Topic: Savannah
Three arrested after Tortuga Rum Company store robbed
Three people have been arrested after a Tortuga Fine Wine & Spirits liquor store was robbed by two men brandishing knives.
Police search for driver who crashed near a school and fled
Police are searching for the driver of a car that struck a pole at a pedestrian crossing then hit a fence and trees at a primary school
Bank ATM ‘ram raid’ could be island’s first
A bid to smash into a bank automated teller machine using a backhoe could be a first in Cayman's annals of crime.
Two road deaths in less than 3 hours in separate crashes
A motorcyclist and a driver have died in separate incidents in the space of a few hours on Sunday night and Monday morning.
Key takeaways from Savannah candidates’ forum
Incumbent MP Heather Bodden went head-to-head with veteran broadcaster Donna Bush on Tuesday night, as both candidates made their pitch to constituents for the Savannah seat.
Men accused of burglary cleared of all charges
Two men walked free from court on Wednesday after a Grand Court jury cleared them of a string of burglary charges.
After armed robbery, defiant owner vows ‘business as usual’
The owner of a restaurant hit by three masked robbers armed with a handgun and machetes on Monday vowed he would not be deterred by the robbery, which netted more than $4,000.
Woman raped at gunpoint
A woman has reported to police that she was raped after accepting a ride from three men in a car, one of whom was armed, as she was waiting at a bus stop in Savannah Monday morning, the RCIPS said in a statement.
Newlands, Savannah: Voters flag traffic, education as top issues
With electorates just short of 1,500 voters apiece, Newlands and Savannah rank among the larger constituencies in the Cayman Islands and both are being...
Savannah Post Office to reopen this week
Savannah Post Office will reopen this week, to serve residents in the eastern districts.
A radio greeting to Cayman from sea
At age 17, Andrew Eden of Savannah joined his first crude oil tanker, the Dea Maris, with National Bulk Carriers in 1966. Eden started as a messman, earning US$132 a month, but he quickly worked his way up the ladder. Taking advantage of correspondence courses, he ascended to the status of chief engineer by the age of 25.
Community pays respects as McLean lies in state
Visitors murmured in small pockets, an honour guard snapped through its ceremonial routine and well-known Cayman faces mingled with others paying their respects as former politician John McLean lay in state on Monday in the foyer of Legislative Assembly building.
Governor Long laid to rest
Amid the spectacle of a guard of honour, top government dignitaries and a crowd of about 200 people, Athelstan Charles Ethelwulf Long, Cayman’s first governor, was given a final tribute on Wednesday at the Cayman Islands Baptist Church in Savannah.
Collision in Savannah slows traffic
A two-vehicle collision near Savannah Primary School left a Ford F-150 truck on its side and slowed rush-hour traffic Wednesday evening.
Emergency personnel were at...
Cayman Riding School take second in international dressage contest
For the past 12 months, riders from Cayman Riding School in Savannah have been competing in an international “online” dressage competition run by U.K.-based company Dressage Anywhere.
Early Halloween for show jumpers
Halloween arrived early this year in Savannah, when almost 40 riders dressed in spooky costumes participated in the Cayman Riding School’s first show jumping event of the season.
Police investigate rape reported in Savannah
Police are investigating a rape that allegedly happened on Monday, May 28, in the Savannah area.
Update: Pedestrian dies after Savannah collision
A pedestrian struck by a car Monday in Savannah was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, police said.
Two arrested for Savannah burglary
A 27-year-old woman, of Bodden Town, and a 30-year-old man, of George Town, were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of burglary.
Reagan’s Honey takes guests off the beaten track
Away from the resorts of Seven Mile Beach and the rapid development of George Town, there is a corner of Grand Cayman that remains wild.
Man fined $5,000 for ganja possession
A man who admitted possession of 9.2 pounds of ganja was fined $5,000 last week and given a suspended sentence supervision order so he can get counseling for his drug use.
Two arrested in assault at shopping center parking lot
A melee that Royal Cayman Islands Police said stemmed from a domestic dispute ended in two arrests Friday afternoon at the Countryside Shopping Village in Savannah.
CUC explains power outage
Equipment failure during scheduled maintenance and upgrade work on a transmission loop led to power outages in a number of districts on Grand Cayman Friday, the Caribbean Utilities Company said.
Hammer attack defendant appears in court
A man accused of striking another man with a hammer at a Savannah shopping center on Friday appeared in Summary Court on Tuesday.
Kids receive free backpacks for upcoming school year
More than 50 children in the Savannah/Newlands community are ready for the new school year, which begins for all students on Sept. 4. The Bodden Town Progressives’ Back to School Community provided students ages 5-10 with new backpacks with school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis.
Minister: ‘We can only build so many roads’
With two major highway expansions in process, Transport Minister Joey Hew said government is doing all it can to ease traffic congestion in Grand Cayman.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Savannah
A 24-year-old Caymanian man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in relation to a serious assault at a premises on Seaside Way, Savannah, on May 27.
Officers attacked in major drug bust
Separate drugs raids in Savannah and Prospect Monday netted what is believed to be hundreds of pounds of ganja and four criminal suspects, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service reported.
Election candidates split over immigration restructure
Three candidates in Wednesday’s general election took deeply divided positions on immigration reform, with some favoring a work permit moratorium and others seeking to take the granting of work permits away from the Immigration Department entirely.
Bodden, Heather
Heather Bodden is a Progessives candidate for Savannah.
Eden, Anthony
Anthony Eden is an independent candidate for Savannah.
McTaggart, Kent
Kent McTaggart is an independent candidate for Savannah.
Illegal landers jailed for robbery
Two men who held up a store in Savannah after arriving in the Cayman Islands illegally from Jamaica have been jailed for four years.
Boat stolen in Savannah
A boat owner returned to Cayman Tuesday to find his 26-foot outboard boat stolen from the dock at Sunrise Landing in Savannah.
Robbers arrived in Cayman by boat, court hears
Two men who pleaded guilty to the Aug. 12 robbery of a Savannah store came to Cayman on a boat that was not supposed to land, Dame Linda Dobbs, acting judge of the Grand Court, heard on Wednesday.
New stove a welcome donation for preschool
RiteStart Day-Care and Preschool in Savannah recently received a welcome donation from a local business.
Savannah man charged with firearm offense
A Savannah resident appeared in Summary Court on Monday afternoon charged with possession of a revolver and ammunition without a firearms license.
Bahamian national held for illegal landing
A Bahamian national charged with illegal landing has been remanded in custody so that local authorities can check the story put forward on his behalf on Monday afternoon in Summary Court.
Senior immigration officer accused of harboring illegal immigrant
A senior Cayman Islands immigration officer, accused of harboring an illegal immigrant, was among five people arrested during a police raid Thursday morning in Savannah.
Quick arrests in recent violent attacks
Royal Cayman Islands Police have made quick arrests in a string of violent incidents that occurred around Grand Cayman since the start of August.
Armed robbers hit Savannah store
Two men, one armed with a handgun, robbed a store in Savannah Friday night, police reported.
Grammy winning gospel artist to perform at Pedro
Pedro Castle will be hosting its first gospel concert this weekend when 2010 Grammy Award winner and popular Christian artist Jason Crabb takes to the stage on Sunday, July 31.
Children have power blast at Launch Pad preschool
Launch Pad Enrichment Centre in Savannah is giving children a power blast over the summer holidays, by featuring their favorite superheroes.
Savannah dancers bring home medals
Savannah Primary School student dancers came home with three gold and one silver medal for their performances at the 2016 National Children’s Festival of the Arts dance competition on April 22.
Savannah smile concert delights audience
After the closing arguments have been made, Jesse Matthews, minister of environment is ordered to spend three months at the Cayman Islands Hospital to get a smile checkup with “smilologist” Lenari Seymour.
UPDATED: Cyclist killed in hit and run
Two traffic accidents in the Savannah area Saturday morning are causing major traffic tailbacks.
Savannah school crossing sign flattened
A lighted pedestrian crossing sign in front of Savannah Primary School has been knocked down, less than a month after it was installed.
Diminutive schoolhouse a quaint Savannah landmark
First opening its doors to students in September 1940, the Savannah Schoolhouse stands as a reminder of Cayman’s educational history.
DUI arrest in fatal motorcycle crash
Police arrested a North Side resident in connection with a deadly SUV-motorcycle collision that occurred in Savannah Sunday night.
The 53-year-old man was taken into...
NRA worker killed in motorcycle wreck
A man who spent the better part of the last decade working at the Cayman Islands National Roads Authority died Sunday night in a car-motorcycle collision.
Horsing around makes for memorable fire safety talk
A recent visit by the Cayman Islands Fire Services to the Cayman Riding School on Hirst Road in Savannah was a hit with young riders and firemen alike.
Three given jail sentences for firearm offense
Two men were jailed Tuesday for 10 years each and a woman was jailed for two years for possessing an unlicensed firearm.
Celebrating coconuts at Pedro Castle
Pedro Castle will be going nuts for coconuts on Feb. 20. The Savannah historic site will be the setting for Coco Fest, a coconut festival happening in partnership with Tamer Soliman and Rob Tyler, the team behind the documentary “Bright Spot,” which examines the traditional role of coconuts in Cayman.
District civil servant gets kudos from government
Savanah’s Evelyn McTaggart was given the Deputy Governor’s Award for her outstanding service in November 2015.
A home for art in stunning surroundings
The grounds of Savannah’s Pedro Castle, situated on a stunning outcrop overlooking the turquoise Caribbean, are known for their historic importance to the Cayman Islands. Having served as a private home, courthouse and jail in its time, Pedro Castle itself is the site of an 1831 meeting where the Islands’ first elected parliament had its origins.
CIEF National Jumping Series kicks off
These young equestrians were among the many competitors taking part in the first of four events in the Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation National Jumping...
