Topic: rum
Family friendly fitness activities
Cayman's climate makes it easy to incorporate activity into family time, which will improve the family's health and children's concentration and problem solving skills.
Summer camp roundup
There are a wide range of camps to keep youngsters entertained over the long summer holidays.
Paddlers plunged into events
England captain Alastair Cook says his team can use their performance in the first Test against Sri Lanka as a springboard for an exciting new era.
The hosts took six wickets after tea in a thrilling final session but were denied a victory by Sri Lanka's final pair, who batted out five balls to salvage a draw at Lord's.
Power costs increase for businesses
An increase in electricity costs for businesses could wipe out the benefit of fuel duty cuts announced last week in the government’s budget, business owners have warned.
Time to end Cayman-style prohibition
Minister Wayne Panton is absolutely correct when he says the moratorium on liquor licenses created a "black market" for the selling and renting of the government permits.
Smuggling ‘huge’ in Cayman
The local business community reveals the depth of Cayman's cigarette smuggling problems following the bust of two airline employees.
Dart plans to open distillery
Dart has submitted an application to change the use of a George Town warehouse to a distillery.
Writer: Ms. McField deserves credit
Writer says Compass didn't give due recognition to Meals on Wheels organizer.
Ambulance brings burglary suspect to court
A man charged with three burglaries was brought to court by ambulance on Friday.
Ganja and rum found at prison
Prison officers at Northward found 4 pounds of ganja and six bottles of rum.
Test your mixology ‘app’titude
If your cocktail knowledge up until now has only extended to mixing a mean rum and coke, the Mixologist app will certainly broaden your horizons.
Bankrupt Ebanks jailed for two years, three months
Bankrupt, half-a-million dollars in debt and facing foreclosure on his home, former political hopeful Joey Ebanks has fallen a long way.
Rum Run challenges surfers with new events
After the success of January’s Rum Run Challenge Weekend, paddle boarding continues with more events.
Sun, sand, and kite flying
Families can pack their kites and head out to Cayman Kai on Easter Monday for the Kitefest.
Caymanian roasted snapper an Easter treat on the table
Delicious fresh roasted snapper is a traditional Caymanian dish at Easter.
The Cayman Easter camping tradition
Camping on the beach at Easter is a Cayman tradition, but it's just not the same as it used to be.
Double gold award for Cayman rum
Cayman’s signature Seven Fathom’s Rum won a “double gold medal” – the highest accolade on offer - at a tasting competition in Las Vegas.
Royal Ascot rides up again to help fund Olympians
At the Races, Royal Ascot Style, makes a welcome return next month.
It is one of the Cayman Islands Olympic Fundraising premier events, held during each four-year period and it promises to again be an amazingly fun-filled even
Williams spiked plenty of interest
Noel Williams has just become the former president of the Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation after 10 years at the helm and leaves the sport in a far healthier state than he found it.
Tortuga Rum Cakes feature on HSN
Cayman’s famous Tortuga Rum Cakes are being featured on the Home Shopping Network’s television channel this week.
New reality series films in Cayman
A docu-style series, produced by Sean Rankine, whose family hails from the eastern end of Cayman, wraps up filming in the Cayman Islands.
Calls for 'culling team' to fight lionfish threat
A government funded team of lionfish cullers could be required to fight the threat posed by the invasive predators to Cayman’s dive and fishing industries.
Rum competition serves up winning concoctions
Rum competition serves up winning cocktails.
Road work approved for Rum Point Drive
Road work has been approved for the worst part of Rum Point Drive
Barcadere Classic will offer plenty of large catches
Local competitive angling is officially getting its 2014 season going.
Keeping Cayman's coffee flowing
Paradise Coffee is ensuring coffee lovers enjoy only the freshest brew
Taste of Cayman: Winners announced
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink gets top award at Taste of Cayman for second year in a row.
Rum Run paddlers brave waves
Paddle boarders braved the windiest weekend of the year so far to work on their technique and then to pit their skills against each other and the elements.
Report: Turtle Farm ‘unlikely’ to break even
The prospect of the Cayman Turtle Farm breaking even without cutting jobs and scaling back operations have been dismissed as "unlikely" in a report on the economics of the cash-strapped tourist venue.
Business in brief
RBC Wealth Management, part of Royal Bank of Canada, has announced the appointment of Alison Parker as a trust director based in Grand Cayman.
Cayman Cookout was a feast of a festival
The Cayman Cookout 2014 managed to defy the weather, offering a number of events, including the Bon Vivant Champagne Brunch Cook-Off.
Rum Run will take paddle boarders across North Sound
Strength, balance, endurance and tenacity are all required for the most taxing of the paddle board disciplines, known as the “downwinder” and this weekend’s 2014 Rum Run is going to provide a significant challenge for all the participants.
Cookout kicks off
The annual Cayman Cookout culinary event launches with tonight's Wine Fair and Auction at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Cayman Cookout A feast of culinary delights awaits
Cayman's annual culinary festival, Cayman Cookout, kicks-off this week, offering a delicious feast of events
Mortgage defaults remain high
Demand notices published by banks in the Cayman Islands Gazettes show that more people are finding it harder to make their mortgage payments.
Bail refused on burglary charge
Two young men were refused bail after beinfg charged with a residential burglary and damage to property.
Right vacation, wrong time
Can we really blame a Maryland health official for taking a Cayman vacation instead of overseeing the difficult ObamaCare rollout?
Burglar caught in 91 minutes
Presley Charles Whittaker, 21, was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to a residential burglary in which stolen items included a bottle of liquor from a monastery in Rome.
Home-grown seasonal treats
Local farmer shares traditional Christmas recipes.
Plaza plan for Frank Sound
Plans have been submitted for a small five-unit retail park off Frank Sound Road – the first sign of progress on a proposed $300 million development for the eastern districts.
Postal Service: The need for speed
Amazon.com has given us a glimpse of the future of package delivery. The Cayman Islands Postal Service reminds us of the past.
Pirate pulled out a Hell of a run
The Pirates Week Jerry Harper 10K Run is a challenging one but typically attracts more than 150 runners locally and internationally.
East End pupils feel grand now
One of Cayman’s newest sporting events has given back to a school in the area where it was staged and put a smile on the faces of the principal and pupils.
Wednesday warriors not scared of running out of puff
The Wednesday Night Running Club organizers Tony Watts and Justine Plenkiewicz are keeping members busy despite the fact that this is already the busiest time of the year for weekend road warriors.
The legacy of Capt. Hurlston
Captain Paul Hurlston's career as a seaman is being told as part of a new exhibition at the National Museum
Two concerts to aid typhoon relief effort
Two very different concerts – one featuring rock bands and a live screening of the Manny Pacquiao boxing fight, the other a religious talent expo – will be held on Saturday to raise money for relief efforts in the Philippines.
Online poll: Pirates Week fireworks top poll, but criticism abounds
Everyone loves Pirates Week fireworks, and very few want to have much to do with the rest of the event – except for district Heritage Days.
Poker Run deals fun for Hospice
The Pieces of Eight Poker Run jetted off to a great start for Cayman Hospice Care.
Holiday happenings
Holiday season ushers in a whirlwind of events.
15 liquor stores get later hours
A total of 15 liquor stores, most of them in George Town and the Seven Mile Beach area, have been granted permission for extended hours, according to the chairman of the Liquor Licensing Board
Poker Run bets on hospice support
The first annual “Pieces of Eight Poker Run” will take place on Grand Cayman’s North Sound next Sunday, Nov. 17.
Yo, ho, ho and a bottle of rum, the swashbucklers be near!
Just in case you didn't know, Pirates Week is upon us, so don your boots and tricorn hat and prepare to be invaded.
Super-fit comeback after cancer
It’s the busiest time of the year for weekend warriors with the Cayman triathlon on Sunday and the local marathon exactly a month later but for one super athlete he is grateful just to be alive and putting himself through all the pain.
North Sound drowning was misadventure
A Coroner's Jury determined that Marco Peter Oliver Rankine, 20, died by misadventure.
Vessel hits reef, owner missing
Update: The missing fisherman who is now the subject of a police marine search was identified Tuesday as 63-year-old Mark Clarke of George Town.
Enjoy ‘island time’ at casual seaside eatery
Eagle Ray’s Dive Bar and Grill at Compass Point Dive Resort in East End serves up stunning seaside views along with the food.
Meals on Wheels saved from closure
Kind-hearted Caymanians stepped up to the plate with more than $60,000 of donations to save cash starved Meals on Wheels.
Queen of Breakers: A salute to her 94th
A remarkable woman, Nell Conner, known affectionately as the Queen of Breakers, turns 94.
Breast cancer run will attract crowd
One of the largest run/walks in the Cayman Islands takes place this weekend and is guaranteed to be well supported again because it is to raise funds for breast cancer.
Sunset Sixes raised cash again
The annual Sunset Sixes returned for its sixth year as Cayman football prepared for another league season.
Records shed more light on liquor licenses
A member of Grand Cayman's liquor board is also one of its biggest licensees.
Brac student chosen new tourism ambassador
Cayman Brac’s Anitha Velusamy is Cayman's new teenage Tourism Ambassador.
Go to Jamaica, mon, and feel all right
The wonders and beauty of Jamaica are just a short flight away, so start planning your next weekend trip.
Liquor stores get OK for later hours
Liquor store owners say they're now able to stay open until 10 p.m.
Weekend of rum, riddims and belly laughs
Rum tastings, live music and theatrical comedy are in store next weekend courtesy of Pirates Week organisers.
Ganja discovered at Northward prison
Prison officers have made three separate discoveries and seizures of contraband at Northward prison this week.
Eco-tourism could help protect local nesting turtle population
Tourism could either be the saving grace or the downfall of the Cayman Islands’ nesting turtle populations, researchers believe.
Editorial for September 16: Last call for Liquor Board?
For more than a decade, Mitchell Welds has been chairman of the Liquor Licensing Board of Grand Cayman and, for an equal length of time, practitioners in the spirits trade – be they bar owners, package store proprietors or distributors – have been grumbling about conflicts of interest.
Liquor leaders unaware of review committee
Government's announcement that it was already reviewing liquor licensing caught industry leaders by surprise.
Conflicts of interest blow up Liquor Board meeting
Conflicts of interest derail a Liquor Licensing Board meeting as majority of board members withdraw, now a "review" of the board is publicly announced.
Morritt's on a roll with construction
David Morritt wants everyone to know: “Morritt’s cannot build fast enough.”
Crash, weather knock out power
Lightning strikes and a car accident caused more than 10,000 customers to lose power in Grand Cayman this weekend.
