Topic: Traffic
Shift in road speed limits nears
National Roads Authority officials plan to meet next week with a panel tasked with the management of traffic on local roads to discuss changing the speed limit on some of Cayman's roads.
Online poll: More legal intervention needed on roads
More roadblocks to catch those who break the law, and harsher punishments when they get caught, will make Cayman’s roads safer, poll respondents say.
Grand Harbour up for sale
The Grand Harbour development – currently home to Hurley’s supermarket and the Black Pearl skateboard park – is up for sale at a total price of around US$45 million.
Concern over Stingray Sandbar crowding
Concerns have been raised over behavior at Stingray sandbar, including dangerously overloaded boats and reckless actions of some tour guides.
NRA launches new road safety initiative
Safety assessment teams are hitting the highways and byways of the Cayman Islands to give star ratings on the state of local roads.
Online Poll: Email etiquette is important
Poll respondents are appalled by the over-use of capital letters and exclamation points in emails.
Courts to tackle case backlog
The number and variety of cases dealt with by Cayman's courts require more court space and personnel.
Carnival interested in dock partnership
One of Carnival’s top executives has dismissed a floating pier concept for Grand Cayman as “pie in the sky” and urged government to move ahead with a long term solution by building two permanent cruise piers in George Town harbor.
Happy ending to missing dog tale
A dog-sitter whose canine ward disappeared on New Year’s Day was reunited with the pet after a member of the public responded to an missing dog advertisement in the Caymanian Compass.
Firm sought for environmental assessment of cruise berthing
The government is seeking to hire a firm to conduct an environmental assessment in relation to a proposed cruise ship berthing facility in George Town.
Police road safety campaign ends
Driving under the influence, speeding and using a mobile phone while driving accounted for several arrests or ticketing during the police’s annual road safety campaign, which ended Sunday.
Delayed bulk waste pickups continuing through January
The Department of Environmental Health's annual bulk waste pickup has been delayed due to mechanical issues with its trucks.
Tickets, monitors keep courts busy over holidays
A magistrate has reminded traffic offenders that a ticket is a summons to attend court if it is not paid and those who fail to pay risk arrest.
More arrests in holiday road crackdown
More DUI arrests and car accidents during the 2013/14 holiday period.
Top immigration official arrested in traffic incident
A senior Cayman Islands immigration official finds himself on the wrong side of the law.
2013 Cayman news roundup
As 2014 draws to a close, the Compass reviews some of the key events and news stories of the Cayman Islands over the past 12 months.
Video links seek to speed court process
Changes in court rules may mean inmates no longer need to appear in person for bail hearings.
39 arrested in holiday traffic crackdown
The police holiday traffic safety campaign racks up more than an arrest per day.
Cayman Airways opens Brac ticket office
Cayman Airways has expanded its presence on the Brac opening a new ticket office and reservation centre and expanding its cargo facility.
Smoke causes alarm on the beaches
Sun, sea, sand and smoke, thick black smoke billowing across the ocean and spewing a trail of ominous ash colored clouds into the sky - that was the sight that greeted tourists in Grand Cayman Friday morning.
Two arrested in bomb hoax
Two men are arrested in connection with bogus bomb threats made at two Grand Cayman resoirt properties.
Sobering warning over nightclub crime reports
A Grand Cayman nightclub located in a shopping mall at the center of a
high-traffic tourism area reported 11 incidents of crime to police since
June.
Twenty-five arrested in holiday road safety campaign
Police continue with their annual holiday road safety campaign.
Webb: Our girls will net millions
“This tournament will have live TV with ‘Fox Sports’ carrying all the U.S. women’s games. What this will mean for the girls tournament is...I estimate about $12 million to $15 million in advertising.”
JEFFREY WEBB
Bomb threats at Ritz, Caribbean Club
Bomb threats reported at two Seven Mile Beach resorts Saturday turn out to be bogus.
Police arrest 20 in road safety campaign
During the first 10 days of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service's Christmas road safety campaign, police arrested 20 people, including 15 for DUI.
Three-day walk for a cause
Local resident, Rob Imparato, shares his experience of pariticpating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk
Online Poll: Speed limit issue divides Cayman
Cayman is torn on whether to alter limits across the islands.
Expect a marathon turnout again
Road runners finally get their chance to turn their months of hard slog in training into reality in the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon on Sunday.
RCIPS road safety campaign begins
Watch out for police roadblocks and other traffic enfocement measures, as the RCIPS starts its holiday road safety campaign.
Whoops! This window is not a garage…
A Ford truck ended up inside the doors of Juana’s Fashion and Gift Shop (near the craft market) in George Town, Grand Cayman late...
Concern over flood threat to George Town
George Town will remain the preferred location for Cayman’s new cruise dock unless it proves environmentally impossible, Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell insisted, amid suggestions that government should consider other sites.
Please do not run them over!
Road runners of all abilities are primed for the biggest sporting event of the year next week.
The Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, Half-Marathon, four person relay and Kids Fun Run takes is on Sunday Dec. 1 and the organizers are pleading for the public’s support and assistance.
Road users invited to Drive Cayman
All road users are invited to free demonstrations, displays and refreshments at Drive Cayman on Sunday, 1-5 p.m., along huldah Avenue in George Town.
Plan: Lower Cayman speed limits
A National Roads Authority and associated Traffic Management Panel plan to revise speed limits will lead to lower speeds on several major thoroughfares around Grand Cayman.
Haines is hungry to raise more
Derek Haines has his sights set on another pot of gold.
Mixed results reported for Cable & Wireless
Cable & Wireless Communications reported a fall in pre-tax profit in the six months through September as a result of exceptional charges related to the company’s cost reduction program.
Tourist influx will test infrastructure
Government believes it can finance necessary improvements to the road network around George Town to cope with an expected influx of new tourists once the airport and cruise terminal projects are completed.
Dead reckoning aboard the HMS Cayman
It's time for the public to weigh in on the future of Cayman Islands tourism.
Ebanks achieves goal with pros
Mark Ebanks has for years been one of Cayman’s top strikers and it was only a matter of time before the 22-year-old forward would get his chance abroad.
Online Poll: Scourge of mosquitoes worst feature of pre-1970s Cayman
The mosquitoes win – and they win by a wide margin, 257 votes ahead of Cayman's second-place pre-1970s nuisance, the relentless summertime heat and humidity.
Police: Cellphone driving, seat belt tickets up
More tickets for cell phone driving and seat belt violations and fewer for drunk driving and speeding.
Air traffic controllers mark anniversary
Without them, we would use boats. No airline would fly. Their work was duly acknowledged on Sunday, the 52nd International Day of the Air Traffic Controller.
Legislators hold line on police funding
Despite the efforts of some Members of the Legislative Assembly, the police budget is not increased.
Hundreds support breast cancer awareness walk
More than 650 walkers and runners took part in this year's annual Brenda Tibbetts-Lund Memorial 5K walk/run.
Backlog leads to dropped pension cases
Dozens of complaints that allege pension violations may escape prosecution because of bureaucratic delays.
October 2013 market update Tourism opportunities rebounding
RE/MAX broker/owner James Bovell says new tourism developments demand infrastructure improvements.
Police increase ticketing for tinted window violations
Local police have apparenlty started writing a bunch of tickets for illegally tinted windows.
Editorial for October 4: Tinted windows: Where is the transparency?
Why are so many cars with illegally tinted windows seemingly passing inspection?
Non-Caymanians can drive tour buses
It seems non-Caymanians can be hired to drive tour buses after all.
Premier praises police helicopter
The often criticized RCIPS helicopter appears to have finally gotten its due.
Yearly coral spawning to be captured by underwater webcam
An underwater webcam was restored just in time to capture one of the ocean’s most elusive sights – coral spawning.
Port Authority losses critical, financial committee hears
Port Authority officials told legislators that the body is in desperate financial trouble, but were largely helpless to affect the problems due to a slumping economy, rising costs and bare-bones staffing.
LIME: Cable ship to fix communications fault
A cable ship will begin a delicate repair job Friday, Sept. 20, to fix a fault along the Cayman Islands’ primary communications link, the Maya-1 cable.
Helicopter tracks down gun suspect
A police chase that covered half the distance around Grand Cayman ends in the arrest of an armed suspect.
Esterley Tibbetts extension opens today
The two spurs linking Willie Farrington Drive and Batabano Road to the Esterley Tibbetts Highway will open Monday morning, according to the Ministry of Planning.
Highway extension to WB opens Monday
Phase two of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway Extension, extending to both
Willie Farrington Drive and Batabano Road in West Bay will open to
general traffic on Monday,
Concerns over shooting victim insurance denial
Questions have been raised over how a victim in a shooting could have been denied a health insurance payout for treatment to his injuries.
Build ups provide a perfect chance to dip their toes
The Cayman Islands Triathlon is only a couple of months away and for those that missed Sunday’s first build up race, the next one is not too far off.
Corrupt cops face rigorous investigation, police insist
Police insist their ability to investigate criminal complaints against officers has improved since a traffic cop, suspected of serious offences, was offered the chance to resign from the service.
Dart seeks to join West Bay Road suit defense
Dart Realty will go to court Friday morning seeking to join the govenor, attorney general and two other official agencies, defending against a petition to overturn transfer of the West Bay Road to the company.
Flying club gives you wings
An introductory flying lesson is the first step on the road to acquiring one's private pilot's licence.
Trial set in driving death charge
Fitzroy Roache pleaded not guilty to charges arising from a traffic death in October 2012.
Court finds cop not wrongly dismissed
A former traffic cop who claimed he was forced to resign or face charges over serious criminal allegations, including drug trafficking, was not unfairly “dismissed,” a judge has ruled.
Honduras can rely on locals
The CONCACAF Under-15 football tournament has reached the semi-final stage and although the Cayman Islands are not in it, Honduras are still involved and there is plenty of support for them.
Postcards from the past
Grand Cayman on Old Postacards, a collection of postcards dating from 1910 to 2008, offer a glimpse into the island's past and highlights the rapid changes that have taken place
Hapless thief runs into top cop Baines
A hapless shoplifter got more than he bargained for when he ran into the commissioner of police as he tried to make his getaway.
Local instructors sought for ‘defensive’ left-hand driving
The rental car, approaching from Crewe Road, entered the Elgin Avenue roundabout, turning sharply to the right, trying to find an exit, oblivious to the horror about to ensue from navigating in the wrong direction.
Old plans could be revived for Grand Cayman airport project
Government will look to existing proposals as it attempts to draw up a plan for the development of the airport in the coming months, tourism minister Moses Kirkconnell has said.
Editorial for August 13: Long road to electric cars
It's been a long and winding road but it's looking likely that electric cars will have a future on Cayman's highways and byways.
Changing speed limits confusing
Are the new and confusing changes to speed limits around the Esterley Tibbetts Highway legal? I am sure that law abiding residents and especially visitors are confused.
Task force rules ‘deep and intrusive’
Inspections by the Financial Action Task Force will start in May next year, evaluating how global finance jurisdictions, including Cayman, measure up.
