Topic: Sister Islands
Airlines take wait and see approach on Isaac
Commercial airlines flying to and from the Cayman Islands say they
haven’t yet been adversely affected by weather on those routes as
Tropical Storm Isaac begins to tear through the heart of the Caribbean.
Large Tropical Storm Isaac strengthening
Update, 6pm: Hazard Management Cayman Islands issued a statement late Wednesday
afternoon stating that Tropical Storm Isaac had now entered the
"monitoring area" for the Cayman Islands.
Managing invasion of lionfish
Lionfish culling has been successful.
Cayman Brac cancer survivors dinner a sweet success
Sixteen cancer survivors attended a special dinner in their honour on Cayman Brac.
Cayman Brackers get new home in West End
A Cayman Brac couple received their keys to their new three-bedroom home that they acquired with the help of the Sister Islands Affordable Housing Development Corporation.
Gillian targets Brac shooters
Cayman Brac is slated to see a boost in netball by summer’s end.
Little Cayman beach clean-up
Residents and visitors in Little Cayman are invited to help clean up the island's beaches to prepare for the hatching of turtle eggs.
Locals swim through The Bogue
A group of swimmers in the Cayman Islands recently attempted to negotiate a significant stretch of open water.
Area groups issue statements on expat payroll tax
Area groups have spoken out about the proposed payroll tax for expats in the Cayman Islands.
Keeping the Faith on the Brac
The small but vital Faith Hospital is the beating heart of the Health Services Authority in Cayman Brac.
Influence of my expatriate Community Enhancement Fee
Writer is an expat who says he will leave the Cayman Islands because of payroll tax.
Nelson released into wild
An injured Cayman Brac rock iguana called Nelson who was airlifted to Grand Cayman in April has been released back into the wild on her home island.
Cayman Brac airport renamed, getting needed improvements
Cayman Islands government officials announced the commencement of terminal expansion work at the international airport in Cayman Brac, as well as the renaming of the facility, during groundbreaking ceremony held last weekend in the larger of the two Sister Islands.
Referendum: Yes and no
The One Man One Vote Referendum in the Cayman Islands on Wednesday was a win and not.
Construction concessions extended
Duty breaks on construction materials will continue until the end of the year.
Safety on work sites comes first
The Department of Labour and Pensions is aware of the many risks people face in their workspaces. Therefore, regular inspections on commercial and residential building sites are performed as negligent work habits can result in injuries, loss of work time, heavy claims on health insurance and in extreme cases, fatalities.
Art Day Camp in Cayman Brac
For the fifth year running, the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands will host and Art Day Camp on Cayman Brac on July 28.
Brac duo at CAC championships
Ameilia Gillispie and Jonathon Fredrick are part of the
Cayman Islands national team that will complete at the Central America and
Caribbean Junior Championships that started in El Salvador on Thursday.
Endangered Brac iguana killed
For the third time in three months, an endangered rock iguana on Cayman Brac has been killed on one of the island's roads.
Bartenders battle it out during Appleton Rum competition
Some of the best bartenders in the Cayman Islands came out to do battle at Karoo in Camana Bay on Monday night.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Scavengers ready for Saturday’s hunt
What was supposed to be a Discovery Day event, the Scavenger Hunt, will now take place this Saturday, 23 June, when teams of four travel the length and breadth of the island solving riddles and picking up souvenirs.
Another Cayman Brac iguana killed
The biggest Rock Iguana recorded on Cayman Brac was killed by a car this week.
Games honour Special athletes
Special Olympic athletes are in focus of late.
Little Brackers storm the pool
The Annual George Anderson Memorial/Lions Swim Meet took place on Cayman Brac last month for the 36th consecutive year.
Cayman Brackers turn out for ‘Lean on Me’
The Lean on Me Committee organised a fund-raising variety show on Cayman Brac last Saturday that drew some 600 people.
Raincheck for various events set following poor weather
A number of weekend events were cancelled recetnly on account of torrential rain. These have now been rescheduled for later in June.
Coral swims to the podium while Brackers take CNB plunge
The annual Cayman Brac Cayman National Bank 800m Sea Swim recently took place without a hitch.
Cayman Islands Red Cross plays victims in exercise
Ten Red Cross volunteers played the victims during an emergency exercise Thursday, 24 May at Gerrard-Smith International Airport in Cayman Brac.
Injured rock iguana on road to recovery
An endangered rock iguana is recovering from a broken leg in the home of one of the Department of Environment's officers.
Brac fishermen reel in big ones
A number of anglers recently earned props in the Sister Islands.
More than $500,000 spent on private lot paving
The government spent $500,000 paving private parking lots in Cayman Brac and had no legal authority to do so, according to the auditor general.
Brac to hold emergency exercise
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority will stage a mock aircraft emergency exercise in Cayman Brac Thursday night.
Weather closes Brac schools
Update: Cayman Brac's schools were closed due to heavy rain Wednesday, but they have re-opened for Thursday.
Rainy season starts with a deluge
Almost 13 inches of rain in the 48-hour period between 7am Sunday and 7am Tuesday caused widespread flooding on Grand Cayman leading to travelling difficulties and the closure of nearly all schools on Tuesday.
Weather affected flights
Cayman Airways Express added six extra flights between Little Cayman and Cayman Brac on Tuesday morning, 22 May, to shuttle passengers from Little Cayman who were not able to travel on Monday.
Discover the Cayman Islands
Take time to discover the Cayman Islands on Discovery Day.
Red Cross programmes help all
The Red Cross in the Cayman Islands operates four distinct programmes that respond to the needs of the people of the Islands.
Purple Dragon kickers make grade
A handful of Purple Dragon students in Cayman are now black belts.
Sister Islands Showcase slated
Cayman Brac will be treated to great performances from young talent.
Nicholas is ready for more catches
The Sister Islands will soon host fishing excitement.
Peanut reels in rival Blue Moon
Cayman fishing has a budding rivalry between fishermen from the eastern districts.
Sister Islands hurricane drills done
The Sister Islands completed their annual hurricane preparedness exercises in record time this year.
Cayman birding draws attention
Birding in the Cayman Islands drew a lot of interest at a recent show in the UK.
Anglers seek Brac Jackpot
Local fishermen will add some excitement to the Sister Islands.
Opposition members walk out of Legislative Assembly House
Opposition and independent members walked out of the Legislative Assembly Wednesday to protest the delay in taking up their no-confidence motion against the Premier.
Tourism association holds meeting
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association's annual general meeting was a success.
Cayman schedules Queen’s Jubilee events
The Cayman Islands joins other commonwealth countries and the United Kingdom to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubliee
Pond may lose sanctuary status
Cayman Brac's Salt Water Pond could be stripped of its designation as the island's only animal sanctuary so bad smells coming from the pond can be eliminated.
Equal voting rights for everyone
Writer believes he has the answer for equal voting rights for all.
MLAs: Referendum will be ‘a tall order’
Legislators spearheading the drive to implement single-member districts and one person, one vote in the Cayman Islands said they were pleased that Premier McKeeva Bush chose to call a referendum on the matter, although they said Mr. Bush is stacking the deck against the success of the ballot measure.
Speeding driver kills endangered pregnant iguana
A speeding driver killed a pregnant rock iguana on Cayman Brac, bringing the population of the endangered species on the island to 85.
Swimming and striding toward health in Cayman Brac
This weekend, the Cancer Society, Cayman Heart Fund and the Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association are teaming up on Cayman Brac.
Census: Even mix of houses, apartments, owners, renters
The 2010 census illustrates the mix of housing in the Cayman Islands, where roughly the same number of households live in purchased dwelling as in rented ones, and where houses are about as popular as apartments, condominiums and studios.
One person, one vote referendum in July
The government will conduct a referendum on the single member constituencies in July.
Customs duty law changed
The government has passed a bill to revise the Customs Tariff Law to replace the existing 221 categories of imports and exports with 5,000 categories.
Editorial for 12 April: Duty changes will cost us
Changes to the customs duty law in the Cayman Islands will cost consumers.
The method of debate
Writer believes panellists in one man one vote debate were qualified.
Brac crafts on show for Easter
Cayman Brac is hosting an easter craft market with plenty of fun times for the kids too.
‘One vote’ petition debate rages
A former top civil service official signs up for 'one man, one vote' while the debate rages around a potential referendum on the issue.
Business in brief
Business in brief
Census reveals local unemployment
The 2010 Census report puts Caymanian unemployment at just under 10 per cent.
Little Cayman first aid responders qualify with course
A Cayman dive company has assisted Little Cayman in getting first aid training.
Former deputy governor signs ‘one man’ petition
Cayman's former deputy governor signs up for 'one man, one vote'.
CITA board to be elected at meeting
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association has announced its nominations for the new board of directors, which will be voted on at their annual general meeting.
Premier won’t show for ‘one man’
MLA Cline Glidden will sub in for Premier Bush for Thursday night's 'one man, one vote' debate.
Leadership Cayman group explores Sister Islands issues
Participants of Leadership Cayman 2012 recently had the opportunity to visit Cayman Brac for their 4th seminar titled “Sister Islands Perspective”.
Premier joins debate on ‘one man, one vote’
'One man, one vote' the subject of the next Generation Now debate and the Premier will joining in this time.
The Brac a charming place to visit
For local singers George Nowak and Andy Martin nothing on Grand Cayman quite matches up to the yesteryears like it does on Cayman Brac.
Book keeps Cayman history alive
Cayman Rhyme Time with Miss Olive is a fabulous new book vibrant with history.
Land Reserve Fund receives boost
The National Trust's Land Reserve Fund received a $5,000 boost recently.
Miller foresees influx of new voters
Kearney Gomez remains as Supervisor of Elections despite retiring last month, legislators were told this week.
