Topic: Sister Islands
Four local swimming clubs unite for National Development Camp in Cayman Brac
Four local swimming clubs unite for a two-day National Development Camp hosted at the 25-metre swimming pool in Cayman Brac.
Police pledge Sister Islands blitz on crime
Police have vowed to continue a crackdown on crime in the Sister Islands after a 'day of action' on Cayman Brac netted drugs and cash.
Summer sports camps wrap up on Cayman Brac
The Sister Islands Sports Camps, held on Cayman Brac, offered youth a chance to remain active during the summer while honing their athletic skills and potentially discovering new passions.
Visit the Sisters
If you haven’t been to the Sister Islands lately, it’s time to get reacquainted with the family. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are perfect for a summertime getaway, both just a quick flight from Grand Cayman via Cayman Airways.
Compass Media’s Mark Lee awarded for bringing radio to Sister Islands
Compass Media's radio operations manager and host of Z99's Morning Show Mark Lee is to receive a prestigious award in recognition of his ground-breaking work bringing the Compass network of radio stations to the Sister Islands.
Sports camps bring summer fun to Cayman Brac
Summer fun has begun with various sports camps scheduled to run throughout July and into August on Cayman Brac.
Cayman’s future development rests on fragile foundations
The Compass takes a look at some of the most pressing issues a development plan - and a co-ordinated package of policies to support it - could help resolve.
Planning tribunal quashes approval of Little Cayman subdivision
The Planning Appeals Tribunal has quashed a Sister Islands planning board approval of a 47-lot subdivision on Little Cayman.
Candidate calls for mobile voting for Sister Islands electors in Grand Cayman
A Sister Islands political candidate is calling for the Elections Office to provide mobile voting for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman voters living and working on Grand Cayman, so they don't have to travel home to vote.
Energy bills to rise in the New Year for Sister Islands
Island Energy customers on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman will see a jump in bills in the New Year as the utility company increases its base rate by 5.6%.
Nearly 4 million pounds of scrap metal waste in Sister Islands landfills
Growing piles of scrap metal and old vehicles on the Sister Islands have hit a combined total of weight of 1,980 tonnes, or almost 4.4 million pounds, increasing potential fire risks at both the Cayman Brac and Little Cayman landfills.
Brackers call for priority in PlanCayman area plans
Residents of Cayman Brac are calling for their island, and Little Cayman, to be given priority when the government approves area plans that will determine what development can or cannot be carried out in specific locations.
Dying breed: Sister Islands rock iguanas hit with multiple deaths
The death of pregnant Rock Iguana on Little Cayman late last week has once again raised fears for the survival of the already fledging population of the endangered species on the Sister Islands.
Survey seeks Sister Islands input on invasive species
The National Trust has launched two anonymous surveys to get input from the Sister Islands community on invasive species control methods on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Premier assesses Sister Islands storm damage
Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly said the Sister Islands saw significant damage from this week’s storm, but roads are clear and work continues.
Sister Islands Cook Off makes delicious return
After a brief hiatus the Sister Islands Cook Off returned this month much to the delight of food enthusiasts on Cayman Brac.
Cayman Airways begins search for new plane to serve Sister Islands
Cayman Airways has commenced its search for a new Twin Otter aircraft to service the domestic air bridge.
Sister Islands Bulk Waste Ends
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) collected approximately 100 tons of bulk waste following the completion of its annual collection schedule in the Sister Islands.
Third prop plane planned for Sister Islands, cruise on the horizon
A third Twin Otter plane will be purchased to help provide airlift into Little Cayman while tourism chiefs hope a new port project can help attract cruise lines to Cayman Brac.
Defunct water-sports business markets boat for inter-island ferry
The owner of a Cayman water-sports business that closed during the pandemic is proposing his boat for an inter-island ferry service to combat airlift challenges in Little Cayman.
Dart targets green transition for Sister Islands energy
Dart finalised the takeover of the power supply on the Sister Islands and targeted a transition to renewables over the long term.
Landfill deal left out Sister Islands
A partnership between government and the Dart organisation to transform Cayman’s approach to waste management remains the likeliest solution to the islands’ growing landfill challenges.
DoE urges Easter travellers to help protect Sister Islands from coral disease
With the Easter holidays around the corner, many divers, snorkellers and boaters will be heading to the Cayman Brac and Little Cayman for a break, prompting the Department of Environment to advise travellers to help prevent the deadly Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease from spreading to the Sister Islands.
National Heroes Day Awards honour Sister Islands recipients
Cayman Brac celebrated the Sister Islands’ National Heroes Day awards at the Aston Rutty Centre on Saturday, 19 March.
New Area Commander Appointed for the Sister Islands
The RCIPS Senior Command Team recognised the need for a strong and experienced officer at the helm for the Sister Islands and so, after great consideration RCIPS Chief Inspector, Malcolm Kay was selected as the new Area Commander for the Sister Islands, based in Cayman Brac.
New peak of COVID cases in Sister Islands
The more contagious Omicron variant of the coronavirus has led to a new high of active COVID-19 cases in the Sister Islands.
Little Cayman COVID-positive resident travelled to all three islands
A Little Cayman resident, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday in Grand Cayman, travelled from Little Cayman to Cayman Brac and then on to Grand Cayman before receiving test results that day, Public Health said Monday.
Restrictions on the way for Sister Islands
Security measures are being planned for the Sister Islands to protect the vulnerable residents there, Premier Wayne Panton said on Tuesday, as cases of COVID-19 community transmission on Grand Cayman neared double digits.
Tropical Depression Grace shifts south, severe weather bulletin to be issued
The National Weather Service is expected to issue severe weather bulletin today as the forecast track for Tropical Depression Grace shifted south bringing the system closer to the Sister Islands.
Surge in property sales on the Sister Islands
Significant interest from staycationers is fuelling a property investment boom on the Sister Islands and sparking concern over potential development.
Speeding cars impact rock iguana population
The already dwindling population of the Sister Islands Rock Iguana has taken a serious hit with the recent deaths of two adult reptiles, one of which was full of eggs.
New police area commander for Sister Islands
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has appointed Inspector Ian Yearwood as the new area commander for the Sister Islands. He succeeds Acting Inspector Kevin Bogle in the role.
COVID-test requirement removed for Sister Islands visits
People visiting the Sister Islands are no longer required to undergo a COVID-19 test prior to their trip.
COVID testing, travel arrangements to Sister Islands outlined
The Health Services Authority has outlined how people who wish to visit Cayman Brac or Little Cayman can arrange COVID-19 tests before travelling.
National Gallery brings art to Sister Islands
Artwork from two National Gallery exhibitions are now on display in Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Tales of the quake: Sister Islands shaken
Sister Islands residents share their stories of Tuesday's earthquake.
Letter: Euthanise Sister Islands’ feral cats
As a former long-time cat owner (Elvis, Butthead, Ripley, Scooter, Skittles and Mako, all unwanted by their owners or strays taken in), a trip to the Little Cayman garbage dump to witness the pitiful state of the warren there breaks my heart.
Prince tours Sister Islands, meets with locals
Large crowds do not often assemble on Cayman Brac, but hundreds gathered Thursday on the island’s Bluff to see Prince Charles cut the ribbon on the new 25-metre swimming pool – his first task upon arrival in the Sister Islands.
Poisons regulation to close cat cull loophole
New regulations allowing officials to sanction the poisoning of animals in certain circumstances could pave the way for the resumption of a planned cull of feral cats said to pose a threat to rare seabirds on the Sister Islands.
Letter: Government is right to cull Sister Islands’ feral cats
All the feral cats I find on my property, I will give them to the government.
Weekend Mail Call: ‘Catfight’ on the Sister Islands
The Compass editorial “Catfight on the sister Islands” had readers talking this week, as animal advocates took to the courts to halt government’s plan to cull booming feral cat populations.
Cat fight
Today's editorial cartoon
Feral cats
Today's editorial cartoon
Research vessel Alucia calls in on Sister Islands
A 184-foot-long research and exploration vessel, complete with submersibles capable of reaching depths of more than half a mile, called in to the Sister Islands this week.
Police warn of Sister Islands phone scam
Police are warning of a scam involving the addition of phone credit to Jamaican telephone numbers.
O’Connor-Connolly, Juliana
Juliana O'Connor-Connolly is a Progressives candidate for Cayman Brac East.
McCoy-Moore, Maxine
Maxine McCoy-Moore is an independent candidate for Cayman Brac West & Little Cayman.
Police veteran takes over command of Sister Islands
Longtime police veteran Andre Tahal has taken over as area commander of the Sister Islands.Inspector Tahal has served on the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service for 20 years.
Dixon, Rudolph
Rudolph Dixon is an independent candidate for Cayman Brac East.
Kirkconnell, Moses
Moses Kirkconnell is a Progressives candidate for Cayman Brac West & Little Cayman.
Cubans rescued after running aground on Little Cayman reef
A group of Cuban migrants ran aground on a reef off the eastern end of Little Cayman on Tuesday. According to police in the Sister Islands, the group was able to get the attention of a resident near Point of Sand, and several people in the area took boats out to rescue the 22 migrants off the reef Tuesday evening.
50 years ago: Bread shortage spurs cooperative action
“There’s beauty in bread!/ There’s the song of the rain/ that watered the grain,/ And the song of brown earth/ that brought it to birth./ And a song of sun too,/ as golden it grew." These lines, read years ago in an old magazine found in my grandmother’s home, came back to mind as I delved into the reason why there was an islandwide shortage of flour and a close down of the Pioneer Bakery for four days, 18th to 22nd.
Coming up in Sister Islands: Solid waste open houses
With the recent release of a new report on waste solutions for the Cayman Islands, the public is being invited to hear about what is being proposed.
At back-to-school-time, Brac educator looks back on changes
As part of an ongoing project to document the Brac’s early days, Saskia Edwards of the Cayman Brac Heritage Committee recently sat down with educator Mexi-Ann Grant.
Exciting tales bring Brac’s past to life
As part of an ongoing project to document the Brac’s early days, Saskia Edwards of the Cayman Brac Heritage Committee recently sat down with Leonardi Orlando Carter, whose family history spans many interesting periods of the island’s development.
Little Cayman police meeting nets interest
Members of the Little Cayman community recently had the chance to meet with their Royal Cayman Islands Police Service area commander.
Youngsters have smashing time
Sister Islands primary schoolchildren have been enjoying free tennis lessons thanks to a local law firm.
Little Cayman home to rare iguanas
Along with a few humans, Little Cayman is home to some special animals, including the largest red-footed booby colony in the Western Hemisphere, along with a land creature similar but different to its blue cousin in Grand Cayman.
50 years ago: Sea rescues recounted and medical inadequacies highlighted
In the June 15, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote:
Graduations and summary court coming up
Upcoming events in the Sister Islands include graduation celebrations and Summary Court.
A special story time
Celebrity Reading Day provided an entertaining kick start to Child Month on the Brac.
50 years ago: Foster Dixon wedding and homecomings
“The community of Spot Bay and other friends gathered at the Church of God (Full) Gospel Hall for the wedding of Miss Odette Lucille Foster to Mr. Denis Emil Dixon on Saturday evening last."
Keira Bodden wins Little Miss Brac
Keira Bodden, 10, was crowned Little Miss Cayman Brac at the pageant hosted by the Lions Club of Cayman Brac at the Aston Rutty Centre on April 30.
50 years ago: A bus for the Brac
In the May 4, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Rich wrote: “Late afternoon Tuesday, 19th, as Captain Keith Tibbetts drove the green and gold [Chevrolet 48 passenger bus unloaded from the Motor Vessel Kirkchief] on to solid ground cheers of joy resounded through the atmosphere. Within seconds the sun slipped below the horizon."
Bakers wow judges at Brac Cupcake War
Young bakers were strutting their pastry-making stuff at the fourth annual Brac Cupcake War on Saturday, April 30, at Layman E. Scott High School.
The People Time Forgot: Sylvia Christian
Sylvia Christian was a seamstress, thatch maker and one heck of a good singer on the island of Cayman Brac.
Mother’s Day tea party on the beach
A Mother’s Day afternoon tea party will take place at Casa Cassiopeia, 3226 Guy Banks Road, Little Cayman this weekend.
Upcoming Sister Islands events
For those interested in honing a new skill, Cayman Traditional Arts holds its community thatch plaiting class at Heritage House on the second and last Thursday of each month.
Wetland reserve a haven for wildlife
Little Cayman’s Booby Pond Nature Reserve on the island’s south side features a land-locked saltwater lagoon with mangrove margins and old growth dry forest.
Little Cayman getting ready for Agriculture show
Organizers are all set for a celebration of Little Cayman’s cultural and agricultural heritage this weekend.
50 years ago: Youth in the spotlight
In the March 16, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote: “‘Massa’ George Saml. Scott of Watering Place returned on the 7th from Jamaica. He reported that he felt much better after receiving treatment at the University College Hospital."
Fishing line bins open on Sister Islands
Helping keep Cayman’s waters and shoreline clean just got a little easier in the Sister Islands.
