Topic: Sister Islands
Cayman, today: No country is an island
Things in the Cayman Islands have changed – and in many ways more dramatically in the past 50 years than in the preceding 50,000.
Electoral boundaries map has 19 seats
Single-member voting districts in the Cayman Islands get a new look with 19 Legislative Assembly seats now on the map.
Police meeting residents where they are
RCIPS officers say they're getting quite a bit of feedback from the local community this week, even if all of it isn't about crime.
Run was a glowing success
The second annual Glow Run 5K attracted 635 registered runners on Saturday, more than double the number that signed up for the inaugural event in 2014.
One man, one vote: Grand Cayman, on the chopping block
A picture says a thousand words. In the case of single-member district voting in the Cayman Islands, we expect the new boundary maps will spark thousands upon thousands of words of discussion.
GT landfill: Still no 'on-site' solution in sight
In use for some 50 years now, the George Town landfill has long been a breeding ground for vermin, pests, pollution, toxins, smoke — and more recently, for consultants’ reports.
Health screening required for all new school students
All new students entering government or private schools will need health screenings and be up to date on vaccines.
Police 'clinics' seek community input
Cayman's police seek to better their public image in a series of 'community clinics.' The police service plans to host a number of
“community clinics” at various locations around Cayman during the week
of June 22-27. The meeting places are still being confirmed, but will
include supermarkets, hospital district clinics and other public places.
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.
Premier says he will back 'one man, one vote'
Cayman's premier vows to press on with changes in the territory's general election voting system.
Brackers clean beaches, reefs
Volunteers with the Sustainable Sister Islands GREEN Team have been busy cleaning up the beaches and underwater areas including reefs around several boat ramps.
Cayman's public health system in critical condition
The government has pushed back an important deadline, delaying the enactment of much-needed reforms to public healthcare.
Opposition party to petition against voting change
Cayman's opposition leader says his political party will start a petition against single-member voting districts and wants to sign up the premier in the effort.
Mosquito plane targeting swamps
The Mosquito Research and Control Unit plane plans to cover Cayman’s swamps over the next 10 days before the rainy season picks up.
Government urges storm preparedness for Discovery Day
For Discovery Day, government officials hope residents will use Monday's public holiday to prepare for hurricane season.
Workforce Development to visit Sister Islands
Representatives from the National Workforce Development Agency will visit Cayman Brac this week to help job seekers.
Online poll: Differing opinions on voting boundaries
Many respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll do not think East End and North Side should be given special treatment to ensure their historical boundaries when the Cayman Islands adopts single member constituencies, even if it means combing the two districts to give them an equal number of voters as other constituencies.
Telecom investments hit new record
Investments in telecom and the number of Internet connections in Cayman hit a new record last year.
'A house divided': A unified vision for the Cayman Islands
The current conversation about redistricting and voter equality in the Cayman Islands is, in a word, too "divisive."
Cayman Airways forecasting improvement in finances
Cayman Airways is projecting that it will end the current financial year without a net loss for the first time on record.
Boundaries report deadline in June
Cayman's new voting map will be completed in June, the boundaries commission chair says.
'That nah happen' (It might very well happen)
When North Side MLA Ezzard Miller and East End MLA Arden McLean argue for the preservation of their districts' boundaries, they are actually arguing for protection of their political livelihoods.
Brac group tackles waste
Environmentally-minded residents of Cayman Brac have set up a group on the island to help create a more effective recycling program for the Brac and Little Cayman and to cut down on waste in the islands’ landfills.
Setting boundaries on redistricting
There is no reason why North Side and East End should continue to enjoy having an "extra" seat in the Legislative Assembly.
Cost of Brac flights 'commercially sensitive'
What Cayman Airways spends on operating new, larger planes to fly to Cayman Brac becomes a controversial subject with local lawmakers.
Brac's Divi Tiara awaits economic, tourism upturn
Cayman Brac’s Divi Tiara Beach Resort, closed for nearly a decade, continues to deteriorate while the Legal Department contemplates court action against the North Carolina owners who failed to comply with a 2014 abatement order.
New EMTs train in Cayman Brac
Six Caymanian trainees have completed their three-month Emergency Medical Technician training course at Cayman Brac’s Faith Hospital.The graduates – Cameron Myrie, Michael Blackburn, Jelani...
Little Cayman auction to be held this weekend
The Little Cayman branch of the National Trust of the Cayman Islands will hold its annual Easter auction on Saturday.
Gas prices sink below $4 a gallon at three Cayman service stations
Cayman's average gas prices keep falling, but for how long?
Permit cost reduction for farmers
Hiring a non-Caymanian farmer just got a bit cheaper.
Cayman's future is arriving … in droves
Like a crack of thunder, the announcement that the Cayman Islands now boasts its largest population ever – 58,238 – is a confirmation that lightning has struck.
Survey: Cayman's population largest ever
Cayman's population grew substantially during 2014, according to government estimates.
Tourism association seeks election candidates
Cayman Islands Tourism Association president Ken Hydes is considering seeking another year in the job as the organization’s elections loom.
New airport design more than doubles size
Airport officials unveiled the new Owen Roberts International Airport design, which will more than double the current capacity.
Police score low in survey
Police conducted an online survey late last year. Respondents said the police did a poor job reducing crime and keeping victims up to date on investigations.
Commission chair: Voting map will have 18 districts
Cayman's Electoral Boundary Commission gets to work on 18 single-member voting districts.
Little Cayman left out of gas price drop
Little Cayman is left out of the gas price savings seen in Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman over the past few months.
Brac Agriculture Show this weekend
The Brac Agriculture Show this weekend will have something for everyone, organizers say.
Brac aces get more Walkers backing
International law firm Walkers has again generously supported tennis on Cayman Brac, providing funding for its tennis program for 2015.
New affordable homes on Brac occupied
Six months after breaking ground on four new affordable houses on the Brac, the Sister Islands Affordable Housing Development Corp. handed the keys to the last new owner on Friday.
Campaign continues to restore Nurse Leila's house
Nurse Leila's wattle and daub house in West Bay is of great historical importance, and is in need of urgent repair.
International flights may boost Brac economy
Airport upgrade paves way for flights to Cuba and MiamiDirect flights between Cayman Brac, Miami and eastern Cuba could be scheduled by June following...
International flights may boost Brac economy
Direct flights between Cayman Brac, Miami and eastern Cuba could be scheduled by June following a $1 million upgrade to the island’s airport.
Health insurance push shows success in increasing coverage
Since the Health Insurance Law was revised in 2013, less than 6 percent of Cayman residents are without health insurance, down from 12 percent in 2010.
Miss Cayman pageant Jan. 31
After overcoming financial issues that postponed the pageant for years, the 2015 “Miss Cayman Beauty on Ice Pageant” has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Lions Centre.
Premier's New Year's message
Premier Alden McLaughlin's New Year's message.
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.
Household expenses survey starts in January
Researchers will ask 1,400 Cayman households to track expenses for two weeks for the Household Budget Survey.
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.
Cayman Islands churches depicted on new Christmas stamps
The Cayman Islands Postal Service has released its 2014 Christmas stamps, which this year depict images of local churches.
Water supply upgrades continue on Cayman Brac
Work on laying a new pipeline in Cayman Brac resumed on Monday as upgrades to the island’s water supply continued.
Free HIV testing at Cayman health clinics on World AIDS Day
Cayman is offering free HIV testing to residents starting Dec. 1 for World Aids Day, a global campaign which aims to raise awareness of the deadly virus.
Marine patrol boost for Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac now has a full-time marine patrol.
Sister Islands post office to close Wednesday
All Sister Islands post offices will close on Wednesday for a staff meeting.
Fiber networks expand across Cayman
Competition among cable and Internet providers is pushing into a new phase with the roll out of fiber networks.
Weekly cruise to visit Brac
Cayman Brac will get weekly visits from adventure cruise ship the Star Flyer for the winter season, providing a much needed boost to the island’s tourist-based economy.
Brac 5K run set
Cayman Brac is organizing its inaugural 5K run/walk next week as part of an effort to promote a healthier lifestyle for its 1,500-plus residents.
Cashew pieces recalled
The Department of Environmental Health is advising the public that an alert has been issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the potential salmonella contamination of a product labeled “Deep Raw Cashew Pieces.”
Two drug suspects arrested in Brac
Arrests on suspicion of drug dealing are made in Cayman Brac.
Government employee of the year chosen
Venice Tatum is the civil service's Employee of the Year.
Young pilot is ‘Proud of Them’ recipient
Cayman Airways pilot Hakeem Bush is the latest honoree in the 'Proud of Them' initiative.
Larger planes start flights to Brac
Cayman Airways is now flying larger, 30-seat aircraft to and from Cayman Brac on a daily basis.
Rock Iguana survey planned
A population survey on the Rock Iguana reptile species in Little Cayman will be carried out before the year is out.
Bodden-Harris delivers environmental message in her first book
Kathleen Bodden-Harris delivers an environmental message in the revised re-issue of her first book, the first of the Children of the Bluff series.
National Trust seeks to reward conservationists
The National Trust is seeking nominations for this year’s Governor’s Conservation Awards.
‘King tides’ wash over parts of Cayman
Unusually high tides cut across Cayman’s coasts in September 2014, knocking over Casuarina trees along Frank Sound and eroding local beaches.
Five young leaders chosen for awards
Five finalists for the 13th Young Caymanian Leadership Award have been chosen by the Young Caymanian Leaders Foundation.
Affordable homes to be built on Brac
Four new affordable homes are being built in Cayman Brac.
Premier: ‘One man, one vote’ in place by 2017 election
One man, one vote is back on government's agenda.
Event company opens in Cayman Brac
Building on Cayman Brac's popularity as a wedding destination, a new event planning company launches on the island.
Man accused of attacking ex-girlfriend with machete
A man on Cayman Brac was arrested Saturday after he allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend and her partner with a machete.
Webb: Under-15s are golden crop
According to the region’s biggest figure, the Cayman Islands have a great future in women’s football.
