Topic: North Side
Visiting flamingos extend their stay in Grand Cayman
Nine flamingos took up residence at Malportas Pond in North Side, after heavy rains from a bad storm blew them off course in late October 2014.
Man killed in Breakers accident
A 39-year-old Caymanian male was killed early Saturday after his black BMW car collided with a utility pole on Bodden Town Road in the vicinity of the Lighthouse Restaurant in Breakers.
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.
Two dengue cases reported
Laboratory results show Cayman has two new cases of dengue, bringing the total this year to three.
Gas prices drop 13 cents at Cayman pumps
Cayman's fuel prices make a quick drop after several months of a sustained plateau.
Cayman’s Home Guard honored at Remembrance Day
Cayman's Home Guard during World War II earns special recognition during this year's Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Minimum wage: What figures?
What is the purpose, precisely, of instituting a statutory minimum wage in the Cayman Islands?
Cabinet gets new powers over planning
Cabinet will get new powers to waive some planning fees to encourage development under amendments to the law passed last week.
Commission recommends 34 constitution amendments
The Cayman Islands Constitution Commission recommends 34 amendments to the 2009 Constitution which it feels can be made by the mutual consent of the premier and the leader of the opposition.
Environmental Health reminds residents on trash collection rules
The Department of Environmental Health reminds residents to follow proper guidelines for garbage disposal to reduce any potential hazards.
Flamingo flock blown off course
A flock of flamingos is resting in Cayman after being blown off course by stormy weather in the region over the weekend.
Blue Iguana killed by stray dogs
A female Blue Iguana was killed by a pack of dogs at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park last week.
Students shine in overseas poster competition
Two Cayman Islands students won prizes in a recent poster competition sponsored by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association.
Legislators argue 30-year murder sentence revision
Lawmakers rail against lesser sentences for murder convictions.
Poaching threatens turtle population
Poaching of nesting turtles on Grand Cayman’s beaches is putting the already vulnerable population at risk, enforcement officers warn.
Prisoners to clean up north coast
Plans are in place for prisoners to clean the north coast of garbage and seaweed from Rum Point to Morritt's Resort.
One new imported chikungunya case
The number of confirmed cases of chikungunya in Cayman has now risen to 26, but there have been no new local transmissions, health officials advised Wednesday.
Armed robberies plague popular tourist venues
Concerns rise among tourists, residents and the business community as armed holdups and burglaries increase.
Seniors’ celebrations continue
Seniors attend events throughout Older Persons Month.
The art of healthy aging
October has been designated as Older Persons Month.
Cumber and St. Ignatius in thriller
The Under-9 youngsters from Sir John A. Cumber Primary opened their CUC Primary Football League campaign with a 2-0 victory over St. Ignatius Prep at the West Bay Town Hall Field on Saturday.
Cayman Islands: An exhortation to reasoned debate
On a daily basis, we see the results of unregulated anger on an individual level -- assaults, confrontations, hateful invective -- incidents and sentiments it seems are becoming more and more commonplace in Cayman.
Tibbetts-Lund run attracted hundreds
The annual Brenda Tibbetts-Lund Memorial 5K walk/run was staged by the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens in Grand Cayman over the weekend and hundreds turned out in support.
Tibbetts-Lund events this weekend
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens stages the annual Brenda Tibbetts-Lund Memorial 5K walk/run over two days this weekend.
Beating in Kaibo caps 31-arrest weekend for police
An assault at a popular beach hangout caps a busy weekend for the RCIPS.
Trust holds 5 percent of lands
The Cayman Islands National Trust has seen its property holdings increase nearly 60 percent in the last five years.
Police query large payment in CarePay case
More questions arise in the police investigation of the public hospital swipe-card contract.
Storied Brac cave for sale
One of Cayman Brac’s best known landmarks, Rebecca’s Cave, is up for sale.
Floating power plant would reduce reliance on fossil fuels
A floating power station using solar energy stored in warm tropical waters could provide the first firm renewable energy supply capable of replacing diesel generators on Grand Cayman, according to documents setting out the scope of an environmental study.
Cayman criminals: ‘Everybody knows,’ Nobody acts
If the relative handful of habitual criminals in Cayman are well-known to the community, why can't we stop them from committing so many crimes?
Scholars boosted by young pupils
The Cayman Islands Football Association Premier League returns this weekend with the most attractive fixture being Elite Sports Club clashing with Scholars International.
Lawmakers back tougher prison sentences
Cayman lawmakers want longer sentences for convicted burglars and robbers.
Policy: Free airline tickets for CAL board, employees
Cayman Airways supplements staff and board member benefits via reduced price travel, Legislative Assembly members are told.
Going-out-of-business sale needed now for government
The only thing worse than a sprawling public sector bureaucracy is a sprawling public sector bureaucracy masquerading as, and competing with, the private sector.
NS emergency response team reports hazards, assets
A survey of North Side residents shows that fewer than 5 percent of families in the district have a disaster plan in place, according to the neighborhood emergency response team.
Big salaries revealed in government authorities, companies
The salaries of the leaders of some government companies and public authorities leave one local lawmaker "shocked."
Constitutional change looming
Less than five years after approval of the 2009 Constitution, more legal changes are on the way.
Government backs National Trust
The government defeats a challenge to the powers of the National Trust that would have weakened the Trust’s ability to protect land it owns for various purposes.
Minister: Cayman must move fuel terminal
A government minister says Cayman's current fuel terminal in George Town must be relocated.
Government will use work permit funds for job training
Big changes are on the way for Cayman companies in the form of an immigration accreditation system.
‘King tides’ wash over parts of Cayman
Unusually high tides cut across Cayman’s coasts in September 2014, knocking over Casuarina trees along Frank Sound and eroding local beaches.
Government pledges to fix immigration 'anomaly'
Lawmakers try to fix a legal oddity that's causing headaches for Caymanians who are married to foreign nationals.
Independents drop ‘one man’ motion
Independent lawmakers agree to watch and wait on 'one man, one vote' ... at least for now.
Time line for minimum wage review put back
A government-appointed committee will need an additional four months to complete its report recommending a rate for a minimum wage in the Cayman Islands, Employment Minister Tara Rivers told lawmakers Monday.
Environmental study for floating power station
An environmental study has been commissioned on a planned project to build a floating power station off the coast of North Side district which would tap into the solar energy potential in the warm tropical waters around Grand Cayman.
Voting change ‘one’ step closer
The Cayman Islands government takes a symbolic first step toward changing its election system.
Red Cross sees ‘Happy’ side of Ivan
The Cayman Islands Red Cross is marking the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Ivan with its video version of Pharell Williams's 'Happy.'
Massive agenda for LA meeting
Cayman lawmakers have a busy two weeks ahead.
An invitation to participate in intelligent debate
Readers are invited to make their views known on the caymancompass.com online forum.
Unusually high tides spook residents
Grand Cayman's higher than normal tide levels are getting the attention of residents from Seven Mile Beach to North Side.
Cautious optimism for ‘one man, one vote’
Supporters of 'one man, one vote' give government a provisional thumbs-up over its electoral reform plan.
Extent of damage to coral reef revealed
Divers from the Department of Environment found out Tuesday that more than 11,000 square feet of live coral was injured, after a cruise ship accidentally dropped its anchor outside of Don Foster’s Dive last week.
Premier: ‘One man, one vote’ in place by 2017 election
One man, one vote is back on government's agenda.
Residents shaken by earthquakes
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded 22 miles south of George Town early Wednesday morning.
Tibbetts Lund events soon
The Brenda Tibbetts Lund Memorial 5K walks/runs take place every year, organized by the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens and Lions Club of Cayman Brac.
Retaking our streets from ‘Caninus Caymanus’
Having packs of snarly dogs roaming around Grand Cayman does not support the country's image of being a sophisticated place to visit and invest.
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.
North Side church shows auditors the money
A North Side church gives a full accounting of how it spent money provided as part of the government's Nation Building Fund.
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.
Power restored to more than 5,500 residents
A dominoes-like shutdown caused a capacity overload on electricity generators Tuesday after a communication failure at the North Sound plant.
Meeting addresses agricultural issues
Problems with thieves, lack of support and funding are major issues facing Cayman’s small number of farmers, a group of them told the Agriculture Society.
Orientation dates for public schools announced
Government has announced orientation dates and times for public schools.
Exorbitant travel expenses revealed in credit cards
Globe-trotting, luxury dining and limo rentals were among some of the charges on the credit card bills of upper-echelon civil servants and elected ministers.
Cayman’s seafarers
The role of the Caymanian seafarers was highlighted at this year's International Day of the Seafarer.
Voter numbers continue decline
The number of registered voters in Cayman has declined by 192 since the May 2013 General Elections.
Speed cameras back in CCTV plan
Government reconsiders using speed cameras amid plummeting traffic citation numbers.
Catboat ‘clubhouse’ reopens
Ten years later, Cayman's headquarters for all things relating to the catboat tradition is back in ship shape.
Ocean-based power plant previewed in North Side
North Side residents got a preview on Thursday night of a proposed electric power plant that will be moored off their coastline if its proponents get the necessary approvals.
Agriculture focus of regional seminar
Cayman hosts Caribbean Plant Health Directors Forum to discuss threats to farming and agriculture in the region.
‘One man’ motion gets go-ahead
The next battle over 'one man, one vote' is tentatively set for September.
‘One man’ debate heads back to LA
One way or another, 'one man, one vote' will return to the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly during 2014.
