Topic: Osbourne Bodden
Editorial: A moment of comity: Don't let it pass
The new premier should accept the former premier's offer of detente.
Cox Lumber breaks ground in Bodden Town
Tibbetts family, owners of Cox Lumber Company break ground on new commercial and residential complex in Bodden Town.
Hospital offers internship program
Health Services Authority offers intership program.
Breast cancer month events begin
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens launch of Breast Cancer month took place at Camana Bay.
Mental health stigma a barrier to recovery
Stigma towards people with mental illnesses continues to be a barrier to treatment and recovery, health minister Osbourne Bodden said this week in a message to mark World Mental Health Day.
World Cup trophy hit the spot
Another milestone in Cayman Islands sports history was created by the visit of football’s coveted prize, the World Cup Trophy, on Monday.
World’s best kiters coming here
The biggest names in kiteboarding, one of the world’s fastest growing extreme sports, will be at the Cayman Islands in the new year for the inaugural Rock International Open (TRIO).
Bodden eager to house hoopsters
One of the lingering issues in local basketball is the lack of a central public venue.
Esso burns Bodden Town in opener
Youth basketball in Cayman had an impressive start to its premier competition.
Hospital dialysis unit expands, finds new permanent location
The George Town Hospital dialysis unit has expanded and reopened by the hospital's foyer.
International experts to speak at health conference
The Cayman Islands will host its annual healthcare conference at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman next month.
Martinez has the right balance
The average sporty kid often has an ambition to be a pro in their chosen sport so it’s nice to see one Caymanian youngster, Sebastian Martinez, paving the way for others.
Funding concerns a blow to program
Kendall and Tafari Ebanks once again gave impressive performances when they fought at home for the first time this year over the weekend but the boxing program is sorely under funded and needs a cash injection badly to continue.
World Cup trophy coming to Cayman Islands
The World Cup Trophy, the most coveted prize in football, is coming to the Cayman Islands as part of its world tour.
Minister challenges adults to ‘save’ children’s lives
Health minister Osbourne Bodden is challenging parents and other adults to save children's lives by encouraging them to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Cayman thankful for Bermuda’s support
Cayman residents remain pleased after an epic medal haul at the 2013 NatWest Island Games.
Breaking down stigmas vital to addressing suicide prevention
The Cayman Islands will acknowledge World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10 with a series of events organized by the Public Health Department.
Bale picks up $400k a week
Gareth Bale’s world record transfer from Tottenham to Real Madrid has ignited debate in the Cayman Islands especially from fans of both clubs.
Nominations for National Heroes sought
The Ministry for Culture is now accepting nominations for Heroes Day 2014.
Second round ‘Proud’ nominations sought
The 12 next Proud of Them finalists will receive $500 in addition to a six month billboard feature.
Bale’s Real deal will top $110m
Tottenham fans in the Cayman Islands are watching with intrigue as Gareth Bale moves closer to a world record move to Real Madrid.
Editorial for August 20: The Hyatt: Mow it down
Government must ensure the Hyatt situation is remedied, now.
Seafarers donate medical robot
The Seafarer's Association recently donated a telemedical robot to the George Town Hospital.
New hospital board appointed
The HSA announces new board members.
Prison break exposes security flaws
Police urged Grand Cayman residents Friday morning to check boats and outbuildings as the search for three escaped prisoners continued.
Gov’t takes control of Cultural Foundation
A new law allows Cabinet to appoint the foundation's board and give policy directions.
Teen launches school sex ed campaign
A 17-year-old girl is campaigning for sex education to become part of the curriculum in the Cayman Islands.
Thomas high fives as 12 go in
Any side opening their international account prays for an excellent start and the Cayman Islands certainly did that in their opening game of the Under-15 CONCACAF tournament, smashing a dozen past hapless St. Maarten.
CONCACAF brings 700 here
The region’s biggest international youth football tournament gets under way in Grand Cayman from Tuesday.
Progressives deliver policy update with first meeting since election
In its first public meeting since the 22 May elections, the ruling People's Progressive Movement on Saturday told an audience that exciting times were in prospect, the economy was improving and changes were on the way.
Rounds of farewells for Taylors
Among the parting gifts given to Governor Duncan Taylor during his recent round of farewells was a cow cod, handed to him by Police Commissioner David Baines.
Brac athletes deserve more props
Athletes from Cayman Brac should be celebrated after excelling on a regional stage.
Copley had the golden touch
Andy Copley deserves much of the credit for Cayman’s success in Bermuda.
Editorial for 24 July: Elevating Bodden Town beach to a police priority
Readers shouldn't dismiss today’s front-page story regarding Coe Wood public beach in Bodden Town. It's critical that police solve this situation.
Assaults, vice crimes disrupt beach
The issue of loitering, drunkenness and unlawful behaviour on Coe Wood Public beach has become a concern of residents and police.
Minister of sports dreams big after Island Games gold rush
The Cayman team finished fourth in the medal table at the event – a mini Olympics for 22 small island nations.
Stingrays spurted under Copley
Stingray Swim Club celebrated its end of season banquet in its first full year under the leadership of head coach Andy Copley.
Cayman boys target top ranking
The Cayman Islands’ young footballers have a shot at making the top four when the territory hosts the CONCACAF under-15 championships next month, football chief Bruce Blake said this week.
Game on
Cayman Islands government ministers lead the way with 112 people going to the NatWest Island Games in Bermuda.
No meetings between new gov’t, Dart
In nearly two months, the new government hasn't met with Dart to talk development business.
Pilot claims air ambulance venture is ready to launch
A Cayman Airways pilot is in discussions with health chiefs over his bid to establish the territory’s first on-island air ambulance service.
Healthcare conference open for registration
Registration for the upcoming annual Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference is now open.
Leslie finds diabetes is not sweet
Matthew Leslie is a very big man. Morbidly obese, in fact and he has just had a health scare warning him to fix up otherwise the consequences are grim.
Bermuda sun will heat up our play
The Cayman Islands are gearing up to chase sporting glory in Bermuda.
Editorial for 05 July: Calling all bulldozers
Property laws are needed in Grand Cayman.
Nine years later, Ivan fight drags on
Bodden Town is slowly getting a handle on "Ivanised" homes.
Health minister visits blood bank
Health Minister Osbourne Bodden visited the Health Services Authority's blood bank to raise awareness of the importance of giving blood.
51 participants learn from their Chamber mentors
The Chamber of Commerce mentoring programme another success.
A week of free HIV testing
Free HIV testing will be available in the Cayman Islands during the last week of June.
Cydonie has baby daughter
Athletics champion Cydonie Mothersill-Stephens and her husband Ato Stephens have acquired their own little champion - a baby daughter.
Cuba training was a knockout as Olympic dreams grow
Cayman’s top amateur boxers made a triumphant return from a long training session abroad last week.
Prolific ‘Gaza’ targets the pros
Dwayne “Gaza” Wright cannot stop smiling. He has every right to after topping the Premier League scoring charts for the third consecutive season.
Health minister tours hospital, meets staff
New Minister of Health Osbourne Bodden toured the Cayman Islands Hospital last week as he begins to familiarise himself with the departments and agencies he will oversee during his term in office.
Minister’s message on World Blood Donor Day
Today is the 10th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day, a very important date in the healthcare calendar because the act of giving blood literally means giving the gift of life.
Riders cycle for sight
Cyclists took to the road on Sunday to raise funds to buy equipment to check children's sight.
Bodden Town coalition celebrates ‘dump’ victory
Cautioning that the fight is not finished, the Coalition to Keep Bodden Town Dump Free has declared victory
Editorial for 05 June: Campaigners' promise is kept
The debate over the landfill on Grand Cayman continues.
No landfill for Bodden Town
The landfill project in Bodden Town appears to be officially dead.
New government ready to roll
Cayman's new government looks to get down to brass 'tax'.
Coalition government proposal confirmed
Coalition government talks got serious on Tuesday.
New Premier confirms his government
Premier elect Alden McLaughlin confirmed Tuesday night that he had formed a
government with the final cards falling into place on the eve of
Wednesday’s official swearing-in ceremony.
Looking at a 'one man, one vote' government
Who would have won under a one man, one vote system?
The rises, falls of political fortunes
The biggest names in Cayman politics, and how they've fared in 25 years.
Coalition gov't in the offing
There may be a coalition government for the Cayman Islands on the cards after all.
PPM forms new government
Update 11am: Cayman Islands Premier-elect Alden McLaughlin is set to reveal who will hold which ministerial post in his new Cabinet tomorrow, Tuesday, 28 May.
Progressives look to form government
Update 5:30pm Saturday: The Progressives have announced part of the ministerial composition for the new government..
Bodden Town is PPM country
The Progressives were headed for a strong showing in Bodden Town, with three or four seats likely.
PPM sweeps up in Bodden Town
All four PPM members are elected in Bodden Town district.
Dogfight in BT
As results started to trickle into the district of Bodden Town, a
confused jumble of candidates appeared with just about 50 votes
separating the first-place holder from the seventh-place candidate.
PPM: Alden is our guy
Following an attempt to poach members of the People’s Progressive
Movement away from the party, all 14 Progressives candidates signed a
statement Thursday agreeing their continued support for party leader
Alden McLaughlin.
The contention of conservation
The National Conservation Bill has long been a contentious subject in the Cayman Islands.
Candidates focus on technical training
Improving literacy and numeracy rates and a greater focus on vocational training for trades and the hospitality industry are areas of consensus among rival politicians as they roll out their education plans ahead of the May election.
