Topic: Traffic
First island-wide traffic survey in 17 years hits the road
The National Roads Authority has begun a traffic data survey to determine the number of cars on Grand Cayman’s roads.
Crown accepts plea in Brac road death
Defense attorney Nicholas Dixey advised Justice Robin McMillan in Grand Court on Friday that the Crown had accepted the plea offered by his client, Jefferson Jeupe Laureano, to a charge of causing death by careless driving.
Work continues on Bodden Town water main
Motorists are reminded that water works are taking place along the main road in Bodden Town just past the Gun Square cannons.
EDITORIAL – When government cannot even change a street sign
From time to time, a small issue becomes disproportionately large — to the chagrin, and possibly the misfortune, of those who chose to ignore...
Police urge road safety after deadly year
After one of the deadliest years ever on the country’s roadways, Cayman Islands police officers are vowing to do whatever they can to improve...
Segway tour is nice segue from everyday to extraordinary
Cayman Segway Tours will show you the beach from a whole new perspective.
Robber punches 77-year-old Rum Point tourist in face
A man armed with a knife robbed three tourists while they were sitting on their back deck in Rum Point on Monday evening, police reported.
50 years ago: Great fishing, welcome rain and rough roads mark the season
Rain and good fishing made the news.
Road safety campaign pays off
Police celebrated a “good result” over the festive season with no major collisions and no fatalities on the roads.
Helping out during the holidays
Between the unwrapping of Christmas gifts and popping of New Year’s champagne bottles, let’s take a moment to recognize some of the good works being done this holiday season by Cayman Islands residents.
50 years ago: Exploding fridge damages home
In December 1965, Bodden Town correspondent A.B. Hunter wrote in the Caymanian Weekly of a home in Pedro that was partially destroyed in a fire after a refrigerator exploded in the kitchen.
Be smart: Stay safe, drive sober
Even though we have no ice or snow on our roads, winter is the most treacherous time of year to be driving in the Cayman Islands. The culprit responsible for the heightened danger on our streets isn’t Mother Nature, but alcohol consumption, carelessness and risk-taking.
Dart donates vehicles to Special Constabulary
Dart handed over a special Christmas gift to the police’s Special Constabulary on Christmas Eve with the donation of two Land Rovers to be used in road safety operations.
Car crashes pile up over holidays
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has seen close to double the number of vehicle accidents during its holiday season traffic crackdown than it recorded in the typical month during the rest of 2015.
Workin' around the Christmas tree: For many, Christmas is just another day at work
Not everyone in the Cayman Islands gets the day off to enjoy the festivities on Christmas; many will be working.
Morning cruise: Easing Cayman's road congestion
To our readers who may have found their commutes, er, somewhat extended this morning: Have patience, Christmas will soon come.
Crighton Christmas display: Holiday celebrations as usual
This year’s innovation will be a skateboard display, a half-pipe created out of Christmas lights across the Crighton’s front yard, part of the family’s annual 2.5 million-bulb display.
Esterley Tibbetts Highway widening project begins
The project to widen the southernmost portion of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway to four lanes, which was announced on Nov. 25, is already under way.
Police holiday traffic crackdown begins
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has launched “Operation Magpie” to catch traffic offenders during the holiday season.
Webb charges reference local attorney, 'conspirators'
Details of Jeffrey Webb's alleged misdeeds, and those of his alleged conspirators, are revealed in U.S. federal court records.
Intriguing stories continue to run
The biggest local sporting event – the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon – is staged on Sunday and, as always, there are plenty of intriguing athletes’ stories.
Road safety examined in new documentary
Following one of the deadliest years on Cayman’s roads, a new documentary is shedding light on the issue of road safety in the Cayman Islands.
Roads closed for Sunday's marathon Sunday
Several roads in Grand Cayman will be closed to vehicular traffic from 4 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Sunday during the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, according to an advisory issued by police.
George Town street fair divides opinion
A street fair selling local food and crafts to cruise ship passengers in George Town is dividing opinion in the capital.
Animal tethering practices in Cayman questioned
Roni Wildoner was traveling along the eastern coast of Grand Cayman in October when she spotted a bull tethered on the side of the road near Breakers. She investigated and found that the animal was tangled in his rope. A plastic makeshift water trough, with jagged, sharp edges, was empty, save for a handful of leaves. Tethering animals on the side of the road is a traditional practice in Cayman, but some say it's time for the tradition to end.
Shooter's clothing compared to defendant's
Expert video analyst Grant Fredericks testified last week that clothing worn by Devon Anglin, accused of killing 4-year-old Jeremiah Barnes, appeared indistinguishable from those worn by the shooter.
Dart, government confirm highway expansion deal
The Esterley Tibbetts highway will be expanded to four lanes along the full length of the route within the next 18 months after government and developer Dart Realty confirmed they had finalized the outstanding details of the National Roads Authority agreement.
The deal also involves the US$14.6 million purchase by the Dart group of the Dragon Bay lands on the North Sound.
Marathon organizers appeal to drivers to respect runners
When the Cayman marathon is staged next week, the danger to entrants from motorists is a real one, so the organizers are appealing for extra diligence from drivers.
Larner spotted need to coach kids
“Let’s get teens running!” That’s the message that running coach and long-time race competitor Derek Larner wants to send to youngsters and parents alike.
Bulk waste collections begin
It’s time to get rid of old household appliances, furniture and yard waste: the annual bulk waste clean-up campaign started this week.
Airport critters a constant battle
Airport staff chase birds, iguanas and other wildlife from the runway daily. A new study will look at ways to improve animal control.
Digicel ad blocker delayed
A network-level ad blocker for Digicel’s data customers has been delayed in the Cayman Islands as regulators in the region reject the program that will block Internet ads from reaching Digicel smartphones and other data plans.
New parking for Bodden Town Heritage Day
Visitors attending Bodden Town Pirates Week Heritage Day activities this year will no longer have to worry about parking.
ICCI students explore how technology impacts business
Nine students at the ICCI returned recently from a week in South Florida examining how technology impacts business and society as part of their academic seminar on technology and society.
Police tackle outstanding warrants
Police say they are cracking down on outstanding warrants in Cayman, of which there are currently 761.
Security concern delays murder appeal
Security concerns prompted the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal to adjourn hearing arguments on Thursday on behalf of Brian Emmanuel Borden, who is appealing his conviction for murder and his sentence of life imprisonment.
Cayman’s disabled face ‘unnecessary’ discrimination
Cayman’s human rights watchdog has taken current and past governments to task over failures to implement legislation protecting disabled residents from potential discrimination.
Smith Road reopens
Smith Road reopens to two-way traffic.
Tropical wave will bring more rain Thursday
Weather forecasters expected Grand Cayman to get about an inch of rain Wednesday, and say a tropical wave moving in from Cuba could bring another inch Thursday.
End in sight for Smith Road construction
Smith Road is expected to re-open by next week, bringing relief for motorists and businesses impacted by the three-month construction project.
New physiotherapist joins Cayman Rehab Services
Cayman Rehab has added physiotherapist Stephen Corridan to its growing team.
School zone speeding could cost license
Speeding through an area marked as a school zone in the Cayman Islands could soon cost motorists their driver’s license, government officials confirmed last week.
Progressives seek to revive 'Christmas cleanup'
The Progressives-led government is seeking to revive a holiday season roadside garbage pickup program that began in 2009 under the former United Democratic Party government.
New system impacts court cases
A system of “case management” has been introduced in the Summary Court as a way to move criminal cases through the court process with reduced delays and improved efficiency.
Petrol petitioners set to march on government
Protesters who say they are “fed up” with high gas and diesel prices at the pump plan to hold a peaceful march through downtown George Town on Wednesday morning.
Batabano race is favored as riders have to swerve Cost-U-Less
The cycling community turned up on Lime Tree Bay, beside Governors Square, for the annual Cost-U-Less race, but had to find an alternative route because there was a cancer fundraising walk/run organized along West Bay Road.
New parking lot for BT park
After years of discussion, work has begun on a new parking lot behind the Bodden Town Mission House.
Premier: EY report 'review' almost complete
The Cayman Islands government has nearly completed its year-long review of a consulting report that sought to both downsize and improve efficiency of the public sector.
Smith Road work nearly done
Work to widen Smith Road through central George Town should be wrapped up by the end of this month, weather permitting.
O'Keeffe gets a marathon buzz
Ronan O’Keeffe is a typical example of someone who was a casual runner in his homeland, and became enamoured with the sport in Cayman after adapting to the glorious weather and thriving running scene.
Police Commissioner: Caribbean not immune to terror threat
Commissioner of Police David Baines says the Caribbean region is not immune to the threats stemming from global terrorism.
Cargo plane makes safe emergency landing
An IBC Airways cargo plane with two people on board landed safely after emergency landing procedures were put in place at Owen Roberts International Airport on Monday.
Police clamp down on North Side speeders
Police have issued 69 speeding tickets during weekend operations this month in North Side.
Woman guilty of trying to bribe civil servant with $100
A Cuban national applying for naturalization was found guilty of fraud on the government by offering a bribe to a civil servant.
Dailey promotes kids riding more
The vibrant Cayman cycling scene is gradually attracting youngsters into the sport, which was an obvious fact at last week’s time trial.
Volkwyn is as dedicated as a pro
If anyone wants to find Matthew “Sticks” Volkwyn, all they have to do is follow his weekly sporting schedule because he is so devoted to getting in his sessions that he rarely misses one.
Wrecked cars often left by roadside
The responsibility for removing cars wrecked in some road accidents falls to the owners, police say.
Air traffic trainees off to Trinidad
Two air traffic control trainees from Cayman Brac left for Trinidad and Tobago last week to begin four months of intensive training, according to the Cayman Islands Airports Authority.
Guilty plea entered in driving death
Fitzroy Marvin Roach pleaded guilty Friday to causing the death of Beverley Elaine Ramsay by careless driving on Oct. 16, 2012.
Police helicopter tracks down rogue dirt biker
A police chase through Bodden Town late last week nabbed a dirt bike rider who officers said was speeding while driving an unregistered vehicle.
Police priorities: Burglars, not speeders
Tackling a rising number of burglaries and dealing with violent crime rather than handing out speeding tickets are the key priorities for the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Criminal justice report: What it really says
The U.K. adviser's new report on criminal justice in the Cayman Islands is rather "understated." But that doesn't mean we should understate its importance.
Smith Road congestion to extend to late October
The $1.8 million road-widening project on Smith Road that started in July will not be finished until late October.
Speed of Cayman: No ‘fast lane’ in a traffic jam
Just to keep up with the accelerating pace of the wider world, the Cayman Islands as a country needs to increase its velocity, and get things done more quickly. But instead of moving faster, all too often we find ourselves stuck – in traffic.
Review calls for domestic violence court
A specialist domestic violence court to fast-track a growing number of abuse cases has been proposed by a review of the Cayman Islands criminal justice system.
Police patrol interrupts suspected burglary
A man was arrested on suspicion of burglary early Friday in George Town.
Nearly two dozen ticketed in traffic crackdown
A one-hour police roadblock along the Linford Pierson Highway in George Town on Wednesday nabbed 23 drivers for various offenses, Royal Cayman Islands Police officers reported.
Three months later, three FIFA defendants before US court
The wheels of justice turn slowly for defendants charged in the FIFA bribery scandal.
Crime drops overall in first half, but burglaries spike
Burglaries and attempted burglaries continue to be the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service’s primary stumbling block in reducing crime in the islands.
Impact of port construction highlighted
The negative impact of the estimated three-year construction period for the proposed cruise berthing facility in George Town harbor should not be underestimated, according to a new review from the Environmental Assessment Board.
Land crab study under way
A new research study will look at land crab populations in the Cayman Islands.
One lane of Esterley Tibbetts to close Wednesday
The north-bound lane of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway in front of Camana Bay will be closed for four hours from 10 p.m. Wednesday night.
