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Cayman dances, cheers and shows up big to give cancer the boot

Cayman residents channeled their inner cowboy and cowgirl to support the Cayman Islands Cancer Society at the 'Give Cancer the Boot' event at Sandbar on 1 May.

Holi Bash at Sandbar offered more than just a festival of colours

The Bollywood Holi Bash at Sandbar on 8 March was more than just a festival of colours; it was a metaphor for Cayman's welcoming diversity.
Rum cocktails accompany the view.

Rum festival serves cocktails, music and rum-themed food

The first Cayman Islands rum festival took place at Sandbar in George Town with rums from across the Caribbean.
George Town Fish Fry poster

Cayman food and cultural event puts the sizzle into fish fry

With turtle stew, conch chowder and cassava cake, plus live music from a local band, the monthly George Town Fish Fry at the Sandbar...

CITA boss: Stingray mishandling ‘unacceptable’

A social media video showing a stingray being taken out of the water and placed on top of a couple has prompted an investigation by the Department of Environment.

Protoje, Absolute Queen rock George Town

Headlining acts Protoje and Absolute Queen proved to be a huge success, along with the Live Street Food Festival, over two days of festivities in George Town.

Cabinet waives licence fees for stingray sites

Cabinet has temporarily waived licence fees for watersports operators with expired Wildlife Interaction Zone permits who apply for new licences before 31 July 2022.

Get in gear for the Cayman Auto Show

There is almost nothing finer than a public holiday weekend... unless it also includes an auto show. You don’t have to be a gearhead or...

DoE: Sharks unlikely to leave Sandbar, offer ‘unique’ experience

Department of Environment deputy Director Tim Austin says sharks are likely to continue to be seen at Stingray City and Sandbar which he says adds to the unique experience at the local Wildlife Interaction Zones.

Blues Brothers revival coming to Sandbar

Who isn't familiar with those rambunctious siblings, Jake and Elwood, otherwise known as the Blues Brothers? John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd really started something when...

All boats allowed back at Rum Point, Stingray City, Sandbar

Under the latest COVID-19 control regulations, certain restrictions, including a ban on privately-owned boats at Rum Point, Stingray City, the Sandbar and Starfish Point, are being lifted from 1 Aug.
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Sandbar opening unfair to private boat owners

I am struggling to understand the government’s approach to opening the Sandbar to charter boats but not to privately owned boats. I have fully supported...

Stingray City, Sandbar unlocked for tour operators

Commercial vessels with wildlife interaction zone (WIZ) licences for Stingray City and the Sandbar can now access the popular sites under specified conditions, according to new regulations released Friday evening.

Too many boats going to Stingray City

My family of five has booked its 11th trip to Grand Cayman this June. I often thought of taking the children back out to...

Injured stingray treated at sandbar

A female stingray called Chae has been treated for injuries at the Stingray City Sandbar. After tour operators reported that the southern stingray was underweight...

Record stingray count at sandbar

A record 115 stingrays were counted in the biannual population survey at the Sandbar.

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