Topic: North Side
Woman dies in Rum Point crash
A 23-year-old woman was killed in a traffic accident in North Side in the early hours of Wednesday.
Busy agenda set for LA
Immigration and gas prices are on the list for the upcoming Legislative Assembly meeting.
Boundary Commission to hold public meetings
The Electoral Boundaries Commission plans to hold a series of public meetings this month.
Abusing the most vulnerable among us
The most illuminating reading of the Cayman Islands government’s report on the minimum wages has little to do with wages and everything to do with decency.
Minimum wage: What it is … And what it isn't
According to American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, "The value of a dollar is social, as it is created by society." According to the Cayman Islands government, the value of a dollar approximates to 10 months of effort by a 19-member committee.
Students gain Duke of Edinburgh awards
Students from schools throughout the Cayman Islands have earned their Duke of Edinburgh bronze awards.
Registration for public schools open
Registration for places at government reception classes, primary and secondary schools is now open.
Little Cayman gets second 'first' electric car
Ten years later, Little Cayman finally gets a road-worthy electric car.
Bill revives rollover respite for caregivers
Non-Caymanian caregivers who look after elderly, sick or disabled residents may get a rollover reprieve.
Mother devastated over allegations of hospital error
The mother of a British dive industry worker said she was “devastated but relieved” following a coroner’s verdict that her daughter died as a result of a failed surgical procedure at the Cayman Islands Hospital.
Gas prices sink below $4 a gallon at three Cayman service stations
Cayman's average gas prices keep falling, but for how long?
World Cup optimism refreshed
The Cayman Islands national men’s football team returns to international competition for the first time in four years in a World Cup qualifier against Belize on Wednesday.
Next port director faces big pay cut
The person chosen as Cayman's new port authority director will be taking a big pay cut.
Survey: Cayman's population largest ever
Cayman's population grew substantially during 2014, according to government estimates.
George Town road widening to begin this month
Road works seeking to widen and improve connections to two key roads in the central George Town area are scheduled to begin within the next month, according to the National Roads Authority.
Cancer registry: An invasive gov't procedure
The case for a mandatory cancer registry in the Cayman Islands has not been made – and probably can never be made.
Work permits and unemployment: Exposing the myth
The assertion that foreign workers take jobs from Caymanians belongs in the realm of myth.
Gala dinner will keep meals rolling
Meals on Wheels's upcoming fundraiser, "Orange You Glad Gala," will help ensure that no senior in Cayman goes hungry.
Cayman gets five new garbage trucks
Cayman has five new garbage trucks, but for now residential trash collection will remain at once a week.
Commission chair: Voting map will have 18 districts
Cayman's Electoral Boundary Commission gets to work on 18 single-member voting districts.
'Illegal' motorbikes issue raises ire in Barkers
Police enforcement tactics regarding 'illegal' motorbikes draws the ire of some West Bay residents.
Menacing motorbikers: Disturbers of the peace
Gangs of motorbiking miscreants are intimidating, alarming and infuriating residents and visitors across Grand Cayman. Police say they are powerless to stop them.
Chamber wants local hiring commitments
The Chamber of Commerce is urging government to secure contractual agreements to protect local businesses and jobs when it negotiates large-scale public-private partnerships with overseas developers.
East Enders urge police to improve 911, among other issues
A small but vocal audience in East End urged police to know the people, not identify information sources and improve 911..
'Illegal' motorbikes trouble residents
Groups of motorbikes, many of them being operated illegally, are causing havoc throughout Grand Cayman.
Kerri Kanuga: ' . . . miles to go before she sleeps'
Move over Marathon Man, here comes Cayman's "Iron Woman."
Catch-and-release: North Side dumper selects 'Option 3'
"Catch me if you can." . . . There it was - boldly emblazoned in purple crayon - a brazen sign of disrespect for Cayman Islands authorities.
‘Catch me if you can’ dumper is caught
A contractor who dumped construction debris in North Side and left a sign saying "Catch me if you can" has been caught.
Weather keeps cruise tourists off island
Strong winds and choppy seas kept scheduled cruise ships from stopping in Grand Cayman Thursday and kept tourists off the local beaches.
Tonie Chisholm: Cayman's new 'Queen'
Newly crowned Miss Cayman, Tonie Chisholm, shares her experience of the pageant and her hopes for the future.
Minimal interest in Cayman's minimum wage
On the subject of enacting a national minimum wage, the people of the Cayman Islands appear to have spoken. Actually yawned.
Arrest links several Cayman homicides
A recent arrest has linked a number of killings in Grand Cayman that have occurred since 2011.
Family of injured dive worker prays for miracle
The mother of a British dive industry worker injured in a car accident says she is grateful to the island community for the outpouring of love, prayers and support for her daughter.
Police raid nets murder suspect
Police raids in North Side and West Bay over the weekend led to five arrests, including one in connection with two 2011 murders.
Baines 'no confidence' motion delayed
West Bay MLA Bernie Bush is postponing his planned vote of no confidence motion in Police Commissioner David Baines.
North Siders want better use of school
North Side residents want the Clifton Hunter High School to be used for evening classes.
Tonie Chisholm wears Miss Cayman 2015 crown
Tonie Chisholm, the 26-year-old North Side resident, won the 2015 Miss Cayman pageant.
Concrete animals come to life in North Side
One of Cayman's lesser known tourist spots, 'Davinoff's Concrete Sculpture Park' is a delightful sightseeing attraction in North Side.
Fire burns 200 acres in Salina Reserve
More than 200 acres in the Salina Reserve burned over two days.
Wildlife sightings delight divers, fishermen
Hammerheads, manta rays, a sperm whale and even an 18-foot whale shark – there have been some amazing wildlife sightings around the Cayman Islands in recent weeks.
Runway mishap delayed seven flights, canceled two
A relatively minor incident at the Grand Cayman airport messes up the flight schedule for hundreds of residents and visitors.
Illegal dumper: 'Catch me if you can'
An illegal dumper left construction debris and household rubbish on a North Side beach, along with a sign stating, "Catch me if you can."
Landing mishap closes airport
A runaway cargo plane closes Cayman's largest airport for more than four hours on Thursday.
Ongoing feud blamed in West Bay killings
Another young man shot dead in West Bay may have just been in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Police district meetings rescheduled
Some district meetings between the community and police have been rescheduled to next month.
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.
Woman hospitalized after Jan. 11 crash
A Cayman Islands resident remains in critical condition after a Jan. 11 accident in North Side.
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.
Police to hold district community meetings next week
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has announced that it will hold a series of district community meetings.
Primary aim is on semis
The CUC Primary Football League playoffs reach the semifinal stage this weekend.
Mercuryman made pros high five
The Mercuryman Triathlon is only three years old but already established enough to attract top pros. Now it is going to be staged in South Africa as well.
New North Side to Bodden Town road touted
Residents of North Side peruse a plan for a proposed arterial road linking Rum Point to Bodden Town district.
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.
Cayman Enterprise City announces site for permanent campus
Cayman Enterprise City announces the acquisition of a 50-acre site near central George Town where the special economic zone’s permanent 850,000-square-foot campus will be built.
Mr. Bodden's behavior: When silence speaks volumes
What has been missing ever since Minister Osbourne Bodden's tirade became widely known is anyone in a high-profile position repudiating Mr. Bodden's abusive behavior and bullying of a professional woman.
Christmas traditions of a bygone era
Cayman Christmases of yesteryear were a magical time for children and adults, alike, with many Caymanians relying on their resourcefulness and creativity to create their very own traditions. Whether it was sand yards, marching in the streets, or homemade decorations derived from nature, it was a special bygone era that remains in the hearts and minds of many today.
John A. Cumber aces thought coach Neuert was smashing
Pupils at John A. Cumber Primary were delighted to welcome tennis pro Thomas Neuert to their school this term.
Opposition: Premier can't 'whitewash' minister's tirade
More fallout from a government minister's expletive-laced tirade comes to light.
MLA: Make staffing plans public
A local lawmaker wants businesses to put all their hiring information on the table.
Weave your way over to House of Local Craft
If you’re looking for a locally made gift to give a friend or family this holiday season - one that incorporates Cayman’s old-time traditions - look no further than “House of Local Craft,” located at the George Town craft market.
Higher duty waivers for Caymanians suggested
Legislative motions seeking to increase duty waiver amounts for Caymanians and to save floundering mortgages will be considered next week.
School girls marched for glory
Local women showed their cheerleading flair at netball’s opening ceremony.
Government pay increase not across-the-board
While all Cayman Islands central government employees will receive a four percent pay hike in July, the same increase has not been assured for employees in the statutory authorities and government-owned companies that operate separately from the civil service.
Breakfast funds raised through Christmas car kits
Drivers of cars sporting reindeer horns, Rudolph-like red noses and candy canes are helping to raise funds for a local charity.
$8.5 million plan for new adult training center
Government plans to spend $8.5 million on a new center for adults with disabilities.
Cayman Thanksgiving set for early December
Cayman Thanksgiving gets an official holiday date on the calendar.
Independents: Cabinet should stay out of courts
Some lawmakers are concerned government is gaining too much influence over the local judiciary.
NS District Council elected
North Side residents elected officers for the district council last week.
Prisoners tackle beach debris
Between 10 and 18 prisoners are working every day to clean up beaches along the north coast.
Holiday season means cleanup time for Cayman
Road and beach cleanups are going on throughout Cayman in the runup to Christmas.
Forbes leaps for kudos in Mexico
Ronald Forbes headlines the list of Caymanian athletes now competing in Mexico.
Cumber triple delighted
Sir John A. Cumber Primary and George Town Primary renewed their traditional rivalry in the CUC Primary Football League and Girls’ Primary Football League over the weekend.
