Topic: Traffic
Dart's Kimpton: A bright spot rises on Seven Mile Beach
The Dart Group's new Kimpton hotel on Grand Cayman's Seven Mile Beach is halfway finished, at least, vertically speaking.
Man gets 41 concurrent sentences
Mark Anthony Seymour is sentenced to 27 months’ imprisonment for three charges of threats to kill, but he will also be serving concurrent sentences for 41 other convictions.
Governor Helen Kilpatrick: Commissioner Baines 'has my full support'
Cayman's governor fully supports the territory's police commissioner following some politicians' calls for his resignation.
Buccs dominate gritty Iguanas
The Advance Fire and Plumbing Buccaneers sit proudly atop the Alex Alexander Memorial League table after a solid victory against the John Doak Architecture Iguanas.
Scotiabank backs Webb as tournament schedule takes shape
Caribbean football has fresh support.
Wide variety of developments up for EIA screening
Developers will be required to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment before proceeding with a project if the new National Conservation Council deems it necessary.
Lawmaker threatens motion to oust Baines
A West Bay lawmaker calls for Cayman's commissioner of police to quit or be fired.
Kid-friendly decor can be stylish and chic
Decorating one’s home in a stylish and chic manner when you have small children can pose a challenge, but as long as it's functional and practical, you shouldn't have to compromise too much. Caymom Chronicles explores the topic and offers some tips.
Annual holiday driving crackdown coming
The annual RCIPS holiday driving crackdown begins next week.
The stories will just run forever
There will be no shortage of excitement when the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, Half-Marathon and 4-Person Relay is staged this Sunday.
Judge: Conviction must follow escape from custody
Escaping lawful custody is a serious offense that must carry a conviction, Magistrate Valdis Foldats determined this week.
Premier has 'great concern' over immigration situation
Cayman's premier says he's greatly concerned about recent suspensions in the Immigration Department.
Cayman Islands chief immigration officer suspended amid investigation
Cayman Islands Chief Immigration Officer Linda Evans has been suspended from duty.
Suspended sentence for keeping explosives
A man who told police he found explosives and kept them was given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to possessing them without authority.
Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon ranked among world's best
Anyone entering one of the many categories at the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon this weekend will be intrigued by the fact that they are in involved in one of the world’s best road running events.
Blood bank seeks holiday donations
'Tis the season to be jolly but it’s also the season to give blood, says the Health Services Authority’s Blood Bank, as Christmas is the time of year when its blood supply runs low.
Holiday season means cleanup time for Cayman
Road and beach cleanups are going on throughout Cayman in the runup to Christmas.
Trash talk: Let’s clean up our acts
The dirty deeds of Grand Cayman's human detritus are evident throughout our roadsides, yards and beaches – even Cayman's so-called "national park" in Barkers.
Cayman Islands government spends $3M on Ebola preparations
Cayman's government has spent nearly $3 million on Ebola preparations, health officials confirmed this week.
Recall notice for car air bags
A recall on air bags in popular cars is likely to affect vehicles on Cayman's roads.
Funding for eastern roads still unclear
The construction of two new roads through Grand Cayman’s eastern districts, which would appear to be crucial for future economic development, is in doubt over questions of available funding.
Driver sentenced for hitting pedestrian
Patrice Leanne Frederick is ordered to complete 240 hours of community service for hitting a pedestrian while driving on the East-West Arterial Highway on Jan. 6, 2011.
Marketing guru goes ‘viral’
Marketing professionals heard how to create content that is shared online.
Old Hyatt renovations approved
Members of the Central Planning Board approved renovations to the old Hyatt hotel and a bridge to connect the hotel with the beach.
Pirates Week road closures
A number of roads and junctions will be closed to traffic during Pirates Week activities on Saturday.
LIME acquires Columbus
Cable & Wireless Communications PLC, the parent company of LIME, announced the acquisition of Columbus International Inc., operators of Flow Jamaica.
North Sound condo project approved
A US$200 million development to create an ocean-front community, featuring 123 luxury condos and town houses overlooking the North Sound has been given the green light.
Six crashes in one morning
Inclement weather, combined with poor diriving habits, was blamed for a number of rush-hour accidents Tuesday.
Cayman’s Home Guard honored at Remembrance Day
Cayman's Home Guard during World War II earns special recognition during this year's Remembrance Day ceremonies.
No retrial after appeal in driving death case
The Court of Appeal overturns the conviction of Dorlisa Piercy for causing death by dangerous driving and declines to order a retrial.
Yonier Powery: Art is my mission
Yonier Powery is set to showcase a selection of his latest artworks at Full of Beans.
Fire, EMS practice for plane crash
Police closed off several roads around the airport Thursday morning for an emergency exercise at the airport.
Airport to hold emergency exercise
Drivers in the vicinity of the airport can expect some traffic disruption on Thursday, Oct. 6, as a mock aircraft emergency exercise gets under way at the Owen Roberts International Airport.
Police: Speeding cause of most motorcycle accidents
Speeding is the leading cause of motorcycle accidents in Cayman, police has confirmed.
Road closures in George Town this week
A number of downtown George Town roads will be closed due to weekend activites.
Acker abdicates after accident
The annual Cayman Islands Triathlon Association has a new king of the Olympic distance in Patrick Harfield, an overseas visitor, but at least second placed Marius Acker retains the satisfaction of still being undefeated by any local in the decade he has been competing here.
Business licensing bill targets fronting
A new Trade and Business Licensing Bill would require companies that apply for the renewal of their license to submit a statement of effective control.
As the dust settles on Shedden Road
The standoff with the squatters on Shedden Road finally came to an overdue conclusion yesterday amidst a mess of crushed plaster, shattered windows, bewildered children, defiant men and wailing women who were forced to leave the squalid premises.
Between a rock and a hard place
Residents of a Newlands affordable homes subdivison are in a bind after two huge boulders were placed on a connectivity road blocking easier access to their homes.
Blue Iguana killed by stray dogs
A female Blue Iguana was killed by a pack of dogs at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park last week.
Five injured in three-car pile-up
Five people were injured, including three children, in a traffic accident on Crewe Road on Sunday afternoon.
New technology upgrade for air traffic controllers
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority upgrades the messaging systems used by air traffic controllers.
Liverpool must stem Real surge
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits after their fortunate 3-2 victory at QPR on Sunday that they must play considerably better to have a realistic chance of winning the Premier League and going into the latter stages of the Champions League.
Online poll Bad driving, poor service top list of pet peeves
Bad driving habits and poor service at businesses top the list of pet peeves in the Cayman Islands among respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll.
Young man dies in motorcycle crash
Another young man dies in a motorcycle crash on Grand Cayman's roads.
Motorcycle driver dies in crash
Update: Medical personnel confirmed a man involved in a motorcycle accident in Savannah Thursday morning was pronounced dead at the Cayman Islands Hospital.
‘CaymanKind’: From slogan to practice
It's important that we in the Cayman Islands prepare ourselves and our country for the beginning of tourism season.
Kumar: Don’t panic about Ebola
Public health officials told Cayman residents at a meeting at the Cayman Islands Hospital on Monday that the chances of Ebola coming to the Cayman Islands were “very, very remote.”
Officials: No electronic meters for taxi cabs
Cayman’s traffic law regulations won't be introducing electronic meters to taxis.
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.
Beating in Kaibo caps 31-arrest weekend for police
An assault at a popular beach hangout caps a busy weekend for the RCIPS.
Online poll: Most respondents say they are affected by crime increase
More than 60 per cent of the respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll said the way they live was being affected by the increase of crime either quite a bit or tremendously.
Cayman students soar at US flight camp
Students from John Gray High School's flight club flew small planes this summer at a camp in Melbourne Florida.
A dozen ticketed for traffic violations
Drivers in central George Town are hit with various traffic violations.
Church offers drive-thru prayer service
The First Assembly of God church is offering "Drive Thru Prayer service to motorist during stressful times.
Bermuda police report: PC Williams probe by the book
Bermuda cops say the investigation of Cayman Islands PC Raphael Williams was on the level.
Reducing stress when school returns
Lifestyle consultant Donna Mitchell dishes advice to parents on how to reduce a child's back-to-school stress.
EY: Privatize road improvements
Greater funding for the development of Cayman’s major roads could be acquired if the National Roads Authority partners with the private sector on road development, according to Ernst & Young consultants.
Weekend warriors have another chance to try course
Local triathletes are in serious training for the annual Cayman Islands Triathlon in a couple of months.
Handicaps back to find an unusual run champ
The Wednesday Night Running Club is organizing its popular handicap races again.
Loose cow creates lunchtime traffic hazard
Bemused motorists reported a cow being towed behind a truck along a busy George Town road Thursday afternoon.
Online poll: Landfill most important gov’t project
A resolution to the George Town Landfill is seen as the most important government project according to the results of a caymancompass.com online poll.
‘About time’ for Sunday trading
Residents who attended a public consultation meeting on Sunday Trading have no objections to ameding the law.
Temporary airport expansion planned
Airport bosses hope to have a temporary expansion to the Owen Roberts International Airport departure lounge in place by December to ease persistent congestion problems ahead of the busy tourist season.
Chamber seeks update on GT development
The Chamber of Commerce is seeking an update from government on plans to revitalize George Town.
Man’s jeans were cut to hide crack cocaine
Kurt Stevenson Carter, 24, was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years' imprisonment for possession with intent to supply cocaine he had hidden behind the zipper of his jeans.
Killa B’zzz sting Andro Panthers
Playoff intensity was in great supply in Week 10 of the Digicel Premier League.
Raptors outpaced Wolverines
Touch rugby held its finals night at the Camana Bay field on Saturday and there was plenty of wonderful action and drama throughout the evening.
Boardwalk to link GT businesses
Work has begun on an oceanside boardwalk in George Town that architects say will provide pedestrian access to bars and businesses along the waterfront.
Splash and run drivers warned
Motorists who drive through puddles and splash pedestrians have been warned they risk being charged with a traffic offence.
Cayman aims for Bahamian goals
After dazzling start to an international tournament, optimism is high within Cayman’s youth football ranks.
Speed cameras back in CCTV plan
Government reconsiders using speed cameras amid plummeting traffic citation numbers.
