Topic: North Side
Rotary seniors Christmas party
Cayman seniors are invited to the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Boxing Day party.
Amended conservation bill passes with unanimous support
After 10 years of discussion under four separate governments, the National Conservation Bill finally passed into law on Friday, with unanimous support from politicians on all sides.
Conservation law moves closer
The National Conservation Bill was slowly moving towards a vote on Thursday afternoon as legislators continued to wrangle over the potential impact on private property rights.
Swanky Band keeps traditional kitchen music alive and kickin’
National Trust volunteers awarded at Christmas party event held at the Bodden Town Mission House
Bikers ready to rev up for annual Toys 4 Tots weekend events
It's time once again for motorcycle riders to take to the roads of Cayman to support Toys 4 Tots.
Minister Panton: ‘Pointless’ to delay conservation bill
Environment Minister Wayne Panton and the Progressives-led government pushed ahead with environmental protection legislation Wednesday, over the objections of some local business organizations and opposition lawmakers.
Bodden Town hit six
Bodden Town announced they want to retain the Premier League title and FA Cup and win any other competition they enter this season.
Panton: No more time on conservation bill
Conservation minister Wayne Panton politely refused a request to give people more time to study the proposed National Conservation Law.
The vote landowners will never forget
If you are a Caymanian landowner, ask yourself this question: Do you think you and your family will be better off or worse off if the National Conservation Bill is passed through the Legislative Assembly?
North Side MLA Ezzard Miller Intentions are binding
Mr. Miller asks, if the National Conservation Bill is intended not to infringe on private property rights, then why isn't that in text of the bill?
Tourism industry backs conservation bill
Cayman’s tourism industry leaders have thrown their weight behind the National Conservation Bill, saying protecting the island’s natural environment is critical to the long term sustainability of the industry.
‘Get off of my land’
Land trumps politics. And may it always be so in these Cayman Islands.
Home-grown seasonal treats
Local farmer shares traditional Christmas recipes.
MLA Ezzard Miller: Keep private land private
The National Conservation Bill received close attention in North Side on Wednesday night, with specific amendments suggested.
George Town more prolific now
George Town Sports Club used to create plenty of chances but could never find the finishes touch. This season though they are consistently scoring and on Sunday thrashed North Side 6-1 to remain unbeaten and top of the Premier League.
Dates changed for conservation law meetings
To ensure East Enders get a chance to attend both Gimistory and an upcoming public meeting on the National Conservation Bill, the government has swapped some meeting dates.
Little change in veteran MLA interests
We take a look at some interests of the elder statesmen in the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly.
Gimistory off to a rousing start
Every story has a beginning and this year’s Gimistory started off under a picturesque sea grape tree in West Bay Public Beach.
Freshmen lawmakers declare financial interests
Cayman's eight new lawmakers reveal their financial interests.
Backup venues for Gimistory
With stormy weather continuing into the weekend and possibly beyond, the organizers of Cayman’s storytelling festival have announced potential backup venues for the week-long series of events.
Tech authority director departs amid controversy
Cayman's long-time technology boss leaves his post, leaving a lot of questions behind.
Whoops! This window is not a garage…
A Ford truck ended up inside the doors of Juana’s Fashion and Gift Shop (near the craft market) in George Town, Grand Cayman late...
Scholars taken to finishing school
George Town confirmed their credentials as Premier League title challengers with an impressive 2-0 victory over Scholars International on Sunday.
Free HIV testing next week; World AIDS Day observed
Residents of the Cayman Islands can avail of a week of free HIV testing, beginning Monday, Nov. 25.
Gaza looks set for more gold
Dwayne “Gaza” Wright has been top scorer in the Premier League for the past three seasons and it looks like he wants to hang on to his Golden Boot again, judging by the way he has started.
Water Authority-Cayman to refurbish aging desalination plant
The Water Authority will spend millions of dollars on a new desalinization plant in Lower Valley, replacing the present 16-year-old facility and providing 800,000 US gallons per day by mid-July next year.
Judge reduces sentence by two years in first abduction case
Charles Felix Webster has won a two-year reduction in his sentence for abduction and blackmail.
Teen arrested in fatal NS crash
An arrest made in Sunday's car accident that killed a former deputy police commissioner's son.
Man dies in North Side car wreck
In a surprising turn of events, local police arrested a teenager in connection with Sunday's deadly crash in North Side.
George Town riding high at last
George Town have always been one of the classier football teams in the Premier League but in recent seasons they were more cup specialists because of their inconsistent league form.
Young man dead in eastern district crash
A young man is dead following a car crash on Queens Highway early Sunday.
North Side welcomes Heritage Day events
Caymanian cultural observances turned their attention toward North Side as the district welcomed its Heritage Day festivities Tuesday with an abundance of events and food.
Police target crime hot spots
Police are dealing with nearly 10 times as much crime in West Bay as in either North Side or East End, statistics for 2013 show.
Diondre got it Wright
The Under-11s from South Sound Schools moved to the top of Group B in the CUC Primary Football League following a hard-fought victory Prospect Primary on Saturday.
Escapee gets an extra year for prison break
Chadwick Dale was sentenced to serve one extra year after pleading guilty to escaping from Northward Prison.
Former electricity regulator arrested again
Former political candidate Joey Ebanks was arrested again on Monday in connection with fresh allegations of fraud during his time at the Electricity Regulatory Authority.
Library services looking to boost computer literacy
The need appears to be significant, and the public library system is trying to meet it – the demand for computer literacy and a working knowledge of computers and the Internet.
Lawmakers approve $549M spending plan
Disputes over why Caymanians weren’t hired for various government jobs dominated a two-week debate over the government’s $549 million spending plan for 2013/14, which was formally approved Wednesday.
Deep political divides on immigration bill
Fundamental changes to Cayman's immigration policies are approved in a split vote by lawmakers.
CUC awards bids for renewable energy
Caribbean Utilities Company has awarded alternative energy contracts to two United States-based companies.
Guilty plea in Chisholm’s store robbery
One of four people charged pleaded guilty last week to the September 23 robbery of Chisholm's Supermarket in North Side.
Concern arises over lawmakers ‘dictating’ hiring
Civil service hiring practices, and elected lawmakers' role in those decisions, take center stage in the Legislative Assembly.
The politics of personality
The North Side and East End lawmakers may have more success with reasonable proposals if they acted more reasonably.
Legislators hold line on police funding
Despite the efforts of some Members of the Legislative Assembly, the police budget is not increased.
Hundreds support breast cancer awareness walk
More than 650 walkers and runners took part in this year's annual Brenda Tibbetts-Lund Memorial 5K walk/run.
1934-2013 Patricia Louise Bodden
The third of four children born to Gordon and Helen Frederick on Jan. 30, 1934, Patricia Louise Bodden nee Frederick (affectionately known as “Miss Patsy”), grew up with her parents in Bodden Town.
Church youth cleaning up
Young members of the Church of God Chapel, Frank Sound, make a difference by helping clean up local communities.
More immigration meetings set
Immigration reform town hall meetings will be held this week in Bodden Town, East End and North Side.
Shepheard goes east to pool skills
Parents of sporty kids in the east of the Cayman Islands now have a closer option if they want to introduce their little ones to swimming.
Many reasons to join the running club
Some 40 run/walk events are now in Grand Cayman's year-round calendar.
Eastern district residents raise concerns over police staffing
A rather thin police presence of late has been noted by Bodden Town residents.
Protesters pan immigration bill, government
An immigration-related protest livens up proceedings at the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly Friday.
Anti-Corruption Commission may get own investigators
Cayman's efforts to stem public corruption may have a fighting chance in the new government budget.
Breast cancer month events begin
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens launch of Breast Cancer month took place at Camana Bay.
North Side chooses heritage queen
North Side District Heritage committee chooes Nathania Guntlet as Heritage Queen.
Think pink all month long
October breast cancer awareness events
Editorial for October 3: Growing cost of serious crime
Cayman has little to show for its significant investments in police.
Legislators meet on crime spree
Add another armed robbery to the tally, as a central George Town pizza delivery shop was hit by two suspects Wednesday night.
North Side robbery involved cash, jewelry
Three adults charged with the robbery of Chisholm's Supermarket in North Side were remanded in custody until Oct. 11, when they will appear in Grand Court.
Security warning issued after surge in local armed robberies
Business owners are being warned to take extra security measures after a spate of armed robberies, including two more raids on Monday night.
Premier praises police helicopter
The often criticized RCIPS helicopter appears to have finally gotten its due.
North Side store robbery suspects in court
Three men appeared in Summary Court Monday charged in connection with a robbery at Chisholm's Supermarket in North Side.
Brac student chosen new tourism ambassador
Cayman Brac’s Anitha Velusamy is Cayman's new teenage Tourism Ambassador.
Special Olympics receive equipment and prep for Jamaica trip
The Cayman Islands Football Association donated equipment to the Special Olympics Cayman Islands team at its office in Prospect last week.
Shaken staff tell of terrifying armed robbery at grocery store
The father of a six-year-old boy injured after a gunman opened fire during a raid at his West Bay store, says he is concerned about the increase in armed robberies in the Cayman Islands.
New fees, development guiding budget plans
The full-year spending plan for the Cayman Islands government’s 2013/14 budget will contain one new category of fees – largely aimed at the financial services industry – and will depend heavily on the establishment of several public-private sector development projects, Premier Alden McLaughlin said.
Primary focus is to have fun
Sir John A. Cumber Primary starts the defence its Opening Rally title from last season as the popular 2013/14 CUC Primary Football League campaign kicks-off this Saturday.
Primary schools adding second language classes
More young Caymanian children are saying “yo hablo espanol” – I speak Spanish - thanks to an initiative to make the language more available in government primary schools.
Quick arrests in NS store robbery
Four men were arrested late Monday afternoon following a robbery at Chisholm’s Supermarket in North Side district.
New governor visits districts
Cayman's new governor spends her first week making the rounds in local districts.
Prisoner admits to Northward jailbreak
Chadwick Dale, one of the three prisoners who broke out of HMP Northward last month, appeared in court on Tuesday to admit his part in the escape.
