US$40,000 grant from the Dart Foundation.
Splashy finish for cardboard boat race
Pirates Week festivities wound down with a splash as hundreds circled the waterfront in George Town to watch the Cardboard Boat Race on Saturday.
Coral reef nursery blossoms in Little Cayman
A coral reef nursery project in Little Cayman is showing signs of success, with endangered coral species growing at rates seen in the wild, according to marine conservationists.
Cayman First reels in celebrities
Local fishing is promising to end its year with a bang.
Weekly cruise to visit Brac
Cayman Brac will get weekly visits from adventure cruise ship the Star Flyer for the winter season, providing a much needed boost to the island’s tourist-based economy.
Cayman gasoline costs slow to drop
Cayman isn't experiencing the worldwide drop in petroleum prices.
Sir Turtle joins the pirates
Pirates are taking over Cayman Airways this week as the national airline and its Sir Turtle mascot join in the Pirates Week festivities.
Survey aims for clarity on wages
A new survey aims to get better hourly wage data before the Legislative Assembly resumes its minimum wage debate next year.
Shiver me timbers, the pirates are back in town
Cayman's national festival, Pirates Week, kicks-off this Saturday, Nov. 1, with the Pirates Landing on Cayman Brac. Weekender rounds-up some of the must attend events.
Barta eager to work with local anglers to boost catches
Fishing guru Tred Barta is motivated to boost competitive angling in the Cayman Islands.
Speaker just misses parliament group chair post
Cayman's Speaker of the House loses a close vote in an international election.
Flu vaccine available
Health officials are recommending residents get the seasonal flu vaccine before this year’s flu season peaks.
Five new imported cases of chikungunya reported
Health officials advised Wednesday that the number of confirmed cases of chikungunya in Cayman has now risen to 25.
Larger planes start flights to Brac
Cayman Airways is now flying larger, 30-seat aircraft to and from Cayman Brac on a daily basis.
Rock Iguana survey planned
A population survey on the Rock Iguana reptile species in Little Cayman will be carried out before the year is out.
Bush investigation timeline
A timeline of the events directly leading up to former Premier McKeeva Bush's criminal trial.
Police seek help in unsolved 2013 killings
The killings from last year have so far foiled police investigators on Grand Cayman.
Celebration ‘Hope’ planned for seniors
October is Older Persons Month and the Department of Children and Family Services is hosting events to celebrate the elderly in the community.
Writer: On the EY report
Writer poses alternative strategies for Cayman's government to pursue in order to remain solvent.
Five young leaders chosen for awards
Five finalists for the 13th Young Caymanian Leadership Award have been chosen by the Young Caymanian Leaders Foundation.
Voting change ‘one’ step closer
The Cayman Islands government takes a symbolic first step toward changing its election system.
An invitation to participate in intelligent debate
Readers are invited to make their views known on the caymancompass.com online forum.
Cautious optimism for ‘one man, one vote’
Supporters of 'one man, one vote' give government a provisional thumbs-up over its electoral reform plan.
Premier: ‘One man, one vote’ in place by 2017 election
One man, one vote is back on government's agenda.
Small business fee cuts start this week
Cayman's small businesses get a big one-time tax break.
Aerial mosquito spraying under way
The Mosquito Research Control Unit will begin its second treatment of mosquito swamp areas this week in a bid to stop nuisance biting.
Storybook inspired by author’s Cayman upbringing
First-time Caymanian author, Taura Ebanks, has written a children's storybook based on her experiences growing up in the Cayman Islands. Beautifully illustrated by another home-grown talent, Simone Scott, it takes young readers on an a journey of discovery throughout the three Islands.
Students dive in to marine industry
Six high school students who want to pursue a career in the dive industry recently completed a marine training course in Little Cayman.
Cayman a leader in ocean research
Little Cayman scientists work with NOAA to enhance marine research.
Two bidders for dump tire mountain
Two companies may be willing to take the George Town landfill tires off Cayman's hands.
Voter numbers continue decline
The number of registered voters in Cayman has declined by 192 since the May 2013 General Elections.
George Town Landfill: 25 years of broken promises
Cayman Islands legislators have discussed the problems with the George Town Landfill, appointed committees, commissioned studies and made promises they haven't kept for almost a quarter of a century.
Ground rules for radio under review
The ground rules governing Cayman Islands radio stations are being reviewed, including those relating to advertising of tobacco and alcohol products.
Bloody Bay lionfish cull, tasting boost awareness
More than a dozen dive sites in Little Cayman’s Bloody Bay Marine Park were culled by divers to raise awareness of the devastating effects of lionfish on local marine life.
Tourism minister: Airport revamp to commence early next year
The redevelopment of Grand Cayman’s Owen Roberts International Airport terminal building will commence “in the first half of 2015,” according to Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell.
New Little Cayman Museum opens doors
A new museum, which tells of the works, hobbies and lives of the people of Little Cayman, was officially opened in Blossom Village on Friday.
Tibbetts family: Preserving our past to benefit our future
The family of the late Linton Tibbetts is furthering the legacies of their patriarch and his beloved Sister Islands.
Workforce-related public meetings in Sister Islands
Representatives from the Department of Labour and Pensions and the National Workforce Development Agency will be in the Sister Islands on Monday and Tuesday.
Researchers hunt down mystery plant
The Department of Environment is on the hunt for a mystery plant, last seen in Little Cayman 23 years ago by an American botanist.
Unpaid bills jeopardize airports plan
The viability of the proposed multimillion-dollar investment plan in Cayman Islands’ airports is contingent on the islands’ national airline settling some of its debts and paying its bills on time.
Massive airports investment proposed
More than $120 million investment will be required at Cayman Islands airports over the next two decades to meet the growing demands of the islands’ tourism industry, according to a master plan for redevelopment.
Little Cayman could hold key to reef survival
Research taking place in Little Cayman could hold the key to the survival of coral reefs in the Caribbean and the colorful marine life they support.
Turtle hatching begins on Little Cayman
The first turtle nest of the season has hatched on Little Cayman.
Climate change impacting Cayman’s reefs, UN says
Global warming is causing trillions of dollars of damage to coral reefs, presenting a growing economic challenge to small island states, according to a United Nations report.
Government budget passed just in time
Cayman's new government spending plan is passed with just days to spare.
Cayman Airways to buy jets
Cayman Airways bosses confirm the airline will purchase three of the jets it currently leases – a move they say will save the country millions over the next few years.
Gov’t cuts back on mosquito control budget
Government is cutting back on mosquito control services this year, having budgeted $5.6 million - $74,000 less than last year.
Elite athletes’ funding questioned
The Cayman Islands Elite Athletes program comes under some scrutiny from lawmakers.
New stamps showcase Sister Islands historic houses
The Cayman Islands Postal Service highlights local architecture of another era with its local collection of stamps.
Gov’t: No plans to privatize Water Authority
The government has announced it has no plans to privatize the Water Authority.
Minimum wage committee members appointed
Members of the Minimum Wage Advisory committee have been appointed and will present their recommendations to Cabinet by the end of October.
A bird’s-eye view of bird watching
The Cayman Islands has 17 unique subspecies of birds, so visit any of the National Trust's ideal bird watching sites to start building your "life-list" of birds.
Nominal bids accepted for tire pile
Government appears to have finally given up hope of making any money out of a huge stockpile of used tires at the George Town landfill site.
Budget seeks CUC rate cut
The Cayman Islands government is proposing some tax cuts for the private sector, a cut in diesel import duty and a modest one-time bonus for civil servants.
Child sexual abuse ‘under-reported’
Official statistics of the number of children in the Cayman Islands who are victims of sexual abuse merely scratch the surface, according to a Red Cross campaign highlighting the issue.
The day Columbus discovered Cayman
We can learn from the story of Christopher Columbus, who discovered the Cayman Islands in May 1503.
