Topic: rum
New dock 'critical' to Cayman's future
A group of Grand Cayman business leaders warns that the island will be frozen out of the cruise industry if a new dock is not built in George Town.
Cruise berthing: Pros and cons begin to crystallize
You can’t make a rum cake without breaking a few eggs — and you can’t build a new cruise pier in George Town harbor without demolishing a significant amount of coral reef.
Sanchez acquitted of murder
Justice Charles Quin rules that the Crown had not proven its case against Jose Sanchez on a charge of murdering Solomon Webster, 24, a Special Olympics gold medalist, last year.
Severe weather warnings for Grand Cayman
Flooding and high water has affected roads and communities in North
Side, George Town and Bodden Town, according to Hazard Management Cayman
Islands. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution on the roads.
Heavy rains pound Cayman
Heavy rains soaked Cayman for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, driving some residents out of their homes, forcing motorists to take alternate routes and prompting some schools to close.
Firearm from murder scene not operable, expert says
The firearm recovered from the yard where Solomon Webster was fatally shot was in inoperable condition when an expert examined it, Justice Charles Quin heard last week.
Liquor stores add security after robberies
A series of late-night liquor store robberies on Grand Cayman are frightening workers and patrons and costing businesses money for security upgrades.
Trial begins in death of Special Olympics athlete
Trial began on Friday for Jose Guadelupe Sanchez, who is charged with murdering Special Olympics athlete Solomon David Webster, 24, last September.
Men saved from sinking boat
Two local men rescued from a sinking boat Wednesday morning in North Sound waters are safe on dry land.
Batabano brings out thousands
Batabano pulsed down Seven Mile Beach Saturday afternoon with thousands of revelers.
Feel the island rhythm of Batabano
Are you ready for the electrifying energy of Cayman Carnival Batabano this weekend?
Bikers take to road for Meals on Wheels
Local bikers took part in their annual fundraiser for Meals on Wheels over the weekend.
Enough Stuff swim adds to pool
A band of intrepid swimmers are navigating the 10K Enough Stuff North Sound Swim this weekend to raise money for charity.
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.
Rum Point restaurant plan refused
A developer planning a new condo project at Rum Point has been denied permission to include a restaurant and additional homes in the development after more than 30 neighboring residents complained.
Waterfront restaurant to close
The Breezes by the Bay restaurant overlooking George Town harbor will close next month. The restaurant, in a prime location on the waterfront, was a favorite spot for spectators during the Pirates Week and Batabano festivals.
PAWS for a cause
Event raises funds for PAWS.
Kerri Kanuga's epic triumph
Exuberant but exhausted, a triumphant Kerri Kanuga crossed a makeshift finish line in Barkers, following her ultra-endurance run of 106 miles – the equivalent of four back-to-back marathons – and a 6-mile swim.
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.
Michael's Genuine wins favorite restaurant award
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink won the people's choice award as Cayman’s Favorite Restaurant for the third year in a row at the 2015 Taste of Cayman Food & Wine Festival.
Thousands gather for a 'Taste of Cayman'
Thousands turned out for the 2015 Taste of Cayman Food & Wine Festival on Saturday.
Paddle boarders set for waves of delight in new series
Paddle boarding is growing in popularity thanks to events like last week’s Appleton Rum Run, held over two days.
Cayman rum on shelves in Canada
A local distillery is supplying Cayman rum to thirsty Canadians in their home country.
Larner's kids closed the gap again
The Cross Island Relay had a record turn out with 99 six-member teams entered and the overall standard was raised again as a new generation of youngsters impressed again under coach Derek Larner’s guidance.
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.
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."
Rum Run was choppy but fun
Paddle boarding’s 2015 Appleton Rum Run was hosted locally over the weekend and participants had a wonderful two days of competition.
Young chef shines in Cookout cook-off
Local chef Desly Missick is heading to London to work alongside MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Adam Handling after winning a competitive cook-off.
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.
Rum Run returns
Paddle boarders are gearing up for the third annual Rum Run Stand Up Paddle Board Challenge weekend.
Cayman a low-key hot spot for celebs
While some Caribbean islands attempt to parlay celebrity vacations into tabloid column inches as a form of free destination advertising, the Cayman Islands continues to take a more low-key approach.
Top chefs headline Cayman Cookout
The gourmet culinary festival Cayman Cookout makes its retun to Cayman this month
Remembering Capt. Marvin, 1916-2014
Services will be held Saturday for Capt. Charles Marvin Ebanks, who died last month at age 98.
A traditional Christmas spread
Christmas beef and spiced sorrel are the stars of a traditional Caymanian festive feast.
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.
Christmas cake: A traditional holiday treat
Ben Kallenbach, executive pastry chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, shares his recipe for a traditional Christmas cake.
Christmas meals: All of the trimmings, none of the work
Christmas feasts to go from many of Cayman's best restaurants leave more time to spend with family during the Christmas season
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.
Longer nightclub hours nixed
A local club's bid to stay open until 4 a.m. every night is rejected by the Liquor Licensing Board.
Icoa charts new territory with dinner menu
Icoa restaurant has recently transformed itself into an evening haunt for tourists and residents, alike.
Online poll: Many drink alcohol at least three times a week
More respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll drink alcohol at least three days a week than those who don’t drink it at all.
Prisoners tackle beach debris
Between 10 and 18 prisoners are working every day to clean up beaches along the north coast.
Professional tips for the perfect feast
Chef Frederic Morineau, executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, shares some tips to help holiday meal preparation go smoothly.
Navigate the world of wines – in school
Cayman's first wine school, "Wine School 3," is now open offering a suite of classes designed for everyone.
‘Shades of Red’ helps to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS
Rotaract Blue Cayman Islands is gearing up for their seventh annual wine tasting event, “Shades of Red.” Wines on offer have been personally selected by the Governor, Her Excellency, Mrs. Helen Kilpatrick, who will also be in attendance.
Gall is upbeat for CAC Games
The inaugural Halloween Women’s 7s tournament was a resounding success for Cayman, but the fact that star player Shenel Gall limped off after only 30 seconds of the first game was a blow.
Two arrested in connection with Tortuga robbery
Two men were arrested Thursday night in connection with the robbery of a cash courier for Tortuga Rum Co. at the company’s North Sound Way car park
Men with machetes rob Tortuga Rum Co. employee
Two men armed with machetes threatened an employee of Tortuga Rum Company on North Sound Way Thursday evening
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.
Survivor gives back with vintage sale fundraiser
Wizard wands, neon signs, and rum barrels are some of the items being sold next week to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Armed robberies plague popular tourist venues
Concerns rise among tourists, residents and the business community as armed holdups and burglaries increase.
‘Ram raid’ burglar jailed for three years
A man who stole alcohol after driving a car into the rear door of a liquor store was sentenced to five years in prison for that burglary and two others.
Cheers to Cayman Cocktail Week!
The 2nd Cayman Cocktail Week kicks off on Oct. 24 with a full slate of events, happy hours and tastings.
Airport retail stores must bid for space
Cayman's current airport vendors are told they'll have to fight for their space in the new terminal.
Man pulled from water dies
A Caymanian man died Sunday night at the Cayman Islands Hospital after an incident ensued in the water at Rum Point in North Side earlier that evening.
Travel critic lists CAL among his 8 top airlines
Travel critic Richard Bangs lists Cayman Airways among his top eight airlines.
More celebrity ‘imposters’ at Tortuga
Tortuga Rum Company’s business owner Robert Hamaty has turned the indignity of being fooled by a Jack Nicholson impersonator last week into a marketing and promotional tool in the form of an amusing video.
Feed our Future’s Island Roast returns
Feed our Future, the local charity that supplies free lunches to school children who can’t afford them, will hold its annual Island Roast on Coral Beach on Saturday Oct. 18.
Beating in Kaibo caps 31-arrest weekend for police
An assault at a popular beach hangout caps a busy weekend for the RCIPS.
Nicholson impersonator fools Compass, Tortuga
It was a fairly convincing impostor, not American actor Jack Nicholson, who visited Cayman last week, the Cayman Compass learned Friday.
CML regain Sunset Sixes
Sunset Sixes took place on Sunday in sun drenched conditions at the Camana Bay International School for the seventh time and local recruitment firm CML regained the trophy they last won in 2010.
GT man admits burglaries for liquor
A man appeared in Summary Court on Friday morning and pleaded guilty to a burglary that had occurred less than 48 hours earlier.
New Japanese sakés on their way
This fall, Jacques Scott will start selling five different new sakés from the producer Hakutsuru, making a range of Japanese sakés available retail for the first time in the Cayman Islands.
Chamber gives provisional support to minimum wage
Cayman's largest business advocacy group backs the concept of a minimum wage, given proper government safeguards and reviews.
Credit card records revealed
Hundreds of pages of statements relating to charges made by government officials on goverment-issued credit cards have been released through an open records request.
Customs changes get mixed reception
Businesses react with mixed emotions to reduction in the number of customs importation codes.
Students try on tourism hat
Five young Caymanian students got a sneak peek into a career in tourism industry this month during the Caymanian Land and Sea Cooperative’s first internship program.
Booze burglars sought on Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac police search for some booze-stealing burglars after an early morning bar break-in.
NS Summer Arts Camp brings smiles
North Side Summer Arts Camp
All hail the pomegranate
The beautiful pomegranate has graced the pages of history and the traditions of ancient cultures for thousands of years.
Newest wedding trends in Cayman
Although we are nearing the peak of Cayman’s wedding season, many anxious brides are already well under way to planning their upcoming weddings.
New tourism director on board
Ensuring the Cayman Islands has the infrastructure and the services to cope as tourism numbers increase will be a key priority over the coming years, says new Director of Tourism Rosa Harris.
