Topic: Traffic
Traffic citations continue decline
Cayman's already anemic traffic enforcement falls further during 2014.
Beep, (Bleep), Honk: Reporting from the traffic jam
Strategically placed (and smartly dressed) police officers directing traffic would serve to promote the Cayman Islands and protect our people.
Motorcycle rider dies, arrest made in crash
Police make an arrest in connection with a fatal accident on West Bay Road.
Writer: Six-month wait for accident report?
Writer says there seems to be a shortage of police officers to discharge traffic-related duties.
Small audience asks about large number of burglaries
Although 27 burglaries have been reported in the Prospect area since the beginning of the year, only three people showed up Monday for a community meeting hosted by the police.
Tourism staying focused on US
An extension to the runway at Grand Cayman’s airport has been deemed unnecessary because the island does not currently need to focus on the UK and Europe as tourism markets.
Unpaid bills jeopardize airports plan
The viability of the proposed multimillion-dollar investment plan in Cayman Islands’ airports is contingent on the islands’ national airline settling some of its debts and paying its bills on time.
Arson suspected in police offices blaze
A fire at the police traffic management offices in George Town early Monday morning is believed to have been started deliberately.
BMW flips in morning rush hour
A vehicle spunout of control, hit a light pole and flipped leaving no one injured.
Defendant pleads for a ‘chance’
A man facing 32 charges has been remanded in custody for seven days after asking the Summary Court to “give me a chance.”
Another top ranking immigration officer arrested
A senior immigration officer is arrested in connection with what police said was a domestic violence-related attack.
New floating cruise terminal idea surfaces
A floating pier has resurfaced as a potential solution to the environmental challenges of building cruise berthing facilities in Grand Cayman.
Police nab 38 in crackdown
Police have launched an operation to crack down on anti-social behavior including drug use, car thefts, underage drinking, DUI and other driving offenses.
Online poll: George Town should be about the people
Making George Town more people friendly is the answer to revitalizing the capital, respondents in a Cayman Compass poll say.
Caymanian robbery suspect released
A Caymanian woman arrested following a shootout with police in the aftermath of an armed robbery in Tampa has been released after prosecutors decided not to proceed with the case against her.
Most entertaining start ever
It is billed as the greatest show on earth and so the World Cup in Brazil is exceeding expectations.
Lawmakers question traffic enforcement decline
The recent dearth of traffic enforcement officers in the RCIPS is noted by lawmakers.
Online poll: Respondents: Pay down debt
Any government surplus should be used to reduce the debts incurred, according to Cayman Compass readers.
GT revamp may bring new roads
Several new road 'connections' are being planned for central George Town.
Ruling on West Bay Road lawsuit heads to appeal
The West Bay Road lawsuit decision will be appealed to the Court of Appeal.
Planned power cut, road closure for BT
Traffic in Bodden Town will be affected and some residents will
experience power outages Thursday morning as Caribbean Utilities Company
carries out an upgrade on electrical lines in the area.
Caymanian woman charged in Tampa robbery
A Caymanian woman was involved in a dramatic armed robbery in Florida that ended with her accomplice being shot by police following a chaotic car chase that also saw two deputies injured.
Governor: Budget will lower cost of living
A national apprenticeship scheme to get young people into work, a road building program in George Town and a cut in duty on fuel imports, were among the highlights of government’s policy agenda outlined in Governor Helen Kilpatrick's Throne Speech on Monday.
Burst pipe causes rush hour jam
A burst water main near Grand Harbour led to traffic problems during Wednesday morning's rush hour.
Impact of cruise piers investigated
A team of consultants, headed by an international coastal engineering firm, have been hired to examine the environmental impacts of a proposed $200 million cruise ship berthing facility in Grand Cayman.
Your passport: Not yours to give away
The next time you're told to hand over your passport, keep in mind that it's not your passport — you don't own it.
Disturbance sparks 90 mph police chase
A suspect led cops on a dramatic high speed chase across Grand Cayman early Saturday, reaching speeds of up to 90mph as he was pursued by the police helicopter.
Cyclist seriously hurt in collision with truck
A 50-year-old woman suffered serious head injuries after being knocked from her bike by a pickup truck as she cycled along a stretch of road in Savannah early Saturday morning
Senior immigration officer charged with DUI, leaving scene
Charges are filed against the Immigration Department's top enforcement officer.
South Sound traffic death ruled misadventure
A coroner's jury returned a verdict of misadventure after hearing details of an accident on South Sound Road that resulted in the death of 21-year-old Corey Archibold Seymour in May, 2012.
Golberg enjoys riding high
Risa Golberg is one of few women regularly seen on the flourishing local cycling scene and from her example she hopes more will join in.
Road work under way
Drivers have faced delays as the Linford Pierson Highway undergoes road surface repairs.
Seven Mile Public Beach – Sad story of politics and promises
Writer concerned that West Bay Road public beach area will remain a construction site.
Motorists drive charity support
By simply driving past the Island Heritage roundabout motorists help to raise $30,000 for three local charities.
Brac Duck Pond: A proposal
Writer says a full-blown marina would be hazardous to the surrounding area.
The need to pay heed to speed
In Cayman, urgency and dispatch are not valued, or even identified, as essential components of our social, legislative or bureaucratic processes.
Motorists fuel charity drive
Motorists who drive past the Island Heritage roundabout will help donate to local charities.
Daybreakers spinning forward
Cycling in the Cayman Islands used to be a huge sport, with local riders regularly competing at the Olympics and other major tournaments.
The use (and abuse) of roundabouts
Motorists have been using the roundabout near the Kings Sports Centre as a parking lot. Further, some roundabouts could pose a danger to drivers, a local police report suggests.
Williams spiked plenty of interest
Noel Williams has just become the former president of the Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation after 10 years at the helm and leaves the sport in a far healthier state than he found it.
Policy: Access to services biggest challenge for disabled
Cayman's comprehensive disability policy will require significant funding and a societal attitude change.
Chamber: City manager needed for George Town
A city manager should be appointed to help develop and oversee a plan to revitalize George Town, the Chamber of Commerce believes.
New concerns over Stingray sandbar
Images captured by award winning photographer Ellen Cuylaerts have raised fresh concerns about behavior at the Stingray City Sandbar.
Police seek window tinting blackout
Local police go after drivers with illegally tinted windows and obscured license plates.
Electric car test drive silent but exhilarating
A test drive of an Wheego LiFe electric car proves to be a feel-good experience.
Burger Shack deep fry Wok-N-Roll
Burger Shack continued their winning ways after quieting the chatty Wok-N-Roll, 19-6, in the Burger King Coed Flag Football League.
Ironwood and banana orchids
When discussing the development of the eastern half of Grand Cayman, there are lessons to be learned from banana orchids and our own history.
Youth leaders debate cyberbullying
Cayman's youth parliament takes up the topic of cyberbullying.
Animal welfare in Cayman: a visitor’s perspective
Visitor appalled by treatment of many domestic animals in Cayman.
Speeding tickets drop more than 80%
Local police seem hardly to be enforcing speed limits anymore.
Trust, government on collision course
Plans for a ten mile extension to the East West Arterial Highway could run into a roadblock in the form of a statute that provides an additional layer of legal protection to National Trust land.
Re: March 7 road editorial
tomlinson on road funding
Are our roads driving us nuts?
Successive government's neglect of transportation infrastructure has led to the traffic jams of today.
Luca surprised sloppy Harry's
The most eye catching result in the Heineken Sunday League round of 16 at the weekend was Luca Zaino’s 3-1 defeat of Harry’s at the Ed Bush stadium.
Road seizures still unresolved
Up to a dozen property owners whose land was taken by government during the first phase of construction of the East-West Arterial highway have still not been paid more than seven years later.
Post Office to charge for uncollected packages
The Post Office will charge 10 cents perday for packages not collected within 15 days of notification.
Recognition in the arts, culture
Guests attended Cayfest's annual National Arts and Awards ceremony, where the winners were announced.
Dms squashes KPMG
Local squash continues to showcase talent.
Summary Court facing backlog
Cayman's Summary Courts are dealing with a backlog of 1,230 cases from last year.
Court dismisses West Bay Road challenge
A legal challenge to the closure of part of West Bay Road has failed because it was not filed in time.
'Mixed use' developments considered for GT
Commercial and residential combined developments may soon become a reality in the Cayman Islands capital.
Speed limit proposals going to Cabinet
The National Roads Authority received some 250 comments during its public consultation on proposed speed limit changes on several roads on Grand Cayman.
Junked cars case goes to court
Piled up junked cars lined along dump road in George Town are a public nuisance, environmental health officials say.
Air traffic controllers form association
Cayman’s air traffic controllers have formed a nonprofit association to promote and enhance their profession.
Realtors see boom in custom home building
The tight inventory of existing homes in ocean- and canal-front locations is driving would-be home buyers to build custom homes instead, according to local realtors.
Calm down for a healthy heart
February is heart health month.
Maples' lapse allows Luca back
It was raining goals in the Heineken Sunday League at the weekend with 17 flying in across the four games.
Corbin aware kids are closing gap
The Valentine’s Run has quickly become a favorite of the local running scene and Sunday’s race in the third staging of the mile-long event was testament to that.
Former airport boss retires
Former airport boss Kerith McCoy has retired as the reshuffle at the top of the Cayman Islands Airports Authority continues.
Masked license plates: Unreadable, ubiquitous
Writer says police should take on drivers who obscure their cars' license plates.
Courtroom sports new look
The former Winners Circle Sports store on Albert Panton Street is now Court 7.
Lawmakers approve court video links
Videoconference bail hearings and attorney-client chats for prisoners are greenlit by lawmakers.
